Big Desert Wilderness Park
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How to get there
There are no tracks into the park. Some old fire trails are being revegetated and are not suitable for vehicles. The best approach is by walking from the Nhill-Murrayville Road, which is separated from the park by a 5km strip of public land. The Nhill-Murrayville Road is a dry weather road only and may be rough in places.
Aboriginal Traditional Owners
Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, Aboriginal people maintain their connection to their ancestral lands and waters. Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria
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Visitor experiences
Many hands make light work
08 May 2012
Werribee Park’s famous parterre garden has been re-planted with over 18,000 flowers and plants thanks to fifty volunteers from the Australian Migrant Educational Services or AMES. The group from twelve countries of North Africa, Europe, Middle East, and Asia planted varieties such as Geraniums, English Daisies, and Silver Dust or …
Park Statistics
- Established
April 1979
- Area
142300ha