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Hepburn Regional Park
4 months ago from Parks Victoria
Location: Hepburn Regional Park
The park is located around the famous mineral springs townships of Daylesford, Hepburn and Hepburn Springs. Here you will find natural mineral springs and relics of the gold mining era set in delightful bush surroundings.
The sheltered extinct volcanic crater of Mount Franklin provides ideal surroundings for a picnic or short term camping. Panoramic views can be obtained from the summit and there is a scenic walking track along the rim of the crater.
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Mount Franklin, or Lalgambook, as it is known by the Djadja Wurrung people, offers fine views on the approach to the summit. The sheltered crater is an ideal place for a picnic or basic camping set amongst plantings of huge conifers and deciduous trees that create an exotic atmosphere. Mount …
Mountain bikes and horses are a great way to see the park. Bikes and horses are not permitted on walking tracks, but there are many other tracks are available for these activities.
This artificial diversion tunnel on Sailors Creek was built by gold miners around the early 1870s. A tunnel through the spur was cut to redirect water flow from the original creek line. The soil in the dry creek bed was then sluiced for gold. It is now an impressive sight …
You can camp for short stays at Mt Franklin which is also suitable for caravans and motor homes on a first come first served basis. Toilets, fireplaces and washing water are provided. Camping is also available in caravan parks in Daylesford and Hepburn Springs adjacent to the regional park.
Panning for gold along Sailors Creek is a popular pastime in the park. All adults must hold a current Miners Right to engage in fossicking. Remember to fill any holes made and leave the area as you found it. Relics must not be disturbed or removed and are protected by …
30 Apr 2012
Some roads and tracks in Victoria’s forests and parks are about to be temporarily closed for winter and spring from tomorrow (1 May 2012). The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) and Parks Victoria run the seasonal road closure program to ensure driver safety as well as protect our forest roads …
March 1979
2820.8ha
