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Long Forest Nature Conservation Reserve is along Long Forest Road between Melton and Bacchus Marsh north of the Western Freeway. Park at one of the four access points and follow the walking tracks into the Reserve. There is no vehicle access.
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
Keep your ears tuned for the distinctive calls of the Barking Owl, Jacky Winter, Speckled Warbler, Red-capped Robin, Rufus Whistler, Crested Bellbird and Diamond Firetail. These are just some of the birds of the threatened Temperate Woodland Bird Community the reserve protects.
There are walking experiences to suit all ages, abilities and aspirations. Moonah Track 1.5km return, easy Start on Moonah Drive to the north-east of Long Forest Road and walk east to a bend in Djerriwarrh Creek. Return on the same track. Coimadai Circuit 5km return, medium Start west of Canopus …
16 May 2012
Vehicle access to some metropolitan Melbourne and regional parks may be restricted due to protected industrial action. The majority of parks will remain unaffected or still have pedestrian and bike access. Parks Victoria will work to minimise any disruption to the public, particularly for any bans that affect access to …
October 1981
598.3ha