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A small waterfall set amongst a spectacular forest of giant eucalypts, wattles and ferns is the jewel in this reserve's crown. Turtons Creek Reserve is an ideal destination to enjoy a stroll or picnic or to simply sit quietly and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.
Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, the Boon Wurrung, Bunurong and Gunai/Kurnai identify the Turtons Creek Reserve as their Traditional Country. Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria
Arriving at the waterfalls, you can relax and enjoy a picnic while watching the falls trickle down in summer or wildly cascade following heavy rainfall. For the more energetic, a walking track runs beside the creek for 500 metres, toward the camping area.
Campers should be self-sufficient and bring their own firewood and drinking water. Gas or fuel stoves are preferred as they reduce the environmental impacts. As there are no toilets provided, please bury your waste at least 50 metres away from the camp area and/or creek.
Recreational fishing can be enjoyed in Turtons Creek with the streams of the southern Strzelecki offering trout, blackfish and eel. A recreational fishing licence is required to take fish (including bait and shellfish) in all Victorian marine, estuary and freshwaters. The Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide specifies bag limits and seasons …
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25 Jan 2012
Mistletoes are semi-parasitic native plants which use other plants to obtain their water and nutrients. They often mimic the host and can have very colourful flowers. There are 85 species of native mistletoe throughout Australia. Their nectar is highly attractive to birds, particularly the mistletoe bird which plays an important role …
June 1984
161.3ha