Budj Bim National Park, Nature reserve and national park in Victoria, Australia
Description
Budj Bim National Park is a protected area with volcanic formations, wetlands, and forests spread across the landscape in Victoria. The habitat supports diverse wildlife, including a notable koala population.
History
The area bears traces of volcanic activity around 30,000 years ago, when lava flows created a network of waterways and wetlands across the landscape. This geological shaping formed the foundation for the ecosystem that exists here today.
Culture
The Gunditjmara people engineered water management systems here using carefully placed stones to trap and harvest short-finned eels as a food source. The channels and structures they built remain visible in the landscape today.
Practical
The park has camping areas equipped with toilets, hot showers, and shared fire pits for visitors to use. These facilities are positioned close to the crater rim for convenient access.
Did you know?
Lake Surprise is a crater lake within the park whose water changes color between deep blue and green depending on sediment and algae levels. These color shifts create a distinctive visual quality that varies with seasonal conditions.
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