Kara Kara National Park

Kara Kara National Park is a protected area in Central West Victoria featuring extensive box-ironbark forests mixed with open woodlands across its landscape. The terrain varies between denser woodland sections and more open areas with scattered trees and grassland.

This area was originally named St Arnaud Range National Park and was renamed Kara Kara National Park in 2002 when it merged with the former Kara Kara State Park. The combination created a unified protected area managed under its current name.

The Dja Dja Wurrung people have shaped how this park is cared for through joint management with Parks Victoria, blending traditional practices with modern conservation. You can notice this approach in how the woodlands are managed and protected today.

The park is accessed via the Sunraysia Highway, with camping areas offering basic facilities including toilets and picnic tables. Upper Teddington provides designated fire spots and serves as a good starting point for exploring the area.

This location serves as important habitat for swift parrots and various woodland birds that are scarce in the wider region. Birdwatchers visit specifically to observe these species in their natural wooded setting.

Location: Victoria

Inception: 2002

Elevation above the sea: 441 m

GPS coordinates: -36.86060,143.28500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:04