Langi Ghiran State Park

Langi Ghiran State Park is a protected wilderness area in Victoria featuring steep granite peaks and native woodlands. The landscape includes two reservoirs built from local granite blocks in the 1880s, along with a network of walking trails of varying lengths and difficulty levels.

Thomas Mitchell became the first European to reach the summit in 1836 and initially named it Mount Mistake. The two reservoirs were constructed later in the 1800s and became defining features of the landscape.

The name Langi Ghiran comes from the Djab Wurrung language and refers to the home of Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos, connecting visitors to the Indigenous heritage of this place. The landscape reveals a deep relationship between the original inhabitants and this mountainous region.

The area offers several well-marked walking trails of varying lengths, with some providing views of the granite formations and reservoirs. Visitors should plan for different fitness levels and be aware that conditions vary by season.

The area is home to specialized plant species such as Langi Ghiran Grevillea and Grampians Bitter-pea that grow naturally only here. These botanical rarities make the park a significant location for conservation research.