Heathcote-Graytown National Park

Heathcote-Graytown National Park is a protected reserve in Greater Bendigo featuring box-ironbark forests and diverse native animal populations across its landscape. The reserve spans terrain that includes ridges and valleys within the Great Dividing Range.

The reserve was established in 2002 by the Victorian Government to protect box-ironbark forests that were declining in the region. These forest types represent a key ecological system for the area.

The park is managed in partnership with Traditional Owners, whose knowledge shapes modern conservation practices in the reserve. This collaboration reflects how the land is cared for today by people connected to it.

The reserve is accessible via Mclvor Highway with multiple walking trails and viewing points throughout the area for exploring the landscape. Parking is provided at main entry areas to accommodate visitors.

The area forms part of an Important Bird Area that provides critical habitat for swift parrots and other woodland birds rarely found elsewhere. These bird species depend on the specific forest type for survival.

Location: City of Greater Bendigo

Operator: Parks Victoria

Website: https://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/heathcote-graytown-national-park

GPS coordinates: -36.77567,144.97723

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:25