Lower Goulburn National Park, Nature reserve in Shepparton, Australia.
Lower Goulburn National Park extends along the Goulburn River with extensive Red Gum forests and woodlands covering the floodplain area. The park includes open grasslands, wetland sections, and riverbanks that form a varied landscape.
The park was created in 2010 to protect the lower stretch of the Goulburn River from Shepparton downstream to its meeting with the Murray River. This protection was established to safeguard the river's ecological importance to the region.
The land here belongs to the Yorta Yorta Peoples, who have maintained their relationship with this river country for countless generations. Their connection to the area remains visible in how the land is valued and used today.
Access to the park is possible through multiple entry roads, with Reedy Swamp Road being the main route from Shepparton. Visitors should keep in mind that some areas can become inaccessible after heavy rain or during wet seasons.
The park acts as a wildlife corridor linking mountain regions with the Murray River and allowing animal populations to move between different areas. This connection is crucial for species that need to travel across fragmented landscapes to find food and mates.
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