St Arnaud Range National Park

• Introduction
• Fact file


Introduction

The often-steep and forested terrain of St Arnaud Range National Park is a reminder of how this landscape looked before mining and timber-getting took its toll. Regeneration of native vegetation since the gold era has seen eucalypt forests again grow to maturity – herb-rich woodland, dry and grassy forests and large intact areas of box and ironbark spread across the hills. Mature trees with hollows provide excellent nesting sites for rosellas and sugar gliders. Rare species include the freckled duck, red-tailed black-cockatoo, powerful owl and brush-tailed phascogale.

Scattered through the park, scarred trees, mounds and stone artefacts are signs of long Aboriginal occupation. More recent history is visible in dilapidated sheep yards from pastoral days and old goldmining sites. The clear waters of Teddington Reservoir, built to supply water for St Arnaud but used only minimally since the 1940s, provides a picturesque backdrop for walking, camping, picnicking and fi shing. There are some brilliant views from the rocky ridge tops, accessible to bushwalkers and those in fourwheel drives. Walkers should carry extra water especially in summer, as it can be extremely hot and dry, and beware of deep mine shafts. Four-wheel drive tracks provide some challenging, steep driving. Amateurs interested in trying their luck can fossick for gold (Miner’s Right required and any holescreated must be filled in). Teddington Reservoir is known for brown trout and redfin (licence required) and non-powered boats can be launched in the Upper Teddington Reserve. Swimming is not permitted. The campground is near the banks of the Upper Teddington or you can stay at Teddington Hut (bookings essential). Collecting firewood is not permitted.

Fact file

Camping

Upper Teddington Reservoir; fuel stove required

Location

190 km north-west of Melbourne via Western and Sunraysia hwys through Avoca to Stuart Mill then west to Teddington Reservoir; 25 km south of St Arnaud; 45 km north of Avoca

Park Information

PV 13 1963

Size

13 900 ha

Where to Stay

Avoca (03) 5465 3767 St Arnaud 1800 246 880 Teddington Hut (03) 5431 7120


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• Campsites

Campsites

Teddington camping area

You can camp beside the Upper Teddington Reservoir as long as you set up your tent no closer than 40 m to the water. Fishing and canoing are popular pursuits here, but note that swimming is not allowed in the reservoir.... Find out more

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