Mount Richmond National Park

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Mount Richmond National Park
Victoria
IUCN category II (national park)
Mount Richmond National Park is located in Victoria
Mount Richmond National Park
Mount Richmond National Park
Nearest town or cityPortland
Coordinates38°16′13″S 141°25′29″E / 38.27028°S 141.42472°E / -38.27028; 141.42472Coordinates: 38°16′13″S 141°25′29″E / 38.27028°S 141.42472°E / -38.27028; 141.42472
Established7 June 1960 (1960-06-07)[1]
Area17.33 km2 (6.7 sq mi)[2]
Managing authoritiesParks Victoria
WebsiteMount Richmond National Park
See alsoProtected areas of Victoria

The Mount Richmond National Park is a national park located in the Barwon South West region of Victoria, Australia. The 1,733-hectare (4,280-acre) national park is situated approximately 313 kilometres (194 mi) west of Melbourne and 18 kilometres (11 mi) west of Portland. Part of the route of the Great South West Walk is located within the park.[3]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Mount Richmond National Park: Visitor Guide to Benwerrin" (PDF). Parks Victoria (PDF). Government of Victoria. December 2010. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
  2. ^ "Discovery Bay Parks – Management Plan" (PDF). Parks Victoria (PDF). Melbourne: Government of Victoria. 2006 [April 2004]. p. 1. ISBN 0-7311-8335-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 April 2011. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  3. ^ Chapman, John (9 October 2011). "Great South West Walk". Victorian bushwalking. Laburnum: John Chapman. Retrieved 21 August 2014.