Yarra-Ranges-Nationalpark

The Yarra Ranges National Park is a national park in Victoria, Australia, 92 km east from Melbourne. In these mountains we find the source of the Yarra River and many more source vessels for drinking water supply of Melbourne.

The national park was founded only in 1995, but the area is considered to have about 100 years as a drinking water protection area. Almost the entire National Park is therefore closed to visitors. Nevertheless, he is from a popular destination for day trips from Melbourne. Logging is performed in most forest areas, also in the drinking water protection area.

Flora and Fauna

The thick old tree stocks mainly from King eucalyptus provide cave-dwelling species such as owls and bats shelter, as well as the endangered squirrel Beutler. Overall, coming in the park in front of about 40 species of mammals and 120 species of birds, for example, three species of owls ( Rußeule, Riesenkauz and Kläfferkauz ), the Rose Breast snap, the Yellow -tailed Black Cockatoo, the King Parrot, the White brewing hawk and the Crimson Rosella.

History

Because the forest is very dense, the Aborigines avoided the area. The European settlers found it difficult to access. 1860 was settled and considered good grounds for forest management. Soon after it was realized the potential to supply Melbourne with drinking water, the first source versions were built.

Tourism

At the Acheron Way visitors to the park have the opportunity to experience from a 40-meter viewing platform from the rainforest in 15 meters height. Access is via a 350 meter-long bridge that leads by up to 65 meters high stocks of giant eucalyptus and Tasmanian note book. The platform is also accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.