Terrick Terrick National Park - VIC

The imposing views and contrasting landscapes of Terrick Terrick National Park are one of Central Victoria's best-kept secrets. The closer you look, the more you will discover! The park's diversity of habitats, including endangered grasslands, provide a home for many threatened plants and animals, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature lovers.The ideal spot to start exploring the park is the picnic area nestled at the base of Mt Terrick Terrick. Picnic tables, toilets and park information are provided. Behind the picnic area is an unpowered campground which offers self-sufficient visitors the opportunity to spend a quiet night under the stars and wake up to the sound of the birds.Take the short, steep walk to the summit of Mt Terrick Terrick for spectacular views over the park and surrounding farmland, and watch raptors soaring over the plains. Follow the well-defined Grade 3 track from the picnic area, then choose your own path up the granite rocks. Take care in wet and windy weather as the rocks may be slippery and the summit is exposed. Wear shoes or boots with a good grip.Walkers can wander through the woodlands around Mt Terrick Terrick and Bennetts Rock by following the vehicle tracks. This area contains Victoria's most significant stand of White Cypress Pines and is great habitat for woodland birds. Alternatively, take a slow scenic drive through the park and enjoy the woodlands, grasslands, granite outcrops and wildflowers in spring.The native grasslands of Terrick Terrick are some of the best in the state. To explore the grasslands, start at the former Davies Homestead. Stroll through Possum Paddock looking for grassland birds like pipits, larks and Stubble Quail. Or join an experienced and licensed birdwatching guide in search of the elusive and endangered Plains-wanderer.