National Parks
Discover the "country" just minutes from Geelong.
You Yangs
The granite peaks of the You Yangs are visible from almost anywhere in Geelong. For a spectacular view accross the lava plain, you can climb the You Yangs via the walking track. There are also many mountain bike tracks and rock climbing options for the adventure seekers.
Brisbane Ranges National Park
Koalas and wildflowers are key features of the 7,700-hectare Brisbane Ranges National Park . Located west of Geelong , the park is Victoria 's richest wildflower habitat and has the state's greatest density of koalas. The park covers low mountain ranges dissected by rocky gullies. Bushwalking is the best way to get close to the nature of the park and a number of established walking tracks make it easy. For the more adventurous, a three-day walk has been developed. Notes and a map on this walk can be obtained from Parks Victoria 13 1963 (in Australia ). Park vegetation includes some rare plants among the 619 species identified. Peregrine falcons, powerful owls and rainbow birds are just some of the 180 species you may see in the park. Koalas, always a favourite with visitors, are abundant around Anakie Gorge. You also may see kangaroos, wallabies and possums.