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Terrick Terrick National Park
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.
Things To Do
Mt Terrick Terrick camping area
Mt Terrick Terrick Picnic Area
Davies House Ruins
Bird watching
Terrick Terrick National Park
This area is well known for its wildlife. Keep an eye out for:
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How to get there
Terrick Terrick National Park
The Mt Terrick Terrick picnic and camping areas and the White Cypress Pine forest can be accessed via the Sylvaterre-Timms Lake Road. The historic Davies homestead and associated grasslands can be accessed via the Mitiamo-Kow Swamp Road. Visitors to the grasslands should take care when parking or pulling over. Roadside verges support long grass and native wildflowers which may conceal deep holes or boggy areas. Parking half on and half off the road is dangerous as local vehicles sometimes travel at high speed along rural roads. Please note that clay roads are suitable for access in dry weather only.
When to go
Need to know
Terrick Terrick National Park
Accessibility
Terrick Terrick National Park offers a natural woodland and grassland experience and the terrain and facilities are not suitable for people in wheelchairs or with mobility challenges. There is an access ramp to the toilets at the picnic area which may assist people with walking frames. However, the ground is uneven, so assistance may be required to move between the car park, toilets, and picnic tables. In spring, the park's wildflowers and birdlife can be appreciated through an open car window on a slow scenic drive.
Visit our all abilities access page to find out about the wide range of facilities available to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
How we keep it special
The Management Plan for Terrick Terrick National Park directs all aspects of management in the parks until the plan is reviewed.
