Protected areas of Victoria: Difference between revisions

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Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use Australian English Victoria is the smallest mainland state in Australia. Template:As of it contained 5,081 separate protected areas with a total land area of Template:Convert (17.64% of the state's area).^[1]

The parks are managed by Parks Victoria, a state government agency. There are also many smaller state areas which are subject to commercial activity such as logging.Template:Parks of Victoria (state) map

Main parks

National parks

National parks provide the highest level of protection to diverse natural areas. They usually contain the best and most unique examples of our natural values and biodiversity. There are 45 national parks in Victoria,^[2] totalling Template:Convert (72.53% of the state's protected areas).^[1] Script error: No such module "Navbox".

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National parks of Victoria
Order	National park name	Image	Area^[1]		Declared as a national parkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".^[1]	Notes
Order	National park name	Image	ha	acre		Notes
1	Alfred		Template:Convert	Template:Dts^[3]
2	Alpine	File:Parque Nacional Alpino 15.jpg	Template:Convert	Template:Dts^[3]	Includes the former Tingaringy NP, Wabonga Plateau SP, Bogong NP, Wonnangatta–Moroka NP, Cobberas–Tingaringy NP
3	Barmah		Template:Convert	Template:Dts	Proclaimed in 1987 (as Barmah State Park)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4	Baw Baw		Template:Convert	Template:Dts
5	Brisbane Ranges		Template:Convert	Template:Dts
6	Budj Bim		Template:Convert	Template:Dts	Formerly known as Mount Eccles National Park. UNESCO World Heritage listing from 2019
7	Burrowa – Pine Mountain		Template:Convert	Template:Dts
8	Chiltern-Mt Pilot		Template:Convert	Template:Dts^[3]	Proclaimed in 1980 (as Chiltern State Park)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".; and in 1997 (as Chiltern Box–Ironbark National Park)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9	Churchill		Template:Convert	Template:Dts	Formerly known as Dandenong National Park (1941-1944)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10	Cobboboonee		Template:Convert	Template:Dts
11	Coopracambra		Template:Convert	Template:Dts^[3]	Proclaimed in 1979 (as Coopracambra State Park)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12	Croajingolong		Template:Convert	Template:Dts^[3]	Includes the former Wingan Inlet NP, Mallacoota Inlet NP, Captain James Cook NP
13	Dandenong Ranges		Template:Convert	Template:Dts^[3]	Proclaimed in 1928 (as Ferntree Gully National Park)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14	Errinundra		Template:Convert	Template:Dts
15	French Island		Template:Convert	Template:Dts	Proclaimed in 1984 (as French Island State Park)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16	Grampians	File:Grampian National Park Victoria.jpg	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
17	Great Otway	File:Otway Fly Treetop Walk 2010.jpg	Template:Convert	Template:Dts	Includes the former Melba Gully SP, Otway NP, Angahook–Lorne SP, Carlisle SP
18	Greater Bendigo		Template:Convert	Template:Dts^[3]	Includes the former Whipstick SP, Kamarooka SP
19	Gunbower		Template:Convert	Template:Dts
20	Hattah – Kulkyne		Template:Convert	Template:Dts^[3]	Proclaimed in 1960 (as Hattah Lakes National Park)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21	Heathcote-Graytown		Template:Convert	Template:Dts
22	Kara Kara		Template:Convert	Template:Dts^[3]	Proclaimed in 1984 (as Kara Kara State Park)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".; Formerly known as St Arnaud Range National Park (2002-2012)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23	Kinglake		Template:Convert	Template:Dts
24	Lake Eildon		Template:Convert	Template:Dts^[3]	Includes the former Fraser NP, Eildon SP
25	Lind		Template:Convert	Template:Dts^[3]^[4]
26	Little Desert		Template:Convert	Template:Dts
27	Lower Glenelg		Template:Convert	Template:Dts
28	Lower Goulburn		Template:Convert	Template:Dts
29	Mitchell River		Template:Convert	Template:Dts^[3]	Proclaimed in 1963 (as Glenaladale National Park)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30	Mornington Peninsula		Template:Convert	Template:Dts^[3]	Includes the former Cape Schanck Coastal Park, and part of Nepean SP; Formerly known as Point Nepean National Park (1988-1995)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31	Morwell		Template:Convert	Template:Dts
32	Mount Buffalo		Template:Convert	Template:Dts^[3]
33	Mount Richmond		Template:Convert	Template:Dts
34	Murray – Sunset		Template:Convert	Template:Dts^[3]	Proclaimed in 1979 (as Pink Lakes State Park)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35	Organ Pipes		Template:Convert	Template:Dts
36	Point Nepean		Template:Convert	Template:Dts
37	Port Campbell	File:Twelve Apostles, East view 20230218 2.jpg	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
38	Snowy River		Template:Convert	Template:Dts
39	Tarra-Bulga	File:20110528 Tarra-Bulga National Park - Forest near Cyathea Falls.jpg	Template:Convert	Template:Dts^[3]	Includes the former Tarra Valley NP, Bulga NP
40	Terrick Terrick		Template:Convert	Template:Dts^[3]	Proclaimed in 1988 (as Terrick Terrick State Park)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41	The Lakes		Template:Convert	Template:Dts
42	Warby-Ovens		Template:Convert	Template:Dts	Proclaimed in 1975 (as Warby Range State Park)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43	Wilsons Promontory	File:Cleft Island (Skull Rock) - Cavity.jpg	Template:Convert	Template:Dts^[3]
44	Wyperfeld		Template:Convert	Template:Dts
45	Yarra Ranges	File:Monda Trail - Yarra Valley National Park 01.jpg	Template:Convert	Template:Dts

State parks

State parks help protect the state's natural values. They are very similar to national parks, however, the conservation values and landscapes they protect are smaller or less diverse. There are 26 state parks in Victoria,^[2] totalling Template:Convert (3.94% of the state's protected areas).^[1] Template:State parks of Victoria

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State parks of Victoria
Order	State park name	Area^[1]		Declared as a state parkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".^[1]	Notes
Order	State park name	ha	acre		Notes
1	Arthurs Seat	Template:Convert	Template:Dts	Includes part of the former Nepean State Park
2	Black Range	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
3	Broken-Boosey	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
4	Bunyip	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
5	Cape Nelson	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
6	Cathedral Range	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
7	Dergholm	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
8	Enfield	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
9	Holey Plains	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
10	Kooyoora	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
11	Lake Tyers	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
12	Langi Ghiran	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
13	Leaghur	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
14	Lerderderg	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
15	Moondarra	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
16	Mount Arapiles-Tooan	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
17	Mount Buangor	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
18	Mount Granya	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
19	Mount Lawson	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
20	Mount Napier	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
21	Mount Samaria	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
22	Mount Worth	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
23	Paddys Ranges	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
24	Reef Hills	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
25	Warrandyte	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
26	Werribee Gorge	Template:Convert	Template:Dts

Regional parks

Regional parks are found close to urban centres or major tourist routes. While still places of natural beauty, visitor recreation is the primary purpose of regional parks. Template:Columns-list

Metropolitan parks

Metropolitan parks are very similar to regional parks, however, are located in metropolitan Melbourne. Template:Columns-list

Indigenous Protected Areas

Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) are "areas of land and sea managed by Indigenous groups as protected areas for biodiversity conservation through voluntary agreements with the Australian Government".^[5]

There are 5 indigenous protected areas in Victoria, totalling Template:Convert (0.1% of the state's protected areas).^[1] The following IPAs have been declared in Victoria:^[6]^[7]^[8]

Historic and heritage

Parks Victoria is responsible for the largest and most diverse collection of heritage places on public land in Victoria. They manage more than 3,000 historic assets including cultural landscapes, buildings, infrastructure, significant trees, objects and artefacts, archaeological sites, and shipwrecks.

Historic and heritage parks

Historic or heritage parks are significant historic cultural landscapes of heritage value. There are 6 historic and heritage parks in Victoria^[9] Template:Columns-list

Historic and heritage areas

There are 75 historic and heritage areas in Victoria^[9] including: Template:Columns-list

Heritage River

There are 18 heritage rivers in Victoria, totalling Template:Convert (3.96% of the state's protected areas).^[1] These are defined under the Heritage Rivers Act 1992 as parts of rivers and river catchment areas that have significant nature conservation, recreation, scenic or cultural heritage values Template:Columns-list

Marine protected areas

Victoria is the first jurisdiction in the world to create an entire system of highly protected marine national parks at the same time.^[10] Template:As of Victoria contained 30 separate marine protected areas with a total area of Template:Convert (11.87% of the state's coastal waters).^[1] Marine national parks and sanctuaries contain important marine habitats and species, or encompass areas of significant natural features; and are highly protected areas in which no fishing, extractive or damaging activities are permitted.

Marine national parks

There are 13 marine national parks in Victoria,^[2] totalling Template:Convert (43.05% of the state's protected waters).^[1]Template:Parks of Victoria (state) map

Marine national parks of Victoria
Order	Marine national park name	Area^[1]
Order	Marine national park name	ha	acre
1	Bunurong	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
2	Cape Howe	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
3	Churchill Island	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
4	Corner Inlet	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
5	Discovery Bay	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
6	French Island	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
7	Ninety Mile Beach	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
8	Point Addis	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
9	Point Hicks	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
10	Port Phillip Heads	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
11	Twelve Apostles	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
12	Wilsons Promontory	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
13	Yaringa	Template:Convert	Template:Dts

Marine sanctuaries

There are 11 marine sanctuaries in Victoria,^[2] totalling Template:Convert (0.71% of the state's protected waters).^[1]Template:Parks of Victoria (state) map

Marine sanctuaries of Victoria
Order	Marine sanctuaries name	Area^[1]
Order	Marine sanctuaries name	ha	acre
1	Barwon Bluff	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
2	Beware Reef	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
3	Eagle Rock	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
4	Jawbone	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
5	Marengo Reefs	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
6	Merri	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
7	Mushroom Reef	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
8	Point Cooke	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
9	Point Danger	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
10	Ricketts Point	Template:Convert	Template:Dts
11	The Arches	Template:Convert	Template:Dts

Coastal and marine parks

Coastal Parks and Marine Parks protect areas of coastal, intertidal or subtidal land. There are 6 marine (or marine & coastal) parks in Victoria, totalling Template:Convert (56.24% of the state's protected waters).^[1] There are also 5 coastal parks in Victoria, totalling Template:Convert (1.13% of the state's protected land areas).^[1]

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Marine parks of Victoria
Order	Marine park name	Area^[1]		Declared as a marine parkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".^[1]	Notes
Order	Marine park name	ha	acre		Notes
1	Bay of Islands	Template:Convert	Template:Dts	Coastal park
2	Bunurong	Template:Convert	Template:Dts	Marine & coastal park
3	Cape Conran	Template:Convert	Template:Dts	Coastal park
4	Cape Liptrap	Template:Convert	Template:Dts	Coastal park
5	Corner Inlet	Template:Convert	Template:Dts	Marine & coastal park
6	Discovery Bay	Template:Convert	Template:Dts	Coastal park
7	Gippsland Lakes	Template:Convert	Template:Dts	Coastal park
8	Nooramunga	Template:Convert	Template:Dts	Marine & coastal park
9	Shallow Inlet	Template:Convert	Template:Dts	Marine & coastal park
10	Wilsons Promontory	Template:Convert	Template:Dts	Marine park & marine reserve

The former Point Cook Coastal Park (proclaimed in 1978) became part of the Point Cooke Marine Sanctuary.
The former Cape Schanck Coastal Park (proclaimed on 1 December 1975) became part of the old Point Nepean National Park in 1988.

Reference areas

Reference areas are tracts of public land containing viable samples of one or more land types that are relatively undisturbed. There are 144 reference areas in Victoria, totalling Template:Convert (2.81% of the state's protected areas) and all but Template:Convert are located inside other protected areas^[1] including: Template:Columns-list

Other nature areas

Wilderness and Nature parks

Wilderness parks are large areas with native plant and animal communities that are relatively unaffected by humans. They are managed for conservation, with no facilities provided for visitors and no vehicles are permitted. There are 3 wilderness parks in Victoria,^[2] totalling Template:Convert (5% of the state's protected areas).^[1]

There is 1 nature park in Victoria, totalling Template:Convert (0.05% of the state's protected areas).^[1]

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Wilderness & Nature parks of Victoria
Order	Park name	Area^[1]		Declared as a wilderness parkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".^[1]	Notes
Order	Park name	ha	acre		Notes
1	Avon	Template:Convert	Template:Dts	Wilderness park
2	Big Desert	Template:Convert	Template:Dts	Wilderness park
3	Phillip Island	Template:Convert	Template:Dts	Nature park
4	Wabba	Template:Convert	Template:Dts	Wilderness park

Wilderness zones

There are 19 wilderness zones in Victoria, totalling Template:Convert (15.98% of the state's protected areas) and all but Template:Convert are located inside other protected areas.^[1]

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Natural catchment area

There are 25 natural catchment areas in Victoria, totalling Template:Convert (3.77% of the state's protected areas).^[1]

Remote and natural area

There are 24 remote and natural areas in Victoria, totalling Template:Convert (7.55% of the state's protected areas).^[1]

Other reserves

In Victoria, there are a total of 2776 nature reserves, totalling Template:Convert (11.64% of the state's protected areas)^[1] divided is the following different groups:

Bushland Reserve

There are 1592 bushland reserves in Victoria, totalling Template:Convert (1.13% of the state's protected areas).^[1]

Cave Reserve

There are 9 cave reserves in Victoria, totalling Template:Convert (0.01% of the state's protected areas).^[1]

Conservation park / reserve

There are 13 conservation parks / conservation reserves in Victoria, totalling Template:Convert (0.52% of the state's protected areas).^[1]

Flora & Fauna Reserve

There are a total of 186 flora and/or fauna reserves in Victoria, totalling Template:Convert (2.98% of the state's protected areas).^[1]

Geological Reserve

There are 14 geological reserves in Victoria, totalling Template:Convert (0.01% of the state's protected areas).^[1]

Gippsland Lakes Reserve

There are 39 gippsland lakes reserves in Victoria, totalling Template:Convert (0.18% of the state's protected areas).^[1]

Nature Conservation Reserve

There are 263 nature conservation reserves in Victoria, totalling Template:Convert (3.41% of the state's protected areas).^[1]

Natural Features and Scenic Reserve

There are 49 natural features reserves in Victoria, totalling Template:Convert (0.26% of the state's protected areas).^[1]
There are 50 scenic reserves in Victoria, totalling Template:Convert (0.24% of the state's protected areas).^[1]
There are 24 combined natural features and scenic reserves in Victoria, totalling Template:Convert (0.49% of the state's protected areas).^[1]

Streamside Reserve

There are 259 streamside reserves in Victoria, totalling Template:Convert (0.2% of the state's protected areas).^[1]

Tall Trees Reserve

There is 1 tall trees reserve in Victoria, totalling Template:Convert.^[1]

Wildlife Reserve

There are 277 wildlife reserves in Victoria, totalling Template:Convert (2.2% of the state's protected areas).^[1]

Some of the nature reserves include

References

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External links

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-| scope="row" | 1 || [[Alfred National Park|Alfred]] || {{convert|3022|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|23 December 1925}}<ref name="ParkCreation">[https://web.archive.org/web/20190501152404/https://parkweb.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/639857/Creation-of-Parks.pdf Parks Victoria: Creation of Parks.pdf]</ref> ||
+| scope="row" | 1 || [[Alfred National Park|Alfred]] || || {{convert|3022|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|23 December 1925}}<ref name="ParkCreation">[https://web.archive.org/web/20190501152404/https://parkweb.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/639857/Creation-of-Parks.pdf Parks Victoria: Creation of Parks.pdf]</ref> ||
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-| scope="row" | 2 || [[Alpine National Park|Alpine]] || {{convert|662354|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|2 December 1989}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Includes the former Tingaringy NP, Wabonga Plateau SP, Bogong NP, Wonnangatta–Moroka NP, Cobberas–Tingaringy NP
+| scope="row" | 2 || [[Alpine National Park|Alpine]] || [[Image:Parque Nacional Alpino 15.jpg|150px|]] || {{convert|662354|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|2 December 1989}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Includes the former Tingaringy NP, Wabonga Plateau SP, Bogong NP, Wonnangatta–Moroka NP, Cobberas–Tingaringy NP
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-|3 || [[Barmah National Park|Barmah]] || {{convert|28490|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|27 June 2010}} || Proclaimed in 1987 {{small|(as Barmah State Park)}}
+|3 || [[Barmah National Park|Barmah]] || || {{convert|28490|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|27 June 2010}} || Proclaimed in 1987 {{small|(as Barmah State Park)}}
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-|4 || [[Baw Baw National Park|Baw Baw]] || {{convert|12784|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|26 April 1979}} ||
+|4 || [[Baw Baw National Park|Baw Baw]] || || {{convert|12784|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|26 April 1979}} ||
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-|5 || [[Brisbane Ranges National Park|Brisbane Ranges]] || {{convert|8881|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|1 December 1975}} ||
+|5 || [[Brisbane Ranges National Park|Brisbane Ranges]] || || {{convert|8881|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|1 December 1975}} ||
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-|6 || [[Budj Bim National Park|Budj Bim]] || {{convert|8571|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|7 June 1960}} || Formerly known as Mount Eccles National Park. UNESCO World Heritage listing from 2019
+|6 || [[Budj Bim National Park|Budj Bim]] || || {{convert|8571|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|7 June 1960}} || Formerly known as Mount Eccles National Park. UNESCO World Heritage listing from 2019
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-|7 || [[Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park|Burrowa – Pine Mountain]] || {{convert|18965|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|16 May 1978}} ||
+|7 || [[Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park|Burrowa – Pine Mountain]] || || {{convert|18965|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|16 May 1978}} ||
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-|8 || [[Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park|Chiltern-Mt Pilot]] || {{convert|21665|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|30 October 2002}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Proclaimed in 1980 {{small|(as Chiltern State Park)}};<br />and in 1997 {{small|(as Chiltern Box–Ironbark National Park)}}
+|8 || [[Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park|Chiltern-Mt Pilot]] || || {{convert|21665|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|30 October 2002}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Proclaimed in 1980 {{small|(as Chiltern State Park)}};<br />and in 1997 {{small|(as Chiltern Box–Ironbark National Park)}}
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-|9 || [[Churchill National Park|Churchill]] || {{convert|272|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|12 February 1941}} || Formerly known as Dandenong National Park {{small|(1941-1944)}}
+|9 || [[Churchill National Park|Churchill]] || || {{convert|272|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|12 February 1941}} || Formerly known as Dandenong National Park {{small|(1941-1944)}}
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-|10 || [[Cobboboonee National Park|Cobboboonee]] || {{convert|18553|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|11 November 2008}} ||
+|10 || [[Cobboboonee National Park|Cobboboonee]] || || {{convert|18553|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|11 November 2008}} ||
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-|11 || [[Coopracambra National Park|Coopracambra]] || {{convert|38513|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|1988}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Proclaimed in 1979 {{small|(as Coopracambra State Park)}}
+|11 || [[Coopracambra National Park|Coopracambra]] || || {{convert|38513|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|1988}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Proclaimed in 1979 {{small|(as Coopracambra State Park)}}
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-|12 || [[Croajingolong National Park|Croajingolong]] || {{convert|88516|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|26 April 1979}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Includes the former Wingan Inlet NP, Mallacoota Inlet NP, Captain James Cook NP
+|12 || [[Croajingolong National Park|Croajingolong]] || || {{convert|88516|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|26 April 1979}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Includes the former Wingan Inlet NP, Mallacoota Inlet NP, Captain James Cook NP
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-|13 || [[Dandenong Ranges National Park|Dandenong Ranges]] || {{convert|3534|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|13 December 1987}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Proclaimed in 1928 {{small|(as Ferntree Gully National Park)}}
+|13 || [[Dandenong Ranges National Park|Dandenong Ranges]] || || {{convert|3534|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|13 December 1987}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Proclaimed in 1928 {{small|(as Ferntree Gully National Park)}}
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-|14 || [[Errinundra National Park|Errinundra]] || {{convert|43144|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|21 June 1988}} ||
+|14 || [[Errinundra National Park|Errinundra]] || || {{convert|43144|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|21 June 1988}} ||
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-|15 || [[French Island National Park|French Island]] || {{convert|10318|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|21 June 1988}} || Proclaimed in 1984 {{small|(as French Island State Park)}}
+|15 || [[French Island National Park|French Island]] || || {{convert|10318|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|21 June 1988}} || Proclaimed in 1984 {{small|(as French Island State Park)}}
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-|16 || [[Grampians National Park|Grampians]] || {{convert|168277|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|18 December 1984}} ||
+|16 || [[Grampians National Park|Grampians]] || [[Image:Grampian National Park Victoria.jpg|150px|]] || {{convert|168277|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|18 December 1984}} ||
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-|17 || [[Great Otway National Park|Great Otway]] || {{convert|110412|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|11 December 2005}} || Includes the former Melba Gully SP, Otway NP, Angahook–Lorne SP, Carlisle SP
+|17 || [[Great Otway National Park|Great Otway]] || [[Image:Otway Fly Treetop Walk 2010.jpg|150px|]] || {{convert|110412|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|11 December 2005}} || Includes the former Melba Gully SP, Otway NP, Angahook–Lorne SP, Carlisle SP
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-|18 || [[Greater Bendigo National Park|Greater Bendigo]] || {{convert|17575|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|30 October 2002}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Includes the former Whipstick SP, Kamarooka SP
+|18 || [[Greater Bendigo National Park|Greater Bendigo]] || || {{convert|17575|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|30 October 2002}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Includes the former Whipstick SP, Kamarooka SP
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-|19 || [[Gunbower National Park|Gunbower]] || {{convert|9317|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|27 June 2010}} ||
+|19 || [[Gunbower National Park|Gunbower]] || || {{convert|9317|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|27 June 2010}} ||
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-|20 || [[Hattah-Kulkyne National Park|Hattah – Kulkyne]] || {{convert|49983|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|26 April 1980}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Proclaimed in 1960 {{small|(as Hattah Lakes National Park)}}
+|20 || [[Hattah-Kulkyne National Park|Hattah – Kulkyne]] || || {{convert|49983|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|26 April 1980}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Proclaimed in 1960 {{small|(as Hattah Lakes National Park)}}
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-|21 || [[Heathcote-Graytown National Park|Heathcote-Graytown]] || {{convert|12693|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|30 October 2002}} ||
+|21 || [[Heathcote-Graytown National Park|Heathcote-Graytown]] || || {{convert|12693|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|30 October 2002}} ||
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-|22 || [[Kara Kara National Park|Kara Kara]] || {{convert|13982|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|30 October 2002}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Proclaimed in 1984 {{small|(as Kara Kara State Park)}};<br />Formerly known as St Arnaud Range National Park {{small|(2002-2012)}}
+|22 || [[Kara Kara National Park|Kara Kara]] || || {{convert|13982|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|30 October 2002}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Proclaimed in 1984 {{small|(as Kara Kara State Park)}};<br />Formerly known as St Arnaud Range National Park {{small|(2002-2012)}}
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-|23 || [[Kinglake National Park|Kinglake]] || {{convert|23126|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|7 March 1928}} ||
+|23 || [[Kinglake National Park|Kinglake]] || || {{convert|23126|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|7 March 1928}} ||
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-|24 || [[Lake Eildon National Park|Lake Eildon]] || {{convert|27822|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|4 June 1997}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Includes the former Fraser NP, Eildon SP
+|24 || [[Lake Eildon National Park|Lake Eildon]] || || {{convert|27822|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|4 June 1997}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Includes the former Fraser NP, Eildon SP
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-|25 || [[Lind National Park|Lind]] || {{convert|1370|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|1926}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /><ref>Parks Victoria, [https://web.archive.org/web/20230813044023/https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/documents/management-plans/resource-library/lind-and-alfred-national-parks---management-plan---1998.pdf?rev=e443a77512cb423388fc6d523b34600e Lind and Alfred National Parks management plan] (August 1998), p. 2.</ref>||
+|25 || [[Lind National Park|Lind]] || || {{convert|1370|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|1926}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /><ref>Parks Victoria, [https://web.archive.org/web/20230813044023/https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/documents/management-plans/resource-library/lind-and-alfred-national-parks---management-plan---1998.pdf?rev=e443a77512cb423388fc6d523b34600e Lind and Alfred National Parks management plan] (August 1998), p. 2.</ref>||
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-|26 || [[Little Desert National Park|Little Desert]] || {{convert|131607|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|10 December 1968}} ||
+|26 || [[Little Desert National Park|Little Desert]] || || {{convert|131607|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|10 December 1968}} ||
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-|27 || [[Lower Glenelg National Park|Lower Glenelg]] || {{convert|26451|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|16 December 1969}} ||
+|27 || [[Lower Glenelg National Park|Lower Glenelg]] || || {{convert|26451|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|16 December 1969}} ||
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-|28 || [[Lower Goulburn National Park|Lower Goulburn]] || {{convert|9321|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|27 June 2010}} ||
+|28 || [[Lower Goulburn National Park|Lower Goulburn]] || || {{convert|9321|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|27 June 2010}} ||
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-|29 || [[Mitchell River National Park (Victoria)|Mitchell River]] || {{convert|14402|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|17 June 1986}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Proclaimed in 1963 {{small|(as Glenaladale National Park)}}
+|29 || [[Mitchell River National Park (Victoria)|Mitchell River]] || || {{convert|14402|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|17 June 1986}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Proclaimed in 1963 {{small|(as Glenaladale National Park)}}
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-|30 || [[Mornington Peninsula National Park|Mornington Peninsula]] || {{convert|2682|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|1988}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Includes the former Cape Schanck Coastal Park, and part of Nepean SP;<br>Formerly known as Point Nepean National Park {{small|(1988-1995)}}
+|30 || [[Mornington Peninsula National Park|Mornington Peninsula]] || || {{convert|2682|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|1988}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Includes the former Cape Schanck Coastal Park, and part of Nepean SP;<br>Formerly known as Point Nepean National Park {{small|(1988-1995)}}
 |-
-|31 || [[Morwell National Park|Morwell]] || {{convert|565|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|29 November 1966}} ||
+|31 || [[Morwell National Park|Morwell]] || || {{convert|565|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|29 November 1966}} ||
 |-
-|32 || [[Mount Buffalo National Park|Mount Buffalo]] || {{convert|27484|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|1898}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> ||
+|32 || [[Mount Buffalo National Park|Mount Buffalo]] || || {{convert|27484|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|1898}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> ||
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-|33 || [[Mount Richmond National Park|Mount Richmond]] || {{convert|1738|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|7 June 1960}} ||
+|33 || [[Mount Richmond National Park|Mount Richmond]] || || {{convert|1738|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|7 June 1960}} ||
 |-
-|34 || [[Murray-Sunset National Park|Murray – Sunset]] || {{convert|665694|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|5 June 1991}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Proclaimed in 1979 {{small|(as Pink Lakes State Park)}}
+|34 || [[Murray-Sunset National Park|Murray – Sunset]] || || {{convert|665694|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|5 June 1991}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Proclaimed in 1979 {{small|(as Pink Lakes State Park)}}
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-|35 || [[Organ Pipes National Park|Organ Pipes]] || {{convert|153|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|14 December 1971}} ||
+|35 || [[Organ Pipes National Park|Organ Pipes]] || || {{convert|153|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|14 December 1971}} ||
 |-
-|36 || [[Point Nepean National Park|Point Nepean]] || {{convert|540|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|17 August 2005}} ||
+|36 || [[Point Nepean National Park|Point Nepean]] || || {{convert|540|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|17 August 2005}} ||
 |-
-|37 || [[Port Campbell National Park|Port Campbell]] || {{convert|2429|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|9 December 1964}} ||
+|37 || [[Port Campbell National Park|Port Campbell]] || [[Image:Twelve Apostles, East view 20230218 2.jpg|150px|]] || {{convert|2429|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|9 December 1964}} ||
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-|38 || [[Snowy River National Park|Snowy River]] || {{convert|114729|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|26 April 1979}} ||
+|38 || [[Snowy River National Park|Snowy River]] || || {{convert|114729|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|26 April 1979}} ||
 |-
-|39 || [[Tarra-Bulga National Park|Tarra-Bulga]] || {{convert|2028|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|17 June 1986}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Includes the former Tarra Valley NP, Bulga NP
+|39 || [[Tarra-Bulga National Park|Tarra-Bulga]] || [[Image:20110528 Tarra-Bulga National Park - Forest near Cyathea Falls.jpg|150px|]] || {{convert|2028|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|17 June 1986}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Includes the former Tarra Valley NP, Bulga NP
 |-
-|40 || [[Terrick Terrick National Park|Terrick Terrick]] || {{convert|6388|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|15 April 1999}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Proclaimed in 1988 {{small|(as Terrick Terrick State Park)}}
+|40 || [[Terrick Terrick National Park|Terrick Terrick]] || || {{convert|6388|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|15 April 1999}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> || Proclaimed in 1988 {{small|(as Terrick Terrick State Park)}}
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-|41 || [[The Lakes National Park|The Lakes]] || {{convert|2407|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|30 October 1956}} ||
+|41 || [[The Lakes National Park|The Lakes]] || || {{convert|2407|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|30 October 1956}} ||
 |-
-|42 || [[Warby-Ovens National Park|Warby-Ovens]] || {{convert|14708|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|27 June 2010}} || Proclaimed in 1975 {{small|(as Warby Range State Park)}}
+|42 || [[Warby-Ovens National Park|Warby-Ovens]] || || {{convert|14708|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|27 June 2010}} || Proclaimed in 1975 {{small|(as Warby Range State Park)}}
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-|43 || [[Wilsons Promontory National Park|Wilsons Promontory]] || {{convert|48202|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|8 July 1898}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> ||
+|43 || [[Wilsons Promontory National Park|Wilsons Promontory]] || [[Image:Cleft Island (Skull Rock) - Cavity.jpg|150px|]] || {{convert|48202|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|8 July 1898}}<ref name="ParkCreation" /> ||
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-|44 || [[Wyperfeld National Park|Wyperfeld]] || {{convert|359855|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|20 October 1909}} ||
+|44 || [[Wyperfeld National Park|Wyperfeld]] || || {{convert|359855|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|20 October 1909}} ||
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-|45 || [[Yarra Ranges National Park|Yarra Ranges]] || {{convert|77229|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|15 December 1995}} ||
+|45 || [[Yarra Ranges National Park|Yarra Ranges]] || [[Image:Monda Trail - Yarra Valley National Park 01.jpg|150px|]] || {{convert|77229|ha|acre|disp=table}} || {{dts|15 December 1995}} ||
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 ;Some of the nature reserves include:
+* [[Dexter's Bush]]
 * [[Deep Lead Nature Conservation Reserve]]
 * [[Jackass Flat Nature Conservation Reserve]]
+* [[Kurrawonga Reserve]]
 * [[Long Forest Nature Conservation Reserve|Long Forest Flora & Fauna Reserve]]
 * [[Marble Gully - Mount Tambo Nature Conservation Reserve]]
@@ Line 577: / Line 580: @@
 * [[Mullinger Swamp Conservation Park|Mullinger Swamp Wildlife Reserve]]
 * [[Spit Nature Conservation Reserve|The Spit Wildlife Reserve]]
+* [[Snape Reserve]]
 * [[Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve]]
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 * [[Protected areas of Australia]]
 * [[Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne]]
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