Attractions - Natural

You Yangs Regional Park

One of the region's most fascinating landscapes, the granite peaks of the You Yangs rise dramatically in the Werribee lava plains. Although only 352 metres in height, they dominate the landscape and are clearly identifiable from Melbourne and beyond.

The You Yangs protect a range of habitats for wildlife. More than 200 species of birds have been recorded in the area. Mammals such as kangaroos, koalas, sugar gliders, brushtail and ringtail possums are also commonly seen.

Things to do:

Enjoy a picnic or barbecue.
Walk to Flinders Peak, the highest point in the You Yangs. On a clear day you can see Mount Macedon, the Brisbane Ranges, Geelong, Corio Bay and the tall buildings of Melbourne.
See the Aboriginal rock wells on Big Rock.
Take the Great Circle Drive which takes you to many features around the park.
The You Yangs has two designated mountain biking areas that contain over 50 kilometres of exciting and environmentally sustainable trails that cater for riders of all ages and ability.

How to get there:

You Yangs Regional Park is 55 km south-west of Melbourne and 22 km north of Geelong (Melway ref: Key map 11). Access to the park from the Geelong-Melbourne Freeway is clearly signposted via Little River or Lara. From the park entrance the sealed Turntable Drive (one way traffic) leads to many of the main picnic areas.

For more information:

Parks Victoria Information Centre: phone 13 19 63

WEB: www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

Online Visitor Guide http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/resources05/05_0513.pdf

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