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| The region is dotted with National Parks comprising of heath-lands, fern gullies, sand dunes, dense bush, forests, river estuaries, and an abundance of wildlife.
The National Parks support kangaroos, wallabies, lizards, echidnas, koalas, wedge-tailed eagles, wrens, honeyeaters, robins, kookaburras and rosellas, while spoonbills, ibis, silver gulls, gannets, penguins, mutton-birds and seals inhabit the water areas.
Apart from the Lower Glenelg National Park and Discovery Bay Coastal Park, which surround Nelson and Cape Bridgewater, the area also has several other National Park areas.
The Mount Richmond National Park is an easy 20-minute drive inland from Portland. This 1765 hectare park offers a number of activities for the visitor and some of Victoria’s best wildflowers bloom here during the spring and summer periods.
Cape Nelson State Park is situated 11 km south west of Portland along the Cape Nelson Road. It is the southern most point along the Portland coastline and the lighthouse was constructed here in 1884. A 3 km loop walk shows the diversity of the Cape and several other short walks highlight the natural beauty of the area.
About 45 minutes north of Portland is the Crawford River Regional Park, which is a popular camping, fishing and picnic spot.
Each National Park area has its own unique features but this south western region has the added advantage of having many of its National Parks linked by the Great South West Walk. You will not be disappointed with the diversity and beauty of these National Parks.
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