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New nature trail opens in Ballarat
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21 Apr 2021
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A new nature trail at Ballarat’s Woowookarung Regional Park is giving people another way to experience the area’s stunning wilderness and history.
The 1.8km Grass Tree Nature Trail starts at the park’s lookout on Bakers Road and follows the natural hills and valleys through forest, grass trees and wildflowers, as well as historic water races, mines and prospecting sites.
It features creek and road crossings to help people better access Woowookarung’s other trails and enjoy a natural forest experience.
The trail is open to walkers, runners, cyclists and horse riders.
Woowookarung Regional Park adjoins the suburbs of Ballarat East, Canadian and Mount Clear and sits within the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung people.
Woowookarung means ‘place of plenty’.
The Victorian Government invested $78,000 towards the development of the Grass Tree Nature Trail through the Pick My Project initiative, with equivalent support coming from Parks Victoria.
“Woowookarung is a tremendous community asset and this trail adds another dimension to its appeal,” Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle said.
Click here to find out more about the park.
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Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities.
These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.
We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years.
As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.