Warby‐Ovens National Park
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The 14,655ha Warby‐Ovens National Park is characterised by three distinct vegetation communities ‐ the granitic
hills and woodlands of the Warby Range, the Box‐Ironbark of the Killawarra Forest and the River Red Gum forest
and wetlands of the unregulated Ovens Heritage River. Together they provide an important link from the alpine
foothills to the Murray River protecting some of the State’s most significant bushland.
Fishing – Murray Cod are frequently caught in the
Lower Ovens River. Most are returned to the river to
ensure the ongoing survival of this iconic fish.
Boating – The lower reaches of the Ovens River offer
some of the best still water canoeing in the state
among a maze of channels and wetlands. With care
power boats can explore the river for several
kilometres upstream from Camerons Bend.
The Victorian Government created Warby‐Ovens
National Park, along with other new and expanded
parks and over 200 conservation reserves, in June
2010 to protect and enhance the remaining River Red
Gum forests in Victoria.
Enjoying the park
The views from Ryan's Lookout are exceptional,
especially in winter with snow covered peaks in the
distance.
Picnicking ‐ Ryan's Lookout, Brien's Gorge Falls, Pine
Gully and The Forest Camp have barbecue facilities
and picnic tables.
Walking ‐ Management tracks and the open grassy
understorey are ideal for easy walking.
Camping – There are basic campgrounds at Wenhams
Camp and The Forest Camp with pit toilets and
barbecues. Large groups are asked to contact the
Ranger before using the camping areas. Bring your
own drinking water.
More adventurous campers will enjoy camping on the
banks of the Lower Ovens River. No facilities are
provided and tracks can become impassable in wet
weather.
Prospecting is permitted in a small area in the
Killawarra section of the park ‐ 200 metres either side
of Tarrawalla Track (between Boweya Track and a
point 200 metres past the junction of the adjoining
Parallel track). Prospectors may only search for
gemstones, in particular the mineral Wavelite.
Prospectors must hold a Miners Right or Tourist
Fossicking Authority.
Wear sturdy footwear and always carry water on your
walk, especially during hot weather.
Horse riding – horse riding is allowed on vehicle tracks
throughout the park. No horses are permitted on
walking tracks.
Bike riding ‐ Bike riding is permitted on open vehicle
roads tracks and some management tracks including
Pangarang Lookout Walk and Ridge Track to Mount
Glenrowan. Riding is prohibited on all other walking
tracks and areas affected by Cinnamon Fungus.
Be fire ready and stay safe
The Friends Walking Track may be used by both
walkers and bike riders between the hours of 6pm and
11pm Monday to Sunday and 8am to 12 noon on
Saturday and Sunday.
Bike riders must give way to walkers and remain on
the tracks at all times.
Car touring ‐ For a pleasant drive, follow Gerrett's
Road from Ryan's Lookout, turn right into Adam's
Road, then follow Tower Road to Boweya Road and
return to Wangaratta. To visit the Killawarra Forest
enter via Camp Road from Boweya Road turn right into
Center Road, re‐join Boweya Road via School House
Road.
On days of forecast Code Red Fire Danger this park
will be closed for public safety.
If you are already in the park you should leave the
night before or early in the morning for your safety.
Closure signs will be erected and rangers will patrol
where possible, however you may not receive a
personal warning that the park is closed so check by
calling 13 1963 or visit www.parks.vic.gov.au.
For up to date information on fires in Victoria or
general fire safety advice call the Victorian Bushfire
Information Line on 1800 240 667 or visit
cfa.vic.gov.au.
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Cartography by Parks VIctoria January 2012
For further information
Call Parks Victoria on 13 1963
or visit www.parks.vic.gov.au
Wangaratta Visitor
Information Centre
100 Murphy Street
Wangaratta Vic 3677
Freecall: 1800 801 065
Caring for the environment
Help us look after your park
by following these guidelines:
Please take rubbish with you
for recycling and disposal
All native plants and animals
are protected by law.
Dogs and other pets are not
permitted in the park
Firearms are prohibited
Light fires only in fire places
provided. No fires, including
gas barbecues may be lit on a
day of Total Fire Ban
Warby‐Ovens National Park is
in the North East Total Fire
Ban District
It is your responsibility to
know if it is a day of Total Fire
Ban. If in doubt call the
Victorian Bushfire
Information Line
on 1800 240 667
Park closures ‐ Be prepared to
leave early as extreme
weather may cause the
closure of some park areas for
public safety
Avoid camping under River
Red Gums as they are prone to
dropping branches at any
Morgan’s lookout
A haven for plants and animals
Major Mitchell originally named the Warby Range
"Futters Range" during his travels through the area in
1836. It was later renamed after Ben Warby, who took
up the 9300ha Taminick Run in 1844.
The vegetation of the Warby Range is characterised by
a mosaic of open forests and woodlands of Blakely's
Redgum, Red Stringybark and a range of Box species.
Small communities of White Cypress Pine occur on the
western side.
Despite its modest height (approx 515 metres) the 400
million‐year‐old granite range offered good vantage
points to Ned Kelly and fellow bushrangers in the late
1800s. From the summit of Mount Glenrowan
(Morgan’s Lookout) they could easily see the comings
and goings in the small town of Glenrowan.
In 1979, the Warby Range was declared a State Park in
recognition of its scenic value and the diversity of
plant and animal species. The park was expanded to
include the Killawarra and Boweya Forests in October
2002 and the Lower Ovens River in 2010.
Walking tracks
Friends Track is a self‐guided walk starting from
Wenhams Camp and is a moderate 4.6km loop track
taking approximately two hours to complete. There is
an opportunity to divert from the track to Kwat Kwat
Lookout (1km return) with excellent views of the
Ovens Valley and the Victorian Alps. Mountain bike
riders are permitted to use this track so look out for
cyclists.
The Friends of the Warbys Arboretum ‐ A walk
through the Arboretum at Wenhams Camp helps to
identify the park’s diverse range of plants.
Salisbury Walk (4.5km), starting from Shanley Street,
makes its way up the Salisbury Falls Gorge to
Wenhams Camp via Friends Track. An alternative
route via Alpine Views Track looks out over the Ovens
Valley. The track is steep in places and a moderate
level of fitness is required.
Sunrise Walk is a complex of tracks providing a choice
of two to six kilometre walks ranging from moderate
to hard. The walks start from the end of Delloro Road
and climb up to the plateau to the west. During spring
a variety of wildflowers beautify the area. At the start
is a 1.5km return walk to a quarry where granite was
obtained to build the Anglican Cathedral in
Wangaratta.
time.
Pangarang Lookout Walk begins from Ferris Road and
is an easy 3km return offering panoramic views to the
west.
Vehicles, including motor
bikes, may only be used on
formed open roads. Drivers
must be licensed and vehicles
registered and roadworthy
Pine Gully Nature Walk provides a good interpretation
of the park's natural values on a 2km self‐guided loop
walk. The walk takes about an hour to complete and is
steep and rocky in places. Suitable footwear is
essential.
Mt Glenrowan ‐There is no better place to view the
Ovens and King Valley and the Victorian Alps than
from this vantage point. The 9km return walk to the
lookout begins from the stile at Taminick Gap and
follows Ridge Track. There is one steep section of
sealed road leading up to the communication towers
near the start of the walk, while the remainder is
moderate to easy.
To the north the black trunks of the Mugga Ironbarks
in the Killawarra and Boweya Forests contrast
strikingly with the granitic hills woodland of the Warby
Range and the Red gum forest, billabongs and
wetlands of the Lower Ovens River.
Other plant species in the park include the Austral
Grass‐tree, with its long "skirt" and black trunk, and
the hardy Spurwinged Wattle.
Most animals in the park are nocturnal and not easy to
spot during the day. You may see Swamp Wallabies or
Eastern Grey Kangaroos darting off into the bush,
disturbed by your vehicle or approaching footsteps.
The exposed granite slabs are ideal sunning sites for a
variety of reptiles. The open woodland offers plenty of
habitat for birdlife including rosellas, robins, Wedge‐
tailed Eagles, Eastern Spinebills and White‐throated
Treecreepers.
The park is an important location for the survival of
species such as the Squirrel Glider, Feathertail Glider,
Powerful Owl, Turquoise Parrot, Carpet Python and
Lace Monitor.
Waiting for the rains
Winter rains rejuvenate the Warbys, allowing the
creeks and waterfalls to flow once more. With spring
come the wildflowers. Nodding Blue‐lily, Common
Fringe‐myrtle, grevilleas and orchids burst into flower
to the delight of the bird and insect world.
Spring floodwaters from the mountains revive the
wetlands of the Lower Ovens attracting water birds
and triggering breeding of a host of aquatic wildlife.
Cinnamon Fungus ‐ Take Care
Phytophthora cinnamomi, also known as cinnamon
fungus, is a serious plant disease that destroys many
native plants. It is present in the Warby Range section
of the park. To help prevent the spread of the disease,
avoid walking and driving in wet areas. Clean camping
gear and boots before leaving the site and keep to
formed tracks. For further information on
Phytophthora visit www.parks.vic.gov.au.
How to get there
Warby‐Ovens National Park is 240km north east of
Melbourne and 10km west of Wangaratta. It is best
accessed from Wangaratta via Wangandary and
Yarrawonga Roads.
March 2012
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