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I Traveled Across 45 Different National Parks In Victoria, And Here Are My Favorite Pictures
As a weekend photographer and keen explorer of our natural spaces, I set myself a photo project of capturing every land-based national park in my home state of Victoria, located in the south-east corner of Australia. Capturing all 45 of them took two years of regular trips, outside work, and other travels.
Many of these parks are within three hours' drive of Melbourne and, as you can see, comprise a wide range of environments from snow, beach, desert, and rainforest to dry eucalyptus bushland. If you're planning a trip to Australia, I hope you'll consider looking up a few of these locations—but if you're not, hopefully, you'll be inspired to take up a similar photo project in your home area.
Here's a quick glimpse of every Victorian national park—sometimes a wide vista, sometimes the native residents or just the small details. Each location has its unique charm…
And now that it's "complete"? I'll keep going back to get the best light, the best season, those fleeting moments with wildlife... The project will always be "a work in progress" and I wouldn't have it any other way! Check out my latest national park captures and hundreds of other scenic destinations at GoWild Images.
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#1
Alpine
Final score:
21points
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago
The peak of Mt Feathertop (1922m) lies to the right. The 11km (each way) walk along 'The Razorback' is a popular one.
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago (edited)
Thanks! I cheated a little – it is two sequential shots combined, for twice the prettiness :)
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#2
Point Nepean
Final score:
21points
#3
Yarra Ranges
Final score:
20points
Vanessa Gibson 5 years ago
This is the Victoria I love the most, it's prob not uniquely Victorian, but it seems like it to me
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago (edited)
The giant Mountain Ash gums are well-protected here, being mostly in the restricted-access water catchment area. They grow elsewhere in Vic, but were prized by loggers in times past. Tassie has some of the tallest at around 100m – the world's tallest flowering plant! By the way, the pic here is the top of Mt Donna Buang (1250m), with a little snow visible.
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The Lakes
Final score:
18points
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago
An Eastern Grey kangaroo takes in the morning sun.
#5
Lake Eildon
Final score:
17points
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago (edited)
This farmland was intentailly flooded for a dam decades ago, only to be revealed again after extended drought.
#6
Mornington Peninsula
Final score:
17points
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago
How high is Pulpit Rock? 15-20ft/5-6m. Not a climber's destination, but could free-boulder it at low tide perhaps.
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#9
Hattah-Kulkyne
Final score:
15points
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago
The lakes here are an amazing site for bird watching – from waterbirds to mallee fowl and various raptors.
#10
Mount Richmond
Final score:
14points
#12
Baw Baw
Final score:
14points
#13
Organ Pipes
Final score:
13points
John L 5 years ago
Columnar basalt has always been one of my favorite sights. Almost every column is five-sided throughout the deposits. But every once in a while, there will be a six-sided one. I wonder how, and why, that works out that way.
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago
Interesting stuff. Supposedly the larger columns were cooled slower. Iceland has some great columns too: https://www.gowildimages.com/Landscapes/Europe/Iceland/i-fKWTc8c
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Coopracambra
Final score:
12points
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago
One of the few areas of native white cypress pine.
#15
Wilsons Promontory
Final score:
12points
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago
Spot the people! The view from Mt Oberon is worth the 1 hour slog. A popular campsite is alongside this beach at Tidal River.
#16
Errinundra
Final score:
11points
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago
A red-necked wallaby sits back for a rest in the sun, thawing after a 0C Winter morning.
#17
Great Otway
Final score:
11points
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago
Hopetoun falls with Spring flow. This is the wettest part of Vic.
#19
Barmah
Final score:
10points
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago
River red gums like this can be several hundred years old.
Daria B 5 years ago
I'm sorry, but this tree looks like it's got a big.... BIG.... nevermind. ♡
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago
I'll never look at it the same again! Well, it is a hardwood...
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#21
Churchill
Final score:
8points
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago
Another Melbourne gem and a great place to see kangaroos at dusk.
#22
Kara Kara
Final score:
8points
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago
An old worker's hut under moonlight, with some red highlights from the campfire. Formerly called Saint Arnaud Range NP.
arjelio mas 5 years ago
That's quite a moon. Here in New Mexico, no matter how bright the moon is, the sky remains dark. I need to go see that!
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French Island
Final score:
8points
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago
A great place for quiet beaches and koala spotting!
#24
Lower Glenelg
Final score:
8points
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago
Grass trees in Spring flower. Some are straight, some like to 'squirm'!
Anna Engler 5 years ago
I didn't realize that these are actually your photos. You are a very talented photographer! Thank you for sharing these amazing shots :)
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I came to the comments hoping to learn the name of this beautiful plant. Thank you @JasonFreeman!
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago
Thanks Anna, here's the wiki for this plant: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_grass-tree Sometimes called 'Kangaroo tail' too, for obvious reasons!
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Mount Buffalo
Final score:
8points
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago
Two climbers on Ozymandias (grade 22 M4). This is Australia's most popular aid climbing route. Some people take 4 days for the 280m ascent.
#27
Kinglake
Final score:
7points
#28
Little Desert
Final score:
7points
#30
Budj Bim
Final score:
7points
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago (edited)
A volcanic crater lake, with much indigenous history. Formerly known as Mount Eccles NP.
#31
Dandenong Ranges
Final score:
7points
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago
A great place for a stroll on a hot Summer's day, being 5-10C cooler than Melbourne. Easy public transport access too.
#35
Snowy River
Final score:
6points
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago
The river from the poem and the film, though the film didn't show this river!
#36
Croajingolong
Final score:
6points
#37
Grampians
Final score:
5points
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago
View of Mt Abrupt at the south end of 'The Gramps'.
#38
Gunbower
Final score:
4points
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago
This is a road! Seasonal flooding of the Murray River creates some painterly reflections.
#39
Murray-Sunset
Final score:
4points
Jason Freeman (Submission author) 5 years ago
The remains of a wooden ramp used during salt mining. The pink colour is an algae. You may notice some stars too – this is a moonlit shot...
#44
Burrowa-Pine Mountain
Final score:
3points
#45
Wyperfeld
Final score:
2points
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Jason Freeman (Post author) 5 years ago
For more details on these 45 pics, head to gowildimages.com/keyword/VicNP/
SanchaTheSeeker 5 years ago
I'm from Melbourne, and these photos brings back memories. I can't wait to explore some of these in person after COVID
Jason Freeman (Post author) 5 years ago
For more details on these 45 pics, head to gowildimages.com/keyword/VicNP/
SanchaTheSeeker 5 years ago
I'm from Melbourne, and these photos brings back memories. I can't wait to explore some of these in person after COVID
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