Tarra Bulga National Park

Tarra-Bulga National Park in South Gippsland is well known for its giant Mountain Ash trees, beautiful fern gullies and ancient myrtle beeches. The park covers 2015 ha of some of the best examples of original cool temperate rainforests of the Strzelecki Ranges.



Things to Do



- Tarra-Bulga National Park is popular for picnics, walks, scenic drives and the study of nature.



- Roads throughout the area are narrow and winding but offer marvellous scenery with wide views from several points, including Mount Tassie, off the Traralgon-Balook Road, the Blackwarry fire tower and the Grand Ridge Road.

- The self-guided Fern Gully Nature Walk starts at Bulga picnic ground and includes the famous suspension bridge. Bulga picnic area is a short distance north of the Visitor Centre, off the Grand Ridge Road.



- Tarra Valley picnic area is on the Tarra Valley Road about 8 km from the Visitor Centre. From here a 1.5 km walk takes you through rainforest to the lovely Cyathea Falls.

- Tarra Falls are along the Tarra Valley Road, a kilometre south of the entrance to the picnic ground.

Facilities

- The Visitor Centre at Balook is open at specified times. It displays the human and natural history of the ranges and a feature on rainforests. Toilets and picnic facilities are available.



- Fireplaces, picnic shelters, tables and toilets are provided at both the Visitor Centre and Tarra Valley picnic area.

- Camping is not permitted within the park. Caravan Parks are nearby and in Yarram and Traralgon. Other accommodation, including guesthouses and bed and breakfasts, are scattered throughout the Strzelecki Ranges.

For the latest information on track closures and park access, please see the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire smart. Follow the Parks Victoria checklist before travelling.