Bendigo National Park

Bendigo is more than just history. Bendigo National Park welcomes tens of thousands of visitors each year who come to explore nature and participate in sports and experiential activities.

Bendigo National Park is an ideal place to observe endemic Australian bird species such as the rainbow wrasse.

Two of the most popular hiking tours in Bendigo National Park are the Whipstick Walk and the Mulga Dam Nature Exploration Walk. Hikers on these two trails will have the opportunity to explore the characteristic sparse coniferous forest ecosystem of Victoria. Beyond the forest are meadows dotted with a few scattered fir trees. The meadows are an excellent nesting ground for birds.

Scientists have recorded over 170 species of birds living in Bendigo National Park, including notable species such as the Gilbert's Whistle – an endemic bird of Australia, the crested bellbird, and Colluricincla harmonica – a species of bird in the Pachycephalidae family. In addition, the park is home to the Eastern Grey Kangaroo, the Black Wallaby, and echidnas. Unique to Bendigo is the pink-tailed legless lizard, which resembles both a snake and a worm. The best time to hike and explore Bendigo National Park is during the flowering season between August and October.

Gold mining has caused significant geographical changes in Bendigo, and the national park is no exception. Within the park lies the Pink Cliffs, where the land rises to form winding, labyrinthine cliffs. Originally a gold mine in the late 19th century, the miners didn't dig for gold but instead used high-pressure water jets to expose the gold veins beneath. Over time, they transformed the Pink Cliffs into a landscape of uniquely shaped hills. These hills and mounds, in shades of yellow, pink, and orange, become even more bizarre in the twilight, creating a stunning backdrop for tourists ' memorable photos.

Although the gold mines in Bendigo National Park are closed, some tourists still want to try their luck. Shops at the park entrance rent out metal detectors to help visitors search every inch of land. Visitors can bring shovels and ziplock bags to hold their loot. Many tourists don't find gold but instead discover fragments of prehistoric stone axes and knives.

Another experience for visitors to Bendigo Park is a visit to the village of the Dja Dja Wurrung people. The Dja Dja Wurrung population has declined significantly due to war, disease, and other factors. Therefore, the current generations of Dja Dja Wurrung are very concerned with preserving traces of their ancestors. The reconstructed ancient village of the Dja Dja Wurrung in Bendigo Park will help visitors learn more about the life, beliefs, history, and culture of their people.

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