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I Traveled Across 45 Different National Parks In Victoria, And Here Are My Favorite Pictures

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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.

More info: gowildimages.com

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#1

Alpine

Alpine

Final score:

21points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 years ago

The peak of Mt Feathertop (1922m) lies to the right. The 11km (each way) walk along 'The Razorback' is a popular one.

3points

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#2

Point Nepean

Point Nepean

Final score:

21points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 years ago

Suburban Melbourne's quietest beach...

1point

#3

Yarra Ranges

Yarra Ranges

Final score:

20points

ImaDerp 4 years ago

I go here every weekend! It’s a gorgeous place

3points

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#4

The Lakes

The Lakes

Final score:

18points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 years ago

An Eastern Grey kangaroo takes in the morning sun.

6points

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#5

Lake Eildon

Lake Eildon

Final score:

17points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 years ago (edited)

This farmland was intentailly flooded for a dam decades ago, only to be revealed again after extended drought.

4points

#6

Mornington Peninsula

Mornington Peninsula

Final score:

17points

MalorsoFazebear 4 years ago

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0points

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#7

Port Campbell

Port Campbell

Final score:

17points

#8

Tarra-Bulga

Tarra-Bulga

Final score:

16points

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#9

Hattah-Kulkyne

Hattah-Kulkyne

Final score:

15points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 years ago

The lakes here are an amazing site for bird watching – from waterbirds to mallee fowl and various raptors.

1point

#10

Mount Richmond

Mount Richmond

Final score:

14points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 years ago

Male Bush wallaby

4points

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#11

Lind

Lind

Final score:

14points

#12

Baw Baw

Baw Baw

Final score:

14points

MalorsoFazebear 4 years ago

my habitat! ( i love the ice world)

2points

#13

Organ Pipes

Organ Pipes

Final score:

13points

John L 4 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.

1point

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#14

Coopracambra

Coopracambra

Final score:

12points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 years ago

One of the few areas of native white cypress pine.

2points

#15

Wilsons Promontory

Wilsons Promontory

Final score:

12points

Riley Marie 4 years ago

moana vibes

2points

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#16

Errinundra

Errinundra

Final score:

11points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 years ago

A red-necked wallaby sits back for a rest in the sun, thawing after a 0C Winter morning.

2points

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#17

Great Otway

Great Otway

Final score:

11points

Shauna Hicken 4 years ago

Lovely

1point

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#18

Mitchell River

Mitchell River

Final score:

10points

#19

Barmah

Barmah

Final score:

10points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 years ago

River red gums like this can be several hundred years old.

4points

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#20

Warby-Ovens

Warby-Ovens

Final score:

9points

#21

Churchill

Churchill

Final score:

8points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 years ago

Another Melbourne gem and a great place to see kangaroos at dusk.

1point

#22

Kara Kara

Kara Kara

Final score:

8points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 years ago

An old worker's hut under moonlight, with some red highlights from the campfire. Formerly called Saint Arnaud Range NP.

2points

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#23

French Island

French Island

Final score:

8points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 years ago

A great place for quiet beaches and koala spotting!

2points

#24

Lower Glenelg

Lower Glenelg

Final score:

8points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 years ago

Grass trees in Spring flower. Some are straight, some like to 'squirm'!

3points

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#25

Mount Buffalo

Mount Buffalo

Final score:

8points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 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.

2points

#26

Heathcote-Graytown

Heathcote-Graytown

Final score:

7points

#27

Kinglake

Kinglake

Final score:

7points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 years ago

A hairpin banksia

4points

#28

Little Desert

Little Desert

Final score:

7points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 years ago (edited)

Eastern Shingleback.

4points

#29

Greater Bendigo

Greater Bendigo

Final score:

7points

#30

Budj Bim

Budj Bim

Final score:

7points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 years ago (edited)

A volcanic crater lake, with much indigenous history. Formerly known as Mount Eccles NP.

3points

#31

Dandenong Ranges

Dandenong Ranges

Final score:

7points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 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.

4points

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#32

Chiltern-Mount Pilot

Chiltern-Mount Pilot

Final score:

6points

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#33

Brisbane Ranges

Brisbane Ranges

Final score:

6points

#34

Alfred

Alfred

Final score:

6points

#35

Snowy River

Snowy River

Final score:

6points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 years ago

The river from the poem and the film, though the film didn't show this river!

3points

#36

Croajingolong

Croajingolong

Final score:

6points

Shauna Hicken 4 years ago

Would love to visit

1point

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#37

Grampians

Grampians

Final score:

5points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 years ago

View of Mt Abrupt at the south end of 'The Gramps'.

1point

#38

Gunbower

Gunbower

Final score:

4points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 years ago

This is a road! Seasonal flooding of the Murray River creates some painterly reflections.

2points

#39

Murray-Sunset

Murray-Sunset

Final score:

4points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 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...

2points

#40

Morwell

Morwell

Final score:

4points

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#41

Lower Goulburn

Lower Goulburn

Final score:

3points

#42

Terrick Terrick

Terrick Terrick

Final score:

3points

#43

Cobboboonee

Cobboboonee

Final score:

3points

#44

Burrowa-Pine Mountain

Burrowa-Pine Mountain

Final score:

3points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 years ago

Under those trees is 'Victoria's Uluru'.

2points

#45

Wyperfeld

Wyperfeld

Final score:

2points

Jason Freeman (Submission author) 4 years ago (edited)

Can you see the three red kangaroos?

2points

Jason Freeman

A weekend photographer from Melbourne, Australia.

A weekend photographer from Melbourne, Australia.

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Hey there, Pandas! My name is Diana (though some prefer to refer to me as Diane, Deanna, and even Liana sometimes), and I am a Community Post Moderator Lead for Bored Panda. As my position title states, I am one of the people (employed Pandas for bamboo) over here who work with the community side of things on this website to ensure all is well, and while at that, I also help various creators and artists get recognition for the incredible work they do by connecting them to a large worldwide audience. Other than that, outside of work, you can find me brewing a nice cup of coffee, making a pizza from scratch, or baking brownies. I also love traveling, concerts, and cats (heavy on that, because I am a cat mom).

Hey there, Pandas! My name is Diana (though some prefer to refer to me as Diane, Deanna, and even Liana sometimes), and I am a Community Post Moderator Lead for Bored Panda. As my position title states, I am one of the people (employed Pandas for bamboo) over here who work with the community side of things on this website to ensure all is well, and while at that, I also help various creators and artists get recognition for the incredible work they do by connecting them to a large worldwide audience. Other than that, outside of work, you can find me brewing a nice cup of coffee, making a pizza from scratch, or baking brownies. I also love traveling, concerts, and cats (heavy on that, because I am a cat mom).

What do you think ?

Al Jones 4 years ago

Beautiful photos. It's so easy to forget what lies on our doorstep (not just Australia).

3points

Jason Freeman (Post author) 4 years ago

For more details on these 45 pics, head to gowildimages.com/keyword/VicNP/

3points

SanchaTheSeeker 4 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

3points

patriciaanice 4 years ago

SanchaTheSeeker lol

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yamatokatsuha09000 4 years ago

SanchaTheSeeker Good response!

0points

dwayneparton 4 years ago

SanchaTheSeeker like

0points

dspayne1 4 years ago

SanchaTheSeeker what

0points

Jason Freeman (Post author) 4 years ago

There are plenty of great spots close to Melb, but not within 5km of me, unfortunately. I'm looking forward to escaping the 5km travel restriction soon too!

0points

Brîndușa 3 years ago (edited)

I am from Europe and i will never ever afford to visit Australia, but man, this is a wonderful continent/country! I would like to see more pictures from you because you are an awsome photographer.(I think i will follow you - on BP, of course.) ❤️

0points

Al Jones 4 years ago

Beautiful photos. It's so easy to forget what lies on our doorstep (not just Australia).

3points

Jason Freeman (Post author) 4 years ago

For more details on these 45 pics, head to gowildimages.com/keyword/VicNP/

3points

SanchaTheSeeker 4 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

3points

patriciaanice 4 years ago

SanchaTheSeeker lol

1point

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yamatokatsuha09000 4 years ago

SanchaTheSeeker Good response!

0points

dwayneparton 4 years ago

SanchaTheSeeker like

0points

dspayne1 4 years ago

SanchaTheSeeker what

0points

Jason Freeman (Post author) 4 years ago

There are plenty of great spots close to Melb, but not within 5km of me, unfortunately. I'm looking forward to escaping the 5km travel restriction soon too!

0points

Brîndușa 3 years ago (edited)

I am from Europe and i will never ever afford to visit Australia, but man, this is a wonderful continent/country! I would like to see more pictures from you because you are an awsome photographer.(I think i will follow you - on BP, of course.) ❤️

0points

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