Holey Plains State Park
Holey Plains State Park is a 10,638-hectare (26,290-acre) state park in East Gippsland, Victoria in south-eastern Australia. It is known for its exceptionally diverse flora, with about one in five plant species known in Victoria present in the park. The park is situated between Rosedale and Sale. It was opened in 1977.[1][2]
Holey Plains State Park Victoria | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
Holey Plains State Park | |
Nearest town or city | Rosedale |
Coordinates | 38°13′S 146°55′E |
Established | 1977 |
Area | 106.38 km2 (41.1 sq mi) |
Managing authorities | Parks Victoria |
Website | Holey Plains State Park |
See also | Protected areas of Victoria |
The terrain is mostly Banksia and Eucalyptus with open forest and woodlands growing on sandy ridges.
References
- Holey Plains State Park, Parks Victoria, retrieved 24 February 2011
- "Holey Plains State Park visitor guide" (PDF), Park Notes, Parks Victoria, November 2011, retrieved 25 January 2012
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