Organ Pipes National Park

　　Organ Pipes National Park was established in 1972, located in Victoria, covering an area of 121 hectares. It was established to protect the area’s diverse flora and fauna as well as the unique geological features of Jacksons Creek. The park is named after the organ-like rock formations found within it.

　　Those who have visited churches are likely familiar with pipe organs, which consist of multiple pipes. The park’s most distinctive feature is its organ-like rock formations, which have become its main highlight. Approximately 2.5 to 2.8 million years ago, lava from volcanic eruptions filled the riverbed. As it cooled, it formed towering basalt columns resembling the pipes of an organ set against a stage backdrop. These remarkable rock formations were thus aptly named “Organ Pipes,” and the park takes its name from them.

　　The park’s diverse and rare plant life provides an ideal habitat for a variety of animals, including birds, mammals, reptiles, and the rare monotreme – the echidna.

　　Organ Pipes National Park Reason to visit: Victoria’s most geologically significant national park Continent: Oceania Country/Region: Australia State/Province: Victoria