Tarra-Bulga National Park

　　Tarra-Bulga National Park is situated in eastern Victoria. Established in 1986, it spans 1,522 square kilometers and is renowned for its mountains, cool temperate rainforests, evergreen southern beech trees, and towering mountain ash.

　　The park is home to some of the world’s finest old-growth cool temperate rainforests. The dense foliage blocks much of the sunlight, though beams still filter through the small gaps to reach the forest floor. A 1.2-kilometer-long elevated walkway stretches from the rainforest into the cool temperate rainforest, taking about 25 minutes to cross. Walking across the swaying bridge is itself a challenge—it’s not as easy as it looks, requiring good balance—making it a fun adventure within the park. There are also several picnic spots scattered throughout; if you’re interested, enjoy a rustic picnic surrounded by the jungle.

　　The park boasts a rich diversity of flora and fauna, serving as a habitat for brushtail possums, yellow-tailed black cockatoos, crimson rosellas, wombats, possums, platypuses, and bandicoots. If you’re lucky, you might spot a superb lyrebird foraging in the wild. These birds sing beautifully with clear, melodious calls that echo through the forest for a long time.

　　Tarra-Bulga National Park Reason to visit: Australia’s most musical park Continent: Oceania Country/Region: Australia Province/State: Victoria