Mount Buffalo

National Park

VictoriaDesignated in 1898111 km²

One of Australia's first national parks; its granite formations drew the country's first sport climbers in the late 19th century

Area

111 km²

Protection category

IUCN II

Parque nacional —

Designated in

1898

Declared in 1898, among the first national parks in Australia, Mount Buffalo drew the country's first organised sport climbers from the late 19th century, thanks to its exposed granite formations, laying the foundations of modern recreational climbing in Australia long before the activity became popular internationally.

Location

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1 dive site within 300 km is also shown.

Mount Buffalo: 27 documented species

Mammals12Birds10Reptiles3Arachnida

Flora and ecosystems

Ecosystems found in Australia, where Mount Buffalo lies.

Tropical rainforestSavannahDesertMarine / coastal

Experiences in this park

Diving and snorkellingBirdwatching

Nearby dive sites

Where can I dive near here?

242 km away

Wildlife you can see now

What is worth looking out for this month in Australia?

Now is a good time: The Humpback Highway on Australia's east coast (May to November (northbound May to August, southbound return August to November))

Now is a good time: Red crab migration on Christmas Island (October to January (spawning Nov-Dec))

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Same country: Australia

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Mount Buffalo

Location

Mount Buffalo: 27 documented species

Flora and ecosystems

Experiences in this park

Nearby dive sites

Wildlife you can see now

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