1 LITTLE DESERT NATIONAL PARK

VICTORIA’S OWN OUTBACK EXPERIENCE OFFERS PLENTY FOR 4X4 EXPLORERS

JUSTIN WALKER

FOR THOSE SEEKING AN OUTBACK ADVENTURE WITHOUT TRAVELLING TO SA OR THE NT, LITTLE DESERT NP OFFERS A BRILLIANT DESERT-DRIVING EXPERIENCE LITTLE Desert National Park is Victoria’s own ‘outback’, located around four hours’ drive west of Melbourne, near Dimboola. The 1326km² park is bordered by the Wimmera River, great for fishing, and the SA/Vic border near Naracoorte, featuring a fantastic mix of sandy desert terrain and huge river red gums. The landscape is diverse with mallee country vegetation, such as heath, dominating the eastern section due to lower rainfall, while the western side features casuarina woodlands and swamp areas that emerge after rain, with river red gums lining the park’s waterways. The park includes several campgrounds, from easily accessible sites via bitumen roads to more remote desert locations. Numerous sandy…

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4x4 Magazine Australia (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2024

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