Ballarat - Woowookarung Regional Park
Woowookarung - 'place of plenty' is part of the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung Aboriginal people.
Woowookarung Regional Park is a 641-hectare park which was established in 2016 and is perfect for bushwalking, trail running and cycling among the Messmate Stringybark, Grass Trees, and native heath.
Take your dog for a walk (on lead) to scenic lookouts, or ride your horse through the former state forest and plantation, while keeping an eye out for kangaroos, echidnas, bird species, and colourful wildflowers. Keen mountain bikers can discover two existing trails located behind Mount Clear College.
In 2021, Australia's first Dementia-friendly Forest and Sensory Trail was created in the park. The gentle 1km trail features sensory aspects and quiet places for reflection. These features have been chosen to quietly evoke positive memories, feelings and sensations. With pathways to allow wheelchairs and carers, assistance dogs, and groups from residential aged care facilities, the trail is an accessible opportunity for people living with dementia to enjoy being in nature.
Access for Dogs:
Dogs are permitted on leash.
Location
Katy Ryans Road, Canadian 3350 Map
Web Links
→ www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/woowookarung-regional-park
→ Woowookarung Regional Park Visitor Guide (PDF)
