Mount Napier State Park Explained

Type:protected
Mount Napier State Park
State:vic
Iucn Category:II
Coordinates:-37.894°N 142.059°W
Relief:1
Nearest Town Or City:Hamilton
Area:28
Established:1987
Managing Authorities:Parks Victoria
Url:http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-napier-state-park

Mount Napier State Park is a state park in the Australian state of Victoria.[1] It is 20 km northeast of Mount Eccles; its centerpiece is Mount Napier, a true volcanic cone, and one of the youngest volcanoes in Australia. The park was established in 1987, and today encompasses 2800 hectares of land. The local Aboriginal name for Mount Napier is Tapoc.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mount Napier State Park. Official website. Parks Victoria. 2012-01-29.
  2. News: Explore Volcanic landmarks and our indigenous past. Heraldsun.com.au . 30 November 2021 . 8 May 2023. (subscription required)