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Discover nature and art at Nangara Reserve in Jindivick scenic bushland escape with indigenous sculptures
Nangara Reserve, near Jindivick, blends nature and indigenous art with walking trails, wildlife, and scenic picnic spots. Explore the Quarry Walk and enjoy peaceful surroundings by the Bunyip State Park.
Find a quiet escape at the Nangara Reserve, a bushland reserve that combines nature and sculpture. Nangara Reserve, once a quarry but now a picturesque parkland near Jindivick adjoins the Bunyip State Park. The meaning of Nangara is "meeting of the waters", with the Labertouche Creek meeting the Tarago and Bunyip Rivers here.
Nangara Reserve near Jindivick, once a quarry, offers scenic walking trails, including the easy Quarry Walk, nestled between Labertouche Creek, Tarago, and Bunyip Rivers
Nangara reserve trails
The reserve is home to walking trails, including the easy Quarry Walk, a loop stroll that takes under an hour to complete. Members of the Kurnai Brayakoloong people have contributed artwork to this easy stroll in the bush, a nod to the indigenous history of the area. Installations on the trail include work from Brayakaloong artists Dale Hayes and Lionel Rose Jnr, and there is a memorial to the Black Saturday bushfires of 2009 near the entry gate on Nangara Road.
The Reserve is home to lots of Australian natives, including Mapie Larks, tawny frogmouths and fairy wrens. Listen out for the sounds of Lyrebirds and keep an eye out for echidnas, wombats and the Southern Brown Bandicoot.
If you're lucky, you might spot an aptly named Powerful Owl as you stroll the gum forest through wildflowers and pink heath. Picnic areas mean you can pack your lunch too. How to Get There? Nangara Reserve is easily accessible by car from Jindivick. The reserve is located on Nangara Road, with parking available.
Pictures from Visit Gippsland website.
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Discover nature and art at Nangara Reserve in Jindivick scenic bushland escape with indigenous sculptures
