Cathedral Range State Park
protected area in Victoria, Australia
The Cathedral Range State Park (Taungurung: Nanadhong) located in Victoria, Australia, approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi) north-east of Melbourne. It is situated between the towns of Buxton and Taggerty and runs parallel to the Maroondah Highway. The Cathedral Range was declared a State Park on 26 April 1979. It consists of 3,577 hectares and contains the rugged Razorback and spectacular peaks of the Cathedral Range, Little River and forested hills of the Blue Range. Due to its proximity to Melbourne the Cathedral Ranges are a popular destination for both day and weekend adventures. Bushwalking, camping, rock climbing and abseiling are some of the more popular activities available. Cathedral Range State Park is listed as Category II under the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas and is an example of a park that can be used for recreation, education and conserving natural ecosystems.
History
European settlement of the Acheron area begun in 1839 when they selected land for the Acheron Run. The Taggerty Run was selected for 7 years after the Acheron Run in 1846. This area included the Cathedral Range area.
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