Holey Plains State Park

Holey Plains State Park in East Gippsland covers an area of 10,460ha of mostly banksia-eucalypt open-forests and woodlands growing on a series of low sandy ridges. The park, proclaimed in 1977, protects an extremely high diversity of native flora and abundant wildlife, while providing for bush walking, picnicking, camping and other activities.

Things to see and do

Picnicking

Holey Hill is the highest point in the park at 218m. Picnic facilities and toilets are provided here and the fire tower (access to the first landing only) provides extensive views of the park. Other picnic areas can be found at Harriers Swamp, Merriman`s Creek and Clear Water Lake.

Walking

Banksia Forest Walking Track (1km - 20 minutes), located near the picnic area at Holey Hill, leads around the northern slopes of the hill. The Long Swamp Walking Track (3.2km - 1.5 hours return) starts near the tower and leads to the largest swamp in the park. A short walking track (1km - 20 minutes) around Harrier`s Swamp provides another interesting walk and a good opportunity to listen to frogs and observe life in the swamp. Many of the tracks off Limestone Quarry Road also provide easy walking through some beautiful wildflower areas, particularly in spring.

Driving

A scenic drive can be taken along West Boundary, Long Ridge and Wildflower Track. Grass-trees grow adjacent to another drive along Jacks Track and South Boundary Track to Merriman`s Creek Picnic Area. Most tracks are narrow and winding so please drive slowly and use only sign posted tracks.