Alpine National Park

Alpine National Park, located in the Central Highlands and Alpine regions of Victoria, is the largest national park in Victoria, covering an area of 646,000 hectares (1,600,000 acres).

The park is divided into zones: sub-alpine, montane, and alpine. The ecology of the park is unique, with vegetation restricted to dwarfed shrubs, alpine grasses, and ground-hugging herbs. The park is known for its bogs and frost hollows that collect water as snow melts, ensuring creeks flow throughout most of the year.

The park has been affected by bushfires, with the largest fires occurring in January 2003 and December 2006. These fires caused species and communities to struggle to recover, particularly in sensitive alpine ecosystems such as Alpine Bogs and Fens. In the past, agricultural activity was conducted in the park, with quotas of cattle allowed to graze on the High Plains during the summer. Alpine National Park offers a range of activities for visitors throughout the year. In summer, visitors can enjoy bushwalking, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, four-wheel driving, and fishing amidst the cooler alpine weather and stunning scenery. The park has walking tracks that provide access to most peaks, and there is also the Australian Alps Walking Track, a 650-kilometre (400 mi) walk that passes through the park. Bush camping is permitted within the park, subject to guidelines.

In winter, much of the park is snow-covered, making it accessible only on skis. Falls Creek and