Reef Hills State Park
Reef Hills State Park is an area of 2013 hectares of mixed eucalypt forest near Benalla in the north east of Victoria. The forest is an important remnant of the original vegetation of the northern plains of Victoria and is valued by naturalists for its wide range of plant and animal life. The Grey Box and River Red Gum trees in the forest provide nectar for honey production in the area which is valued by apiarists.
Things to see and do
* Scenic drives, bushwalks, horseriding, picnicking and nature study are some of the most popular activities in the park. Some roads are suitable for bicycle riding.
* Spring (the main wildflower season) and autumn are popular times to visit but there are plenty of things to see and do year round. Several wattles are in flower in the winter months and the large yellow Guinea-flowers can be found most of the year.
Heritage
As its name suggests the gold rushes had an impact on this area. Both reef and alluvial gold was uncovered until early this century. Traces of the workings can be seen along the ridges and in the gullies in the northern part of the park.
The forest was cut for timber for the gold mines and later during the World War II for charcoal burners and domestic firewood. Commercial harvesting of the timber for fencing materials has continued until recently and small quantities of firewood are still collected for local use.
Precautions
* Areas have been set aside in the park as firing ranges for rifle and gun clubs.
* Beehives may be located in designated areas within the park from time to time. Visitors should observe warning signs and avoid these areas.
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