Melba Gully National Park
Melba Gully National Park
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Simon B
City of Greater Geelong, ออสเตรเลีย2,543 ผลงาน
ก.ย. ค.ศ. 2021 • ครอบครัว
Regional lockdown ended and took advantage for coastal tour.
Quick stops at many sights. Melba Gully was a first time visit.
September morning, very damp but lush forest full of beauty.
Didn’t do the full trail but saw enough to return another day.
Would like to carry a lantern for night hike & see the famous glow worms.
Quick stops at many sights. Melba Gully was a first time visit.
September morning, very damp but lush forest full of beauty.
Didn’t do the full trail but saw enough to return another day.
Would like to carry a lantern for night hike & see the famous glow worms.
เขียนเมื่อ 13 กันยายน ค.ศ. 2021
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gregs3071
melbourne6,805 ผลงาน
มิ.ย. ค.ศ. 2021
Melba Gully is easy to find. If you are travelling West along the Great Ocean Road you will see the sign just after passing through Lavers Hill. If you are travelling East you will see the sign as you approach Lavers Hill. There is a short drive down to the car park which has a good number of parking spaces.
Melba Gully is the site of an old Tea Room from early in the 20th Century. Before that it was part of a logging operation. There are picnic tables there which I didn't use because of the dampness (it was Winter, and it had rained) and there are also public toilets there.
The main attraction at Melba Gully is Madsen's Track, a walk through a remnant of the great Cool Temperate Rainforest that for many millions of years covered much of what is now the state of Victoria. Very little of these Cool Temperate Rainforests remain today, and the only place you can find them is in Australia. You will not find them anywhere west of the Great Otway National Park, of which Melba Gully is a part.
Madsen's Track takes you through the rainforest. There are enormous Myrtle Beech trees, a small waterfall, huge tree ferns, mosses, funghi, and epiphytes sprouting from the trunks of trees. There are signs and plaques to inform visitors about what they are looking at. One of the plaques tells visitors about The Big Tree, a majestic Mountain Ash (the tallest flowering plants in the world) which the 19th Century loggers left standing for future generations to marvel at after they'd cut down all the others. Sadly, the tree no longer stands. In front of the plaque now there is only a huge tree stump. Opposite lies the trunk, which has hollowed out, and if you look through it you can see light in the distance. Funghi grow on the rim of the fallen trunk, and, I'm sure, some grow in the interior. (Maybe glow worms, too.) This is the natural order of things. What's not natural is that this tree's siblings have all been cut down.
It's simultaneously awe inspiring and saddening to walk this track, seeing what is there and knowing what's been taken away and will never be again. At points along the track there are other fallen trees that have been cut to keep the track clear. Everything that falls has stuff growing on it. Everything that stands has stuff growing on it. Despite its emasculation, life is vigorous here.
Towards the end of the track there is a kind of clearing on the left, where the lower stories of the rainforest are less dense. The wind was blowing, although I didn't feel it down on the rainforest floor, but I could see the towering Myrtle Beech trees swaying from side to side. It wouldn't take much more for one or more of them to topple, I thought. There was plenty of evidence that others had.
Madsen's Track, at Melba Gully, is very similar to Mait's Rest, which is not far away, and is part of the same ecosystem. Mait's Rest, in my opinion, is slightly more spectacular, and if I had to choose between the two I'd choose Mait's Rest. But, if possible, as it was for me, I'd recommend visiting both.
Melba Gully, or, specifically, Madsen's Track, is also, according to the information I've read, home to glow worms. I didn't visit Melba Gully/Madsen's track at night. Unless you are staying at Lavers Hill, or somewhere west of there, it's not as easy to get to as Mait's Rest. If I stay in that area again I'd consider going there at night to see the glow worms. If you choose to do so, I'd recommend visiting there during the daytime to get your bearings first, as I did before my night visit to Mait's Rest the day before.
Melba Gully is the site of an old Tea Room from early in the 20th Century. Before that it was part of a logging operation. There are picnic tables there which I didn't use because of the dampness (it was Winter, and it had rained) and there are also public toilets there.
The main attraction at Melba Gully is Madsen's Track, a walk through a remnant of the great Cool Temperate Rainforest that for many millions of years covered much of what is now the state of Victoria. Very little of these Cool Temperate Rainforests remain today, and the only place you can find them is in Australia. You will not find them anywhere west of the Great Otway National Park, of which Melba Gully is a part.
Madsen's Track takes you through the rainforest. There are enormous Myrtle Beech trees, a small waterfall, huge tree ferns, mosses, funghi, and epiphytes sprouting from the trunks of trees. There are signs and plaques to inform visitors about what they are looking at. One of the plaques tells visitors about The Big Tree, a majestic Mountain Ash (the tallest flowering plants in the world) which the 19th Century loggers left standing for future generations to marvel at after they'd cut down all the others. Sadly, the tree no longer stands. In front of the plaque now there is only a huge tree stump. Opposite lies the trunk, which has hollowed out, and if you look through it you can see light in the distance. Funghi grow on the rim of the fallen trunk, and, I'm sure, some grow in the interior. (Maybe glow worms, too.) This is the natural order of things. What's not natural is that this tree's siblings have all been cut down.
It's simultaneously awe inspiring and saddening to walk this track, seeing what is there and knowing what's been taken away and will never be again. At points along the track there are other fallen trees that have been cut to keep the track clear. Everything that falls has stuff growing on it. Everything that stands has stuff growing on it. Despite its emasculation, life is vigorous here.
Towards the end of the track there is a kind of clearing on the left, where the lower stories of the rainforest are less dense. The wind was blowing, although I didn't feel it down on the rainforest floor, but I could see the towering Myrtle Beech trees swaying from side to side. It wouldn't take much more for one or more of them to topple, I thought. There was plenty of evidence that others had.
Madsen's Track, at Melba Gully, is very similar to Mait's Rest, which is not far away, and is part of the same ecosystem. Mait's Rest, in my opinion, is slightly more spectacular, and if I had to choose between the two I'd choose Mait's Rest. But, if possible, as it was for me, I'd recommend visiting both.
Melba Gully, or, specifically, Madsen's Track, is also, according to the information I've read, home to glow worms. I didn't visit Melba Gully/Madsen's track at night. Unless you are staying at Lavers Hill, or somewhere west of there, it's not as easy to get to as Mait's Rest. If I stay in that area again I'd consider going there at night to see the glow worms. If you choose to do so, I'd recommend visiting there during the daytime to get your bearings first, as I did before my night visit to Mait's Rest the day before.
เขียนเมื่อ 4 สิงหาคม ค.ศ. 2021
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arek w
แอดิเลด, ออสเตรเลีย240 ผลงาน
มี.ค. ค.ศ. 2021
A 1.5km loop through a dense forest with massive fern trees and trees that touch the clouds. After 500m you reach the cascades and then another 200m later you see the remains of the big tree which fell in 2009. Then the loop takes you around the other side of the gully back to the car parking area which has a grass area with tables and toilets. We saw many different mushrooms and the local Otway black snail. Apparently there are Platypuses and glow worms here too. An absolutely beautiful place.
เขียนเมื่อ 21 มีนาคม ค.ศ. 2021
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วิคตอเรีย, ออสเตรเลีย58,181 ผลงาน
ก.ค. ค.ศ. 2020
There is a welcome to read when you start your walk - "Welcome to one of Victoria's most beautiful parks". I admittedly laughed when I read it and said to my Uncle, "I believe that's what is said for every park I walk through". Except... this was no random statement. It really is incredibly beautiful.
The gully is a cool rainforest overflowing with luxuriant ferns and giant moss-coloured trees. It's alive with natural history and secretive creatures. I would never have known about the Victaphanta Compacta if I had not wandered in here. Traces of a colourful recent past are fading into the forest.
We weren't here at night, but it's said that there are Glow Worms creating a wonderland at night.... through the day , patterns of light and shade shimmer.
This is a uniquely. beautiful park... I would recommend wearing comfortable footwear. There are extensive steps later in the walk and it will take a reasonable level of fitness...but if you take this walk, you will be mesmerised at how beautiful it is.
The gully is a cool rainforest overflowing with luxuriant ferns and giant moss-coloured trees. It's alive with natural history and secretive creatures. I would never have known about the Victaphanta Compacta if I had not wandered in here. Traces of a colourful recent past are fading into the forest.
We weren't here at night, but it's said that there are Glow Worms creating a wonderland at night.... through the day , patterns of light and shade shimmer.
This is a uniquely. beautiful park... I would recommend wearing comfortable footwear. There are extensive steps later in the walk and it will take a reasonable level of fitness...but if you take this walk, you will be mesmerised at how beautiful it is.
เขียนเมื่อ 1 สิงหาคม ค.ศ. 2020
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Aussie Family Adventures
เมลเบิร์น, ออสเตรเลีย499 ผลงาน
ก.ค. ค.ศ. 2020 • ครอบครัว
Absolutely gorgeous walk through one of the best areas of the Otways. I highly recommend taking shoes that you’re happy to get muddy as there are a number of spots where you are bound to get them dirty in wet weather.
The track back requires a walk up a number of steps.
The track back requires a walk up a number of steps.
เขียนเมื่อ 4 กรกฎาคม ค.ศ. 2020
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Liz H
Lichfield, UK845 ผลงาน
ม.ค. ค.ศ. 2020 • คู่รัก
We stopped here on a day trip of the Twelve Apostles from Melbourne.
We would have liked more time as we set a fast pace down the track to reach the waterfall and back in our allotted time.
It was a beautiful trek through luxuriant trees and over little bridges.
Well worth the stop.
We would have liked more time as we set a fast pace down the track to reach the waterfall and back in our allotted time.
It was a beautiful trek through luxuriant trees and over little bridges.
Well worth the stop.
เขียนเมื่อ 12 เมษายน ค.ศ. 2020
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WalleyK
เคปค้อด, แมสซาชูเซตส์79 ผลงาน
มี.ค. ค.ศ. 2020 • ครอบครัว
Take a 45 minute stroll into the past as you enter Australia’s premier temperate rain forest. This is a mostly very easy stroll on well maintained paths with a small patch of climbing stairs. The enormous ferns and hundreds year old trees are a wonder to behold. Enjoy the soothing sounds of “Anne’s Cascade” and the occasional bird call which breaks the silence.
This forest serves as a memorial to the greed that nearly destroyed this special place and many others like it. Heavily timbered more than a century ago, it survived due to the generosity of people who shepherded it into the public park system assuring its protection in perpetuity.
Melba Gully can be found down a quiet road on your right heading eastward just before the village of Laver. The modest signage is easy to miss but this is a visit you really should not miss. With a bit of luck you might spot a platypus!
This forest serves as a memorial to the greed that nearly destroyed this special place and many others like it. Heavily timbered more than a century ago, it survived due to the generosity of people who shepherded it into the public park system assuring its protection in perpetuity.
Melba Gully can be found down a quiet road on your right heading eastward just before the village of Laver. The modest signage is easy to miss but this is a visit you really should not miss. With a bit of luck you might spot a platypus!
เขียนเมื่อ 6 มีนาคม ค.ศ. 2020
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Pauline
แอดิเลด, ออสเตรเลีย30 ผลงาน
ธ.ค. ค.ศ. 2019
This is a beautiful walk. We went in the morning and there was only one other car there. There are a few steps. It is so tranquil. Lots of beautiful ferns and tall trees. I highly recommend doing this. The walk took us about 35 minutes. There are toilets and picnic tables.
เขียนเมื่อ 7 มกราคม ค.ศ. 2020
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Azarul F
60 ผลงาน
พ.ย. ค.ศ. 2019
We visited Mela Gully in the morning on the way from Lavers Hill to Port Campbell. It's truly amazing. The walking short 30 mins track takes you through some amazing forest, our kids enjoyed seeing the large tree ferns, small streams and hear the sounds of nature. At that time, it was not a loop track as a certain portion are closed due to tree falls etc. So had to make your way back from the small waterfall. We didn't experience walking at night to view the flow worms.
เขียนเมื่อ 29 ธันวาคม ค.ศ. 2019
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steve20251
ฮัมบูร์ก, เยอรมนี6,522 ผลงาน
ธ.ค. ค.ศ. 2019 • เดินทางคนเดียว
Hier kann man einen schönen Rundweg durch den Regenwald machen. Überwiegend gibt es Farne und Eukalyptus. Man kommt auch an einem kleinen Wasserfall vorbei.
เขียนเมื่อ 28 ธันวาคม ค.ศ. 2019
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Really excited about the glow worm in the park. Not sure if its a good idea with kids? Has anyone been there with kids at night?
Winter_Love520
พูลอปีนัง, มาเลเซีย68 ผลงาน
hi, do they provide tour for the glow worm viewing?
Alina Y
Bundoora, ออสเตรเลีย50 ผลงาน
I do believe that there are tours available but we went on our own so can't give any more advice on that.
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ปรับปรุงข้อมูลสถานที่ให้บริการนี้Melba Gully National Park (Lavers Hill, ออสเตรเลีย) - รีวิว - Tripadvisor
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- โรงแรมใกล้ๆ Melba Gully National Park:
- (0.58 กม.) Melba Gully Cottage Flower Farm
- (5.98 กม.) Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk by Australian Walking Company
- (11.77 กม.) Southern Anchorage Retreat
- (1.24 กม.) GONE SURFIN - Great Ocean Road! Unstoppable Ocean Views! Best of Otways!
- (3.90 กม.) Johanna River Farm and Cottages
- ร้านอาหารใกล้ๆ Melba Gully National Park:
- (2.65 กม.) The Perch
- (2.69 กม.) Yatzies Licensed Café
- (15.49 กม.) Otway Nourished
- (10.60 กม.) Chi Medicinal Farm & Guesthouse
- (2.84 กม.) Otway Junction Motor Inn