Best Hiking Trails in Geelong, VIC

“You Yangs Regional Park is a part of Aboriginal cultural landscapes, with the magnificent views. The Regional Park encourages visitors to explore more than 50 kilometres of purpose-built mountain bike trails. Visitors can enjoy activities such as birdwatching, mountain biking and horse riding. You Yangs ensures a diverse range of plant species and also the habitats for wildlife. There are also more than 200 species of birds, as well as wallabies, brushtail possums, lizards, and echidnas. The road passes by many lookouts, rest areas, picnic areas, barbecues, and other facilities, the Regional Park ensures visitors with pleasant and relaxing environment.”

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“Balyang Sanctuary is a public park that covers 20 acres of lakes, parklands, and wetlands. The sanctuary is an ideal spot for picnic venues and a haven for diverse birdlife. The park provides amenities like 150 parking spaces, public toilets, and picnic tables. Balyang Sanctuary consists of three islands situated in the centre, with public access, two of which are connected by four footbridges. Several riverside walking and cycling paths link Balyang Sanctuary with other parks along the Barwon River. Visitors can enjoy canoeing, walking, and jogging. The Sanctuary ensures a picturesque spot with a pleasant and relaxed environment, showcasing the beauty of nature for visitors.”

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