Explore walking tracks through banksia groves, stringybark forests under a backdrop of swaggering emus and frog song.
Take a walk or four wheel drive to discover the raw wilderness and secluded bushland. Look out for critters like echidnas, wallabies, wombats, monitors and all your swampland favourites. The park is located within arm’s reach of Rosedale and Sale, just south of the Princes Highway.
Highlights of Holey Plains State Park
- Venture to the highest point of the park, Holey Hill, which is picnic-primed with toilets, tables and glorious views across the park.
- Take a walk around marshlands (with frog song as the background track) around Harrier Swamp.
- Romp around Clear Water Lake or head to Merriman Creek for a measured dose of waterside tranquility.
Walking
Discover the joyous flora and fauna residing in the woodlands on a circuit around the Banksia Forest Track. Take an easy stroll around the Harrier Swamp Track or up the ante on the Long Swamp Track, a gutsy 3.5 hour walk taking in the park’s largest swamp.
Camping
There are campsites at Holey Hill and Harrier Swamp suitable for tents only.
Explore The surrounds
Rosedale
Rosedale is a charming hamlet laced with 19th century buildings, idyllic pastoral surrounds, antique shops, bookstores and eclectic gifts.
Sale
Sale is a port town with a dazzling arts and culture scene, lavished with scenic parklands and lakeside life.
Gippsland Lakes
Gippsland’s iconic waterfront is famed for dreamy sunsets, stunning scenery and unforgettable boating and fishing adventures.
Ninety Mile Beach
Visit the wondrous uninterrupted stretch of untouched beach. There is golden sand as far as the eye can see, perfect for swimming, surfing and fishing. Perhaps…
Seaspray
The sleepy town of Seaspray is a favourite for beaching, fishing, boating types with access to Ninety Mile Beach and shimmering waters of Lake Reeve.
Port Albert
Relish in the village-charm and soak up the timeless maritime air in Port Albert, one of Victoria’s first ports.