Paddys Ranges State Park, near Maryborough, 170km northwest of Melbourne, Australia comprises 2010ha of native vegetation. Gold mining and eucalyptus oil production within the park date back to the 1840s but have long been closed down. The vegetation is primarily of box-ironbark forest, with prominent golden wattle and native orchids. Swift parrots, painted honeyeaters, wedge-tailed eagles and crested bellbirds are all present. Camping and fires are permitted in designated areas.
