Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park
The Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park is a national park in the Hume region of Victoria, Australia. The 18,400-hectare (45,000-acre)[2] national park is situated approximately 315 kilometres (196 mi) northeast of Melbourne and 120 kilometres (75 mi) east of Albury-Wodonga.
| Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park Victoria | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
 Pine Mountain, located within the park. | |
  Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Walwa |
| Coordinates | 36°05′24″S 147°45′29″E |
| Established | 16 May 1978[1] |
| Area | 184 km2 (71.0 sq mi)[2] |
| Managing authorities | Parks Victoria |
| Website | Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park |
| See also | Protected areas of Victoria |
The Pine Mountain, one of the largest monoliths in Australia, is located within the park[3] and is believed to be 1.5 times the size of Uluru.[2] The highest peak in the park is Mount Burrowa at an elevation of 1,300 metres (4,300 ft) above sea level.[2]
References
- "Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park management plan" (PDF). Parks Victoria (PDF). Victorian Government. June 1996. p. 2. ISBN 0-7306-6187-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- "Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park: Visitor Guide" (PDF). Parks Victoria (PDF). Victorian Government. August 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- "Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park". Parks Victoria. Victorian Government. Archived from the original on 26 November 2015. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
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