Park geography

Examining the physical landscape, river systems, and protected area dimensions

Comprehensive Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Lower Glenelg National Park in Australia

This geographic profile details the physical characteristics of Lower Glenelg National Park, which covers a recorded area of 273 square kilometers in Australia. Analysis includes the spatial extent of the park, major riverine features such as the Glenelg River, and the distribution of natural landmarks like Moleside Falls and the Princess Margaret Rose Cave.

Related tags

Gorge landscapesLimestone cavesRiver ecosystemsWetland habitatsBushwalking trails

View park overview

Gorge landscape and ancient cave system in Victoria's Western District

Lower Glenelg National Park

Lower Glenelg National Park is a protected area in the Western District of Victoria, Australia, situated approximately 323 kilometres west of Melbourne. The park encompasses 27,300 hectares of diverse landscape centred on the dramatic Glenelg River gorge, which has been carved over millions of years through limestone and sandstone terrain. Established in 1969, the park protects a significant stretch of the river as it flows from its upper catchment toward the Southern Ocean, preserving both the gorge's steep cliff walls and the surrounding woodlands and wetlands. The park is distinguished by the presence of Princess Margaret Rose Cave, an accessible limestone cavern showcasing impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations that have developed over an estimated 800,000 years. Above ground, the park features a network of walking tracks, including a substantial portion of the Great South West Walk, a long-distance trail that showcases the region's varied terrain. The park forms part of a larger cross-border conservation network, bordering Cobboboonee National Park to the east and linking with protected areas in South Australia to the west, creating an important corridor for biodiversity across the Victoria-South Australia border region. The park was designated as a Ramsar site in 2018, recognising the international significance of the Glenelg Estuary and Discovery Bay wetland system that extends beyond the park's boundaries. This recognition underscores the ecological importance of the coastal wetlands and estuary habitats that support diverse waterbird communities and migratory species.

Location: Australia
Park type: National park
Established: 1969
Area: 273 km²

Lower Glenelg National Park Protected Area

Location overview

National location data and regional placement within Australia

Lower Glenelg National Park Geography and Location in Australia

Lower Glenelg National Park is a protected natural reserve situated within the country of Australia. Natural area records confirm its localized administrative placement along with its single-country status.

Countries: Australia
Primary location: Australia

Boundary and coordinates

Lower Glenelg’s mapped boundary frames a 273 km² extent

Lower Glenelg National Park mapped boundary and 273 km² area

Lower Glenelg National Park is shown with geometry covering a recorded 273 km². This atlas representation communicates the park’s spatial reach while remaining distinct from official boundary-survey records.

Pigeon | © OpenStreetMap contributors

Boundary area: 264.5 km²
Boundary perimeter: 161.3 km
Northernmost point: 37.9837° S
Southernmost point: 38.1677° S
Easternmost point: 141.4111° E
Westernmost point: 140.9667° E
Geographic centre: 38.058° S, 141.2329° E
North–south span: 20.4 km
East–west span: 39 km

Lower Glenelg National Park

Terrain and natural features

Mixed relief classifications and recorded hydrographic features

Lower Glenelg National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features

Lower Glenelg National Park contains mixed terrain relief and multiple recorded natural features including the Glenelg River and Princess Margaret Rose Cave. Individual feature cards detail types and spatial relationships across the protected area.

Selected named natural features

Streams

Moleside Creek

Streams

Gallows Creek

Peaks

One Tree Hill

Viewpoints

River lookout

Streams

Little Moleside Creek

Reservoirs

The Inkpot

Lower Glenelg National Park Natural Features

Environmental setting

Temperate climate zones, mixed relief, and partial forest cover records

Lower Glenelg National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Setting

Recorded landscape features, habitat types, and climate categories provide structured insight into the physical setting of Lower Glenelg National Park. Stored classifications connect recorded environmental properties to corresponding atlas destinations.

Relief: Mixed relief
Climate: Temperate
Water: Minor water
Forest cover: Partial forest

Landscape features

Valleys · Rivers · Cave · Wetland

Habitat types

Riverine habitat · Coastal habitat · Wetland

Park atlas

Compare the diverse protected landscapes, river systems, and coastal wetlands in the regional context of Lower Glenelg National Park.

National Parks and Protected Areas: Explore Beyond Lower Glenelg National Park

After exploring Lower Glenelg National Park, browse surrounding national parks and protected areas, mapping the regional spread of river ecosystems, limestone terrain, and coastal wetlands in Southwest Victoria. Compare these adjacent conservation landscapes to understand their shared geography and discover unique protected features across the broader border region.

National parkBarwon South West

Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

Southeast

Cobboboonee National Park: A Protected Landscape in Australia's Barwon South West Region

Explore its mapped geography and natural terrain.

Cobboboonee National Park represents an important protected area within the Barwon South West region of Australia. This destination offers users a deep dive into the park's specific geography, providing context on its mapped boundaries and the surrounding natural landscapes. It is designed for exploration of the park's protected-area identity and its place within the regional geography, offering structured data for landscape context.

Area: 185.1 km²
Established: 2008
IUCN: II
Climate: Temperate

Cobboboonee National Park Protected Area

National parkAustralia

9.3 km away#2 closest

Southeast

Mount Richmond National Park: Protected Area Atlas and Southwest Victoria Landscape

Explore mapped terrain and coastal woodland ecosystems.

Mount Richmond National Park is a vital protected area in Victoria's southwest, safeguarding coastal woodland and heath remnants on the region's volcanic plains. As a component of Victoria's national park system, it provides a geographically specific example of a protected landscape, contributing to the regional atlas of natural environments. Its landscape character is defined by eucalyptus woodlands and coastal influences, offering context for understanding conservation corridors and the mapped natural terrain of the southwestern Victorian coast. The park’s inclusion in long-distance walking routes also underscores its value for exploring protected natural areas.

Area: 17.33 km²
Established: 1960
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Mount Richmond National Park Protected Area

Nature reserveSouth Australia

15 km away#3 closest

West

Ewens Ponds Conservation Park: An Atlas View of South Australia's Freshwater Springs

Geographic boundaries and spring-fed aquatic terrain analysis.

Situated in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia, Ewens Ponds Conservation Park preserves an unusual freshwater spring complex. This nature reserve serves as a critical example of limestone-fed aquatic habitats and remnant native vegetation, providing a clear window into the natural ecology of the local region compared to surrounding cleared land.

Area: 0.36 km²
Established: 1976
IUCN: III
Relief: Lowland

Ewens Ponds Conservation Park Map and Geography

National parkAustralia

18 km away#4 closest

South

Discovery Bay Marine National Park: Victoria's Protected Coastal Marine Landscape

Mapped protected waters adjacent to Cape Bridgewater's unique geography.

Discover the geographic scope and protected landscape identity of Discovery Bay Marine National Park, an important marine national park located in Victoria, Australia, near Portland. This protected area safeguards a crucial stretch of the country's southern coastline, contributing to the ecological significance of the Southern Ocean marine region. Its position adjacent to the Discovery Bay Coastal Park highlights an integrated conservation approach, offering users a detailed view of its mapped marine boundaries and the distinctive geological context of the Cape Bridgewater area for atlas exploration.

Area: 27.7 km²
Established: 2002
IUCN: II
Climate: Temperate

Discovery Bay Marine National Park Protected Area

Nature reserveSouth Australia

About 25 km away#5 closest

West

Dingley Dell Conservation Park Protected Area and Geographic Overview

Limestone Coast woodland and heritage landscape

Dingley Dell Conservation Park is a compact protected area situated in the south-east of South Australia, near Port MacDonnell. The site features a preserved woodland landscape dominated by blue gums and wattles, offering a quiet, sheltered contrast to the surrounding pastoral paddocks of the Limestone Coast. This overview examines the geography, boundaries, and historical significance of the reserve as a unique, small-scale protected land entity.

Area: 0.06 km²
Established: 1922
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Mediterranean

Dingley Dell Conservation Park Atlas

Nature reserveSouth Australia

33 km away#6 closest

West

Douglas Point Conservation Park: Coastal Protected Area and Limestone Geography

Nature reserve atlas entry for southeastern South Australia.

Douglas Point Conservation Park serves as a crucial refuge for endangered flora along the Limestone Coast. This nature reserve highlights the intersection of coastal limestone formations and specific biodiversity conservation goals, providing a clear example of South Australia's targeted approach to regional protected lands and specialized shoreline ecosystems.

Area: 0.6 km²
Established: 1997
IUCN: VI
Relief: Lowland

Douglas Point Conservation Park Geography

National parkAustralia

35 km away#7 closest

East

Budj Bim National Park: Ancient Volcanic Landscapes and World Heritage Protected Area

Explore the unique geography of Budj Bim National Park's crater lakes and lava tubes.

Budj Bim National Park offers an exceptional exploration of volcanic geography and ancient human ingenuity. This protected area features a dramatic landscape dominated by volcanic cones, lava tubes, and the picturesque Lake Surprise crater lake. Its significance is amplified by the presence of sophisticated Aboriginal aquaculture systems, developed thousands of years ago by the Gunditjmara people, which have contributed to its UNESCO World Heritage status. Discover the mapped terrain and protected land context of this geologically and culturally rich Australian national park.

Area: 54.7 km²
Established: 1960
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Budj Bim National Park Protected Landscape

National parkAustralia

About 42 km away#8 closest

East

Mount Eccles National Park: Geographic Atlas of Volcanic Protected Landscapes

Explore mapped boundaries and regional park geography.

Delve into the structured geographic information for Mount Eccles National Park, a significant protected area in Victoria, Australia. This component of Budj Bim National Park showcases a distinct volcanic landscape and its surrounding terrain. Understand the park's mapped boundaries, regional setting, and its place within Australia's diverse protected land atlas, offering a clear view of its natural geography.

Mount Eccles National Park protected area

MoriAtlas Explorer

Continue Exploring Lower Glenelg National Park's Mapped Geography and Protected Landscapes

Delve deeper into the atlas context of Lower Glenelg National Park, understanding its unique geological formations and its role as a protected natural area. Examine the park's mapped boundaries and the surrounding regional geography to enrich your geographic discovery of this distinctive Australian landscape.

Browse next

Countries→Continents→Parks→

Global natural geography

Lower Glenelg National Park Protected Area

Explore related park routes

Explore MoriAtlas Global Parks Browse All MoriAtlas Parks Global Park Map Discovery MoriAtlas: Browse All Countries Browse All MoriAtlas Continents National Park Environment Atlas Grand Canyon National Park Atlas Yellowstone National Park Atlas Yosemite National Park Atlas and Geography Serengeti National Park Atlas Galápagos National Park Protected Landscape Banff National Park Geography and Atlas Kruger National Park Atlas Entry Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park Atlas Explore Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Geography Plitvice Lakes National Park Atlas Fiordland National Park Protected Landscape Great Smoky Mountains National Park Atlas Afghanistan National Parks and Protected Areas Albania National Parks and Protected Areas Algeria National Parks and Protected Areas American Samoa National Parks and Protected Areas Andorra National Parks and Protected Areas Angola National Parks and Protected Areas Antarctica National Parks and Protected Areas Antigua and Barbuda Park List