Little Desert National Park
Facts and practical information
The Little Desert National Park is a national park in the Wimmera Mallee region of Victoria, Australia. The 132,647-hectare national park is situated near Dimboola, approximately 375 kilometres west of Melbourne and extends from the Wimmera River in the east to the South Australian border in the west near Naracoorte. ()
Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Malleefowl
The malleefowl is a captivating bird native to Australia, renowned for its distinctive nesting practices and minimal parental involvement post-hatching. These ground-dwelling birds are quite skittish and tend to freeze when sensing danger, making them somewhat elusive.
Birds
Common brushtail possum
The common brushtail possum is a captivating nocturnal marsupial native to Australia. It is the second-largest species of possum. These creatures are primarily folivores, which means they mainly consume leaves, especially eucalyptus, although they occasionally feed on...
Mammals
Diamond firetail
The Diamond Firetail, a delightful small bird native to Australia, is a member of the estrildid finch family. There's a theory suggesting these birds may have originated from India before dispersing to regions in Africa and the Pacific.
Birds
Southern scrub robin
The Southern Scrub Robin, a charming bird from the Petroicidae family, is native to Australia. You can find this delightful species in the semi-arid southern parts of the continent, particularly in mallee and heathland regions.
Birds
Victoria