Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park

Located in the Wimmera plains of western Victoria, Australia, the Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park is a state park with an area of 7,475 hectares (18,470 acres).

It is home to Mount Arapiles, Mitre Rock, and the Tooan block. The park is valuable for nature conservation, with the area of Mount Arapiles alone having approximately 14% of the state's flora species.

Wildlife is abound in the Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park. Visitors often catch glimpses of native animals such as kangaroos, echidnas, wallabies, and a variety of bird species.

There are several camping grounds within the park. The Centenary Park Campground, or "The Pines," is the most popular site, open all year round with several fireplaces for free use. The Yellow Gums, or "The Gums," is primarily used by school groups on weekend trips, and the North Campground sees frequent use by tourists. The campgrounds have toilet blocks, a rainwater tank, bore water (although campers are advised to bring their own drinking water), and dish-washing facilities. The campsites are popular amongst rock climbers, who must pay an honesty-based fee for camping on site. From late 2012, the fees were increased from $2 per person per night to a vehicle/group-based fee of $15. After public debate, this was changed shortly afterwards to $4 per person per night. By November 2013, the fee had risen to $5 per person per night and is expected to increase again as part of a