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Black Range State Park is a state park northwest of
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,
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, near the town of
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. It covers an area of . In addition to natural flora and fauna, the park protects
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art and occupation sites of the
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people. The area's steep, rocky terrain meant it was never cleared by
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, and has essentially remained in its natural condition.


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Parks of Grampians (region) State parks of Victoria (state) {{VictoriaAU-geo-stub