Author: Muriel Schmidt

Do Camels Live In The Great Victoria Desert?

About Feral camels Australia may now have the largest wild population of Arabian camels (Camelus dromedarius) in the world. They live in most of Australia’s desert country including the Great Sandy, Gibson, Great Victoria and Simpson deserts, as well as much of the semi-desert lands. Which animals live in Great Victoria Desert? Skinks, geckos, monitor […]

What Happened In The Victorian Gold Rush?

Gold discovery at Ballarat in 1851 sparked Victoria’s famous gold rush. An estimated 6000 diggers (miners) arrived each week seeking their fortune. Ballarat was considered the world’s richest alluvial goldfield during its peak between 1852 and 1853. Our gold rush brought migrants from all over the world to Victoria. Why was the Victorian gold rush […]

Is Drinking And Driving Illegal In Victoria?

Penalties for drink-drivers If you are caught driving with a Blood or Breath Alcohol Concentration (BAC) over the legal limit you will: face heavy fines. lose your licence. need to complete a compulsory Behaviour Change Program. Can you drink alcohol while driving in Victoria? You must not drink alcohol, even if your blood alcohol concentration […]

How Many National Parks Are In Victoria Bc?

Victoria is home to 45 national parks, showcasing the natural wonders of Victoria. What National Parks are found in Victoria? Victoria’s best national parks Grampians National Park. Things to do. Wilsons Promontory National Park. Travel. Great Otway National Park. Travel. Mount Buffalo National Park. Travel. Little Desert National Park. Travel. Yarra Ranges National Park. Travel. […]

What Is The Newest National Park In Victoria?

Wombat Forest They will see the creation the Wombat-Lerderderg National Park protecting 45,000 hectares, which combines the existing Lerderderg State Park with an additional 24,000 hectares. What are the 3 newest national parks? The 5 Newest National Parks You Need to Add to Your Bucket List Pinnacles National Park. Gateway Arch National Park. Indiana Dunes […]