Mount Richmond National Park
Mount Richmond is an extinct volcano surrounded by low, flat land. The volcano is covered with a layer of sand blown inland long ago from Discovery Bay. Forest, open heath and scattered swamps cover the park, which is noted for its flora and fauna.
Things to Do
The park is ideal for a picnic lunch. Use of private gas barbecues is encouraged, as is removal of any rubbish. There arealso a variety of walks including:
* Benwerrin Nature Walk - 1 hour.
* Noels Walk - 1 hour (the last section is fairly steep).
* West Walk - 1 hour (may be wet in places in winter and spring).
* Ocean View Walk - 1 hour (views of Cape Bridgewater and Discovery Bay).
Heritage
The mountain itself consists not of basalt but of tuff: a porous rock formed when volcanic ash gradually hardened over two million years ago.
Mount Richmond was named after Richmond Henty, one of the first European children born in the Portland area. The national park was established in 1960, as a result of the dedication of local naturalists such as Noel Learmonth and Cliff Beauglehole.
Precautions
* Be careful of copperhead and tiger snakes in the warm sunny spots.
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