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Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus): This is one of our more unique and well recognized animals. It prefers to live in wet or dry Eucalypt forests and woodland. This interesting animal shares many basic features with the wombat but has adapted to a very different way of life. It is a very efficient arboreal leaf-eater and has hands and feet that are the best grasping organs to be found among the marsupials. It is an excellent climber and jumper but sleeps during most of the day. The males are very territorial with their habitat being reduced due to clearing of the forests.

Koala
courtesy of Cathy Powers
http://www.banjorah.com

Set amid picturesque rolling hills only 55km west of Melbourne, Bacchus Marsh combines country living with easy access to the city. An attractive mix of open spaces, friendly towns, orchards, deep gorges and forests, Bacchus Marsh is a great tourist destination. Not to be missed destinations include the Werribee Gorge, Lerderderg Gorge, Brisbane Ranges and the Long Forest Nature Reserve which is the southern most remnant of mallee vegetation in Victoria.

Eucalyptus tricarpa (Red Ironbark): This is one of the subspecies with the other being Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Mugga). It is found closer to the coast and has similar characteristics to the Mugga. It is a medium sized tree, with deeply fissured black bark and flowers (creamy to pink) from late winter to summer. The wood is red, very tough and durable and used in heavy construction or stumps. It is reasonably slow growing and eventually becomes a good shade tree in cultivation.

Red Ironbark
courtesy of Cathy Powers
http://www.banjorah.com

Visitors to Bacchus Marsh should make the Visitor Information Centre their first stop. The friendly and helpful staff will be more than happy to welcome you to this beautiful town and introduce you to the attractions that it holds; the Avenue of Honour, bush walks, aerial sightseeing, forest parks, wildflowers, eagles, national and state parks and much more.