Further west, in the Mallee, is Wyperfield National Park. There are some great walks here. The Desert Walk is outstanding. Walk to the huge red gum and back. Too hot in summer, Wyperfeld is best visited in Spring or Autumn.
Early winter is fine except that nights are usually cold.
Near Barfold, between Elmore and Kyneton, south of the region, the Campaspe River has cut a deep gorge. This area is at least as spectacular as the Organ Pipes National Park near Sydenham but is less well-known and much of it is private property. There are two waterfalls, organ pipes, lava caves, a tesselated pavement and colourful cliffs. South of Yea is the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve. A great circuit is possible here using forestry roads and walking tracks but a good topo map and notes are very desirable.