Steiglitz Historical Park 

Steiglitz is almost a ghost town today, but in the 1860's and 1890's it was a busy goldmining township with hotels, shops, churches and a population of over 1000. At the height of the 1860's gold rush, Steiglitz township had more than 1500 residents, four hotels, a newspaper, a variety of shops and even an undertaker. Now most of the town and its surroundings are included in the 469 hectare Steiglitz Historic Park, declared in 1979. Flora & Fauna

Koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, possums and a wide variety of birds including Wedge-tailed Eagles and Crimson Rosellas can be seen around the Park.

Plant species found around Steiglitz Historic Park include Brown Stringybarks, Grass-trees, Brisbane Ranges Grevillea and Common Rice-flower.

History

Since the 1970s the Victorian Government has been playing an increasing part in the preservation of historic areas on public (Crown) land. This is in addition to its more familiar role of preserving and protecting the natural environment in national parks.

• Steiglitz Court House came under National Parks Service management in 1977 and Steiglitz Historic Park, taking in Crown land in and around the township, was proclaimed in 1979. The National Parks Service is now Parks Victoria.