About the Sanctuary

The Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary was created in 1967 as a project in the restoration and management of indigenous flora and fauna.

The site has a rich history and was once the recreational area of the Mont Park Psychiatric Hospital, but has changed drastically over the decades. In recent years, we have continued to grow and expand our role so that we can educate and engage the broader community.

In 2012, La Trobe University entered into an agreement with Trust for Nature to place a Conservation Covenant on the land. A covenant is a permanent, legally-binding agreement placed on a property's title to ensure that the native vegetation, including the habitat for plants and wildlife, is protected in perpetuity.

Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary has evolved to now be a high biodiversity node within Nangak Tamboree. This eco-corridor connects the Sanctuary with Gresswell Habitat Link and Gresswell Forest to our north, through the Bundoora campus to Darebin Creek in the south. Nangak Tamboree will create an inviting, open and culturally aware space that protects our biodiversity and connect our communities.

BEFORE - 1951	AFTER - 2017

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