Editing Strzelecki Ranges (section)

== Indigenous history ==
The eastern Strzelecki Ranges fall within the territory of the [[Gunai people|Gunai]] or Kurnai people and part of the western Ranges within the territory of the [[Bunurong]] nation. In the Aboriginal Boonwurrung language, the range is called Tolone. Stone axes, grinding stones and bush ovens provide evidence of Aboriginal use of the tall dense forests of the ranges. It is believed that Aboriginal people did not permanently occupy the wet forested mountain ranges because of uncertain food supplies and the harsh climate. During summer and spring short trips were common.<ref name=":0" /> The Ranges were a source of lyrebird tail feathers, which were used for ornamentation and for trade.<ref>Bradshaw, John (1999). The Early Settlement of South Gippsland. Coal Creek Heritage Village. pp. 3–4.</ref>