Melbourne Natural Attractions
Melbourne Natural Attractions Directories
Albert Park
Albert Park - Albert Park is located in the city of Port Phillip, approximately three km from the CBD of Melbourne. It is a 225 ha sporting and recreational park that... More
Banksia Park
Bulleen - The park is perfect for cyclists, joggers, walkers and those who enjoy a breath of fresh air.
Things to see and do
* Follow the Heritage Trail and... More
Birrarrung Park
Bulleen - Things to see and do
* Walk, cycle, rollerblade or jog along the park trails
* Try fishing in the Yarra River (bring your own bait)
* View the plentiful... More
Braeside Park
Braeside - Nestled amongst golf courses, urban development and busy roads, it has the quality of an oasis. The park offers easy walking and cycling trails that meander... More
Brimbank Park
Keilor East - Things to see and do
* Watch for the many water birds and enjoy the scenic walking tracks or stop in at the cafe
* Enjoy meeting the animals at Horseshoe... More
Bundoora Park
Bundoora - Bundoora Park provides customers with information on the region and significant venues within Victoria. Step into the interactive display, follow the wildlife... More
Bushy Park Wetlands
Glen Waverley - Bushy Park Wetlands is bounded at the north by a remnant orchard accessed from the eastern end of Highbury Road. The southern boundary, near the pony club... More
Cardinia Reservoir Park
Narre Warren - Visitors who view the huge expanse of water that is Cardinia Reservoir by the morning light will understand why this is one of Melbourne's most popular... More
Cheetham Wetlands
Point Cook - Cheetham Wetlands consists of lagoons and saltmarsh of varying salinity levels created through the activities of a Saltworks that used to operate in the... More
Churchill National Park
Rowville - Churchill National Park at Rowville in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs is a remnant of natural bush and an example of the original landscape before clearing... More
Dandenong Police Paddocks Reserve
Dandenong - Covering an area of 499ha, the reserve has significant cultural and environmental values. It contains Aboriginal cultural heritage sites, areas of significant... More
Grand Pacific Drive - Sydney to Wollongong and Beyond
Wollongong - Come and experience Wollongong’s spectacular coastal drive - Grand Pacific Drive, between Sydney to Wollongong and beyond.
Grand Pacific Drive... More
Greenvale Reservoir Park
Greenvale - Things to see and do
* The park offers over 53ha for visitors to take in, explore and enjoy. Features include walking paths, large... More
Hawkstowe Park
South morang - With views of the Plenty River and a backdrop of the wooded Plenty Gorge, this is a great spot for a quiet picnic or barbecue.
Things to see and do
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Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park
South Yarra - Created from natural materials such as stone, earth and wood, the sculptures appear as part of the landscape to reflect the Island's unique and tranquil... More
Horseshoe Bend Farm
Keilor - Horseshoe Bend Farm is a popular destination for visitors of all ages. During the week it is regularly occupied by young families, play groups, primary... More
Jawbone Marine Sanctuary
Williamstown - The little promontory, west of the beach at Williamstown, is known as 'The Jawbone'. Fenced off from the rest of the world for over eighty years by a coastal... More
Jells Park
Wheelers Hill - Jells Park is at the hub of a network of parklands linked by the Dandenong Creek. Nestled in the heart of suburbia the park is abundant with native plants... More
Karkarook Park
Heatherton - Things to see and do
Karkarook Park boasts serpentine wetlands, trails, picnic areas, a playground and a lake.
A fantastic network of... More
Koomba Park
Wantirna - Koomba Park is the most northern of the parks which comprise the Dandenong Valley Parklands. It was opened in December 1981 and extends for 33 hectares... More
Longridge Park Camp
Warrandyte - Eastern Grey Kangaroos are frequently seen in the area and a quiet visitor may also spot platypus playing in the river. Cushioned between the Yarra River... More
Lysterfield Park
Lysterfield - As well as being a beautiful spot to visit it offers opportunities for walking, horseriding, cycling, swimming and boating.
Things to see and do
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Maribyrnong River
Maribyrnong - Aboriginal tribes have frequented its banks for at least 40,000 years. The river has been part of the rapid developments that have occurred in the last... More
Nioka Bush Camp
South morang - Set in the Plenty Gorge, the site offers a feeling of remoteness just 20km to the north of Melbourne.
Things to see and do
Nioka Bush Camp offers... More
Nortons Park
Wantirna South - The land was once an orchard, and still contains a number of remnant fruit trees that burst into bloom in springtime. It is a great place to picnic with... More
Organ Pipes National Park
Keilor North - A set of basalt columns as straight and regular as organ pipes is the central feature of this 121 ha park in a deep gorge in the bare Keilor plains. There... More
Patterson River
Carrum - The thriving canal system of the Patterson Lakes residential area and the wet and dry storage at the Whalers Cove Marina combine with four public boat... More
Pettys Orchard
Templestowe - Pettys Orchard grows, displays and interprets over 200 different types of antique apples.
Pettys Orchard is 44 hectares in size. This includes approximately... More
Pipemakers Park
Maribyrnong - Approximately 6km from the city, it is one of Melbourne's oldest industrial sites.
Pipemakers Park is a historic pipemaking industrial site, which... More
Plenty Gorge Park
South morang - Plenty Gorge Park offers a wide diversity of natural and cultural experiences only 20 km from the Melbourne CBD. The spectacular gorge sets a back drop... More
Point Cook Coastal Park
Point Cook - Things to Do
* Enjoy a barbecue or picnic by the beach.
* Explore the area via the many tracks located in the park.
* Watch birds from the tranquil... More
Point Cooke Marine Sanctuary
Point Cook - The new Point Cooke Marine Sanctuary covers 290 hectares and is located 10 kilometres east of Werribee, adjoining Point Cooke Coastal Park and including... More
Port Phillip
Port Melbourne - Covering 1,950 square kilometres, Port Phillip is the entrance to Australia's busiest port and is one of Victoria's most popular recreational destinations.... More
Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary
Beaumaris - Things to Do
Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary incorporates a variety of marine habitats and is easily accessible from Melbourne making it the perfect... More
Shepherds Bush
Glen Waverley - Dawn is the best time of the day to listen for the wonderful calls and songs of native birds frolicking in the branches of the manna gums. Walking tracks... More
St Kilda Pier
St Kilda - Providing panoramic views of the Melbourne skyline and Port Phillip Bay, the pier is a popular destination for strolling, cycling, roller blading and fishing.... More
Warrandyte State Park
Warrandyte - Dotted with relics of the gold mining era, the hills around Warrandyte have a distinctive bluish-green hue, typical of the foliage of Red Box, a common... More
Wattle Park
Surrey Hills - Things to see and do
* Relax under a tree and enjoy the birdlife
* Invite friends and family to meet you for a picnic or a barbecue
* Listen to... More
Westerfolds Park
Templestowe - Things to see and do
* Come and see the wattles in bloom in the spring
* From the observation deck, watch the Yarra River bubble over rapids
* Bring... More
Westgate Park
Port Melbourne - It is located along the eastern banks of the Yarra River under the Westgate Bridge offering spectacular views to the mouth of the Yarra and the city skyline.
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Woodlands Historic Park
Greenvale - The Park contains significant cultural and natural values that have endured many of the changes resulting from Melbourne's urban spread.
Things to... More
Yan Yean Reservoir Park
Yan Yean - Things to see and do
* Walk along Melbourne's oldest dam wall for views of the park and reservoir
* Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Lookout Picnic... More
Yaringa Marine National Park
Tooradin - Yaringa Marine National Park covers 980 ha between the mainland and Quail Island Nature Conservation Reserve, about 9 km south-west of Tooradin. The area... More
Yarra Bend Park
Kew - At Yarra Bend Park, the largest area of natural vegetation near the City of Melbourne, the landscape varies from steep, wild river escarpments to open... More
Yarra Flats
Ivanhoe East - Things to see and do
* Enjoy a picnic or BYO barbecue in the scenic surrounds of Yarra Flats
* Walk, cycle or jog along the Main Yarra Trail... More
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