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In 1987 Sherbrooke Forest, Doongalla Reserve and Ferntree Gully National Park were combined to form Dandenong Ranges National Park. Covering 3215 hectares, the park plays an important role in protecting a population of famous lyrebirds and other fauna, as well as protecting the forests and fern gullies of the Ranges.
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Edward Point State Faunal Reserve is near St Leonards on the Bellarine Peninsula. This area was declared a reserve in March 1971 to protect its vegetation and significant wildlife.
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The George Tindale Memorial Garden, only a
one hour drive from Melbourne's city centre, is a unique
collection of exotic plants set beneath a canopy of large
mountain ash. It has become a popular destination for
Melburnians and tourists alike.
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Located just 25 minutes from the centre of Melbourne and only a 15 minute drive from Melbourne Airport, Greenvale Reservoir Park is a great place to visit and enjoy the relaxing environment of beautif
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An old meandering river has created the idyllic valley
setting for this delightful Park. With views of the
Plenty River and a backdrop of the wooded Plenty Gorge,
this is the perfect spot for a quiet picnic or barbecue.
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Accessible only by boat, Herring Island, 2.8 hectares in size, is just 3 km from the city, and the only substantial island in the Yarra River.
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Just 20 minutes from
the city is a tranquil slice of rural Australia.
Horseshoe Bend Farm is a popular destination for visitors
of all ages.
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Jawbone Flora and Fauna Reserve is situated eight km from the heart of Melbourne and adjacent to Williamstown, the first permanent settlement in Port Phillip Bay. The Jawbone Flora and Fauna Reserve consists of open grasslands for passive recreation, two wetland lakes, the saltmarsh and mangrove conservation area, Wader Beach and the Kororoit Creek.
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Located at Williamstown, adjacent to the former Williamstown Rifle Range, the area covers 30 ha and supports several habitats. These include rock basalt reef, seagrass beds, intertidal flats, saltmarsh and the largest occurrence of mangroves in Port Phillip Bay.
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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
and wildlife and is a diverse recreation destination for
the whole family - you can experience it all in
Melbourne's backyard.
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Opportunity to provide comments on the draft Kalorama Park Concept Plan
Boasting spectacular views over Silvan Reservoir and the south-eastern face of the Dandenong Ranges, Kalorama Park is perfect for picnics, barbecues or simply relaxing whilst enjoying the magnificent surrounds.
Kalorama Park is bordered by lush temperate forest on the eastern side and Dandenong Ranges National Park to the
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Karkarook Park in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs has been developed as a recreation and wetland area. Ultimately, the park will be part of a larger open space link providing significant recreational opportunities.
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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 ha between Boronia Road and Mountain Highway.
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Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve is an island of relatively undisturbed natural bushland surrounded by the suburbs of Frankston and Langwarrin. Following recognition of its important conservation values, the Victorian Government purchased the former military area from the Commonwealth Government in 1982 and it was proclaimed as the Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve in December 1985.
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Aptly named, the long ridge through this park offers spectacular and breathtaking views of the Yarra River and surrounds. Eastern Grey Kangaroos are frequently seen in the area and a quiet visitor may also spot platypus playing in the river.
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Lysterfield Park is one of the most valuable recreation and conservation areas close to Melbourne. As well as being a beautiful spot to visit it offers opportunities for walking, horseriding, cycling, swimming and boating.
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The Maribyrnong River, which begins on the slopes of Mount Macedon and flows to Port Phillip, has played a major role in the occupation and development of western Victoria. Aboriginal tribes have frequented its banks for at least 40, 000 years.
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Maroondah Reservoir Park offers a wonderful variety of experiences, from colourful gardens to long and short walks, exotic and native trees, spectacular scenery and an abundance of wildlife. The scenic attraction of the reservoir and European-style gardens have made it one of the most popular parks in Victoria.
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With a 250 metre river frontage, Middle Gorge Park has spectacular views of Plenty Gorge and its River. Open spaces for creative play and walking trails leading down into the gorge make this an interesting park for the whole family.
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The Mornington Peninsula National Park has long been a favourite for summer holidays. Its diverse coastal environments range from the basalt cliffs at Cape Schanck to the native bushland of Greens Bus
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The Mount Dandenong Arboretum extends over 16 hectares and contains a collection of maturing deciduous trees and conifers from around the world. 'Arboretum' is a Latin word meaning a place for trees and an Arboretum can simply be called a 'tree museum'.
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Located on the open coast at Flinders on the Mornington Peninsula and covering 80 hectares in area, Mushroom Reef Marine Sanctuary supports the most diverse intertidal rocky reef communities in Victoria. The Marine Sanctuary comprises an extensive rock platform, with sheltered rock pools and coves protected by a shallow reef on the ocean side.
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The National Rhododendron Gardens are host to an unparalleled variety of brilliantly coloured blooms, mainly rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, and daffodils. Of international reputation, these magnificent gardens attract 50, 000 to 60, 000 visitors annually.
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Nioka Bush Camp offers an opportunity for groups to camp and enjoy some of the natural features of the Plenty Gorge parklands. Set in the Plenty Gorge, the site offers a feeling of remoteness just 20 km to the north of Melbourne.
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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 are other rock phenomena and the park is worth visiting for its native vegetation and variety of birds.
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As one of the few designated safe harbours on the city side of the bay, the Patterson River is the most popular boating gateway to Port Phillip Bay. 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 ramps to make an extremely busy waterway.
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Nestled along the Yarra River, Pettys Orchard uniquely encompasses an antique apple orchard, commercial orchard, wetlands and bird hide. Pettys Orchard grows, displays and interprets over 200 different types of antique apples.
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Pipemakers Park is part of the Maribyrnong River valley which had been occupied by Aboriginal people for tens of thousands of years. Approximately six kilometres from the city, it is one of Melbourne's oldest industrial sites.
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Designed to take advantage of the steep slopes, the 11 hectare terraced gardens of Pirianda are distinctive for their combination of botanically important trees, shrubs and perennials with an overstorey of large blackwoods and mountain ash towering over the natural fern gullies. The garden is particularly beautiful in autumn when the trees change colour to the many hues of orange, red and yellow.
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Point Cook Coastal Park features abundant birdlife, a historic bluestone homestead, intertidal sand banks and a Marine Reserve. Located 20 km southwest of Melbourne, it is a popular destination for birdwatchers, nature lovers and family groups.
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The original Point Cooke Marine Reserve, situated on the sheltered sandy shores of north-western Port Phillip, was proclaimed under the Fisheries Act in 1982 and is one of the most prolific areas for marine organisms in the Bay. Since this time, the reserve has protected intertidal and subtidal reef communities south for about 1000 metres along the coast and into Port Phillip.
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Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park is a new regional park that has been created to protect the cultural heritage values and coastal character of the area, whilst providing a range of visitor facil
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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. Every
year millions of people enjoy its vast coastline,
world-class swimming beaches and coastal parks.
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The Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park is located at the southern end of Port Phillip Bay, including the entrance to the bay at Port Phillip Heads, and is made up of six separate areas including Swan Bay, Great Sands (Mud Islands), Point Lonsdale, Point Nepean, Popes Eye and Portsea Hole incorporating a total of 3, 580 hectares.
With its proximity to Victoria's largest city the southern en
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This 115 hectare sanctuary is located off Beaumaris in Melbourne's southeast. The series of sandstone rock platforms extending from the shore create a diverse marine environment that is readily accessible to visitors.
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Visitors to the RJ Hamer Arboretum can take a quiet, peaceful stroll along the many walking tracks and roads providing access to the 120 hectares of breathtaking scenery and tranquil beauty that the Arboretum has to offer. 'Arboretum' is a Latin word meaning a place for trees and an Arboretum can simply be called a 'tree museum'.
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Shepherds Bush is a natural sanctuary providing habitat for over 90 species of birds. 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.
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The beautifully landscaped picnic areas and open lawns of Silvan Reservoir Park help to make it an ideal location for a day away from it all.
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At 633 metres above sea-level, the Mount Dandenong Observatory is the highest point in the surrounding ranges.
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For early Melbourne, Sorrento was the most popular
holiday destination on the Mornington Peninsula. People
came by paddle steamer in the 1890s and took a steam tram
across the narrow neck of the peninsula to the ocean
beach.
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A Melbourne landmark, the cosmopolitan St Kilda Pier offers a wide range of recreational activities. Providing panoramic views of the Melbourne skyline and Port Phillip Bay, the pier is a popular destination for strolling, cycling, roller blading and fishing.
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Discovery Campertours, book a campertour and see the real Australia
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