Malcolm Creek Wetlands Walk (Craigieburn)
A lovely 5.4km circuit around Malcolm Creek wetlands. Bridges and boardwalks give options to choose-your-own path along this beautiful green wedge in Craigieburn.
Expansive wetlands, foot bridges, ancient river red gums and shady woodland are some highlights of this lovely walk. Malcolm Creek is a tributary of the Merri Creek. The linear park is a green corridor with some remnant habitat in Craigieburn.
This walk starts at Centennial Park Drive which has accessible toilets, drinking water and a small playground.
On the banks of the creek, a commanding Stolen Generations Marker pays tribute to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families and communities.
Multiple bridges and boardwalks give walkers options to "choose-their-own" circuit. As the creeks gets closer to the confluence with Merri Creek, car noise from the Hume Highway begins to build. We recommend looping back at the footbridge after Hanson Road.
Along the creek floodplain, many ancient river red gums remain. The landscape is varied and interesting, and there is plenty of birdlife.
This walk can be extended north by joining to the Malcolm Creek Golden Sun Moth walk.
Interactive map
Points of Interest
1. Hume Stolen Generations Marker
A powerful marker pays tribute to the stole generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
2. Malcolm Creek Linear Park
Malcolm Creek Park has preserved the wide-open flood plain of the creek. It provides an expanse of green space to enjoy.
3. Boardwalk
The boardwalk over Malcolm Creek gives an up-close look at the wetlands below.
4. Wetlands
Please don't feed the ducks.
5. Footbridge
Centennial Park Drive Reserve
6. River red gums
Malcolm Creek has many remnant river red gums that provide habitat for wildlife and make this an interesting and shady place to walk.
7. Foot bridge
Multiple foot bridges make it possible to shorten your walk or choose which bank to walk on.
8. Reedy wetlands
Cross the bridge and turn back towards the quiet of the parkland. Car noise from the Hume Highway begins to build as the creek approaches it.
9. Grasslands reserve
The final stretch of this walk is alongside a native grassland reserve.
Access for Dogs:
Dogs are allowed on leash.
Location
30 Centennial Park Drive, Craigieburn 3064 Map
Web Links
→ Malcolm Creek Wetlands, Craigieburn (Walking Maps)
