Skeleton Creek Grasslands to Wetlands Walk (Altona Meadows)
A 7 km loop walk along Skeleton Creek which passes through a range of habitats leads including the Emu-Foot Grassland and Cheetham Wetlands.
The walk starts and finishes at Emu-Foot Grassland, located next to the footbridge in Bruce Comben Reserve. Set amongst volcanic basalt rocks, the area is home to many wildflower species.
This walk follows Skeleton Creek south as it flows through Cheetham Wetlands and out to Port Phillip Bay. Cheetham Wetlands is a significant site for migratory shorebirds and is protected through the international Ramsar Agreement. Skeleton Creek feeds into the wetland ponds and lagoons, both man-made and naturally occurring.
There is a small footbridge linking Altona Meadows and Sanctuary Lakes.
The first half of this walk is on a sealed concrete path and the return part of the loop follows the creek in Sanctuary Lakes along a compacted gravel path.
There are no public toilets on this walk. There is a water tap north of the Lan Avenue pedestrian bridge.
Map of Route
Location
1 Lan Avenue, Altona Meadows 3028 Map
Web Links
→ Skeleton Creek from grasslands to wetlands (Walking Maps)
