Tarwin Lower - Bald Hills Creek Wetlands Reserve
The Bald Hills Wetland Reserve is a special place, alive with an array of birds and other wildlife. A meandering walking track leads you through a series of sand ridges and thickets of Paperbark, that flood during wet periods, to the sheltered bird hide where you can sit quietly and observe birds feeding within the wetland.
Things to see and do
Wetland Walk (Length 750 m, walking time 15 minutes one way)
The meandering gravel walking track from the car park takes you through open woodlands and Paperbark thickets to a large shallow wetland. The wetland floods back up to the surrounding paperback thickets during wet periods and may dry out over summer. From the bird hide you will be rewarded with the sight of a variety of birdlife. The trail is suitable for wheelchairs and prams.
Just up the road ..
Stretching along the coast from the sand barrier of Point Smythe to the sheltered waters of Waratah Bay, Cape Liptrap Coastal Park consists of strikingly beautiful scenery that is well worth exploring. Activities here include swimming, camping, fishing and boating.
Extending around the coast from Harmers Haven to Inverloch, the Bunurong Marine and Coastal Park offers boating, swimming and snorkelling, or a quiet walk along the secluded sandy beach. The rugged sandstone cliffs, broad rock platforms and underwater reefs represent some of Victoria's most spectacular coastal scenery.
Access for Dogs:
As this is a wildlife reserve dogs are not allowed to ensure a safe environment for wildlife.
Location and Access
Bald Hills Wetland Reserve is situated 5km east of Tarwin Lower, towards Walkerville. It can be reached by turning left into the Bald Hills Road from the main road between Tarwin Lower and Walkerville, then left into the reserve car park, 4km from the turnoff.
Location
Bald Hills Road, Tarwin Lower 3956 Map
Web Links
→ Park note - Bald Hills Wetland (PDF)
