Yarrabubba Bushland Reserve

The Yarrabubba Bushland Reserve is in the rural districts of Nar Nar Goon North and Maryknoll, 60 km SE of Melbourne, in West Gippsland.

The principal features are the Back Creek, and the Snell Road Walking Track.

I visited the Reserve on August 13, 2007, and completed the 4 km (return) Track, which passes through pleasant bushland, crossing Back Creek via footbridges and boardwalks.

A high point along the Track provides nice views across the Reserve and adjacent farms.

A deer venison farm is just to the north of the Reserve.

The Reserve is managed by the Shire of Cardinia.

The photo album is at

http://worldisround.com/articles/334316/index.html

Upper Pakenham Lake Reserve

The Upper Pakenham Lake Reserve is 60 km SE of Melbourne, north of the town of Pakenham.
it is a pleasant spot for a picnic and is managed by Cardinia Shire.

I visited this Reserve on August 13 2007, and hiked around the Lake, watching the Duck Regatta!

You can view the full set of images at:

http://worldisround.com/articles/334314/index.html

Exploring Belgrave Lake Park

The Belgrave Lake Park is 35 km east of Melbourne.

The Olinda Creek flows through it, and the Lake, also known as the Dandenong Reservoir, is the habitat of many species of waterfowl, as well as platypuses and birds.

The reservoir was built in 1893 to supply water to Dandenong.

The Park has two main walking trails, with boardwalks and bridges, offering nice views of the Lake, passing through remnant bushland. The resident ducks are very friendly!

I visited this Park on August 12, 2007.

The photo album is at

http://worldisround.com/articles/334275/index.html