Cannon's Creek Coastal Reserve

Cannon's Creek is a coastal village on northern Westernport Bay, classified as an International Conservation Zone, 65 km SE of Melbourne.

It is located on the Rutherford Inlet, reached from the South Gippsland Highway, then along the Tooradin-Baxter Rd, then into Cannon's Creek Rd, to a small car park at the main jetty.

There are extensive mangroves and millions of crabs!

The Foreshore Reserve includes the main 2 km walking track, a boardwalk and lookout, with splendid views across the estuary towards the settlement of Warneet.

There are three jetties, reconstructed in 2008 by a cooperative effort between the Shire of Casey and local community groups.

A large sign at the car park describes the development, fauna, flora and features of the Reserve.

I visited the Reserve on February 28, 2009.

See the full set of Photos of my trip!

Tooradin Coast Walk - Westernport Bay

Tooradin is a small settlement about 85 km SE of Melbourne, on the South Gippsland Highway, in the northern part of Westernport Bay.

The Foreshore Reserve includes the Historical Fishermen's Cottage Museum, a picnic ground, car park, boat launching ramp, harbour, a fresh fish shop, and many pelicans!

A commercial operator "Tidemaster Tours" offers cruises on the Bay.

There are good views across the Bay to French Island National Park.

I visited Tooradin on February 28, 2009, meeting the pelicans, on a 2 km walk around the Foreshore.

See the full set of Photos of my trip to meet the pelicans!