Newport Lakes Parkland Melbourne

Newport Lakes Parkland Melbourne

Melbourne, in spite of being a city bustling with life, energy and lots of noise, does have its areas of peace and serenity. Not very far from the city centre are many lush green and well-groomed Melbourne parks and gardens. The parks of Melbourne are a perfect place to unwind after a hectic day of sightseeing. The Newport Lakes Parkland, Melbourne is one of the loveliest among the various Melbourne parks.

Located just 8 kilometers away from the city centre of Melbourne; the Newport Lakes Parkland is set right in the middle of one of Melbourne’s suburbs, Newport. It is an extensive parkland, spread over 33 hectares and made complete by picturesque landscapes.

The parkland was originally formed as a natural pit made of blue stones but now it has been re-developed and houses some unique local plants and animals. Apart from the flora and fauna another thing natural to it, is its beautiful lake. Newport Lakes Parkland in Melbourne has been beautified, well maintained and made into a perfect outing spot, thus it can now be counted among one of the popular tourist attractions in Melbourne.

Flora And Fauna

A park of varied habitation, the Newport Lakes Parkland, Melbourne has an exclusive flora and fauna. Trees and plants like Allocasuarina, Vertocillata, Kangaroo grass, Atriplex cinerea, various species of Eucalyptus, Acacia and wattles and many other varieties of natural vegetation can be commonly seen in this park.

There are more than 86 types of birds in this area, starting from common birds such as parrots and sparrows to unusual native species like the Australian Magpies to Australian Kestrels. Apart from this the Newport Lakes Parkland houses many kinds of amphibians and reptiles.

Special Attractions

The Newport Lakes Parkland, Melbourne can be classified into few zones so that the tourists can find their way around better and do not miss out on anything that the park has to offer:

Bird Trails: There are four bird trails in this area, built with the help of localities. The trails span between 1200 to 2100 meters in length and have been specifically designed as an aid to the bird watches.
North and south lakes: The Park’s lake separated by stepping-stones to form the North and south lakes is probably the loveliest part of the park. There are picnic tables around the lake where you can munch into some snacks and feed the seagulls as well.
Amphitheatre: This small round area encircled by blue rocks is like a lovely enclave. Earlier this area of the park was also a small pit like the other parts of the park.
Arboretum: This region of the park is like a small and cultivated garden housing some rare species of plants. This area was the earliest to be reconstructed from a pit, when the park was first formed.
Pavey’s park: This is like big grassland housing the Ranger’s Office, Nursery, Barbecues, and playing field along with a parking area.

So planning for an outing in the heart of nature, then the Newport Lakes Parkland in Melbourne is where you should head. Here is some useful information to make your trip a memorable one:

Address

Via Margaret Street,
Newport,
Melbourne, 3015

How To Get There

Nearest station is the Newport Station, from where one can take a bus or simply walk down to the park, which is just a 15 minutes walk from the station.

Timings

The Park is open from 7:30am till sunset.

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