Wattle Park Melbourne

Situated on the banks of the Yarra River, Melbourne is blessed with breathtaking natural beauty. Apart from being the center of commercial and cultural activities, the lush green and spruced Melbourne parks and gardens are also well worth flaunting. The parks Of Melbourne are the perfect place to relax as well as indulge in adventurous sports and activities. The charming Wattle Park, Melbourne is one of the most popular among the tourists.

The Wattle Park, Melbourne located in the Burwood a suburb of the city, has been ideally named after the 12,000 wattle trees it houses. The Hawthorn Tramways Trust in 1015 to be developed and beautified into a park bought the land originally belonging to Mrs. Eliza Welch. Sir Arthur Stanley inaugurated the Wattle Park on 31st march 1917 with the plantation of a Golden Wattle.

One of the most beautiful of the parks in Melbourne, the Wattle Park stands out because of its unique blend of history and modern landscaping. Heritage Victoria has marked it as a heritage spot and because of the miscellaneous creatures it houses the Urban Fauna Survey Unit has recognized it as well.

Flora And Fauna:

The Wattle Park, Melbourne brings you in the midst of mesmerizing natural beauty. The birds that can be frequently seen in this park are Wattlebirds, Kookaburras, Rosellas, Rainbow lorikeets, Galahs, Mynahs, Cockatoos and many others. Grey Currawong, Musk Lorikeets and White-browed Scrub-wren are among the rarely spotted birds of Wattle Park, Melbourne.

This park is also home to various species of butterflies, beetles, frogs and some other animals and insects. Plants like Manna gum, Yellow box, swamp gum, Black Wattle, Blackwood, Sweet Bursaria and some other local further adorn the Wattle Park. The ‘Lone Pine’, planted as a tribute to some of the soldiers killed during the First World War has been enrolled in the National Trust's Significant Tree Register and is a must see.

Activities:

- The Wattle Park, Melbourne is the ideal place for a great outing and there are a number of things one can engage in:
- Gather for a cosy picnic with your near and dear ones.
- Enjoy bird watching and grasp the beauty of nature.
- Take pleasure in hiking along the eastern creeks.
- If you are a sports lover then you can fly kites, play tennis, golf or even cricket.
- One could also enjoy the music played by Melbourne Tramways Band played only during spring and autumn but only once a month.

The Wattle Park in Melbourne is complete with various amenities for the visitors and picnickers. They provide facilities like car parking, toilets, barbecues, playgrounds, pathways, Golf course and tennis courts. Being such a perfect place for a lovely day out in the heart of nature, Wattle Park, Melbourne is one of the popular tourist attractions in Melbourne, and is a must visit site if you are planning a holiday in Melbourne.

Address:

1012 Riverside Rd
Surrey Hills VIC 3127

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