What secrets lie beneath the surface of Caribbean Lake? Well, let me tell you. Though serene now, Caribbean Lake has a surprisingly lively history. It wasn’t always here, you know. The Spooner family created this sprawling expanse of water in the early 1960s. And why? To test their fiberglass boats, of course! They had this grand vision of bringing a touch of the Caribbean to Melbourne and so, Caribbean Gardens was born. But it wasn’t all just business. The Spooners had a flair for the extraordinary. They envisioned a “local Disneyland” right here, and for a time, it truly was. Imagine fiberglass crocodiles lurking amongst the reeds, elephants grazing by the water’s edge… well, not quite, but you get the picture! The remnants of this whimsical era remain, woven into the park’s very fabric – a chairlift soaring overhead, a charming railway chugging along, and even cast iron street lamps, whispering tales of Melbourne’s past. Today, while the fiberglass menagerie may be gone, Caribbean Lake remains a testament to a family’s dream. A place where the spirit of innovation and a splash of the unexpected linger on the breeze.
Kororoit Creek
Is this where the river meets the sea? This is Kororoit Creek. It flows right here through Melbourne’s western suburbs