Feel the salty breeze on your face. Welcome to Point Cook Coastal Park a haven of nature and history.
Point Cook Coastal Park boasts abundant birdlife. A historic bluestone homestead stands proudly. Intertidal sand banks and a Marine Reserve add to its charm. Twenty kilometers southwest of Melbourne this park offers easy access for family picnics. The beach picnic area provides playgrounds free gas barbecues shade toilets and easy beach access.
Kilometers of mowed grass tracks crisscross the park perfect for strolls and prams. At low tide the beach offers delightful walks. Cheetham Wetlands a haven for birds feature salt marshes and lagoons of Skeleton Creek.
For breathtaking panoramic views climb The Tower a 1.5km wheelchair-accessible walk from the car park. Birdwatchers delight in spotting various shorebirds on the mudflats from September to April. These include the Australian Painted Snipe Greater Sand Plover Grey-tailed Tattler Lesser Sand Plover Orange-bellied Parrot and Regent Honeyeater.
Remember to check gate opening and closing times. Park conditions can change. Check the Parks Victoria website for updates before your visit. Point Cook Coastal Park’s history is rich. The Cheetham Wetlands were salt evaporation pans from the 1920s until the early 1990s. The Victorian Government purchased the site. The bayside portion became the Cheetham Wetlands a crucial migratory bird habitat.
The park’s history extends further. The Chirnside family once owned the land. They built the Point Cook Homestead in 1857. This homestead stables and outbuildings are classified by the National Trust. The grounds and buildings began restoration in 1978. Explore Point Cook Coastal Park. Discover its avian wonders its historical gems and its tranquil beauty. Remember to respect this precious natural and historical landmark. Leave only footprints take only memories.