Newport railway station to Newport Lakes Reserve

Newport railway station to Newport Lakes Reserve created by Dottie

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Summary

Walk from Newport railway station to Newport Lakes Reserve – a little country oasis in the city

Description

Catch either a Werribee or Williamstown line train and get off at Newport. Turn right under the subway and come out at Mason St. After a short walk you will come to Newport Lakes Reserve. It was originally a quarry and is now a park teeming with wildlife that inhabits the twin lakes and surrounding bushland.
At the entrance stands the sculpture ‘Diver’. It is carved out of bluestone and appears to be a duck diving into the bluestone paving. To the left of the entrance is Pavey’s Picnic Area where there are barbecues and a sheltered seating area. Further along is the Graham Street Playground, and North West Plain where dogs are allowed to run free. Dogs are not allowed in the Newport Lakes Reserve. The park is open from 8am every day. It closes at 9pm during daylight saving hours and 7pm other times.
Look at the map before you enter the Lakes Nature Trail. It has numbered areas that correspond with markers in the park. Number one is the main lookout when you first walk in. Two is the amphitheatre, an open area where concerts sometimes are held. Three is the Waterfall where stormwater gathers in the park and is recycled through a series of pipes and ponds. Stepping-stones at the Lake Crossing are number four. Five is Aquatic Life, which refers to the Common Reed that provides waterbirds with protection and shelter, and thrives in the outer edges of the lakes. At six there is a bird viewing area built by the Friends of Newport Lakes in 1999. Number seven refers to the Yellow Gum species of eucalypt that is common in the park and number eight the various Plant Communities.
After wandering around Newport Lakes Reserve you may be inspired to take home some vegetation. Newport Lakes Indigenous Nursery is adjacent to the carpark.

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Points of Interest

1. Diver sculpture

At the entrance stands the sculpture ‘Diver’. It is carved out of bluestone and appears to be a duck diving into the bluestone paving

2. Pavey’s Picnic Area

To the left of the entrance is Pavey’s Picnic Area where there are barbecues and a sheltered seating area.

3. Map of Lakes Nature Trail

Information on Newport Lakes Reserve

4. The Main Lookout

Number one is the main lookout when you first walk in.

5. Stepping-stones at the Lake Crossing are number four.

Stepping-stones at the Lake Crossing are number four. Note the purple swamphen on the path - one of the many birds attracted to the area

6. Two is the amphitheatre

Two is the amphitheatre, an open area where concerts sometimes are held.

7. Three is the Waterfall

Three is the Waterfall where stormwater gathers in the park and is recycled through a series of pipes and ponds.

8. At six there is a bird viewing area

At six there is a bird viewing area built by the Friends of Newport Lakes in 1999.

9. Frog mosaic

There are many mosaics dotted around the park depicting the wildlife.

10. The path

The path is gravel and steep in some areas.

11. Open area

Open area accessible to the lake where birds feed.

12. Picnic area

Tables are available for picnics. No shops so bring your own food. Water is available at the entrance barbecue area.

13. Stepping-stones at the Lake Crossing

Stepping-stones at the Lake Crossing are number four.

14. Lake and gravel path

Lake and gravel path

15. Newport Lakes Indigenous Nursery

After wandering around Newport Lakes Reserve you may be inspired to take home some vegetation. Newport Lakes Indigenous Nursery is adjacent to the carpark.