Tatura Cussen Park Walk
Tatura Cussen Park Walk
Cussen Park is a bushland style park encompassing 33 ha of wetlands, woodlands and open space on the outskirts of the town of Tatura.
Summary
Cussen Park is a bushland style park encompassing 33 ha of wetlands, woodlands and open space on the outskirts of the town of Tatura.
Description
It is host to an array of wildlife, birdlife and mammals. It provides ample opportunity for walking and bird watching with well made paths and bird hides.
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Points of Interest
1. The Park
The park has been formed from the reclamation of wastelands by the Tatura community working closely with Council and Government agencies.
2. The Wetlands
The wetlands area provides educational opportunities and passive recreation with a number of bird hides, an observation deck and an abundance of indigenous plants and animals.
3. Rare and threatened bird species
Rare bird species are frequent visitors with the park being the only place you see many of these species in the Goulburn Valley. Many birds have travelled from as far as Japan and Siberia.
4. Other inhabitants
The Park's other inhabitants include tortoises, lizards, snakes and frogs which are more likely to be heard than seen.
Features
Picnic spot
Public toilets
Art and culture
