Nature Walk in Newlands Lake Reserve
Nature Walk in Newlands Lake Reserve
The Newlands Lake Reserve is an enjoyable easy 5km walk. For a short distance you walk along a board walk and then for the remainder on a graded dirt track.
Summary
The Newlands Lake Reserve is an enjoyable easy 5km walk. For a short distance you walk along a board walk and then for the remainder on a graded dirt track.
Description
The all-weather walking track links the township of Apsley to the picturesque Newlands Lake. Meandering through 258 hectares of natural bushland, stroll through red gums, wattles, manna gums, and banksias. In the spring the reserve becomes a bevy of beauty with wildflowers and orchids blooming. Bring your camera.
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Points of Interest
1. Federation Corner
Start your walk from here, Federation Corner was dedicated to the Centenary of Federation in 2001. Theres plenty of parking.
2. Board Walk
Your on your way from here, you can choose the length of your walk, theres markers along the way.
3. The Red Tail Black Cockatoo
The local species is on the endangered list and sometimes you can be lucky enough to spot them around the area. More interpretive signs are being developed.
4. Resting Place
Take a rest, listen to the sounds, watch the kangaroos.
5. Nearly there
Climb the sand dunes what a view!
6. Newlands Lake
Youve arrived to a chorus of frogs (in winter) and birds all the time......
