Cobbledick's Ford Streamside Reserve
Cobbledick's Ford Streamside Reserve
Very Picturesque spot on the Werribee River near Mt Cotterall.
Summary
Very Picturesque spot on the Werribee River near Mt Cotterall.
Description
Special features include: Volcanic escarpments, unique vegetation with a species of Blue Box eucalyptus only found along the Werribee River and abundant birdlife. There is also the ruins of an old school house and the ford itself to look at and cross if you are game. While not a long walk, Cobbledick's Ford is a beautiful oasis on the somewhat desolate surrounding plains. There is a a well maintained path to follow, the reserve is well kept, and there has been a lot of work on revegetation and weed removal over the last few years.
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Points of Interest
1. Ruins of the old School house
Ruins of the old School house
2. Blue Box eucalypts
These trees are a botanical anomaly, found only here and in East Gippsland. They are obviously very old
3. Volcanic escarpments
The river cuts through the volcanic plain revealing the many layers of volcanic activity that have taken place over the last 5 million years or so.
4. Abundant Bird Life
Here some of the local Red Rump Parrots
5. The Old Ford
Supposedly where Hume and Hovell crossed the River in 1826.
Features
Picnic spot
Seating available
Dog off-leash area
Historical interest
Nature trail
Lake, creek, river
Park / Garden
