Merri Creek - Moomba Wetlands circuit
Merri Creek - Moomba Wetlands circuit
A lovely circuit walk on taking in wide open spaces, a beautiful new wetland, and a quiet and secluded section of the Merri Creek. Paths are a mixture of concrete, gravel and informal track.
Summary
A lovely circuit walk on taking in wide open spaces, a beautiful new wetland, and a quiet and secluded section of the Merri Creek. Paths are a mixture of concrete, gravel and informal track.
Description
This circuit walk begins and ends at Moomba Park, where you'll find a playground, fenced off-leash dog park, drinking fountain, picnic tables and carpark.
The walk takes in wide open spaces, a beautiful new wetland, and a quiet and secluded section of the Merri Creek with interesting geological features. Paths are a mixture of concrete, gravel and informal track - nothing very rough but there could be muddy and slippery sections after wet weather.
Dogs must be on lead within 1 metre of shared paths and footpaths and within 15 metres of children's playgrounds. Dogs are not allowed in creeks or waterways.
354 Views
Points of Interest
1. Start/finish point
Have a drink from the drinking fountain before you get moving! Then turn left.
2. Park Bench artwork
This is one of several park bench artworks along the Merri, all celebrating local biodiversity. This one features a Superb Blue Fairy Wren - we saw lots of these on our walk!
3. Nature play
A nice spot to sit on a log under a tree and listen to nature.
4. Enjoy the view
A park bench with views towards the Moomba wetlands.
5. Moomba Park Wetlands
This wetland helps to improve water quality in Merri Creek and provides habitat for the endangered Growling Grass Frog.
6. Water bugs!
Learn about water bugs as you stroll through the wetland.
7. Dirt path begins
Here we leave the concrete path. It shouldn't be very rough, but there could be some muddy and slippery sections during wet periods.
8. Bridge to Reservoir
Our route continues along the same side of the creek, but if you want to explore you can cross the bridge into Reservoir.
9. Giant marbles!
Sculptures in the grass.
10. Short cut
If you want a shorter walk, these steps will take you back to the starting point.
11. Nice rocks
One of the interesting geological features along this section of the Merri.
12. Picnic spot
A quiet spot for a picnic by the creek.
13. She-oaks
A shady stretch of path beneath the She-oaks.
14. Moomba off-leash dog park
A great spot for your pooch to have a run around after being on-leash for this walk.
Features
Playground
Picnic spot
Drinking water available
Seating available
Dog off-leash area
Art and culture
Nature trail
Lake, creek, river
Park / Garden
