Merri Creek - Bababi Djinanang circuit
Merri Creek - Bababi Djinanang circuit
A circuit walk featuring native grasslands, quiet creek areas and restored native vegetation.
Summary
A circuit walk featuring native grasslands, quiet creek areas and restored native vegetation.
Description
This walk begins and ends at the eastern end of Jukes Road, Fawkner. The walk passes the extensive Bababi Djinanang native grasslands as well as the Leonard St native grasslands, follows a quiet section of Merri Creek with interesting geological features, and several nice areas of restored indigenous vegetation.
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 in this area. Dogs are not allowed in creeks or waterways.
516 Views
Points of Interest
1. Start/finish
When you reach the Merri Creek Trail turn left to begin the circuit.
2. Bababi Djinanang
Bababi Djinanang means "Mother's Foot" in Woi-wurrung language. This 4 hectare grassland contains more than 60 indigenous plant species.
3. She-oak rest
A nice spot to rest and listen to the breeze in the She-oaks.
4. Turn-off
Leave the Merri Creek Trail here and follow a quieter track. Take the upper (right-hand side) grassy track. The lower track will take you to the same place but it might be a bit trickier!
5. Grassy woodland
Large parts of Melbourne once looked something like this patch of grassy woodland.
6. Gravel path ends
The gravel path ends here. The path beyond can be a bit muddy, uneven and slippery. If that's not for you, turn right up the hill to follow the gravel path back to the starting point.
7. Nice rocks
There are some interesting geological features along this section of the Merri.
8. Creek views
Beautiful views along the creek.
9. Prickly Moses
The Prickly Moses (Acacia verticillata) was looking lovely when we visited in September.
10. U-turn
Here we come up to the Merri Creek Trail, only to turn left and leave it again. If you want a shorter walk you could turn right and follow the Merri Creek Trail back to the start.
11. Manna Gums
A nice group of Manna Gums (Eucalyptus viminalis).
12. Bridge
If you choose to cross this lovely bridge it will lead you to Broadhurst Avenue, which will lead you (eventually) to Edgars Creek Wetlands and Edwardes Lake.
13. Leonard Street Grasslands
Over to the left are two patches of remnant native grassland.
14. Indigenous flora sign
A park bench here looks upon this beautiful sign, which celebrates some of Merri-bek's indigenous plant species.
Features
Seating available
Art and culture
Nature trail
Lake, creek, river
Park / Garden
