This 17ha reserve’s most prominent feature is the ridge that rises 80 m from the main road creating amazing views of the city and Kinglake.
It has an impressive variety of locally rare indigenous flora, with many types of orchids as well as daisies, such as the Rough Burr-Daisy (Calotis scabiosifolia) and the Tall Daisy (Brachyscome diversiflora). It is also known for its bird life with spotted pardalotes, powerful owls, and yellow tailed black cockatoo calling this spot home. There are walking tracks throughout the reserve making it a great place to explore and appreciate nature.
Fauna – Yellow-tail Black Cockatoo, Powerful Owl, Wedge-tail eagle, Red-brown finches
Flora – Orchids, Peas, Lilies, Daisies, Heaths.
115 Bailey Gully Road, Hurstbridge 3099 View map
115 Bailey Gully Road , Hurstbridge 3099