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Lower Sweetwater Creek Nature Reserve

Tourist attraction β€’ Nature preserve

Serene destination offering hilly walking trails, streams & views of native birds & wildlife. People often mention walk, creek, walking,


Address

Frankston South VIC 3199, Australia

Website

www.sweetwatercreek.org.au

Contact

+61 97875731

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (303 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: walk (8) creek (6) walking (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Bella J. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 33 reviews
    Such a beautiful trail through to the beach. You can’t really get lost, even though Google maps sent quite have all the trails in the right spot! Head down granites track to hang out at the granites section on the creek. Lovely to dip your toe in on a hot day!
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Vanda C. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely walk, this is a hidden gem with so many paths.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Farida J. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 76 reviews
    A beautiful trail to explore with your kids.A small creek and beautiful flowers with all kinds of birds chirping and the turtle doves and kookaburra’s seen relaxing!β™₯️
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Holly M. 3 years ago on Google β€’ 247 reviews
    Beautiful natural surrounds in the midst of suburbia. Great walking tracks for all levels of fitness. Mostly pram friendly.

  • 4/5 Stanley L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great walking trail. A serene environment. I found the directions from google maps not really satisfying. Please use Hoadley avenue, I found this more accessible. Lots of trees offer adequate shade, might be great to even visit on a hot day.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Neil S. 8 months ago on Google β€’ 128 reviews
    Lovely little bit of overgrown, non-native flora with a little Cascade at the Granites.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Lisa M. 8 months ago on Google β€’ 84 reviews
    Great reserve! Access to the water and lots of fun bridges. Great for young kids too.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Aaron D. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 62 reviews
    This reserve is an extraordinary gem in Frankston. Absolutely beautiful walking trails teaming with birds and natural foliage. I could have spent a whole day exploring. My kids loved it. There was a very accessible playground for them but they preferred all the creeks and trails. The granites is a nice spot to loiter for awhile. I highly recommend visiting.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Vaughan Laws P. 3 years ago on Google β€’ 142 reviews
    It's a really nice walk. You wouldn't think you were in the middle of the suburbs. There is boardwalks at stages of the walk too.

  • 4/5 Lionstar 1 year ago on Google
    Really lovely, but could do with better signage. Quite tricky to find. The Granites entrance is upper Liddesdale Ave, the second entrance from Nepean highway end. Be prepared for many steps. Worth going to.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sue S. 6 years ago on Google β€’ 75 reviews
    Love being able to access such a lovely piece of wilderness. It's somewhere you need to go often to appreciate its beauty because it can sometimes look pretty stagnant and smell bad. It is very peaceful on a rainy day.

  • 5/5 James t. 6 years ago on Google β€’ 53 reviews
    Even though sweetwater creek is only 1km from Frankstons CBD it feels like you're 100km away out in the bush. There's a few different walking tracks with the longest being around 2km round trip. Some spots along the creek are very tranquil. There's quite a few stairs to navigate if you're coming from the Liddesdale Ave entrance but it's well worth it. A definite must see

  • 5/5 Donna B. 2 years ago on Google
    You would believe you're in the country-side walking the trails of Sweetwater Creek. It's so tranquil and unspoiled. Volunteering on planting days is very rewarding.

  • 5/5 Tara D. 1 year ago on Google
    beautiful walk, steep bits, not really pram friendly but great for kids exploring or quiet time in nature

  • 4/5 Linda W. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this walk. A hidden gem. Frankston beach is across the road for a coffee after or something to eat. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Farid R. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice walking place, great for day hiking πŸ˜ƒ

  • 5/5 Shaun B. 2 years ago on Google
    We are in the the βœ… ↔️ πŸ‘‰ ➑️ rich part of Frankston

  • 4/5 Helen P. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved this place great for kids they can walk in creek and play in water. Great pics

  • 4/5 Sam M. 3 years ago on Google β€’ 12 reviews
    Nice to have a nature walk in suburbia. Quite a few short track through bush with a creek winding through it. Pretty and well established tracks. Depending on which tracks you take there are lots of stairs. If you make it to the bottom the view of the ocean across the road is worth the effort 😊. Only downside are the houses back right up to the path for large sections of the tracks but it is still a nice walk and better than wandering the streets.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • βœ“οΈ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • βœ“οΈ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • βœ— Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • βœ— Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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