Top rated Nature preserves in Doncaster, Australia to elevate your visit (Updated December, 2023)

Top rated Nature preserves in Doncaster

Experience the best that Doncaster has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 70 places from Nature preserve category.

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Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful little gem hidden in the suburbs. Lots of walking paths with birds, ponds and a small stream. There are well kept toilets and drinking water available. There is also a visitor centre which was closed on the weekend I visited. It's quiet and you only hear cars if you're on one of the paths...

4.80 (283 reviews) (~7.3 km from centre)

Yering Gorge Cottages

Self-catering accommodation

Unfussy cottages in a laid-back resort within a golf club on a nature preserve, plus a cosy lounge.

4.80 (168 reviews) (~21.65 km from centre)

Warburton river side

Nature preserve

👍👍 This is a great place for a picnic. Either with BYO food, or something from the many Cafés and Take Aways nearby. Picnic Tables, Benches to sit on, grassy areas, level path by the river, parking, public toilets, heaps of shady trees, a really quite idyllic place to sit for a while, take a stroll, or...

4.80 (37 reviews) (~49.24 km from centre)

Dandenong Valley Wetlands

Nature preserve

👍👍 I took a detour off Dandenong Creek Trail and discovered a fairly vast wetland along the bicycle/walking trail. The trail adjourns to Eastlink close to a BP petrol station and food kiosks. I spotted a black swan and other native birds in the body of water. The trail itself is popular with cyclis...

4.80 (36 reviews) (~16.08 km from centre)

Braeside Park Wetlands

Nature preserve

👍👍 Only discovered this hidden gem during lockdowns. Very foruntate to have such a tranquil place in the South eastern suburbs.

4.80 (35 reviews) (~24.53 km from centre)

Kingsford Smith Ulm Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Wonderful place to refresh your mind and body with your kids. The views are fantastic and amazing 😍.It is beautiful When the train crossing the bridge 😍 we really like the Reserve 😍 I personally advise you to walk and enjoy your time here 👌

4.80 (34 reviews) (~21.49 km from centre)

Andrews Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 A great park along the winding Yarra river. Great for relaxing. I like to do the hike trails there or sit and read a book on the grass or on the park benches. Makes Great picnic area. Nice landscape full of slopes, bushes with lots of native wildlife, trees, shrubs and bushes. Lots of parking av...

4.80 (31 reviews) (~11.05 km from centre)

Darebin Parklands

Nature preserve

Walking & biking trails among wattle trees, gum trees & creeks, plus picnic areas with BBQ stations.

4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~8.18 km from centre)

Birdsland Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 A glorious place to walk. Beautiful scenery and green pastures. Quite a peaceful walk up the hill or around the lake. There is a toilet near the car park which is very convenient. And if you have time, watch the sunset from the top of the hill. Enjoy.

4.70 (566 reviews) (~24.1 km from centre)

Springvale Live Steamers

Tourist attraction

👍👍 fantastic! loved it . had a great time here. definitely something to look forward to every 3rd week of the month. ☺️☺️

4.70 (60 reviews) (~20.92 km from centre)

Morang Wetlands

Nature preserve

👍👍 This area is easily accessible from Hawkstowe rail station as there are numerous entrances along Wilton Vale road. On this visit we drove down to where a gate stops further access on Wilton Vale Road. This seemed to be a popular area for walkers and birdwatchers alike. We even came across a group of...

4.70 (51 reviews) (~17.87 km from centre)

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

Wildlife park

At this 25-acre zoo, visitors can view rare & endangered Australian animals by day & night.

4.60 (4.7K reviews) (~48.39 km from centre)

McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery

Art gallery

Collection of 100+ sculptural works in a garden setting, plus a museum with paintings & more.

4.60 (1.1K reviews) (~40.14 km from centre)

Woodlands Historic Park

Nature preserve

👍👍 One of the best nature reserves I’ve been to. It’s massive, full of kangaroos and best of all , dog friendly! Just wish the gates would stay open later.

4.60 (585 reviews) (~29.65 km from centre)

Lower Sweetwater Creek Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

Serene destination offering hilly walking trails, streams & views of native birds & wildlife.

4.60 (303 reviews) (~41.6 km from centre)

Lakewood Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Relaxing lakeside walk along a circular path. Very beautiful sunset. Nature lovers would definitely enjoy.

4.60 (285 reviews) (~15.03 km from centre)

Langwarrin Flora & Fauna Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Meandering through the reserve you could believe you were in the country. The delightful sound of birds & frogs & the fresh fragrance of the native flora.

4.60 (210 reviews) (~42.99 km from centre)

Hatt Reserve

Park

👍 There are paid and free parking spaces along the street. You can swim and fish if you like just pick a good spot. The beach is easily accessible. If you prefer walking or running, the path is approximately 2 km but you can go all the way down towards Newport if you like. Just bring a bottled water j...

4.60 (177 reviews) (~22.08 km from centre)

Urban Forest Reserve

Nature preserve

👍 A lovely little walking trail that links the Boyd Park Trail and Gardiner's Creek Trails. Whilst wandering through this reserve you can almost forget you are smack dab in the middle of an urban setting. The houses hidden along the perimeter and the traffic noise from Dandenong Road at one end and W...

4.60 (158 reviews) (~11.76 km from centre)

Glenfern Valley Bushlands

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful, relaxing place to go for a stroll after work. Keep your dog on a lead as you will come across wallabies and other wildlife suddenly.

4.60 (157 reviews) (~21.15 km from centre)

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