Best places: Nature preserves in Melbourne

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Toorongo Falls Reserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Toorongo Falls is a beautiful nature spot! It's like a hidden gem in the forest. The waterfalls are stunning. The sound of water rushing is so peaceful. The walking path is well-marked, but can be a bit steep. Remember comfy shoes. The lush green surroundings are refreshing, and the air is pure. Don...
4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~95.13 km from centre)
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Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve
Nature preserve
Self-guided nature walks, picnicking & wildlife viewing at an inactive volcano site.
4.70 (2.4K reviews) (~234.35 km from centre)
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Darebin Parklands
Nature preserve
Walking & biking trails among wattle trees, gum trees & creeks, plus picnic areas with BBQ stations.
4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~7.69 km from centre)
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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) (~50.81 km from centre)
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Hanging Rock
Tourist attraction
Sacred prehistoric volcanic rock formation known for its unusual shapes & distinctive ridges.
4.60 (4.3K reviews) (~62.23 km from centre)
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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 (571 reviews) (~35.03 km from centre)
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Bushrangers Bay
Nature preserve
Scenic headlands park with a sandy beach, jagged basalt cliffs & coastal nature walk trails.
4.70 (515 reviews) (~74.45 km from centre)
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Angel Cave
Nature preserve
👍👍 Amazing view! Cute and easy boardwalk. Would highly recommend visiting on a good day to enjoy the view and stroll.
4.70 (510 reviews) (~76.06 km from centre)
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George Bass Coastal Walk
Nature preserve
👍👍 Possibly the most beautiful coastal walk ever. We did the full 16km … not for the faint of heart, the last few k’s were a real slog. It’s hilly at times, and there are sections where you’ll need to walk over very soft sand. We saw people attempting to take prams and electric scooters which is insane...
4.80 (299 reviews) (~89.16 km from centre)
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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) (~41.33 km from centre)
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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 (285 reviews) (~21.14 km from centre)
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Koala Trail
Nature preserve
👍👍 Park your car in Paynesville and take the free ferry ride across to Raymond Island (the trip takes about 2.5 minutes!). There are maps of the koala walk on the waters edge so you can take a photo when you arrive. The koala walk starts just across the park and the terrain is flat so an easy 2km or...
4.70 (375 reviews) (~242.92 km from centre)
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Canyon Walk
Nature preserve
👍👍 I went for nice long walk with the dog. It was peaceful and quiet without having that creepy feeling when walking on your own. The paths on the return loop was a bit overgrown, but that really added to the adventure. So fresh and green and the smell when you walk through the patch of wild mint is a...
4.70 (361 reviews) (~213.99 km from centre)
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Phillip Island Nature Parks
Nature preserve
Conservation park with areas for visitors to view penguins & other animals in their natural habitat.
4.50 (3.2K reviews) (~75.29 km from centre)
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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 (596 reviews) (~22.58 km from centre)
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Penguin Plus
Nature preserve
👍👍 Worth the spend on penguin plus. Got to see them coming out from the water. Wanted kids to have memories of seeing them up close. Recommend Bring a blanket that you wouldn’t mind getting dirty. They said all booked out but we all sat comfortably. I understand flash from camera might scare the pen...
4.50 (823 reviews) (~79.22 km from centre)
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Mt Cannibal Flora and Fauna Reserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 This is a beautiful walk. It is certainly steep in some sections, but it is achievable. The views are spectacular from the top. The reviews are right and you should start from the right path. There are steps both sides, but there are a lot more on the left side. The steps are rather high, so can mak...
4.70 (245 reviews) (~67.96 km from centre)
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Penguin Parade
Wildlife park
Attraction where visitors can watch a penguin colony's sunset waddle from the sea to their burrows.
4.40 (9.1K reviews) (~78.7 km from centre)
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Pyramid Rock Lookout Car Park
Nature preserve
👍👍 Amazing views. Very easy to get to. Ample parking, public toilets. Easy walk but there are stairs along the boardwalk. Someone else mentioned it, please slow down, we saw a kangaroo joey, a wallabie and two Cape Barron Geese killed on the side of the road. Look out for wildlife.
4.50 (622 reviews) (~82.29 km from centre)
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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) (~35.88 km from centre)
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