Top rated Nature preserves in Melbourne, Australia to elevate your visit (Updated January, 2024)

Top rated Nature preserves in Melbourne

Experience the best that Melbourne 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 145 places from Nature preserve category.

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Cape Woolamai Beacon

Nature preserve

👍👍 Cave Woolomai on Philip Island is a picturesque location with a beautiful beach, hidden gems. It can be quite windy and cold, especially in March. The walk to the cave is long took us about 2, 3 hrs to complete, so it is important to wear comfortable and sturdy shoes. Unfortunately, the area is also...

4.90 (42 reviews) (~90.29 km from centre)

Mt Rothwell Biodiversity Interpretation Centre

Nature preserve

Research & conservation area dedicated to protecting endangered species in a predator-free zone.

4.90 (38 reviews) (~46.96 km from centre)

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 (1K reviews) (~95.13 km from centre)

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)

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) (~21.14 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) (~35.88 km from centre)

Two Bays Walking Track

Hiking area

👍 Gorgeous hike and as one Aussie man I passed said “sure was an easy walk, but a LONG f*%#ing one”. Very enjoyable walk/hike. Around 13-15k steps back and forth from each entrance. Quite a narrow path though so go when it’s not busy or you can’t pass slow walkers 😅

4.80 (107 reviews) (~75.73 km from centre)

Tower Hill State Game Reserve

Nature preserve

Wildlife reserve in a dormant volcano, home to emus, koalas & kangaroos, with guided bush walks.

4.80 (88 reviews) (~234.27 km from centre)

Griffiths Island Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Do the longer walk along the beach if your capable it’s not to hard but it was really rewarding. Lots of beautiful vistas and protected coves. Heartbreaking thing though was the amount of dead birds that I believe are being taken by foxes overnight, they were baiting when I was there

4.80 (40 reviews) (~246.22 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) (~63.65 km from centre)

Bushrangers Bay Walking Track

Nature preserve

👍👍 A must do if you are visiting the peninsula. Pleasant walking track with plenty of viewing points along the way. You could spend a whole day exploring and snorkeling here. Can get pretty busy and there is limited parking so get in early. The only toilet was at the cape shank car park. There was als...

4.80 (36 reviews) (~74.45 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) (~24.11 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) (~25.91 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) (~12.84 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) (~3.47 km from centre)

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)

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)

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 (568 reviews) (~35.03 km from centre)

Bushrangers Bay

Nature preserve

Scenic headlands park with a sandy beach, jagged basalt cliffs & coastal nature walk trails.

4.70 (514 reviews) (~74.45 km from centre)

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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Top rated Nature preserves in Melbourne, Australia