Gresswell Forest Nature Reserve (Bundoora)
Gresswell Forest Nature Reserve is a remnant patch of bushland that has since been surrounded by houses, but has a number of walking tracks throughout the reserve. Gresswell Nature Reserve is actually three interlinked wildlife habitats of over 70 hectares in area.
Walkers can access the reserve from a number of points, including through a gate at the playground on Greenwood Drive that also has parking available. The playground has BBQs, toilets, shaded tables and seats.
There are a selection of paths through the reserve, either around the boundary (Boundary Track) or through the middle (Centre Track). Grasslands Track is the best one to see kangaroos. A walk around the main reserve is about 3km.
The reserve is home to a range of wildlife which can be seen when walking, including eastern grey kangaroos, wombats and many bird species. In summer months, the reserve also has a range of active reptile species. Walkers can easily spot these fauna from the track throughout the reserve.
There are many benches located throughout the park, allowing visitors to stop and take in the scenery and wildlife. While the tracks are flat with few hills, these places give walkers plenty of opportunities to rest.
Walkers visiting Gresswell Forest Nature Reserve can expect a variety of plants and animals and easy walking conditions throughout the network of tracks, amongst what is a fantastic piece of remnant bushland in the suburbs.
Some things to look out for in the reserve are:
- Information signs at the entrance near the playground which has information about the tracks and flora and fauna in the park.
- The reserve has two creeks running through it and a billabong. Be careful of snakes in this area during the warmer months.
- Keep an eye open for kangaroos which graze in this area.
- The reserve has a number of lovely river red gums which have hollows used by birds and mammals.
Map of Nature Reserve:
Photo Credit: Chris Dimo
Location
233 Greenwood Drive, Bundoora 3083 Map
Web Links
→ Gresswell Hill Nature Conservation Reserve (Parks Victoria)
→ Gresswell Forest Nature Reserve (Walking Maps)
