Jawbone Flora and Fauna Reserve

So many bird species

There is a downside in that the Foreshore Trail does not offer toilets for a long stretch. Not great when you are walking. Spring time has provided so many bird species to observe. Land based birds...

plenty to do

The Reserve has much to like. There is a playground for the kids, walking/cycling trails, and a marine sanctuary to explore. More wilderness is being developed and some parts look a little wild.

One of the few mangrove habitats in Melbourne.

Jawbone Flora and Fauna Reserve encompasses a saltwater mangrove habitat, one of the few remaining in the Melbourne area. There's a boardwalk that keeps you away from the vegetation, and the water. Ja...

Nature at its best.

This reserve is located a couple of hundred meters north of Gloucester Reserve. This is nature at its finest as the reserve is untouched by development.

Unexpected botanical garden

The Bay trail between Williamstown and Altona takes you along the northern edge of the Jawbone Flora and Fauna Reserve. There is lots of open space and good views of the wetlands. Near the lakes the B...