Where is jells park

Dogs on lead allowed in some areas. A very popular and gentle loop walk that includes beautiful open parkland, lakeside views, abundant birdlife, and lush wetlands. This walk starts and ends at the visitor's centre. The route uses a combination of sealed and gravel path. It is very level for most of the walk.

From the visitor's centre head down towards the lake, turning left when you reach the lake. There are beautiful views across the lake, and you are sure to be greeted by local ducks. But please do not feed them. The lake was constructed in the late s. It acts as a flood basin for the Dandenong Creek and provides a great home for native plants and animals.

After you pass the lake, take the first right, across a small bridge. From here you enter the fenced off conservation area. The conservation trail winds through some beautiful wetland.

Along the way, you are sure to spot some of the abundant birdlife. Over bird species either live in or visit the park. There are cormorants, herons, coots, native ducks and the elegant pelican to name a few.

During the warmer months of the year a number of birds migrate to Jells Park from China and Japan to escape the cold winters of their homelands. Along the route, the bird hide is a perfect spot for a quick rest. You have time to catch your breath while observing the local birdlife. After you leave the conservation area, continue north along the lake shore and turn left back up the hill towards the visitor centre.

Before reaching the visitor centre, take the first left and follow the path through more beautiful parkland before passing behind the playground. Cross the road and follow the path around to the visitor centre. Dogs not allowed in the conservation area. Facilities: The park has a visitor's centre, restaurant and toilets. There are several BBQ and picnic areas dotted around the visitor's centre. Bring along a picnic to enjoy after your walk.

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Winery Tours. Walking Tours. Vegetation The ha that make up Jells Park contain a diversity of vegetation communities. Along the Dandenong Creek and throughout the park's floodplains and wetlands, riparian plants and trees flourish, including melaluca and the rare Yarra gum. Up on the higher slopes, where the plants have adapted to lower water levels, dry forest species such as the stringybark and yellow box eucalypt prevail.

Remnant, indigenous vegetation still exists along the Dandenong Creek with species of native plants being recorded in Jells Park alone. This vegetation plays an important role in sustaining over species of animals including birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish that inhabit the park.

Please consider the safety and enjoyment of other park users and wildlife by ensuring that your dog is restrained on a lead at all times. A short walk away is Nortons Park, which is a dog off lead park. Even though there are some areas where dogs are not permitted, there are still large pleasant areas where you can walk with your dog.

Dogs are prohibited from the shaded conservation areas on the map below. Explore Dandenong Valley Parklands. Jells Park is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape that includes the traditional Country of the Bunurong People and the Wurundjeri People. Parks Victoria respects the deep and continuing connection that Traditional Owners have to these lands and waters, and we recognise their ongoing role in caring for Country. Things to do in the area. Madelines at Jells Located in the heart of Jells Park and open 7 days for breakfast and lunch,.

A free version of the app, called BlindSquare Event, is available. Bird watching From bushland to wetlands and everything in between, parks provide habitat to an abundance of common and rare bird species. Go for a wander and see how many you can spot. Tours and adventure experiences in parks One of the best ways you can get into nature is with a Licensed Tour Operator. How to get there Dandenong Valley Parklands. Just a short distance from the Monash Freeway, Dandenong Valley Parklands are easily accessible by car.

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