Newport Lakes Park: From quarry to bushland oasis

Newport Lakes Park: From quarry to bushland oasis Last Modified: 14-Nov-2016 6:33 AM
  • Size of the Newport Lakes park - a bushland oasis created from a former blustone quarry and rubbish tip site in the middle of Newport, Victoria. The park is a great place for a picnic with family and friends, for a leisurely walk or just to relax in a tranquil bushland setting.
    33 hectares
    Size of the Newport Lakes park - a bushland oasis created from a former blustone quarry and rubbish tip site in the middle of Newport, Victoria. The park is a great place for a picnic with family and friends, for a leisurely walk or just to relax in a tranquil bushland setting.
  • species of plants and 85 species of birds have been recorded at the park as a result of extensive revegetation.
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    species of plants and 85 species of birds have been recorded at the park as a result of extensive revegetation.
  • 2 km
    Self-guided nature trail around the lake which takes approximately 40 minutes, at a leisurely pace.