Parks and Natural Reserves

This collection highlights Gippsland's diverse ecological and industrial heritage, spanning from the historic gold and copper mining reserves at Woods Point and Coopers Creek to significant wetland ecosystems like Point Fullarton and Ewings Marsh. The list features a variety of recreational spaces, including the Phillip Island Wildlife Park and the Korumburra Motor Cross Track. Many sites, such as the Mississippi No. 1 Mill and Fairy Dell Reserve, preserve unique cultural features and pockets of temperate rainforest, offering insight into the region's resource-rich past and natural biodiversity.

Coopers Ck Copper Mine Historic and Cultural Features Res.

Historic copper mining site featuring industrial remains and cultural heritage structures.

Woods Point Gold-mines Historic and Cultural Features Reserve

Preserve protecting the industrial heritage and landscape of the historic Woods Point gold mining district.

Matlock Hill Historic and Cultural Features Reserve

Nature reserve focused on preserving the historic and cultural features of the Matlock Hill area.

Mississippi No. 1 Mill Historic and Cultural Features Reserve

Site of a historic timber mill, preserving the industrial heritage of the regional forestry industry.

Lakes Entrance-Gippsland Lakes Fishing Club

Public picnic area located at the fishing club near the Gippsland Lakes.

Point Fullarton Wetlands

Coastal marshland featuring designated view points for observing local birdlife and wetland ecosystems.

Phillip Island Wildlife Park

Wildlife sanctuary home to over 100 species of Australian animals, including kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas.

Korumburra Motor Cross Track

Dedicated facility for motor cross racing and recreational off-road riding.

Wirilda Environment Park

Nature park along the Tyers River featuring walking tracks and native bushland.

Lardner Park

Extensive parkland and event space used for agricultural shows and community exhibitions.

Fairy Dell Reserve

Nature reserve featuring a pocket of temperate rainforest and walking trails.

Marlo Race Course Gazetted (temporary recreation reserve)

Public recreation reserve located near the Snowy River estuary.

Coleman Park

Local community park with open green space and recreational facilities.

Ewings Marsh (Morass)

Significant coastal wetland area forming part of the Gippsland Lakes ecosystem.

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Coastal wetland area located near Marlo and the Ewings Marsh system.

Thurra Swamp

Freshwater wetland located within the eastern Gippsland wilderness region.

Bullock Swamp

Low-lying swamp area situated near the coastal plains of Corner Inlet.

Chinaman Swamp

Protected wetland area located on the northern edge of the Wilsons Promontory region.

Sargasser Park

Small community park located in the township of Welshpool.

Glendonald Park

Local parkland providing recreational space for the Churchill community.