Coburg Lake Reserve

Located just 12 km north of Melbourne CBD, Coburg Lake Reserve is a hidden gem in the residential suburb of Coburg North.

This popular recreational location is a pleasant oasis in the middle of an industrialized suburb that is great for a relaxed day out with family and friends.

Coburg Lake Reserve is a great open space for a picnic, with BBQs and tables with benches available for visitors. The reserve also houses a large undercover BBQ area with chairs and tables, toilets, and water taps. Visitors can watch the ducks and swans float on the lake, take their dogs for a walk or let their kids play on the play equipment. The lake has many water birds, including ducks and lots of ibis, which can be a nuisance, but visitors can shoo them away if necessary. Coburg Lake Reserve is a great place to go for a morning walk, jog, or bike ride. The reserve has a series of serpentine pathways lined with mature trees, centered around a lake formed by building a weir in the Merry Creek. The reserve is home to a variety of fauna and flora, including a large population of birdlife. Visitors can enjoy spotting the numerous species of waterbirds that call the lake home.

The best time to visit Coburg Lake Reserve is during the summer months of December to February when the weather is warm and sunny. To get to Coburg Lake Reserve, visitors can take a train to Coburg Station, and then walk for about 20 minutes to the reserve. Alternatively, visitors can take a tram to the corner of Sydney Road and Bell Street and then walk for about 10 minutes to