coomoora Woodland Reserve

Coomoora Woodland Reserve in Keysborough, south-east of Melbourne, is a small but vital oasis of flora and fauna in a busy suburban and industrial area.

It offers a tranquil space for nature lovers, bird watchers, and photography enthusiasts. The reserve is home to a diverse range of endangered and rare species of flora and fauna, including the endangered Swift Parrot, various orchids, bats, reptiles, birds, and native plants. It has well-laid walking tracks that allow visitors to observe the diverse flora and fauna, and interpretive signs that provide information about the area's history and ecology. The best time to visit is in late winter and spring when the wattle trees are in bloom, and visitors can see native shrubs, lilies, and orchids in full bloom. The reserve is easily accessible via Serpentine Road and has several facilities such as parking, picnic areas, and walking and cycling tracks. Other nearby reserves that preserve indigenous remnant vegetation include Rowan Woodland Reserve, The Grange Heathland Reserve, and Bradshaw Bushland Reserve. Coomoora Woodland Reserve is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts in Melbourne's southeastern region.