Point Cook Coastal Park features abundant birdlife, an historic bluestone homestead, intertidal sand banks and a Marine Reserve. Located 20 km southwest of Melbourne, it is a popular destination for birdwatchers, nature lovers and family groups.
Over 250 fauna species have been recorded at Point Cook Coastal Park. During the Victorian summer, visiting migratory birds move between the wetlands and saltmarsh at Point Cook, the beach sand flats and Cheetham Wetlands, depending on the tides. The endangered Orange-bellied Parrot is known to feed in the saltmarsh at Point Cooke.
Things to do
* Enjoy a barbecue or picnic by the beach.
* Explore the area via the many tracks located in the park.
* Watch birds from the tranquil Spectacle Lakes birdhide, or from the Cheetham Wetlands Tower.
* A favourite activity at Point Cook is watching vintage airplanes operating from the nearby Point Cook RAAF base.
For the latest information on track closures and park access, please see the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire smart. Follow the Parks Victoria checklist before travelling.
