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The heritage park is open everyday but the circa 1884 Homestead is open only on certain weekends & possibly this is when Devonshire tea is available as well. Enquire ahead via website.
Plenty of parking at entrance where toilets are located. Trail maps can be picked up here as are sign boards with Open day info. Playground, BBQ & gazebo towards left of entrance. Gift shop is only open when volunteers are available.
Extensive park area is downward sloping - has well signposted & maintained walking trails. If you don't have the time, just walk in the direction of Cliff Top Walking trail & you will be rewarded with a fab Lookout over Lakes Entrance water inlets. Not far from this point is the old Farm House with Shearing Barn (with rusty vintage equipment), outhouses & dunny still intact. There is a modern drop toilet here too. Cliff Top Trail is a tranquil bush walk with beaut views & wildlife like wallabies (we spotted one) & signs of Wombat/echidna activity.
It is possible to navigate up to a certain point with stroller/wheelchair but will need muscle power to...
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Worth a visit!
There were two volunteer elders who were very accommodating, kindly showing us a printed map and explaining where to go.
The place itself is a heritage site, and it’s amazing to see how the old house has been preserved. You can view old photos, antique items, and even a piano (which needs tuning, but my son was eager to try it anyway). Big thanks to the people who continue to look after this place so future generations can also appreciate it.
The surroundings are peaceful and calming, with beautiful nature views, including the lookout and the lake.
Highly recommended for families who enjoy parks and...
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A great, very serene hike through a vast range of inspiring atmospheres; From lush bush forest, to a lake cliffside walk, a peaceful farmland and, the most interesting of all, a variety of clear and messy swamp marshes from the Gippsland Lakes.
There are also 'bird hides' for bird watching. With diverse bird species including Australian pelicans, ducks, falcons, Galahs, vibrant crimson rosellas, and many more.
This is a fantastic heritage park. Entry is free, but donations are encouraged to help support the maintenance and continuing upgrade of this...
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