The beautiful wetlands

Has anyone walked your dogs, jogged or cycled in the BIG backyard of Point Cook - the Cheetham Wetlands?

The walking/cycling path takes one from the Boardwalk in Sanctuary Lakes (near Regatta Beach) all the way to Altona in a car-less and safe environment. Inhale the salty air of the wetlands, spot the migratory birds, take in the beautiful wild purple blooms right here in Point Cook. I usually complete the return route with my son in two hours, each of us riding a non-fancy bicycle. The energy from the wetlands never fails to invigorate us. 

Here is a write up on Point Cook Coastal Park taken from http://au.totaltravel.yahoo.com/

"Point Cook Coastal Park features abundant birdlife, a 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.

Flora & FaunaOver 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.

Extensive areas of saltmarsh vegetation grew in wetter areas close to the coast. There was a band of bush, probably wattles and shrub species, inland from the beach. This was known as the Point Cook forest and was felled as the area was settled."

I do hope more residents in this area and the surrounding suburbs will explore this hidden secret of Point Cook. It is accessible to all, and best of all, it is free!

PS   Remember to bring along a water bottle or you will have to share a drink with the birds.