Maroondah Reservoir Park
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The scenic attraction of the reservoir and European-style gardens has made it one of the most popular parks in Victoria. Things to see and do * Enjoy a picnic or a barbecue while watching the colourful parrots feeding * Follow the 3 kilometres track through magnificent native bushland from Maroondah to Donnellys Weir Park and watch out for echidnas and Swamp Wallabies * Photograph the historic Rose Stairway, which is at its best in autumn. Enjoy azaleas and rhododendrons in full bloom in spring * During the wetter months, experience the awesome force of the water tumbling over the spillway Heritage Maroondah Dam was completed in 1927 and the area below the wall landscaped in the early English tradition, creating a different character from that of most of Melbourne's reservoir parks which have concentrated on native trees and plants. Later development saw picnic areas developed with the native bush and the two forms are at once harmonious and interesting. The historic valve house and classical temple-like structure of the outlet tower reinforce the old world element. Vegetation Bush tracks lead through stands of eucalypts and dense undergrowth of native shrubs and grasses. Azaleas and rhododendrons, planted in gardens lining the main entrance road provide a colourful show in spring. Fauna Animals and birds which may be seen include wombats, wallabies, echidnas, lyrebirds, bronzewings, cockatoos, galahs, sacred ibis, king parrots, crimson rosellas, and, in the evenings, brushtail and ringtail possums, sugar and yellow-bellied gliders and tawny frogmouths. |
Maroondah Reservoir Park
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