

450 Nepean Highway
MOUNT MARTHA Victoria 3934

The Woodland Walk commences at the gate on the western side of the Visitor Centre and lead across Stockleys Creek to the Balcombe Creek ford and bridge. This 2 km path meanders through high quality Manna and Swamp Gum woodland and then more open country where cattle once grazed. Koalas, wallabies, kangaroos and other wildlife may be spotted. At the end of the Woodland Walk the path arrives at the Wetlands Viewpoint. From here walkers can continue on the Kur-Bur-Rer Walk, or return to the Visitor Centre via the Tichin-Goroke Link that leads back to the Visitor Centre via the Wetlands Walk.

This is a 4km return walk in the Wildlife Sanctuary through a variety of vegetation including dense scrub and woodland. Commencing via the gate on the western side of the Visitors Centre crossing Stockleys Creek then Balcombe Creek. Alternatively take the fire trail on the left up hill for a short distance to the start of the walk. The walk will take you through both open grassy woodlands, changing to dense scrub woodland as you descend to Balcombe Creek onto great views of reed swamps and farmland before reaching the Wetlands Viewpoint where you can choose your return journey to the Visitor Centre via the Woodland Walk or the Tich-Geroke Link. Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. This walk is suitable for most ages and fitness levels. The pathway is both formed gravel track and boardwalk with occasional steps. There are some uphill sections.

This short 400 metre gravel and wooden boardwalk links the Woodland Walk with the wetlands, hides and Visitor Centre. Commencing as a branch off the Wetland Walk and finishes at the Wetland Viewpoint. Once at the viewpoint, walkers can choose to continue on to the Ker-Bur-Rer Walk or loop back around to the Visitor Centre via the Woodlands Walk. The Tichin-Goroke Link is suitable for wheelchairs to the end of the boardwalk section.