Serendip Sanctuary

LARA, Victoria

The sanctuary, an excellent example of the open grassy woodlands and wetlands of the volcanic Western Plains, is the perfect place to learn about and experience birdlife and wetlands ecology.

See some of the 150 species of birds which breed at or visit Serendip Sanctuary from the bird hides. Birds can be seen within metres of the viewing areas preening, feeding, incubating eggs and rearing young.

The Wildlife Walk is a popular walk offering close encounters with wildlife. Meander past emus and Eastern Grey Kangaroos grazing to viewing areas, hides and flight aviaries perfect for bird watching. You may be treated to Brolgas trumpeting, Whistling Kites soaring high overhead, magnificent Yellow-billed Spoonbills wading through the shallow water, or even a glimpse of the well hidden Tawny Frogmouth as it watches you pass by.

Birdwatching and wildlife walks

Start your Serendip experience at the Information Centre with a peak down the giant microscope or step into the Underwater World.Then begin your journey along the nature trails, viewing wildlife in natural habitats.There are four interconnecting nature trails throughout the sanctuar...

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• You Yangs Regional Park

  6 km from Serendip Sanctuary

• Brisbane Ranges National Park

  27.9 km from Serendip Sanctuary

• Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park

  34.6 km from Serendip Sanctuary

• Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary

  28 km from Serendip Sanctuary

• Werribee Park

  29.6 km from Serendip Sanctuary

• Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve

  21.6 km from Serendip Sanctuary