Discover Our Scenic Wetlands

In Knox we have over 20 beautiful local wetlands. Some are well known, whilst others are hidden gems. If you are looking for new places to visit, here are some incredible destinations.

Tim Neville Arboretum, Ferntree Gully

Address: 98 Dorset Rd, Ferntree Gully

Tim Neville Arboretum arguably has the most well-known and popular wetland in Knox. The wetland resides within an 11-acre multipurpose recreation reserve is great place for picnics or BBQs.

The beautiful wetland and lake directly downstream is home to a range of wildlife, including ducks and turtles. While you are here, it is recommended that you go turtle spotting.

Stamford Park wetland, Rowville

Address: 8 Emmeline Row, Rowville

Opened in 2024, the expansive Stamford Park wetlands clusteris nestled in a quiet pocket in Rowville. The cluster consist of 4 individual wetlands within a reserve with 3.5 kilometres of walking and cycling paths, five viewing decks, a lookout tower, boardwalks, and an intergenerational playground.

The wetlands and adjoining Corhanwarrabul Creek are home to various species including birds, frogs, lizards, turtles, native eels, fish and platypus.

Starlight Reserve wetland, Rowville

Address: located off Canter Street, Rowville.

This lesser-known wetland is tucked away in Rowville. The wetland resides within a 3.26-hectare nature reserve containing a range of indigenous and endangered vegetation. This site is of historical significance; part of the land was a military camp in World War 2. The reserve also features a small playground and walking paths.

Wetlands in Wantirna

Discover hidden gems in Wantirna and visit four connecting wetlands along Dandenong Creek.

• Winton Wetlands, located between Boronia and Wantirna Roads, Wantirna. This wetland is home to a protected bird species known as Latham's Snipe, Yellow-billed spoonbills, and frogs.
• Cash Fues Wetlands, located at the end of Cash Fues Place, Wantirna consists of a chain of ponds which meander between remnant Manna Gums and pockets of indigenous orchids.
• Yarrabing Wetlands Reserve, located off Magnolia Street, Wantirna. This wetland is named after an aboriginal word meaning 'white gum', because the reserve contains a large number of Remnant Manna Gum trees which support local wildlife.
• Mint Street Wetlands, off Juniper Road, Wantirna. This scenic wetland is home to the Common eastern froglets, and Dusky moorhen birds.

Benefits of wetlands

Our wetlands provide many benefits in our community, including stormwater management, flood mitigation, supporting biodiversity and providing important habitat for our wildlife, recreation and connecting people with nature.

Council's wetland projects and initiatives are supported in our Council Health and Wellbeing Plan, under Theme 3 Caring for and enhancing our environment. Further information is available on the Council and Health and Wellbeing Plan webpage .