North Central

The reserve is home to array of native plants and animals including threatened species such as Chariot Wheels (Maireana cheelii) and Murray Swainson-pea (Swainsona murrayana).

The grassland is critical for a number of animals including grassland birds, reptiles such as Hooded Scaly-foot (Pygopus schraderi), Bandy Bandy (Vermicella annulata), Curl Snake (Suta suta) and mammals such as the Fat-tailed Dunnart (Sminthopsis crassicaudata).

The original reserve was purchased in 2001 and then extended in 2010 to cover 500 ha. Prior to Trust for Nature’s purchase the property was used for domestic livestock grazing of both sheep and cattle. There is some evidence of previous cultivation on the reserve. Some sections of the site are  relatively undisturbed and open which would have provided valuable habitat for the Plains-wanderer.

No amenities.

NOTE: this reserve is open by APPOINTMENT ONLY, please contact Reserve Manager in 03 8631 5888.

Our reserves have hazards that may cause serious injury or death. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.

The reserve is closed, and open by appointment only, strictly no entry during days declared as Total Fire Bans and/or where the fire danger rating is Severe, Extreme or Code Red.

The reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including several species of venomous snake. During summer it is advised that long trousers and gaiters are worn when walking in the reserve.

Other hazards include:

• Falling limbs
• Uneven surfaces

An array of native species are present including a number of species with state or national significance. The reserve contains Victoria’s largest known population of Red Swainson-pea (Swainsona plagiotropis) and the second largest known population of Slender Darling-pea (Swainsona murrayana). It also has the most south eastern record of Chariot Wheels (Maireana cheelii) in Australia.

Numerous bird species (including water birds) have been noted including White-winged Fairy-wren, Zebra Finch and Wedge-tailed Eagle. Notably, Plains-wanderer (Pedionomus torquatus) presence is known within the local area. Mammalian presence is low but species such as Fat-tailed Dunnart, Kangaroo and Black Wallaby have been noted.

The site has evidence of both Traditional Owner and European history. There is remnant evidence of small camp oven mounds within the damper section of the site, suggesting that it probably wasn’t a preferred long-term camp. The pastoral era began in the 1840s, and the reserve would have been part of a much larger pastoral run used for sheep grazing. Grazing of both cattle and sheep have continued since then. When Trust for Nature purchased the property in 2001, this has been limited with only periodic grazing for management purposes occurring.

No amenities.

Note: this reserve is open by APPOINTMENT ONLY, please contact the Reserve Manager on 03 8631 5888.

Our reserves have hazards that may cause serious injury or death. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.

The reserve is closed during days declared as Total Fire Bans and/or where the fire danger rating is Severe, Extreme or Code Red.

The reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including several species of venomous snake. During summer it is advised that long trousers and gaiters are worn when walking in the reserve.

Visitors to the reserve are requested to not cross any fence-lines, or venture onto neighbouring private property. All visitors are requested to stay on the marked walking trails.

Other hazards include:

• Falling limbs
• Uneven surfaces