05_0306
TRANSCRIPT
8/6/2019 05_0306
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/050306 1/2
Cardinia Creek Parklands
Manna Gum Picnic Area
Vegetation
The vegetation type in this area is mainly riparian (or
floodplain) vegetation. This means the plants living in
this area love moisture, and can survive seasonal
flooding.
The main trees in the park are Manna Gums,
Eucalyptus viminalis. These are the tall smooth
barked trees along the creek.
There are also paperbarks, Melaleuca ericafolia,
smaller shrubs with fine dark green leaves that form
dense thickets. These plants and other native
vegetation along the creek form valuable habitats for
our native fauna.
Fauna
As yet not a great deal is known about the animals
found in this area. The vegetation suggests that larger
hollow-bearing trees may be homes to Brush-tailed
Possums and possibly Sugar Gliders. The smaller
trees may support a colony of Ringtail Possums.
The vegetation attracts several species of birds, from
tiny wrens to ducks and parrots, which use the trees to
roost and nest.
If you see any unusual birds or animals, please call the
Parks Victoria Information Centre on 13 1963 so we
can keep learning about this area.
Group picnics
Groups of fifty or more people need to notify the park
office of their intended visit. You can contact the park
via the Parks Victoria Information Centre on 13 1963.
Visitor facilities
Visitors with limited mobility are welcome in the park,
with access available to the barbecue, picnic area and
toilet facilities. Please contact park staff for more
information.
How to get there
Manna Gum Picnic Area can be accessed from
Soldiers Rd, off Princes Fwy, Beaconsfield (Melway
131 H1).
Park hours
The park is open every day of the year and has 24
hour access.
Sugar Glider ©MT
Cardinia Creek from Inglis Road in Beaconsfield to Thompsons Road in Officer is soon to
become a grand new park, Cardinia Creek Parklands. This linear park will take in the
floodplain of the creek as well as some larger expanses of land north of Inglis Road. The park
will form a green belt in this rapidly developing residential area. It will also conserve the natural
creekside vegetation as a wildlife corridor. Manna Gum Picnic Area, the first section of these
parklands open to the public, gives a glimpse into an exciting future.
p
a
r k n
o
t e s
For more information call the Parks Victoria Information Centre
on 13 1963 or visit our website at www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
8/6/2019 05_0306
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/050306 2/2
Berwick
P R I N C E S
!To
Melbourne
P R I N C E S !To
Melbourne
R d
R d
B e a m o n t
R d
S o
l d i e
r s
F W Y
B u c
h a n a n
I ng l i s
R d
S t
C a r d i n i
a M a n
u k a
H W Y
S o l d i e r s
Rd
W
o o d
S t
Av
K e n i l w
o r t h
Be ac o nsf i e l d
S o l d
i e r s
R d
G r i c e s
C a r d i n i a
C a r d i n i a
C a r d i n i a
C a r d i n i a
C a r d i n i a
C a r d i n i a
C a r d i n i a
C a r d i n i a
C a r d i n i a
C a r d i n i a
C a r d
i n i a
C a r d
i n i a
C a r d i n i a
C a r d
i n i a
C a r d i n i a
C a r d
i n i a
C a r d
i n i a
C a r d
i n i a
R d
B e a
c o n s f i e l d
F ar m
La
Harkaway
A v
Officer
C r e e k
C r e e k
C r e e k
C r e e k
C r e e k
C r e e k
C r e e k
C r e e k
C r e e k
P a y n e Rd
-
C r e e k
C r e e k
C r e e k
C r e e k
C r e e k
C r e e k
C r e e k
C r e e k
C r e e k
E m e r a l d
R d
R i x
Beaconsfield
R d
Clyde
North
R d
P R I N C E S
H W Y !
To
Pakenham
LIP BAY
R d
Cardinia
Reservoir
B e a c
o n s f i e l d
- E m
e r a l d
H w y
C r e e k
B e l g r a v e - G e m b r o o k R d
H a r k a w a y
R d
R d
R d
- H a l l a m
H w y
B e l g
r a v
e
BERWICK
C a r d i n i a
P r i n c e s
R d
S t h
H w y
G i p p
s l a n d
H w y
W e l l i ng t o n
F w y
H e at he r t o n
M o n a s h
R d
Bur w o o d
N o r t h
P r i n c e s
MELBOURNE
Port
Phillip Bay
73.5
kilometres
0
Future Park Area
Water Body
Carpark
Major Road
Minor Road
Creek
Picnic Tables
Picnic Shelter
Toilets
Disabled Access
Barbecue
!Cartography by Parks VictoriaMapping Systems, December 2000H:Mapinfo\Workspcs\Standard\Parknotes\ East Metro\Cardiniacreek\Cardiniacreek.WOR
Cardinia Creek
Parklands
0 10.5
Kilometres
Locality Map
Cardinia CreekParklands
Manna Gum
Picnic Area
Caring for theenvironment
Help us look after this park by
remembering these guidelines:
Please take all rubbish
home with you, as no bins
are provided
No fires, including barbecues
may be lit on days of Total Fire
Ban. All fires are to be lit in
designated fireplaces
Portable solid fuel
barbecues are not permitted inthe park. Portable gas
barbecues are allowed
Dogs are permitted in the park,
but must be restrained on a
lead at all times
All native plants and animals
are protected
Please don’t just throw this park
note away. Keep it, return it for
others to use, or recycle it
Printed December 2000