Close East · about 55 min from Melbourne CBD
Cardinia Reservoir Park
Hundreds of eastern greys emerge onto the open lawns near sunset, close enough to photograph without leaving the path. Massive earth dam holding Melbourne's water
WalkDuffys picnic loops 1–4 km, easy
Best timeDusk — one of Victoria's most reliable wild kangaroo spectacles
CostFree
FacilitiesToilets · BBQ · Playground · Pram-friendly
DogsOn-lead areas
Adventure typewildlife · lake
Take care: Never feed or approach roos — big males can stand your height