Mornington Peninsula & Bayside · about 80 min from Melbourne CBD
Coolart Wetlands & Homestead, Somers
Bird hides overlook a lagoon busy with swans, ibis and spoonbills. A grand 1890s mansion and observatory tower you can climb
WalkWetland + beach tracks 1–3 km, flat
Best timeSpring — the lagoon is full of chicks
CostFree
FacilitiesToilets · BBQ · Pram-friendly
DogsNo
Adventure typewildlife · heritage
Take care: Mozzies in warm months — spray up