There are four interconnecting trails throughout the sanctuary, all within walking distance from the Information Centre. Each trail is no longer than 2km return.
The main walking track, leads you through the predator-proof fenced area,where native birds are free to roam and nest safely away from predators. To ensure their well-being is protected, touching or feeding animals is not permitted.
The walk provides you with some outstanding opportunities for birdwatching from viewing areas and bird hides.
You may be treated to Whistling Kites soaring high overhead, magnificent Yellow-billed Spoonbills wading through the shallow water, emus wandering across Lake Serendip, or Cape Barren geese waddling along the tracks.
Specially designed bird hides enable you to see some of the 150 species of birds that breed at, or visit, Serendip Sanctuary.
Things To Do
ClimateWatch
Bird watching
Wildlife viewing
How to get there
Walks at Serendip Sanctuary
When you're there
Download the Serendip Sanctuary visitor guide and map for more information about the park and the plethora of experiences to be had within its borders.
Dogs and other pets are not permitted at Serendip Sanctuary.
Rubbish bins are not provided. Please take your rubbish with you.
Need to know
Walks at Serendip Sanctuary
Accessibility
The walks at Serendip Sanctuary are highly accessible. Paths are clearly defined and there are tactile indicators where required.
All walks are suitable for prams and assisted wheelchairs.
Clear diagrammatic maps readily available upon arrival at the sanctuary, show walk routes.
All walkways, corridors, doorways, bird hides, seating and ramps within the sanctuary comply with current access standards. There are no stairs.
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Construction work at Serendip Sanctuary
Construction works are scheduled to continue until mid-August, and there will be disruptions to visitor experiences throughout this period as some sections of the park may be closed. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
- Serendip Sanctuary will be closed to visitors on Tuesday 21
July, this will allow for the construction of a new front entrance to
the Sanctuary
- The new carpark, picnic area and main entrance works are in
progress with traffic management, please be aware that there is limited
car parking.
- Currently there no capacity for large buses or coach parking
- The picnic area is currently closed;
however temporary toilets will be available. BBQ and picnic facilities are
also available nearby at You Yangs Regional Park.
- The Nature (Wildlife) walk is also closed due to upgrades
Please note that the Sensory Garden remains open and entry and exit to the rest of Serendip will be via the Sensory Garden only. The sanctuary will continue to operate from 8am-4pm (except for the park closure on Tuesday July 21).As works progress there will be further impacts to the rest of the park, please check regularly for updates - Serendip Sanctuary will be closed to visitors on Tuesday 21
July, this will allow for the construction of a new front entrance to
the Sanctuary
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