If you see sick or dead birds or other wildlife, do not touch them. Avoid direct contact. Record what you see. Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Visit Agriculture Victoria's website for more information.

Walks at Serendip Sanctuary

Three emus walk through grassland

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Walks at Serendip Sanctuary

Serendip Sanctuary

See kangaroos, wallabies, emus and a huge variety of birdlife in their natural habitat as you explore the walks at Serendip Sanctuary.

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

 
Three people walk along a sealed path through bushland.

ClimateWatch

Parks Victoria have worked together with Earthwatch Institute to create a ClimateWatch Trail at Serendip Sanctuary. Download the free ClimateWatch smartphone app to record plant and animal observations. Help Parks Victoria learn how climate change affects our plants and animals. The ClimateWatch Trail is located on Serendip’s Wildlife Walk.
Father and son bird watching on boardwalk

Bird watching

From bushland to wetlands and everything in between, parks provide habitat to an abundance of common and rare bird species. Go for a wander and see how many you can spot.
A couple looks on at a Wombat on Wilsons Promontory National Park,

Wildlife viewing

Get up close and personal with some of Australia's shy native wildlife or look up to spot tree-dwelling mammals and flocks of colourful birds,

How to get there

Walks at Serendip Sanctuary

There are four interconnecting trails throughout the sanctuary, all within walking distance from the Information Centre.
How to get there

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.

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

    Construction work at Serendip Sanctuary

    Construction works are scheduled to continue until the end of October. 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.
     
    • The car park and main visitor entrance are now open.
    • Some picnic tables are available. However, there is no access to BBQs. If you wish to use a BBQ we recommend you visit the You Yangs Regional Park.
    • The new toilet block is still not operational however portable toilets are located just near the entrance to the Sensory Garden.
    • The Nature (Wildlife) walk is closed due to upgrades. All other walks within the park are open.
    The sanctuary will continue to operate from 8am-4pm during construction works.

    Please check back regularly for updates. 

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