Coolart Wetlands and Homestead Reserve

The 87.5-hectare estate combines wetlands, woodlands, and grasslands with a two-story brick mansion featuring a distinctive architectural turret.

Frederick Sheppard Grimwade constructed the Victorian-style homestead in 1895, which later became a wildlife sanctuary under Tom Luxton's ownership in 1937.

The land holds significance as traditional territory of the Bunurong people, with its name derived from their words 'colourt' or 'kulluk'.

Visitors can access the reserve daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, with parking facilities available near the entrance and public transport options from Frankston Station.

The wetlands support a breeding colony of over 1000 Australian white ibises, while koalas, swamp wallabies, and echidnas inhabit the surrounding woodlands.

Location: Victoria

GPS coordinates: -38.38690,145.14000

Latest update: March 7, 2025 09:05