Jawbone Flora and Fauna Reserve
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The Bay trail, popular with cyclists and walkers, runs through the north of the park.
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Visitor experiences
Many hands make light work
08 May 2012
Werribee Park’s famous parterre garden has been re-planted with over 18,000 flowers and plants thanks to fifty volunteers from the Australian Migrant Educational Services or AMES. The group from twelve countries of North Africa, Europe, Middle East, and Asia planted varieties such as Geraniums, English Daisies, and Silver Dust or …
Park Statistics
- Established
April 2002
- Area
17ha