Lower Sweetwater Creek Reserve

Lower Sweetwater Creek Reserve in Frankston, Australia is a natural habitat corridor that extends from Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve to Port Phillip Bay.

This peaceful oasis tucked in amongst nearby houses is protected for its flora, fauna, geological, and cultural heritage values.

The lower section of the creek is surrounded by thirteen hectares of remnant bushland. Walking tracks wind their way along the creek from swamps to steep gullies and floodplains to foothills. Lookouts, bridges, and seats provide resting points where visitors can stop, look, and listen for birdlife and frogs. "The Granites" is a particularly beautiful spot where the creek has carved out its path around large rocky outcrops and boulders. Visitors can walk along the picturesque walking paths and boardwalks and enjoy views of the creek, waterfalls, and bushland. In summer, visitors can dip their feet in the water when the creek is shallow, but they should always check the depth first and wear sturdy, no-slip shoes.

The best time to visit Lower Sweetwater Creek Reserve is during the spring and autumn months when the weather is mild and the reserve is at its most beautiful.

Lower Sweetwater Creek Reserve is open all year round, and admission is free. Visitors can enter at the base of Olivers Hill from Liddesdale Avenue, and they can extend their visit to the nearby Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve. To get to Lower Sweetwater Creek Reserve, visitors can take a train to Frankston Station and then take a bus or taxi to the reserve. Alternatively, visitors can drive to the reserve and park in the car park at the end of Olive Grove.

There are several hotels near Lower Sweetwater Creek Reserve, including Quest Frankston