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  • Waterway and reeds at Westgate Park, with Westgate Bridge in the background.
  • Aerial view of Westgate Park with pink lake and Westgate Bridge and freeway.
  • A stilt bird in the wetlands at Westgate Park.

Westgate Park

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Westgate Park is a stunning reserve just out of the city. Located along the eastern banks of the Yarra River under the Westgate Bridge, the park offers spectacular views to the mouth of the Yarra and the city skyline.

The park is a great place for birdwatching. Find wading birds like stilts, ibis and spoonbills, as well as swimmers and divers including ducks, gulls, coots, pelicans, swans and moorhens. Remarkable sculptures from artist Lyn Moore are made from natural materials and can be found dotted throughout the park. If you're after a great place for a picnic, there is a free shared electric barbecue or if you don't need to cook, just grab yourself a spot amongst the trees.

Due to a natural presence of algae growing in the salt crust at the bottom, the lake can turn a striking pink colour in summer if the conditions are just right. It really is quite a sight to behold.

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Westgate Park
93-125 Todd Rd
Port Melbourne 3207

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  • telephone number: 03 8627 4700
  • email address: info@parks.vic.gov.au
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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