WALKS AND WILDLIFE If you enjoy our natural environment, you will love exploring the surrounding area with its mountain ash forests and alpine walks. You can take a short bushwalk on our property or a longer 2 hour circuit starting from your cottage. Other natural attractions include: Badger Weir A magical spot filled with tree ferns, mountain ash and a sparkling creek. Mt.Donna Buang Alpine air, fantastic views from the lookout tower to Mt.BawBaw and beyond – tobogganing in winter and a choice of walks the rest of the year The Healesville Sanctuary World renowned Australian wildlife centre in a delightful bush setting. Open daily 9 – 5 except Christmas Day Eco-Adventure Tours Take a night walk with the experts and spot gliders, possums and more! Maroondah Reservoir Park Maroondah Park features gardens with stands of native and exotic trees, native animals and birds and walking tracks. Its playground, lawns and cool summer shade make it a popular picnic destination in warmer months. Photograph the historic Rose Stairway which is at its best in Autumn. Enjoy azaleas and rhododendrons in full bloom in spring. During the wetter months experience the awesome force of the water tumbling over the spillway. "We had a wonderful stay. Saw the wallaby and lyrebirds...the cottage is amazing. Phil and Jan, March 2012