Discover a new walk in Frankston City within your 25km!
Frankston City is fortunate to have many reserves and walking tracks across our local community. We have put together a list of walks by suburb to help you find the perfect place for your daily exercise.
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Take in the Banksias, Wattle, Tea Trees and coastal bush, while exploring the natural beauty of the Kananook Creek Walking Trail. This reserve is home to history and a wide range of indigenous plant species, native birds, lizards, frogs and fish. Follow the creek which flows between Seaford Wetlands and the Frankston Foreshore. The trail is 7.5km long, with lots of bridges and picturesque photo opportunities.
Grab a cuppa or a bite to eat from either One Pear Tree Cafe in Frankston or choose from one of the many cafes in Seaford.
George Pentland Botanic Gardens
One of the most known indigenous lands in Victoria, discover art symbolic of Aboriginal dream time. Walk the gardens enabling you to experience an expedition into some of the best Australian native flora. The open spaces and gentle walking tracks take you past an ornamental lake with ducks and a rainforest. Please note that dogs are not permitted in the gardens.
Opening Times: April to October 7am - 6pm | November to March 7am - 9pm.
Need a coffee or lunch to enjoy in the gardens? Wander up to Foot Street and see the team at Down the Street.
Frankston Foreshore is the City's most iconic destination. Sweeping views across Port Phillip Bay set the scene for a quick walk along the boardwalk or the sand at any time of the day. Pets are welcome from April - November at all times, provided they are on a lead. Pets are not permitted from December - March between the hours of 9.30am and 7.30pm.
Get your hands on a takeaway coffee and a snack from Sofia's Restaurant or one of the nearby cafes on Nepean Highway to enjoy on your walk.
A hidden beauty that lies behind the Nepean Highway. This beautiful 2.5km nature reserve and boardwalk is perfect for a family adventure. Boardwalks follow the creek which meanders through remnant woodland where you can observe native birds, frogs and the occasional echidna or lizard. At the same time, crossing suspension bridges and relaxing by the granite rocks. Choose your entrance as some are steeper than others.
Enter or exit via Norman Avenue, you will find Mr Frankie and Flourish Café offering delicious take-away food and drinks to keep you going.
Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve
Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve is a 98-hectare park located in Frankston South. Take in a short walk to the dam (wheelchair accessible) for picturesque views or jog and cycle along trails through the remnant bushland with connections to adjacent reserves including Sweetwater Creek. Take your camera as there are many photo opportunities along the way. The reserve is home to more than 300 species of significant native plants and animals, including the Growling Grass Frog, Echidnas, Blue Tongue Lizards and the Blue Billed Duck.
Action-packed this is the way to experience this shared off-road trail as a cyclist and walker expending some energy while observing our rural landscapes, flora and fauna. Now that restrictions have eased, you can decide to ride/walk a section or all of the 7.5km track.
Support local and call in for a takeaway at one of Frankston City's many cafes.
Paratea Flora and Fauna Reserve
This reserve packs a lot into 2kms, with great bird watching and wildlife viewing while navigating through the native grassy woodland. The northern walking track passes by many beautiful and colourful wildflowers, particularly in spring. Just remember dogs are not permitted in the reserve.
The Pines Flora and Fauna Reserve
The Pines Flora and Fauna Reserve is an important area of remnant heathland for indigenous flora and fauna, some of which are considered to be rare or threatened. An extensive network of walking tracks through the 220 hectares of bushland provides access to spectacular views of Melbourne, Port Phillip Bay and the Dandenong Ranges from the lookout at the top of the Panorama Track. Take your camera and keep an eye open along the tracks or boardwalk for Swamp Wallabies, echidnas, snakes and various bird species.
Treat yourself to a takeaway from the nearby Frankie's coffee and eats café.
Take a relaxing walk in the tranquil surrounds of the Seaford Foreshore. The reserve includes 5km of coastal paths through remnant Banksia and Tea Tree woodlands from Keast Park to Mile Bridge. The walking track is part of the three waters walk which includes the Seaford Wetlands walk and the Kananook Creek walk. Part of the Frankston Coastal Arts Trail at the entrance to the Seaford Foreshore is the wrought iron 'Hermitage', an archway that was built as a tribute to John Maddox.
Drop by the shops at Seaford Village and treat yourself to 38South and Gelato Unou while supporting our local businesses.
The wetlands are significant habitats for endangered migratory and native water birds. The remnant wetland areas are the most extensive remaining natural wetlands of their type in Port Phillip and Westernport basins. Walk or cycle the trail and bring your binoculars for excellent bird watching opportunities at various viewing points near Austin Road and the end of Mona Street.
Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve
The 214-hectare reserve is one of the few remaining areas that are significant for its conservation and diversity of indigenous plants, animals, and it has an abundance of history. There are some smaller walking and cycling tracks through heathland and eucalypt woodlands. With plenty of bird watching opportunities keep your eye open for an echidnas or Swamp Wallabies.
Stop in for some takeaway from the nearby Round About Café.
The 25km Peninsula Link Trail has six trips to choose from of various lengths to walk or cycle along which wander past Seaford Wetlands, reserves, playgrounds and natural bushlands. The trail begins at Patterson Lakes connecting the EastLink and Baxter Trails, and it ends at Moorooduc Train Station.
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Located adjoining the McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park, this beautiful area of natural bushland has 2km of walking tracks to view its variety of native plants and wildlife. Be on the lookout for echidnas, snakes and wallabies which may be seen hiding in the thick undergrowth. Entry access is via Sycamore Avenue. Please note dogs are not permitted in the reserve.
Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve
Home to several sporting clubs, this vast reserve has walking tracks, open spaces and native bushland that you can exercise yourself and your dog on a lead. Grab a coffee at Cafe Harmony on your way to the park.
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