Alto Reserve

Alto Reserve

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Posted 2019-07-08 by Neil Follettfollow
This small, one hectare reserve on Alto Avenue is situated on the Wicklow Hills Ridge. It is the highest point between Melbourne and the Dandenongs.


The area was once a Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works reservoir. The land was purchased by the local council in 1974 when the reservoir was filled in and the reserve established.


Just inside the entrance on Alto Avenue, a park bench faces a small grassed area before the native bush is reached. The seat is the only formal facility in the reserve.


The only path follows the perimeter and is compacted gravel. While it is slightly undulating, it would present little problem for wheelchairs.


Most of the reserve is requested a no-go area as it is under regeneration, with much fenced off, but the short walk around the perimeter shows the diversity of flora within the reserve. In springtime, many wildflowers would be seen.


One interesting aspect not seen in other visited parks is nesting boxes mounted in trees. Two were observed, one for possums and one for small birds, judging by the size of the entry holes.




Many trees have been felled and left in situ. These appear to be mainly pine trees which are not native to the area.


One tall pine, now lying horizontally, has been cut to provide seats to any passing walker requiring a rest.


Although small it would be an ideal short walk, or push, for the mobility impaired to enjoy some suburban bush without too much exertion.

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