Cheong Wildflower Sanctuary

Cheong Wildflower Sanctuary

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Posted 2019-10-12 by Neil Follettfollow
This small triangular reserve is mostly dense bush and undergrowth. The road boundaries are fenced, however, the third side of the triangle runs along the railway line, which has a wide grass path.


The view from The Pass shows a heavily overgrown area on the fence line, almost extending to the road kerb. Behind the fence much of the area appears to be overrun with bracken ferns.


The railway side of the sanctuary has access through a more open area, with many narrow, almost indistinct paths.


It is here that most of the around twelve different wildflowers were found. If entering this area, tread carefully to protect the small ground hugging flora.


Predominant throughout is a mauve wildflower bush.


Most of the other wildflowers were just single or double stalked specimens.






Although some took the form of small shrubs or bushes.




Following an almost invisible path through the area, more wildflowers were seen.




Birdlife was mostly restricted to wattlebirds, noisily flitting through the upper tree branches and rarely landing. A currawong was the only other bird spotted flying.




At the lower end of the area, a very small wetland area was evident with a large puddle the only water noted. Two ducks were around the edge of the puddle, just standing around and preening themselves. They must be locals as they weren't fazed by a close encounter.


If visiting this sanctuary it is suggested you park in The Pass as at the top end of the area (it is on a slope) there is a wide path connecting with the railway path.

In springtime, this would be a good diversion to see a good range of different wildflowers in a small suburban area.

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