Cobden Lake

Cobden Lake

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Posted 2019-05-20 by Neil Follettfollow
The Cobden Creek passes through Cobden in south-west Victoria. At the northern end of town, it widens out to form .


There is a concrete path around the lake and is mostly flat and would be wheelchair friendly. The path follows along the southside of the lake at the water's edge in front of large expanses of grass on a sloping bank.


There is also a wishing-well for those who wish to wish.


There are several viewing platforms which are built over the water providing a good stand for fishing. While I was traversing the lake, two people were fishing with their catch being two redfin and one eel.



There are many picnic tables and benches providing a comfortable rest and a lovely vista across the lake. A playground is at the far end.


As you walk along the grassy south side the silence is broken by a group of about a dozen ducks noisily waddling toward you at a great pace. Obviously, they are frequently fed by visitors and looked upon me for their next meal. Some of them looked like they had been very successful in obtaining a few free lunches.




Other bird life seen were several waterfowl and a solitary heron.


The path along the north edge of the lake has a slight slope as it meanders among some tall deciduous trees, giving a colourful look in autumn. The water at the far end of the lake was very still giving picturesque reflections of the autumn trees.




Opposite the lake is Apex Park, which also has a playground, picnic tables and a toilet block.

Cobden is a small town (population around 1900) but if passing through, it is a worthwhile stop to have your picnic lunch stop.

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