Wonthaggi Heathlands Cutlers Beach

Words & Photos by Doug Pell

I discovered the Wonthaggi Heathlands a few years ago and I have kept on returning on a regular basis as this area not only contains walking tracks that go for miles but presents lovely views of the heathland which in Spring is full of colour, in fact, depending on the time of the year you will always see colour emanating from the natural flora and fauna that is in the heathlands.

At times the tracks can get boggy as it is a wetland area, but there will always be parts available for you to take a stroll, you can also walk your dog and many do, even ride a bike and often there are horse riders about too.

The Wonthaggi Heathlands is a vast area and has many starting points, the one I prefer is the walk to Cutlers Beach which is a 2km walk from the entrance. There are two ways to get there, one through the heathland and the other through a bush track that in sections is covered by tea tree canopies, actually handy on a wet day as you get a bit of cover, also you cross a low lying wet section via a boardwalk.

For more information about the various sections of the Wonthaggi Heathlands go to: Parks Victoria www.parks.vic.gov.au and Bass Coast Shire: www.visitbasscoast.com.au

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