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Floating Islands Lagoon Nature Reserve

Pirron Yallock, VIC
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Rest Area

About this rest area

Nature reserve rest area 3km west of Pirron Yallock on the Princes Highway. A unique wetland environment with floating peat islands. Basic rest stop facilities.

Floating Islands Lagoon Nature Reserve is a unique natural area located 3km west of Pirron Yallock along the Princes Highway. The lagoon is notable for its rare floating peat islands — masses of vegetation that float on the water surface and drift with the wind. The rest area provides basic stopping facilities for travellers on the Melbourne to Warrnambool route. Birdwatching is excellent here with a variety of waterbirds visiting the lagoon. Limited facilities — bring your own supplies.

How to Get There

3km W of Pirron Yallock

What this place offers

Other Features

Walking
Day Rest Area
Photo Opportunity
Bird Watching

Location

Floating Islands Lagoon Nature ReservePrinces Highway, Pirron Yallock, VIC, 3249

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Princes Highway

Pirron Yallock, VIC 3249

Floating Islands Lagoon Nature Reserve