Point Cook Coastal Park
The Point Cook Coastal Park covers an area of 863 hectares (2,130 acres) and includes the Cheetham Wetlands. The park extends from the RAAF Williams Point Cook Base northeast along the coast to the Laverton creek which comprises its northern boundary. The park is approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Melbourne, Australia in a southwesterly direction along Port Phillip Bay. The park is adjoined by the Point Cook Marine Sanctuary, which extends around the point to the south and the east. The northwestern boundary to the park is residential housing.
Point Cook Coastal Park Victoria | |
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Point Cook Coastal Park | |
Nearest town or city | Point Cook |
Coordinates | 37°54′20″S 144°45′32″E |
Established | 1978 |
Area | 8.63 km2 (3.3 sq mi) |
See also | Protected areas of Victoria |
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