Newport Lakes park

NLC Newport Lakes Park

The Newport Lakes Park is built around several lakes which were formed by bluestone quarrying until the 1970s. Intense negotiations and public lobbying decided which of the holes were landfill and housing, and which were restored to lakes and forest.

The area is now owned by Hobson's Bay Council and managed by Friends of Newport Lakes.

The website www.friendsofnewportlakes.com includes a good history with before and after photos.

The bird list breaks down cumulative sightings to common, uncommon, breeding, migratory. (175 to date).

Friends and local schools are involved in planting, artwork, constructing trails and bird hides.

There is an on site nursery which provides many of the plants and sells to the public.