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This special place inspired Linda Cottrell, local artist and committee member in the Friends of Newport Lakes, to devise four trails featuring resident bird life on mosaics designed and constructed with the help of local school students and residents. Part of one trail features a bird hide constructed and painted by members of the Friends of Newport Lakes.
Linda Cottrell with one of her mosaics |
General instructions for using the trails: Look carefully for the mosaics, they may not be immediately obvious. There are seven mosaics all together, but you won’t see all of them on one trail. In between the mosaics, follow the Willy Wagtail directional signs marked with a trail number, either 1, 2, 3 or 4.
The trails range in length between 1200 and 2100 metres, taking between 25 and 40 minutes to complete. Some pathways in the park are steep and covered with recycled concrete gravel. They may be slippery and unsuitable for visitors with mobility difficulties. Do not venture into tall grass, to avoid damaging plants and encountering snakes. If you spot any vandalism please report it to the Ranger on 0419 302 063.
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