Barbecues and picnics

• Enjoy a barbecue or picnic at the recently redeveloped Koomba South Picnic Area (entrance via Mountain Highway).

Trails and paths

• The Dandenong Creek trail wanders through the park taking in the beautiful landscape which includes a variety of plants remaining from the days when parts of Koomba Park were used as orchards. Some of the plants you'll be likely to find are Apple-tree-suckers, Elm, Hawthorn, mint plants, as well as a vast array of native plants.
• Take in the abundant wildlife which live in Koomba Park's billabongs.
• Billabongs are sections of a creek or other waterway that are no longer connected as a result of the creek changing course. It is obvious from the number of billabongs around Koomba Park that the Dandenong Creek has changed course many times.
• Sit back for a while and try your expertise at identifying birds or recognising frog calls. There's even a jetty to make access easier.
• In June 1997, 880 metres of boardwalk was completed. This filled the missing link to the Dandenong Creek Trail by heading south from Burwood Highway and crossing over the Dandenong creek to Jells Park. This trail is ideal for a variety of activities such as walking, cycling and jogging and is a very important link in the trail network for the Dandenong Valley Parklands.

• Large groups and schools are welcome to visit the park at any time. Koomba South is an open grassed area and is an ideal venue for a large family outing or group activity.

• Facilities such as a picnic shelter, toilets and grassy lawn area make Koomba South an ideal location for a family outing.
• Information is available and there is car parking at both entrances.

Koomba Park in total covers an area of 92 hectares. Of this land, 33 hectares is accessible to the public. Parts of the area were used for cattle grazing and an apple orchard and were vegetated with exotics such as elms and hawthorn trees prior to the development of the Park.

Aboriginal Traditional Owners

Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, Aboriginal people maintain their connection to their ancestral lands and waters.
Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria

Due to the different types of habitat, Koomba Park supports many kinds of fauna. In total, 11 species of mammals have been recorded, including Ringtail and Brushtail Possums, many species of bats and sugar gliders. Around 117 species of birds have been recorded in the Park, many of which are wetland and forest birds. There are also 23 species of reptiles, amphibians and fish.

Koomba Park contains areas of riparian forest (vegetation that grows along creeks and streams), wetlands & swamps and areas of indigenous revegetation. All these areas form an important link in the habitat corridor along the creek.

• Take your rubbish with you.
• Camping is not permitted within the park.
• No fires, including barbecues, may be lit on days of Total Fire Ban.
• Portable solid fuel barbecues are not permitted, however, portable gas barbecues can be used (except on days of Total Fire Ban).
• Dogs are permitted in the park, but must be kept on a leash at all times.
• All native plants and animals are protected.
• Leave the park as you find it.

Koomba Park South Entrance is off Mountain Highway, Wantirna (Melway ref: 63 C8).

Koomba Park North Entrance is off Boronia Road, Wantirna (Melway ref: 63 D5).

• Churchill National Park
• Dandenong Ranges National Park
• Jells Park
• Wattle Park