Cussen Park Accessible Walk

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Cussen Park Accessible Walk, Tatura - Walking Maps

Extensive wetlands, often with many different water and woodland birds, a variety of native trees and a Flying Fox colony are key features of this walk. They are accessible to everyone on foot or using a mobility aid.

How accessible is the path?
There are multiple map signs. Those at entry points are elevated, but clear. Internal map signs are fading. Newer informative signs describe features. These aren’t always on the path.

Paths are generally compacted with fine bluestone topping, flat, smooth and wide. There is room for side-by-side travel, passing and wheelchair turning. There are no steps. There can be mild camber toward edges resulting in softer ground.

No overhead obstacles were encountered, there are branches above.
Path edges meet grass or dirt. Boardwalks have safety rails. The water gate path and connecting paths to bird hides have drop offs to water or scrub.

There can be lips where surfaces change. Some gums drop large nuts along the northern loop. Wooden infrastructure is tired. One boardwalk is closed, others need work. Bird hides can be accessed, but also need attention.

The lookout ramp has a moderate gradient (one rest), lips and splintered lower safety rails. Manual wheelchair assistance may be required.

There are west, east and south entries with car parks for shorter options.
Mobile phone coverage is good.

Rest areas
There is a large accessible shelter and a forested loop with tree shade. Other areas are exposed.

The shelter has room for wheelchairs with old picnic tables present. One park picnic table is roll under. All are island settings. Concrete pads at seats can have small perimeters and lips hindering accessibility.

Refreshments are available in Hogan St (1km). Take your rubbish with you.

An old drinking water fountain is provided on a lipped concrete pad with a sometimes muddy surround. Carry water.

Toilets
An accessible toilet has been installed (not yet open). The nearest alternative is Francis St (1.5km).

Dogs must be leashed, cyclists may share paths.

Parking
The Ross St car park has room for side and rear loading. There are no marked spaces. The surface is compacted, smooth, firm and flat, no kerbs. The path is directly accessible.

Conditions may change. If you notice any variations, please let us know.

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