In 1851, the Colony of Victoria was established after separation from New South Wales; leases held by squatters were withdrawn and the land was surveyed, divided into portions and auctioned.

The wetlands are made up of herbaceous native and introduced plant species which provide habitat for water-dependent birds.

The heathland is located on sandy well-drained soil with vegetation including trees (mostly the manna gum), shrubs, sedges, grasses, groundcovers and herbs.

[4] The park contains multi-use trails, a picnic area, tree stump art carvings and a community garden.

Birds such as the pacific black duck, pied cormorant, spotted pardalote and whistling kite can be found in the area.