Hikes in Michael Perry Botanic Reserve
The first owner of the nearby stately home Clifton Lodge, Nathaniel Knox, established an extensive garden here along Second Creek, importing many exotic species. The property was subdivided in 1976 and this park given to the people. There are remnants of those plants in the Michael Perry Botanic Reserve. The reserve is named after Michael Perry – Councillor, Alderman and Mayor from 1958 to 1983.