What makes Silverleaves unique?

• ​Silverleaves is known for its winding roads, its signature trees – the Coast Banksias (Banksia integrifolia) - and its wonderful location between the sea and the Rhyll Inlet.​

 

• The wetlands, beaches and mudflats of Silverleaves, and the surrounding areas of Rhyll Inlet, support internationally significant populations of wetland birds including migratory shorebirds.

 

• The area supports 44 protected bird species including Hooded Plovers, Red-capped Plovers, Pied Oystercatchers and migratory birds such as Eastern Curlews and Bar-tailed Godwits.

 

• Silverleaves is also home to a wealth of bush birds such as kookaburras, lorikeets, blue wrens, wattlebirds, and firetails.

 

• The north-facing sandy beach is one of the most successful breeding areas for the Hooded Plover on Phillip Island – and in Victoria. Continued education of visitors and home owners is essential for the protection of these birds.

 

• The indigenous coastal vegetation includes Coast Banksias, Coast Tea-trees, Coast Beard-heath, and Sweet Bursaria.

 

• Silverleaves residents and visitors live with wildlife such as echidnas, possums, wallabies, koalas and reptiles.

 

• The area includes the Silverleaves Reserve - a wonderful community parkland.