Warrandyte State Park (Parks Victoria) — Attraction in Melbourne

The Pound Bend Reserve is on the south side of the river. The tunnel that extends from the north to the south side of the river is also interesting and has amazing history - well worth reading. I've included some photos of the history of the area of the Wurundjeri people who are the First People of this nation. The information has come directly from the interpretation boards that are sprinkled on the south side of the river at Pound Bend Reserve which is inside the Warrandyte State Park. There is plenty to see here. Follow the signs as you enter and please note speed limits, no dogs, opening times and other relevant information. Parking is in the designated bays. There are toilets. Picnic tables and large wooden seats are in and around the area. Shade can be found. In spring, the wildflowers are lovely. Generally it is wheelchair friendly with good tracks and paths. Definitely kid friendly, bring your swimmers on a warm day as there are some lovely pools on the south side of the river for kids to play in. Note that there can be strong currents and underwater snags so adult supervision is a must. Another important note is that if you want to walk through the tunnel it is treacherous. There are large slabs of rock that aren't eas to navigate along. Water levels can rise quickly. And it's a long tunnel. When you start at one end, the light at the other end is a pinprick. Takes around a half hour. Lots of snags and log jams inside as well. People have died trying to go through the tunnel. Plenty of wildlife, but not very visible. Magpies and kookaburras are in abundance and happy to take your food - please don't feed them though. Cockatoos will fly overhead and many parrots can be heard. Haven't seen a koala here for a while or a platypus but that doesn't mean they aren't there. In all my years in Warrandyte, I've rarely seen a snake but yes, the are around so be cautious. If you want to start on the north side of the river and float, paddle around to the other side, it'll take anywhere between 2 - 4 hours depending on the craft you're using and your determination to get from A to B. Views up and down the river are exquisite. Note: This is not the place to visit on a Total Fire Ban day and you may in fact find that the...

Perfect family spot along yarra river walk, free parking, Electric BBQ and few Sitting benches makes it a wonderful place to spent beautiful Sunny day

Perfect family spot along yarra river walk, free parking, Electric BBQ and few Sitting benches makes it a wonderful place to spent beautiful sunny day. And yes one more thing; the place could be very muddy in rainy days

Places and spaces

Taffy Jones Ruin Firewise garden display demonstrates how home gardens can be designed to reduce the potential impacts of bushfire There is a special swing that caters for children with limited leg movement by enabling them to swing using their arms. The swing seat is large enough for adults. Warrandyte Bakery is next door and other cafes are located on Yarra Street Picnic or barbecue along the river at Lions park, Stiggants Reserve or next to the Old Post Office Museum

Paths and trails

Relaxing Riverside Ramble - Warrandyte Riverside Walking Guide Built on Gold - Warrandyte Historic Town Walking Guide Off the beaten track with Building in the Warrandyte Style - Historic Warrandyte Architectural Walking Guide

Getting there and car parking

There are lots of car parks along Yarra Street and at the nearby attractions and facilities. You can park the car at any of the places below:

The Bridge (East of Yarra Street Bridge) - canoe launch and toilets Lions Park - Federation Playground and toilets Webb Street - bus stop The Diary Tree - picnic area Gospel - toilets and bus stop Stiggant Street - Stiggants Reserve playground, barbecue and picnic area Catching the bus? The buses that visit the area are:

906 - City to Warrandyte SmartBus service Bus routes 364, 578, 579

Hence, Warrandyte River Reserve is a great place to explore with many activities and places of interest to enjoy. Fishing, swimming, paddling, local history, walking, picnics and barbecues are all popular...

I honestly do not understand all of the 5 star reviews here, genuinely baffling.

This swamp, this hole, this... bog, is disgusting. There are few redeeming features and I'd advise people to stay far, far away from here.

Firstly, it's a horrible spot for picnicking. Few flat areas and little to no grass. If you enjoy sitting in a barren, grey area of dirt, you will feel right at home here.

Secondly, the water. Mud brown, stale, polluted and complemented with a bed of excruciatingly sharp rocks. Not the usual smooth flowing river rocks which have been gently rounded throughout the aeons with running water. No no no, you get relentlessly jagged, rough, pointy spears of discomfort. Without some kind of footwear walking in the shallows is impossible. I cannot stress this point enough, you have been warned.

Thirdly, parking. A minor quibble: there isn't enough.Infuriatingly, you will find many cars taking up two bays.

The positives are the people here, mostly young adults, polite and seem generally nice. Good vibes. It's very close to the city and very easy to find. But that's it.

All in all, find somewhere else.

For everyone who gave a high rating, great! Keep going there and enjoy your mud hole! It means less people visiting genuinely...