Warrandyte State Park - Jumping Creek Reserve — Attraction in Melbourne

Just to get out and enjoy the fresh air is great for anyone. They have many walking tracks available along the Yarra River. Be aware with very young children as it can get slippery in sections, especially after rain. The River height and flow can rise very quickly after heavy rains. Safety is your number one priority. Having said that there is a great deal of bird life around and other fauna such as Wombats and kangaroos in the area which is wonderful. In the spring you can veiw some beautiful native flora in bloom. Public toilets, tables and chairs and a map of the area and surrounds is available. The carpark isn't very big so l suggest travelling in one car with friends or family will make it easier for you. Go have a look and see what is on offer. You never know the young ones might just be fortunate to see a Wombats and...

Done a few trail walks around Blue Tongue bend & back to the large bbq/toilet area which is where the entry road will lead you to. The trail in the opposite direction heads towards Black Flats.

Blue tongue trail tends to be muddy & slippery in wet weather but gives more shade in hot weather. This is an uphill & downhill walk - narrow in parts. The trail heading towards Black Flats is more exposed, narrow ridge in parts & rocky. There are a few bridges to cross over small creeks. Watch out for brown snakes in warmer weather! The view of the Yarra river is pretty with rapids & you...

A wonderful chilled park, with plenty of access to the river, firewood BBQs, and picnic tables. There is a beautiful bush walk along the river that requires some ability as there are some rocky bits - nothing to major though, but don't expect a nice flat walk all the way. This spot is a real hidden gem. Was here in the late Autumn and it was not busy - will have to visit it again in the summer which might be a different...