Pound Bend Reserve (Warrandyte State Park, Yarra River)

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Pound Bend Reserve (Warrandyte State Park, Yarra River)

Enjoy picnicking at Pound Bend Reserve, situated on the river flats. Follow the interpretive trail to learn about the history, culture and life of the Wurundjeri people. View the Yarra River as it flows through the Evelyn tunnel, a relic from Warrandyte’s gold history.
Pound Bend River Walk – 2.4km – 1hr return is a gentle and easy walk which will take you upstream along the Yarra River. Listen to the calls of the many birds as you walk through riparian forest dominated by towering manna gums.

Facilities include picnic tables and toilets.
For those who enjoy getting out on the river, there is also a canoe launch.

Park gates open at 7am and close at 8pm.
The reserve is closed on severe weather warning days, and days of extreme fire danger and above.

Dogs and solid fuel BBQ's are not permitted.
Camping and fires are not permitted.

Pound Bend Reserve is in the Central fire district. Bush fire safety is a personal responsibility. For up-to-date information on bushfires in Victoria call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226, download the VicEmergency app, or visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au. Dial 000 for police, fire and ambulance. If your network has no signal dial 112 to access any available network.

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Pound Bend Reserve (Warrandyte State Park, Yarra River)

Pound Bend Reserve (Warrandyte State Park, Yarra River)

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Pound Bend Reserve (Warrandyte State Park, Yarra River)

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • Restricted opening hours
  • No firearms allowed
  • No drones without a permit
  • No dogs allowed
  • No fires permitted
  • No generators
  • No camping
  • No horses

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Water hazards
    • Deep water
    • Submerged obstacles
    • Strong currents
  • Terrain hazards
    • Slippery rocks

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

Herring Island free punt service 2026

The free public Punt service to Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park will begin on Saturday 3 January 2026 and will end on Easter Monday 6 April 2026.  Parks Victoria only operates this service on weekends and public holidays ( Australia Day, Labour Day, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday) and any midweek access to the island needs to be organised via other vessel providers.
 
Operating times will be: 11am to 5pm sharp. (No service from 12:30 - 1:00pm). Running  approximately every 15 minutes.
 
- Please note the first Punt at 11am will be from Como Landing and last Punt service leaving the Island will be at 5pm.
- Please be patient as delays getting to and from the island may occur
- Maximum of 12 passengers per trip 
 
Como Landing can be accessed from a path that runs down to the river from the Main Yarra Trail, Alexander Avenue, South Yarra (just down from café Kanteen).
 
In the event of extreme weather conditions, Parks Victoria may cancel the punt operation and stop access to Herring Island.

Other conditions to watch for:
 
  • Snakes are present on the island, please keep a watch out.
  • The paths are uneven gravel surfaces, some with swale drains which can make it difficult to traverse.
  • Please take your rubbish home with you.
 
Things to see and do:
 
  • Environmental sculptures
  • Birdwatching
  • Picnic and BBQ

Attachments: Herring Island Punt Information signage 2026 (330KB)

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