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Pound Bend Reserve (Warrandyte State Park)
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.
Dogs and solid fuel BBQ's are not permitted.
Camping and fires are not permitted.
How to get there
Pound Bend Reserve (Warrandyte State Park)
Need to know
Pound Bend Reserve (Warrandyte State Park)
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
Restrictions
- No camping
- No dogs allowed
- No drones without a permit
- No firearms allowed
- No fires permitted
- No generators
- No horses
- Restricted opening hours
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
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Terrain hazards
- Slippery rocks
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Water hazards
- Strong currents
- Submerged obstacles
- Deep water
Be Prepared
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.
Deer Control in Warrandyte State Park and Warrandyte Kinglake Nature Conservation Reserve
This program will be conducted by professional contract shooters and will operate between the 15th of July and 29th of November 2024, avoiding peak holiday times. The program will be conducted in the areas highlighted on the attached map.
The affected areas within the park/reserve will be closed between the hours of 4pm and 6am during nights of control. Signs will be displayed at all official entrance points to the park/reserve when shooting is in progress. Please do not enter the park/reserve when closure signs are displayed.
If you have any questions regarding the program, call the Parks Victoria Information Centre on 13 1963.
Attachments: warrandyte control zones map (1,507KB)