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Pound Bend Reserve (Warrandyte State Park, Yarra River)
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)
Need to know
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
Restrictions
- No generators
- No camping
- No horses
- No dogs allowed
- No fires permitted
- Restricted opening hours
- No firearms allowed
- No drones without a permit
Warnings
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Water hazards
- Strong currents
- Deep water
- Submerged obstacles
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Terrain hazards
- Slippery rocks
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
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
This program will be conducted by professional contract shooters and will operate between the 13th of October and 30th December 2025. 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.
If you have any questions regarding the program, call the Parks Victoria Information Centre on 13 1963.