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)

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Pound Bend Reserve (Warrandyte State Park, Yarra River)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

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

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.

Leonda Landing closure

Leonda Landing on the Yarra River is currently closed to all pedestrian and vessel access until further notice due to structural damage.  

In the interest of visitor safety, please stay off the structure. 

A temporary floating landing has been installed adjacent to the timber landing to allow access for small vessels (<12m) to berth and unload passengers. This landing is for loading and unloading of passengers only.  

For more information, please call Parks Victoria Waterways team on 8427 2032 or waterways@parks.vic.gov.au.

Notice to River Users 2026

As Waterway Manager under the Marine Safety Act 2010 Parks Victoria wishes to advise the following waterway closures and activities on the Yarra River, Maribyrnong River and Victoria Harbour. 

Attachments: NTRU 9 April 2026 (563KB)

Notice to River Users 16 April 2026

As Waterway Manager under the Marine Safety Act 2010 Parks Victoria wishes to advise the following waterway closures and activities on the Yarra River, Maribyrnong River and Victoria Harbour. 

Attachments: NTRU 16 April 2026 (565KB)

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