Warrandyte River Reserve

Warrandyte River Reserve

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Posted 2019-09-03 by Neil Follettfollow
The Yarra River walk at Warrandyte is about 2.5 kms in length, but I have concentrated on the 1km stretch which passes along the shopping strip.


The main path is very wide, level and even. It would be very wheelchair friendly. It would make a very good excursion for anyone wheelchair-bound as it provides magnificent close-up views of the Yarra and quite a few birds along the way.


There are several other paths which follow the water's edge, but they are narrow and slippery in parts.




The river views are magnificent; the opposite bank is heavily vegetated with cliffs in many places. While looking across the river it is difficult to comprehend that only twenty or so metres behind you is a busy road and many shops.


Birdlife was very evident, both in and out of the water, although the only water birds I saw were ducks, but four different species, all in the one spot.




Many pigeons were seen where the ducks were, appearing to be having a drink from the Yarra.




The reason for this congregation of birds was that nearby was the Warrandyte Bakery, which makes a good stop along the walk for a coffee and many bakery items. Its large outdoor eating area is a magnet for the pigeons.


My walk was on a Monday morning and during that walk I met about twelve people, thirteen dogs, two children and one cyclist. It is a very popular walk.


On a warm sunny weekend day, I would imagine the pedestrian and canine traffic would be like Bourke Street.


Along the walk there are many park bench seats enabling a rest and a soothing look at the passing river.

In a couple of places, the river depth became shallow and produced small rapids. I was amused to see two duck 'surfing' the rapids.


Almost every park, reserve or walk I visit, a constant sighting is the noisy miners. The Warrandyte walk was no exception and their feeding habits are very enjoyable to watch.


I had heard several kookaburras laughing in the distance and was bemoaning the fact that I didn't see any. Rounding a slight bend, there was one sitting nicely on a sign, reminding me where I was.


There is plenty of off-road parking available in several car parks between the road and the river, including many disabled spots.

On two locations along the walk are nearby toilets, including disabled ones.


Warrandyte itself is a very good destination to spend some quality time. There are many speciality shops and many cafes and restaurants, not to mention the popular Grand Hotel.


What better way to finish your meal than a pleasant after lunch walk along the nearby Yarra.

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170603 - 2023-06-15 07:16:23

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