5/5 Debi S. 4 years ago on Google
The
Pound
Bend
Reserve
is
on
the
south
side
of
the
river.
The
tunnel
that
extends
from
the
north
to
the
south
side
of
the
river
is
also
interesting
and
has
amazing
history
-
well
worth
reading.
I've
included
some
photos
of
the
history
of
the
area
of
the
Wurundjeri
people
who
are
the
First
People
of
this
nation.
The
information
has
come
directly
from
the
interpretation
boards
that
are
sprinkled
on
the
south
side
of
the
river
at
Pound
Bend
Reserve
which
is
inside
the
Warrandyte
State
Park.
There
is
plenty
to
see
here.
Follow
the
signs
as
you
enter
and
please
note
speed
limits,
no
dogs,
opening
times
and
other
relevant
information.
Parking
is
in
the
designated
bays.
There
are
toilets.
Picnic
tables
and
large
wooden
seats
are
in
and
around
the
area.
Shade
can
be
found.
In
spring,
the
wildflowers
are
lovely.
Generally
it
is
wheelchair
friendly
with
good
tracks
and
paths.
Definitely
kid
friendly,
bring
your
swimmers
on
a
warm
day
as
there
are
some
lovely
pools
on
the
south
side
of
the
river
for
kids
to
play
in.
Note
that
there
can
be
strong
currents
and
underwater
snags
so
adult
supervision
is
a
must.
Another
important
note
is
that
if
you
want
to
walk
through
the
tunnel
it
is
treacherous.
There
are
large
slabs
of
rock
that
aren't
eas
to
navigate
along.
Water
levels
can
rise
quickly.
And
it's
a
long
tunnel.
When
you
start
at
one
end,
the
light
at
the
other
end
is
a
pinprick.
Takes
around
a
half
hour.
Lots
of
snags
and
log
jams
inside
as
well.
People
have
died
trying
to
go
through
the
tunnel.
Plenty
of
wildlife,
but
not
very
visible.
Magpies
and
kookaburras
are
in
abundance
and
happy
to
take
your
food
-
please
don't
feed
them
though.
Cockatoos
will
fly
overhead
and
many
parrots
can
be
heard.
Haven't
seen
a
koala
here
for
a
while
or
a
platypus
but
that
doesn't
mean
they
aren't
there.
In
all
my
years
in
Warrandyte,
I've
rarely
seen
a
snake
but
yes,
the
are
around
so
be
cautious.
If
you
want
to
start
on
the
north
side
of
the
river
and
float,
paddle
around
to
the
other
side,
it'll
take
anywhere
between
2
-
4
hours
depending
on
the
craft
you're
using
and
your
determination
to
get
from
A
to
B.
Views
up
and
down
the
river
are
exquisite.
Note:
This
is
not
the
place
to
visit
on
a
Total
Fire
Ban
day
and
you
may
in
fact
find
that
the
park
is
closed.
3 people found this review helpful 👍