pound bend

Pound Bend is a fresh-air favourite on Mamma’s list of “Places To Go When We Need a Break from Home”! Located in Warrandyte State Park, it’s perfect for a family walk, bird spotting, and if you’re lucky, a friendly mob of kangaroos. The trail winds alongside the Yarra River and can be done as an out-and-back to the big open field or extended into a loop uphill. The path is mostly flat with a few boardwalks—just keep an eye out for “trolls” before crossing! After your walk, there’s a bench ideal for picnics (watch out for cheeky kookaburras), or you can explore the tunnel where the river rushes through a rocky shortcut. The area is family-friendly with big rock walls for resting, and the shallows are great for a quick paddle in summer—always keeping a watchful eye on the kids around water, of course.