Wurundjeri Country
Yarran Dheran Advisory Committee
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Yarran Dheran.
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Weather
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Reserve
Open daily
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Trail Map
Guided Walks
Audio Walk Series
Walk Lightly,
Embrace Nature
Narrated trails through Yarran Dheran, at your own pace. Choose one to begin.
Follow the GPS stops — narration plays at each one.
Spring Wildflower Walk
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Welcome to Yarran Dheran
Introduction · 2 min 30 sec
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Recent sightings at Yarran Dheran
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Getting Here
Parking
Free parking on Ashburton Drive
Additional parking on Quarry Road
Opening Hours
Reserve
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
Free entry · No booking required
Information Centre
Open Sundays, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Subject to volunteer availability
Amenities
Toilets
Near Information Centre
Picnic Tables
Near Wetlands
Shelter
Mushroom Shelter & Information Centre
Pram Friendly
Pram-accessible on Wetlands Walk
Parking
Free · Ashburton Drive & Quarry Rd
Dogs
On-leash in designated areas
Yarran Dheran sits on the Country of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people. We acknowledge their deep connection to this land and waters, past and present.
Planning Your Visit
Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve is located at 1A Ashburton Drive, Mitcham VIC 3132. The main entrance is off Ashburton Drive — look for the Yarran Dheran sign.
Yes — free parking is available on Ashburton Drive. Additional street parking is also available nearby.
The Information Centre is open Sundays 2:00 – 4:00 pm, subject to volunteer availability. Volunteers are on hand to answer questions and share their knowledge of the reserve.
Yes — Yarran Dheran is free and open to the public every day of the year from sunrise to sunset.
Dogs are welcome on leash in designated areas. Please keep them on leash at all times to protect the native wildlife and ground-nesting birds.
Some paths near the main entrance are suitable for prams. The terrain varies across the reserve — gravel and natural surfaces can be uneven in places.
The Audio Walks
Select a walk from the Walk tab, choose a numbered stop, and tap play. Each stop is linked to a specific location on the trail — follow the map to each marker and listen when you arrive.
Yes — tap the download icon on any walk card to save it for offline use. Once downloaded, the audio and map will work without an internet connection.
Walk durations range from 20 minutes (Wetlands Walk, 1 km) up to 60 minutes (Schwerkolt-Creekside Walk, 2.5 km). Times include stopping to listen to all audio parts.
Headphones are recommended for the best experience — you'll hear more detail in the commentary and not disturb wildlife or other visitors.
Wildlife & Conservation
Yarran Dheran is home to over 60 bird species, swamp wallabies, echidnas, blue-tongue lizards, and a rich variety of native plants. Early morning and dusk are the best times for wildlife spotting.
The reserve is managed by volunteers. You can help through working bees, wildlife surveys, and community events — no experience needed.
Log your sighting on iNaturalist and it will automatically appear on the Yarran Dheran iNaturalist Project.
Nature Quests
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