Pound Bend Loop

The Pound Bend Loop, Warrandyte, starts near the car park at the end of Everard Road, looping around the Pound Bend Reserve via the Tank Track, along the Yarra River. Enjoy this simple and easy loop walk through the bush, with fantastic views of the Yarra River along the way. There are plenty of little tracks that veer off the main one, that allow you to walk closer to the water. A variety of birds can be spotted on this walk, as well as kangaroos and echidnas. Towards the end of the walk, there’s a steep stair climb, and there are some rocky sections along the way, which can be slightly challenging. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks

Tips on staying safe on track

Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There

Transport options and directions

Start	(-37.738874,145.2006121)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Burwood Highway, 26 Turn on to Burwood Highway, 26 then drive for 2.1 km Turn right onto EastLink Onramp and drive for another 4.2 km Keep left onto Ringwood Bypass Onramp and drive for another 2.6 km Turn left onto Warrandyte Road, 9 and drive for another 660 m Turn right onto Warrandyte Road, 9 and drive for another 1.3 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Warrandyte Road, 9 and drive for another 3 km Turn left onto Falconer Road and drive for another 1.2 km At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Knees Road and drive for another 2.7 km Turn right onto Harris Gully Road and drive for another 950 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Heidelberg - Warrandyte Road, 42, 2 and drive for another 320 m Turn right and drive for another 30 m Turn left onto West End Road and drive for another 460 m Turn sharp right onto Third Street and drive for another 360 m Turn right onto Pound Road and drive for another 215 m Turn left onto Everard Drive and drive for another 20 m Turn sharp right and drive for another 25 m

Track Notes

Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. There is a car park (about 8 m back from the start).
	After another 50 m veer right, to head along Tank Track.
	After another 330 m continue straight, to head along Tank Track. After another 150 m head into the "Pound Bend Reserve".
	After another 35 m continue straight, to head along Tank Track.
	After another 310 m turn left.
	After another 70 m turn right.
	After another 5 m continue straight.
	After another 160 m continue straight.
	After another 45 m continue straight. After another 115 m head through/around the gate. Continue straight.
	After another 195 m continue straight. After another 25 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 440 m continue straight.
	After another 440 m continue straight. After another 430 m continue straight.
	After another 110 m continue straight.
	After another 80 m continue straight.
	After another 20 m veer right. After another 50 m pass the sign (on your right).
	After another 9 m veer left.
	After another 35 m turn right.
	After another 75 m continue straight. After another 85 m come to the viewpoint (20 m on your right).
	Veer left.
	After another 95 m turn right. After another 10 m head through/around the gate.
	At the intersection of Everard Drive & Pound Bend Road continue straight, to head along Everard Drive (a residential road).
	After another 9 m veer left.
	After another 25 m come to the end.

Terrain

Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Pound Bend Loop

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	3.3 km
Time	1 h to 1 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

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