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 (from the Tank Track) veer right, to head along Tank Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 330 m (from the Tank Track) continue straight, to head along Tank Track. After another 150 m head into the "Pound Bend Reserve".
	After another 35 m (from the Tank Track) continue straight, to head along Tank Track.
	After another 310 m (from the Tank Track) turn left (a walking track).
	After another 70 m turn right.
	After another 5 m (from the Lower Orchard Track East) 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 (from the Everard Drive) veer left (a service road).
	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)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Watsonia Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers near the Otways, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  7°C → 19°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning frost near the Yarra Valley. Slight chance of a shower near the Otways in the early morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 19.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 11:00am to 1:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  5°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  The chance of morning frost about the ranges. The chance of morning fog. Sunny afternoon. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 20.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  7°C → 22°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. The chance of fog and frost near the Yarra Valley in the morning. Light winds becoming northerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 22.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  9°C → 24°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds northerly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 23.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  13°C → 25°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 7 May
  
  11°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Parks Victoria Alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Victoria closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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