Eastlink Trail - Donvale

These pix were taken on January 28i, 2013 on the Eastlink Trail, between Quarry Rd and Park Rd, Donvale.

This section of the Trail passes through the Mullum Mullum Bushland Park, which has recently been subjected to fuel reduction operations.

The Trail is popular with cyclists and hikers.

My route is shown in red on the Google Map Image.

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Donvale Hill

These pix were taken on Jan 22, 2013 in the Donvale region, 15 km east of central Melbourne.
 
They show the scenery, environment, and features on a 3 km hike, starting at Buck's Reserve off Reynold's Rd, then up a maintenance 4WD track to the hilltop, beneath the 660,000V power lines.

Good views from the summit across the Mullum Mullum Creek valley.

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Mullum Mullum Trail

These pix were taken on June 13 2012.

They show the environment, fauna, and flora along the Mullum Mullum Trail, in the municipality of Templestowe, about 20 km east of central Melbourne.

My 5 km (return) hike started at the western end of the Trail, at the junction of the Main Yarra Trail, reached from Webster's Rd, passing through Tikalara Park, the Domain Wetlands, Deep Creek Reserve, to the Warrandyte-Heidelberg Rd at the Manna Gum play centre.

The Mullum Mullum Creek is followed for much of the journey, along recently constructed bridges, passing a Lagoon, the home of many resident ducks!

The lagoon is adjacent to the junction of the Parkway and Sanctuary Place, and has an interesting Aboriginal Heritage information board, barbecue/picnic area, and shelter.

The Mullum Mullum Trail may be followed south for several kms between the Warrandyte-Heidelberg Rd until its terminus at Tindals Rd, Donvale.

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Mullum Mullum Trail, Donvale

These images were taken on October 20, 2010, on the southern section of the Mullum Mullum Trail, Donvale, about 20 km east of central Melbourne.

My journey was about 4 km total, a circuit on the shared trail starting at the main car park at Reynolds Rd.

It followed the Mullum Mullum Creek, with a side trip up to the top of the Hill, where the HV power lines are located.

Part of the Hill is used for equestrian training purposes.

Donvale was one of the first regions east of Melbourne to be settled, and was originally used for orchards from the early 1900s.

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