Witton's Reserve

Witton's Reserve is in the Warrandyte State Park, at the end of Reserve Rd, and the main walking track to Mt Lofty starts here. 
 

The Canoe Launching Ramp is popular. Picnic tables and a small playground may be enjoyed. 
 

The Reserve is on the confluence of the Yarra River and Brushy Creek, and is an Aboriginal Heritage site.
 

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Witton's Reserve - Warrandyte State Park

These pix were taken on March 27, 2012 in the Warrandyte State Park, at the Witton's Reserve, Wonga Park, adjacent to the Yarra River.

The reserve has a nice picnic area, canoe launching ramps, and walking tracks.

From here, the tracks to Mt Lofty start, as well as a rough steep track to the Clifford Park scout centre.

It's at the end of Reserve Rd.

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Wittons Reserve and River Trail, Warrandyte State Park

Witton's Reserve and car park is at the end of Reserve Rd, Wonga Park, in the Warrandyte State Park, about 30 km east of the Melbourne CBD.

It is situated on the banks of the Yarra River, at the canoe launching ramp.

Nice beaches are excellent for swimming and paddling, and when the level is low, rocks and rapids are exposed.

A walking trail follows the river to the north, crossing Brushy Creek and continuing to Mt Lofty.

There are beautiful views of the river from this trail, and picnic tables and seats are in a delightful shady setting about 1 km from the start.

There is a nice beach near the picnic area, suitable for swimming, paddling, and exploring the exposed river rocks.

I hiked this trail as far as the picnic area on January 29, 2009. This was a frightfully hot day, with temperature on the trail hovering around 48 degrees!

There were many visitors, and their dogs, enjoying the coolness of the river.

If you are so inclined, hire or take a canoe or kayak on the river, a pleasant experience.

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