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Yarra Bend Park

Victoria, Australia

Yarra Bend Park is close to the Melbourne Central district. The bike trails that run through it are part of the Capital City Bike Trail (see map, listing).

The park is an extraordinary resource, providing a natural area so close to the city centre that the skyline can be seen from several vantage points.

Yarra Bend Park, Melbourne, dogs on lead sign 2008 Yarra Bend Park entry sign, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Facilities:
Ovals for sports activities are accessed from Yarra Bend Road, Fairfield and Walmer St, Kew.

Permanent orienteering courses - contact Orienteering Service of Australia for map.

Ropes course challenge (may be reserved).

International standard fly-casting pool accessed from Yarra Bend Road.

Two golf courses Yarra Bend Golf Course (with pro shop) and Studley Park Golf Course.

Canoes and boats are available for hire for those who want to go on the river.

Bike paths and shared paths.

Picnic areas and two restaurants.

Jeddah, Yarra Bend Park, December 2008, Melbourne, Australia


It is a dog-friendly area, with canines allowed off their leashes when further than 5 metres from sealed trails and picnic areas.

Dog Jedda (left) enjoys a swim and an energetic game of 'make the human throw the ball', recommending the area highly.


Melbourne Skyline from Yarra Bend Park, Capital City Bike Trail, December 2008 (c) Ali Kayn

Melbourne Skyline from Yarra Bend Park, Capital City Bike Trail, December 2008 (c) Ali Kayn

Yarra Bend Park Ampitheatre, photograph (c) Ali Kayn 2005

Yarra Bend Park Amphitheatre, photograph (c) Ali Kayn 2005


Yarra Bend Park photograph (c) Ali Kayn 2005 Merri Creek, Yarra Bend Park, Melbourne, Victoria photograph (c) Ali Kayn 2005

Merri Creek, Yarra Bend Park photograph (c) Ali Kayn 2005



Yarra Bend Park , Melbourne, Victoria photograph (c) Ali Kayn 2005

Kyaking in Yarra Bend Park, photograph (c) Ali Kayn 2005

Just the facts:

Contact: Parks Victoria web site
Visit Victoria
Getting there: Yarra Bend park is part of the Capital City Bike Trail