MULLUM MULLUM VALLEY · MITCHAM
Discover native bushland, wildlife and walking trails
Explore 7.2 hectares of native bushland with peaceful tracks, rich birdlife, community conservation and free public events at Yarran Dheran.
Presented by the Yarran Dheran Advisory Committee
Things to do
Nestled in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve is a living, breathing pocket of native bushland in the Mullum Mullum Valley.
Walking Tracks
Choose from six walks through wetlands, woodland and creek corridor habitats. Selected tracks are also part of our
🎧 Walk Lightly, Embrace Nature audio series, designed to help visitors slow down and notice more along the way.
Use the map to get your bearings, then choose a walk below for distance, difficulty and highlights.
Wetlands Walk 🎧 Audio
Perfect for families and first-time visitors — flat, pram-friendly, and rich with birdlife.
Cascade–Woodlands Walk 🎧 Audio
A short but rewarding loop through dense woodland past the seasonal cascade.
Creek Circuit Walk 🎧 Audio
Follows Mullum Mullum Creek — ideal for wildlife spotting, with chances of platypus at dusk.
Spring Wildflower Walk 🎧 Audio
Best visited September to November when orchids and native wildflowers are in full bloom.
Schwerkolt–Creekside Walk 🎧 Audio
The reserve’s longest trail — a deeper bushland walk with creekside sections and a more immersive feel.
Antonio Park Walk
Extends beyond Yarran Dheran into Antonio Park, linking bushland, creek paths and picnic areas.
See Yarran Dheran through our visitors eyes
From fairywrens to tawny frogmouths, the community photo board showcases the wildlife and special moments captured by visitors across the reserve.
Share your photos, discover what others have seen, and help document the biodiversity that calls Yarran Dheran home.
Plan Your Visit
A few practical details to help you make the most of your visit to Yarran Dheran.
The Information Centre is usually open Sundays, 2:00pm–4:00pm, subject to volunteer availability and fire conditions.
Getting There
Located near the main Ashburton Drive entrance in Mitcham, with parking nearby and public transport within walking distance.
Visitor Facilities
Toilets, drinking water, picnic tables and lawn areas are available near the Information Centre
Walking Access
Tracks connect easily from the Information Centre to Mullum Mullum Creek and the wider network of reserve walks.
Good For
Families, casual walkers, first-time visitors, school groups and anyone wanting a quieter bushland visit close to suburbia.