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
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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.
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.
Your companion for exploring Yarran Dheran
Get more from every walk with the free Yarran Dheran App.
Interactive trail maps marking amenities like toilets, notice boards, playgrounds, and BBQs.
Mindfulness-guided audio walks from our Walk Lightly, Embrace Nature series.
Recent wildlife sightings plus species profiles so you know what to look out for.
Upcoming events including working bees, bird surveys and guided walks, with times and details for each.
On Android, iPad, or a computer? The full experience also works at app.yarrandheran.org. A dedicated Android app is on the way - to become a tester on the Android beta, email admin@yarrandheran.org.
Plan your visit
The essentials for a first visit — full details are on the Information Centre page.
The Information Centre is usually open Sundays, 2:00–4:00pm, subject to volunteer availability and fire conditions.
Getting There
Main entrance on Ashburton Drive, Mitcham. Parking nearby, public transport within walking distance. Get directions ›
Facilities
Toilets, drinking water, picnic tables and lawn areas near the Information Centre.