Information Centre
The hub of the reserve — a friendly place to learn about the bushland, its wildlife and the history of the Mullum Mullum Valley, staffed by knowledgeable volunteers.
- 2–4pm Sunday hours
- Free Entry
- 1A Ashburton Drive Mitcham VIC
Open subject to volunteer availability. Closed on Total Fire Ban days — check before visiting.
Getting here
The centre sits at the Ashburton Drive entrance, where the bush tracks begin.
Address
1A Ashburton Drive, Mitcham VIC 3132. Get directions ›
Parking
Free street parking on Ashburton Drive, a short level walk from the door.
Access
A ramp leads to the entrance and the main display area is step-free.
Facilities
Toilets, drinking water, picnic tables and lawn areas are close by, making it an easy gathering spot for families and groups.
On the doorstep
The Mullum Mullum Creek Trail and the network of bush tracks start from here, looping through different vegetation types and along the creek. See the walking tracks ›
What’s inside
Displays, posters and maps
Visual displays, posters and maps that explain the local plants, animals, geology and cultural history.
Brochures and printed guides
Brochures and printed guides to help you choose walking tracks, spot wildlife and understand key features like the wetlands and creek.
For children and first-time visitors
A collection of information and displays that’s especially engaging for children and first-time visitors.
A digital microscope
A digital microscope to examine local specimens.
Digital microscope
Examine insects, leaves, spiders, moths and other small wonders from the reserve. Discover intricate wing patterns, pollen-carrying hairs on bees, segmented ant bodies, delicate leaf veins, and the textures of bark, lichen and soil.
Magnification reveals details that books alone cannot show, transforming familiar objects into extraordinary discoveries.
Suitable for children and adults, this experience encourages curiosity, careful observation, and shared discovery.
Things to do
Ask questions
Talk to volunteers about the reserve, seasonal highlights and current track conditions, find out about our history, get tips on the recommended walks, or find out about how you can become involved at the reserve.
Find out what’s on
Find details of upcoming environmental events, guided walks, talks and working bees run in and around the reserve. See the events calendar ›
Meet your friends
Use the Information Centre as a meeting point for school or community excursions, with nature-focused education sessions often starting nearby. Education resources ›
Brochures available
Welcome to Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve
Find out about the general features of the reserve. Includes a map of the tracks.
Birds of Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve
A guide for birdwatchers. Use this guide as a record of the birds you see at Yarran Dheran.
Butterflies of Yarran Dheran
An introduction.
How to create stepping stones for wildlife
How your garden can create stepping stones for wildlife.
Educational posters
Learn about the local ecosystems of Whitehorse, featuring birds, wildflowers, insects, butterflies, waterbirds and other wildlife. Our free posters describe how species interact, rely on one another, and contribute to the health of their habitats, linking your close-up observations to the broader natural world.
More downloads, species lists and external references are on the Resources page ›
In pictures
A few of the displays waiting inside.
Come and see it for yourself
Sundays, 2–4pm · 1A Ashburton Drive, Mitcham VIC 3132 · Free entry
The centre opens because volunteers staff it. If you’d like to be one of them, no experience is needed. Volunteer with us ›
Open subject to volunteer availability. Closed on Total Fire Ban days — check before visiting.