Blackwood Reserve links Blackwood Drive to Lautoka Drive. It is an attractive reserve that contains a picnic setting and buffer habitat of scattered eucalypts and blackwoods, while the undulating western section contains remnant orchard rows showing the orcharding history of the area. ...
Blackwood Reserve links Blackwood Drive to Lautoka Drive. It is an attractive reserve that contains a picnic setting and buffer habitat of scattered eucalypts and blackwoods, while the undulating western section contains remnant orchard rows showing the orcharding history of the area.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Brackenbury Reserve is a small reserve whose function is mainly as drainage but it also contains buffer habitat linking Fourth Hill and Pound Bend Biosites which are considered to have high value in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012. ...
Brackenbury Reserve is a small reserve whose function is mainly as drainage but it also contains buffer habitat linking Fourth Hill and Pound Bend Biosites which are considered to have high value in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012.
It is accessible from an informal pedestrian track where Brackenbury Street has been closed to through traffic.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Whipstick Gully Reserve is fairly steep and has limited access to the land at either end. The adjacent road provides the pedestrian link between Yarra Street and Warrandyte State Park and also provides carparking for the Park and Yarra Street shopping strip.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
We have several clubs in Manningham for older adults. The centres and clubs provide social and recreational opportunities for older people.
Contact the clubs directly if you are interested in joining.
You can also contact us or call 9840 9230.
For over 150 years, Longridge farm was grazed by cattle. Now, under Parks Victoria management, it is recovering with plant regeneration and the return of wildlife.
The ridge offers spectacular views to the north, and the rapids are some of the prettiest on the Yarra.
Wear sturdy shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Bring a water bottle and a snack
Meeting point advised on registration.
Come and explore and enjoy different walks on Tuesday mornings from 9.30am.
Be sure to wear comfortable clothes, walking shoes, bring sunscreen and a full water bottle.
In summer, please also wear a hat.
Walking route and location available via booking link.
Manningham Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the Traditional Owners of the land and waterways now known as Manningham.
Council pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and values the ongoing contribution to enrich and appreciate the cultural heritage of Manningham.
Council acknowledges and respects Australia’s First Peoples as Traditional Owners of lands and waterways across Country, and encourages reconciliation between all.
Manningham Council values the contribution made to Manningham over the years by people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
The following information has been written in consultation with the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.
Local Government plays a key role in activating Reconciliation within local communities by:
Council articulates how this can be achieved through a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
The Manningham Innovate RAP 2023-25 has been developed in partnership with Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Corporation, local First Nations peoples, local residents, Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group and Reconciliation Australia.
Council is committed to fostering respect for and understanding of First Nations cultures, histories, knowledge and rights throughout our organisation and the municipality.
The Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group will monitor the implementation of the RAP along with Reconciliation Australia.
In 2019, Council established regular Cultural Consultations with Elders and staff of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Corporation).
As the Registered Aboriginal Party for Manningham, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Corporation plays a key role in decision making for and protection of cultural heritage and as such are recognised as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.
The regular Cultural Consultations with Elders provide Council with an opportunity to ensure our projects, services and systems work towards progressing reconciliation.
The East Kulin Nation have lived in the area now known as Melbourne, for more than 65,000 years harnessing the rich resources of the Yarra River and surrounding bush lands and ranges. Part of the East Kulin Nation are the Wurundjeri people who spoke the Woi-wurrung language who are the Traditional Owners of Manningham.
Wurundjeri people called the Yarra River "Birrarung" – 'river of mists and shadows'. The Birrarung was central to the traditional Country of the Wurundjeri willam people. Throughout Manningham, Wurundjeri people lived near the Birrarung and its tributaries, caring for the many culturally significant places in the area. The Yarra Flats in Manningham are associated with the accomplishments of creation ancestors and spiritual beings. Bolin Bolin Billabong in Bulleen was an important living and eel fishing area, a place which Wurundjeri people requested for their reserved use in 1840. It remained an important living area and visiting place for Wurundjeri people returning from lyrebird hunting in the Yarra Ranges into the 1850s.
For thousands of years the Wurundjeri nurtured and protected this land and its creation stories, and in return, enjoyed the highest standards of living, health and wellbeing. The river was plentiful with teeming wildfowl in the wetlands of Bulleen, continual harvests in the fish traps, and freshwater mussel farms along the Yarra. The Stringybark and Manna Gum forests also provided abundant game and bush tucker for a population of several hundred people.
The Wurundjeri people shared the same belief system as the East Kulin Nation. The creation period stretches back to when the creation ancestors and spirit beings travelled across the land, creating and naming as they went.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's oral tradition and religious values are based upon reverence for the land, and a belief in the creation period. The social moiety division and associated spiritual beings of the Woi-wurrung speaking people were Bunjil the wedge-tailed eagle and Waa the crow. Wurundjeri people were of the Waa moiety. During the creation period, Bunjil is their ancestor responsible for the creation of earth and men. Pallian the bat is their ancestor responsible for the creation of water and women. Waa was the protector of humankind.
Some very famous Wurundjeri people are associated with Manningham. In particular, William Barak and Simon Wonga who were both leaders of their community and have descendants still living in the region, some of whom are now Senior Elders themselves.
First nations cultural heritage places relate to a particular place that's considered to be a sacred or historically important place for First Peoples. However, it should be noted that not all First Peoples cultural heritage places hold significance to the Wurundjeri community. Within Manningham, we have more than 90 sites of Wurundjeri significance, some of which are the most significant within regional Melbourne. These sites include burial or birthing sites, trading places, travelling pathways, campsites and ceremonial sites, gathering places, mission sites, reserves, and places where conflict took place. Archaeological evidence or artefacts verify where such sites exist within Manningham, as well as stories passed down from generations of Wurundjeri Elders.
Pound Bend Tunnel Reserve, Warrandyte State Park, Pound Bend Road Warrandyte
Wurundjeri Stories is a fascinating and beautifully presented interpretive signage trail at Pound Bend that explores the Wurundjeri history, culture, traditional life, spirituality, events and the people linked to this sacred site.
There are seven signs, each containing in-depth historical accounts presented by a Wurundjeri working group, with stunning artwork and historical photographs, following a flat 1km riverside path, which walkers may wish to continue along the 3.5km River Walk or Loop Walk. Each sign features a section entitled ‘Bunjil’s Challenge’ which encourages walkers to explore the local surrounds in search of key features such as bush tucker, and to consider traditional lifestyle scenarios, making the trail an incredibly engaging, thought provoking and interactive experience.
Wurundjeri Stories is ideal for the casual walker, organised school and pre-school excursions, community groups and a ceremonial space for special Wurundjeri events. Groups are able to arrange for a Wurundjeri Elder or Educator to lead their organised excursion to the site.
A Wurundjeri Stories interpretive sign is also located at Wittons Reserve in Wonga Park, which shares the Wurundjeri history of this site, considered to be Sacred Women’s Country. The sign marks the beginning of the scenic Mount Lofty walk, a section of the Wurundjeri Songline route, the major Wurundjeri travelling route to the Yarra Valley.
For more information about the trail content, or to organise an Elder please contact the Wurundjeri Tribe Council at reception@wurundjeri.com.au or phone 9416 2905.
Resources to support your visit to Wurundjeri Stories at Pound Bend:
Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country are important ways to recognise and respect Traditional Owners.
A Welcome to Country can only be performed by an Elder from the traditional custodial tribe. The Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation is the nominated Registered Aboriginal Party for Manningham, and as such all request for Welcome to Country ceremonies held within Manningham should be directed to the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Corporation. A Welcome to Country is a paid service and can be arranged by submitting an online booking request form.
An Acknowledgement of Country is a statement a speaker makes at the beginning of an event to acknowledge the traditional owners.
You can find out more about an Acknowledgement of Country at the Reconciliation Australia Website.
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Children can have fun on the swings, spinner and combination unit. Enjoy the views or roll down the steep hill. St. Denys Reserve is close to Wonga Park shopping strip with an informal pedestrian link between St. Denys Crescent and Yarra Road, via the adjacent church property.
Suitable age group: 3-8 years
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Connecting our community through safe footpaths is one of the ways we’re building a better Manningham.
As part of our 2024/25 Capital Works Program, we’re constructing a new footpath connection on Banool Quadrant, Doncaster East, to improve accessibility and safety.
Works will include:
Construction will occur on the southern and eastern sides of Banool Quadrant, Doncaster East, between 2 Banool Quadrant and 24 Banool Quadrant.
Construction will likely begin in October 2024 and be completed by early December 2024. Subject to weather conditions and contractor availability.
This footpath will connect the existing footpaths on Banool Quadrant, improving pedestrian connectivity, as well as safety and accessibility to Woodhouse Road. The footpath will provide a safe and accessible walking route to encourage healthier, more active lifestyles.
The works will take place on weekdays during the hours of 7.00am and 5.00pm.
There may be some construction noise and minor traffic delays. Construction will require a single lane road closure and closure of the footpath. Detours will be in place to help guide you through the area. There will also be reduced on street parking and temporary disruptions to driveway access. We will contact the affected properties directly prior to construction.
Please follow the directions of staff and signs to move safely around the area. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to improve the footpath connections in your area.
If you have any questions about these works or our footpaths program, contact us.
At Deep Creek Maternal and Child Health Centre we offer free support to families with children. Discover our opening hours and how to get there.
Appointment bookings are required.
To make a booking, or if you have any questions about your appointment, please contact us on 9840 9188 between 9.00am and 4.00pm weekdays or email mchadmin@manningham.vic.gov.au.
For more information, view Book a Maternal and Child Health appointment.
510-518 Blackburn Rd, Doncaster East VIC 3109
We are located within the Deep Creek Children’s Centre
By car
By bus
Alight at The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd bus stop via:
A celebration of the birth of Jesus through carols, prayers, and readings. A light, festive supper with non-alcoholic sparkling drinks will follow the service.
Event will be held at East Doncaster Baptist Church.
To get there: Bus routes 902 or 907 to Tunstall Square Shopping Centre and then it's a 5-minute walk south down Tunstall Road. Limited parking is available on site.
More details at East Doncaster Baptist Church.
At Tunstall Maternal and Child Health Centre we offer free support to families with children. Discover our opening hours and how to get there.
Appointment bookings are required.
To make a booking, or if you have any questions about your appointment, please contact us on 9840 9188 between 9.00am and 4.00pm weekdays or email mchadmin@manningham.vic.gov.au.
For more information, view Book a Maternal and Child Health appointment.
Tunstall Rd, Doncaster East VIC 3109 (Corner of Maggs Street and Russell Crescent)
We are located next to Tunstall Square Preschool. Enter at gate on Maggs Street or from car park on Russell Street.
By car
By bus
Starting at the sacred Wurundjeri Bukkertilibul dreaming site on Brushy Creek, we follow the river upstream, then head up to one of the highest points in Manningham. Enjoy the 360 degree view with the Great Dividing Range to the north and the rapids that mark the start of the Warrandyte Gorge below.
Please bring a water bottle and a snack. Wear sturdy shoes, a hat and clothing appropriate for the weather.
Registration is essential. The meeting point will be advised on booking.
Connecting our community through safe footpaths is one of the ways we’re building a better Manningham.
As part of our 2024/25 Capital Works Program, we’re constructing a footpath to provide a link along Heidelberg Warrandyte Road, Doncaster East from Blackburn Road to Andersons Creek Road.
Works will include:
Where is it?
The footpath will be built on Heidelberg Warrandyte Road, Doncaster East (between Blackburn Road and Andersons Creek Road).
Why is the footpath needed?
This footpath is the missing link along Heidelberg Warrandyte Road. It will provide footpath access between Blackburn Road and Andersons Creek Road.
When will the works happen?
The project is scheduled to start in late August 2024, and will be completed by the end of 2024. Timelines are subject to weather conditions and contractor availability.
The works will take place in two stages:
How will the works affect me?
The works will take place within the reserve along Heidelberg Warrandyte Road. We don’t anticipate any disruption to property access.
There may be minor delays as works are occurring on site. We will have traffic management and signage on site to guide you through the area.
We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to improve the footpath connections in your area.
Questions?
If you have any questions about these works or our footpaths program, contact us.
McKenzie Reserve Playground provides good accessibility with a circuit path around the playspace. Fun activities include junior unit with a slide, monkey bar, spinner, swings, see-saw, rocker and stepping stones.
Suitable age group: 1 to 7 years
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Butterfly Reserve is a small reserve with three playspaces within 300 metres of the Reserve.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
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The canopy trees and park seat have transformed Huntingfield Reserve into an attractive and practical green space.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
This park is relatively undeveloped with a drinking fountain and a cricket pitch. There is a playground located across the road in Whistlewood Reserve.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
One Tree Hill nature walk is the jewel in the crown of the Warrandyte Kinglake Nature Conservation Link. Explore habitat for many species no longer found further south.
Distance: 8kms
Time: 4.5 hours
Rating: Difficult
BYO lunch and water
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