Do you have the power to paddle? Looking to get outdoors these school holidays? Learn to paddle and be safe on the water with the Paddle Power program!

Program information

• all equipment provided
• suitable for all genders
• this activity is for kids aged seven to 13 years.

Terms and conditions

• Participants must be Manningham residents to qualify for the subsidised rate of $5. All other participants will be charged $35.
• Eligible families can apply for multiple children. Only one session application at the discounted rate can be submitted per child per program.

How to apply

To secure one of the low-cost places, you will need to:

1. register your interest now via the online form
2. once you have submitted the form, you will receive the discount code and instructions on how to complete payment and confirm your spot in the program.

Please note: applications via this online form do not guarantee a spot in this program. After completing the online form, additional steps must be followed to secure a spot in this program.

With over 70 stallholders, discover handmade wares and produce, enjoy local buskers and have a family day in beautiful surrounds.

First Saturday of the month, 8.00am to 1.00pm (except on days with a fire danger rating of catastrophic).

There are two markets held in December, and no market in January.

For more information, visit Warrandyte Riverside Market.

Markets in Manningham

Markets run throughout the year in different locations across Manningham. Find one near you.

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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

Kayak Paddleball is a team sport made up of five or more players who sit on top of kayaks. It is a low impact, outdoor activity.

This game offers a fantastic opportunity for social interaction and encouraging water confidence, water safety skills and team building.

Program information

• all equipment provided
• suitable for all genders
• this activity is for teenagers aged 14 to 18 years.

Terms and conditions

• Participants must be Manningham residents to qualify for the subsidised rate of $5. All other participants will be charged $35.
• Eligible families can apply for multiple children. Only one session application at the discounted rate can be submitted per child per program.

How to apply

To secure one of the low-cost places, you will need to:

1. register your interest now via the online form
2. once you have submitted the form, you will receive the discount code and instructions on how to complete payment and confirm your spot in the program.

Please note: applications via this online form do not guarantee a spot in this program. After completing the online form, additional steps must be followed to secure a spot in this program.

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.

• Distance: 5km
• Time: 3 hours
• Rating: Difficult

Wear sturdy shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Bring a water bottle and a snack

Meeting point advised on registration.

Meeting Date: 30 June 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.         

Council meeting livestream

Timestamps

Enjoy one of the best walks in Warrandyte State Park.

Spectacular views of the river and out towards the dividing range. Some rare and interesting plants and animals, with a bit of history thrown in.

Approximate distance - 6km.

Difficulty rating - difficult with some steep areas and narrow tracks.

BYO water and snacks. Wear good walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing.

The location will be given at the time of booking.

Ready Steady Go into a lifelong love of sport!

Perfect for young sports fanatics, Ready Steady Go is Australia’s largest multi-sport program. Enroll today and help your kids build confidence and self-esteem, providing a platform of knowledge, and boosting school readiness skills.

Program information

• suitable for all genders
• classes are for kids aged two to six years with the following sessions: 
  • two to three years - 9.00am to 10.00am
  • three to four years - 10.00am to 11.00am
  • four to six years - 11.00am - 12.00pm

Terms and conditions

• Participants must be Manningham residents to qualify for the subsidised rate of $5. All other participants will be charged $10.
• Eligible families can apply for multiple children. Only one session application at the discounted rate can be submitted per child per program.

How to apply

To secure one of the low-cost places, you will need to:

1. complete the online form to receive your discount code
2. register with your discount code via the Ready Steady Go Kids website and complete payment.

Spaces are limited, so get in quick to avoid disappointment.

This is a free guided nature walk, exploring a variety of bushland settings in Manningham. It is paced to allow participants to enjoy and appreciate the natural beauty of the area.

This nature walk is rated moderate and incorporates moderately steep and slippery sections.

The walk will cover approximately 3km and go for around 2.5 hours.

The meeting point for the nature walk will be provided at the time of registration.

Please note: nature walks will be cancelled on days of total fire ban or extreme weather warning.

Get ready for an inspiring movie during This Girl Can month! 

Join us for a special screening of Ride Like a Girl. The remarkable true story of a determined daughter of a horse trainer who dreams of becoming the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup. Witness her journey of perseverance and passion on the big screen. 

What to bring: beanbag, cushions or a low camp chair.

Popcorn will be provided.

Parental guidance required - the movie is rated PG. 

Registrations are required.

#ManninghamGirlsCan

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.

• Distance: 5kms
• Time: 3 hours
• Rating: difficult (some steep and slippery sections)

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.

Join Council's Biodiversity Planner Cathy Willis for a walk identifying most Manningham’s eucalypt species in the field.

Details:

• Rating: Moderate (mostly easy with one steep section)
• Distance: 1.5 km
• Time: 2 hrs
• Wear: Sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring: A water bottle.
• Meeting point: Pound Bend picnic area in Warrandyte State Park (in the carpark near the tunnel at the southern end).

If you can no longer attend, please cancel via Eventbrite.

Celebrate This Girl Can month with Whitehorse Manningham Libraries and get inspired to get moving with a screening of Bend It Like Beckham! 

Gather your friends and family for a feel-good film about two determined 18-year-olds chasing their dreams of playing professional football. It's a story of friendship, culture, and following your passion. 

What to bring: beanbag, cushions or a low camp chair.

Popcorn will be provided.

Parental guidance required - the movie is rated PG.

Registrations are required.

#ManninghamGirlsCan

Join us for this free hike following the Yarra River downstream through one of the most remote and least accessible parts of the Warrandyte Gorge. This walk involves a creek crossing and off track walking, but the reward is well worthwhile. 

• Distance: 8km
• Time: 5 hours
• Rating: Difficult - some sections of steep, narrow and rocky foot tracks and terrain 

What to bring:  enough water for the duration of the walk, lunch and snacks. Wear sturdy shoes and weather appropriate clothing. 

This walk involves a car shuttle from the meeting point to the start of the walk, as the walk is one way. 

The meeting point in Warrandyte will be advised on registration.

Meeting Date: 27 June 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.         

Council meeting livestream

Time Stamps

Shuttle Smash is an introductory program for children to experience badminton in a fun, inclusive environment. 

The program teaches children badminton through the development of fundamental movement skills, including co-ordination, flexibility, strength, balance and fine motor skills.

Program information

• all equipment provided
• suitable for all genders
• this activity is for primary school children aged 5 - 12.

Terms and conditions

• Participants must be Manningham residents to qualify for the subsidised rate of $5
• Eligible families can apply for multiple children 
• Participants can apply for multiple sessions. 

How to apply

This event has sold out. Visit What's On for more recreation events.

Join local ecologist John Harris as he takes you on a journey through Warrandyte State Park’s Fourth Hill. John will undertake a bird survey and help you identify birds found in the Warrandyte area. 

Walk rating: 3km moderate, includes steep and narrow sections, creek crossing, slippery sections and tripping hazards.

What to bring: solid shoes, weather appropriate clothing, a water bottle and your own binoculars. Light breakfast will be served after the walk.

The meeting place will be at Gold Memorial Drive Picnic Ground. Please arrive 10 minutes before the walk starts.

Please note: the nature walk could be cancelled due to extreme weather.

Community organisations in Manningham are invited to attend this free grant writing workshop.

This session will help grant writers to improve their success rate in grant applications.

It will cover:

• why communicating the value of your project is a good starting point
• understanding funding outcomes and how the project will align with these
• being able to define the project and the benefit it will have for the community
• knowing what is great about your organisation and the reason a community group or non-profit can deliver this project
• understanding grant eligibility criteria
• formulating the project plan and the resources required
• preparing the budget

It is suitable for those who want to apply for our Community Grants Program and have projects under $20,000 with simple specifications.

Non Profit Training will deliver the workshop.

Mount Lofty bushwalk meanders through gum and tea trees, crosses creeks, and follows the Yarra River before rising to the summit of Mt Lofty.

Starting at the sacred Wurundjeri Bukkertilibul dreaming site on Brushy Creek, we'll follow the river upstream, then head up to one of the highest points in Manningham.

At the summit, enjoy a 360-degree sunset view, with the Great Dividing Range to the north and the rapids marking the start of the Warrandyte Gorge below.

• Rating: difficult (some steep and slippery sections)
• Distance: 5kms
• Time: 2.5hrs
• Bring: a water bottle and a snack
• Wear: sturdy shoes, a hat and weather-appropriate clothing

Bookings are essential. Meeting point to be supplied on booking.