Black Flat Walk (Warrandyte)
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The 5.2km Black Flat Walk (including branch to Jumping Creek Reserve) explores one of the quieter sections of Warrandyte State Park, following the floodplain and bushland beside the Yarra River. Beginning from Warrandyte State Park (Black Flat Picnic Area), the walk meanders through open woodland, river flats and historic gold-mining country, offering a peaceful escape just 30 km from Melbourne.
This area is much less visited than Pound Bend or Jumping Creek, making it ideal for those seeking a tranquil bushwalk with excellent opportunities to spot kangaroos, birdlife and spring wildflowers.
Start from the Black Flat Picnic Area which has a picnic table and follow the walking track through open eucalypt forest towards the Yarra River. The trail passes through gentle bushland where evidence of Warrandyte's gold-mining history can still be found among the trees.
The river flats are lined with large river red gums and provide attractive places to pause and enjoy the scenery. Listen for kookaburras, rosellas and honeyeaters, while lucky walkers may also spot water dragons basking on rocks near the river.
The track is mostly gentle with a few uneven sections caused by tree roots and natural erosion.
Black Flat Walk Map
Map from Trail Navigator
Access for Dogs:
Dogs and horses are not permitted.
Review:
There is a circuit walk around Black Flat which follows the Yarra River and then loops through the bushland - look for signage "Circuit Walk". At the carpark there is a single picnic table. This area was part of the Warrandyte goldfields and there is some evidence of alluvial gold mining activity during the 1880s. On the western side beside the road is is a large boiler which was used to generate steam to power mining equipment.
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There is meant to be a swimming area here but we couldn't find an attractive swimming spot.
To make the walk worthwhile we would suggest making a detour from the circuit walk to Jumping Creek Reserve which has picnic facilities including toilets.
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There is an interesting track beside the river which includes a bridge and rock steps.
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Location
50 Tills Drive, Warrandyte 3113 View Map
Web Links
→ www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/sites/warrandyte-state-park-(black-flat)
