Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve

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Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve is a reserve situated on the southern bank of the Mullum Mullum Creek in the north eastern corner of the City of Whitehorse.

The reserve represents one of the last areas of dry sclerophyll forest in urban Melbourne that we are lucky to have, only 20 km from the C*D. It owes its continued existence to the local community who fought for a tunnel under the tollway as an alternative to Eastlink's proposed route through the Mullum Mullum Valley

31/10/2026

Join us on a gentle, guided mindfulness walk on Sunday 29 November, 1–2 pm. This is a free, slow-paced walk is led by experienced facilitator, Bri, and is an invitation to notice the sights, sounds and textures of the natural world. No prior experience needed. Register early to secure your spot. https://bit.ly/4yXdjoz

25/10/2026

What’s flowering at Yarran Dheran? Join botanist Tony Slater for a guided walk on Saturday 28 November, 2–4 pm, to discover and identify the reserve’s spring wildflowers. Help document local biodiversity using iNaturalist as part of the Great Southern BioBlitz! Register early to secure your spot.

Join experienced botanist Tony Slater for a guided walk discovering late-spring wildflowers and flowering shrubs.

25/10/2026

Who lives in the hollows at Yarran Dheran? Join environmentalist Ian Moodie for a fascinating walk exploring tree hollows and the wildlife that calls them home. Thursday 12 November 2026, 4:00–5:30 pm.

Discover the secret life of tree hollows on a guided walk with Ian Moodie, exploring how wildlife use these vital habitats.

25/10/2026

Join Pat Bingham from BirdLife Australia for a guided bird walk at Yarran Dheran on Saturday 7 November 2026, 8:30–11:00 am. All experience levels welcome! Meet at the Yarran Dheran Information Centre, 1A Ashburton Drive, Mitcham. Bring binoculars if you have them and wear comfortable walking shoes. Find out more:

Spot, hear, and learn about the native birds of Yarran Dheran on a guided walk led by BirdLife Australia.

02/10/2026

Keep your eyes peeled! Snake spotted in the Reserve in late September!

17/09/2026

23/08/2026

A Spotted Pardalote on the track above the creek in Yarran Dheran at 1.50 pm 23 August. Thanks, Marie for the photo

27/07/2026

Thanks Trish for the photos. It was a great night! Lots of calls but the frogs themselves were a bit tricky to find

18/07/2026

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Address

1 Ashburton Drive
Melbourne, VIC
3132

Website

https://www.yarrandheran.org/

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