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Candlebark Park, which is named after the Candlebarks (Eucalyptus rubida), is significant as it represents the gateway to the conservation areas of the parks along the Yarra River. Candlebark Park is an important environmental link between Warrandyte and the Lower Yarra region.

As you move along the board walk, look carefully among the grasses, shrubs and trees. You may spot an Eastern Grey Kangaroo, wombat, echidna, koala or Southern Yellow Robin going about their daily business. Their presence is very important as they represent a small proportion of what was once a common species throughout most of the surrounding hills. Towards the end of the board walk are a number of giant Manna Gums (Eucalyptus viminalis) along the Yarra River. These trees are well over 200 years old and have survived countless floods, droughts, fires and years of altered land use including timber cutting.

Candlebark Park
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Further Information: Cycle, jog or walk along the Main Yarra Trail. Candlebark Park forms a 1.6 km extension of the Main Yarra Trail from Westerfolds Park to the western boundary of Pettys Orchard, a part of this region's cultural heritage. The trail continues a further 1 km through the orchard. From Westerfolds Park, the Main Yarra Trail winds its way along the Yarra River corridor for 33 km to Southbank in the city and beyond. Bring your binoculars and try bird watching or pack a picnic and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere. Near the information shelter are trees that were direct seeded in October 1992 by staff of Parks Victoria with the help of the Australian Trust for Conservation Volunteers. The trees were planted to help soak up the increasing level of carbon dioxide from our atmosphere.
Getting There: Enter via Westerfolds Park (Melway ref: 21 F12). General car parking is available with disabled access every day at the River Car Park in Westerfolds Park from 8:30 AM to sunset. Enter from Fitzsimmons Lane Bridge off-ramps (Melway ref: 21 G12) for general 24 hour car parking just east of the bridge.

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Fitzsimmons Lane
Templestowe VIC

Getting ThereEnter via Westerfolds Park (Melway ref: 21 F12). General car parking is available with disabled access every day at the River Car Park in Westerfolds Park from 8:30 AM to sunset. Enter from Fitzsimmons Lane Bridge off-ramps (Melway ref: 21 G12) for general 24 hour car parking just east of the bridge.