Murrindindi Scenic Reserve
Situated at the northern end of the Toolangi State Forest near Healesville, the Reserve provides excellent opportunities for recreational activities such as camping, bushwalking, picnicking, fishing and mountain biking. The Murrindindi River is suitable for bathing and paddling, but is generally not deep enough for swimming or canoeing.
Boroondara Track Circuit: start at the Boroondara carpark located on Falls Creek Road, 700m from Murrindindi road junction. This circuit track encompasses both Wilhelmina Falls and a section of the Murrindindi River Walk.
Stroll along the Boroondara Track to the Boroondara footbridge, before the track provides an invigorating walk upstream to the Wilhelmina Walk intersection. From here you can head down to the Wilhelmina Falls and take the time to take in the amazing views. Carefully descend down the rock trail to the Murrindindi River before turning to the left and following the river walk back to the Boroondara carpark. 10 km; 3 hrs. very steep, formed track.
Murrindindi River Walk: Start/finish at Suspension bridge or the Cascades picnic area. This walk follows the Murrindindi River valley and extends the entire length of the Reserve. The walk crosses over five footbridges and offers river views through a variety of forest types from tall open forest to damp ferny gullies. 12 lm, 3 hrs. Short steep hills, formed track. At the Cascades, the Murrindindi River drops steeply over granite boulders. From the carpark and picnic area cross the road and follow the stepped track down to where two foot bridges cross the river at the base of the Cascades. Retrace your footsteps to return to the carpark. 600 metres. 30-45 mins; short steep hills, formed track.
Mill Track: Cross the Suspension Bridge located at the northern end of the Reserve, turn left and follow Mill Track up to Jacksons Road. The road forms part of a loop that leads to the Jackson Road carpark and Wilhelmina Falls.
From here follow the Wilhelmina Track down to the Murrindindi River Walk head right before crossing the Grassy Flats and SEC bridges, past the SEC camping area and back to the Suspension bridge. 10 km; very steep; formed track.
