Candlbark Reserve

Meet at Eltham Lower Park (Mel 21 H10) at 0920 for a 0930 start.  Park your car near the new facilities block).

The walk begins by following a direct line across to pony club grounds to the footbridge. After crossing the bridge into Candlebark Reserve the walk proceeds towards Petty’s Orchards.  Before reaching the orchard (at the end of the boardwalk) we veer to the right and walk up hill, bearing left onto a path that takes us down to an old dam. We walk along the edge of the dam and head west until we reach a mown track, onto which we turn right and head uphill next to the power lines.  Passing under the power lines we turn left onto a cleared access along a fence on its southern boundary and then take the path off to the right and walk for about 75 m and turn left onto a bike track.  We follow that bike path around a dam that eventually runs parallel (and behind) the houses on Fitsimmons Lane, following it back to the bridge over the Yarra.  We will then turn left and do a short circuit into Westerfolds Park (toilets).  Then return to Eltham Lower Park (2.4 km). 

Don't forget, morning tea, sturdy shoes, hat and water.