BACKGROUND

Named after the magnificent Candlebark trees (Eucalyptus rubida), Candlebark Park is at the western boundary of the Yarra Valley Parklands conservation zone and is an important environmental link between Warrandyte and the Lower Yarra area.

 

Candlebark Park hosts 1.6 km of the Main Yarra Trail, a multipurpose recreational trail that follows the Yarra River for 38 km to Southbank.

 

ACCESS

Candlebark Park is beside the Yarra River upstream of Fitzsimons Lane in Templestowe, and is accessible to pedestrians at all times. Car parking with wheelchair access is available from the ‘River Car Park’ in Westerfolds Park, open 8am – 5pm.  24 hour car parking is available just east of the Fitzsimons Lane bridge off-ramps.

 

The best way to appreciate the Park is by foot, along the Main Yarra Trail, from the FItzsimon's Lane Car Park or from TIkalara Park. A Boardwalk, part of the Trail, offers beauiful views of the Yarra along the boundary of the Park. A higher level Trail (for the adventurous!) winds its through the Park, running parallel with the Main Yarra Trail.

 

The Park is also accessable from the Eltham Lower Park, via the Footbridge over the Yarra, linking with the DIamond Creek Trail.

 

The Park adjolns Petty's Orchard.