Tunnel

Great walking around here and the tunnel adds a bit of excitement.

Interesting little tunnel, wouldn't recommend if there has been a lot of rainfall though.

There are two ways to access The Pound Bend Tunnel - from the north side of the river via Bradleys Lane or via The Pound Bend Reserve on the south side of the river. The tunnel has amazing history and well worth reading. I've included some photos of the history of the area of the Wurundjeri people who are the First People of this nation. The information has come directly from the interpretation boards that are sprinkled on the south side of the river at Pound Bend Reserve which is inside the Warrandyte State Park.There is plenty to see here. Follow the signs as you enter and please note speed limits, no dogs, opening times and other relevant information. Parking is in the designated bays. There are toilets. Picnic tables and large wooden seats are in and around the area. Shade can be found. In spring, the wildflowers are lovely.Generally it is wheelchair friendly with good tracks and paths. Definitely kid friendly, bring your swimmers on a warm day as there are some lovely pools on the south side of the river for kids to play in. Note that there can be strong currents and underwater snags so adult supervision is a must. Another important note is that if you want to walk through the tunnel it is treacherous. There are large slabs of rock that aren't eas to navigate along. Water levels can rise quickly. And it's a long tunnel. When you start at one end, the light at the other end is a pinprick. Takes around a half hour. Lots of snags and log jams inside as well. People have died trying to go through the tunnel.Plenty of wildlife, but not very visible. Magpies and kookaburras are in abundance and happy to take your food - please don't feed them though. Cockatoos will fly overhead and many parrots can be heard. Haven't seen a koala here for a while or a platypus but that doesn't mean they aren't there. In all my years in Warrandyte, I've rarely seen a snake but yes, the are around so be cautious.If you want to start on the north side of the river and float, paddle around to the other side, it'll take anywhere between 2 - 4 hours depending on the craft you're using and your determination to get from A to B. Views up and down the river are exquisite.Note: This is not the place to visit on a Total Fire Ban day and you may in fact find that the park is closed.

A great place to spend a warm afternoon. There's quite a few shady spots around, however those with limited mobility might have a bit of trouble reaching the area around the tunnel entrance. There's toilets a little way away from the main swimming point, and a large carpark. The current isn't too strong, and the shallow water around the base of the rapids is perfect for kids. In saying that, I wouldn't recommend swimming here with very young babies, or if you're pregnant. The water quality can be a little iffy especially after rain, and the rocky river bed is easy to fall over on. If you have them, water shoes would be perfect.

The tunnel is a lot longer than expected when you walk through it... watch your feet!!!

Such a great place to take a dip in the warm days.Shallow water.Ample parking.Clean toilet area.Well maintained park.Must carryA hatSunglassesDrinking water

Walk, run, cycle along bushland just minutes from Midland, Perth, WA; Then carefully pass along a spooky old railway tunnel in darkness.

Good fun for kids and parents, easy flat access. Totally worth the time and effortit’s the original tracks and sleepers and has water running constantly so do not take your good shoes. You walk on sleepers and rocks to stay mostly dry, but you need phone light or torch would be better.

Who knew! I didn't! So glad I found this gem and so close to home too. Took the kids down for a splash at sunset, such a pretty spot. The rapids are not too strong, and fairly shallow but was easy enough for the kids to manage. Best place for a dip on a hot day

Travellers beware: signage not available, use provided maps to the best of your abilities