6. Jumping Creek Reserve
Another kilometre south along the Warrandyte-Ringwood Rd is a turnoff on the left into Jumping Creek Road. About 1.5 km along Jumping Creek Road is another turnoff (signposted) on the left into a surfaced road which leads to Jumping Creek Reserve - a noted bushwalking spot. An explanatory leaflet (available at the carpark) is designed to accompany the nature trail. There are wood barbecues,a sheltered picnic area,a family walk,information boards,disabled facilities and swimming and canoeing opportunities. The entry gates are closed of an evening. Horses are not allowed in this area.
7. Yarra Brae and Homestead Road and Homestead Road Canoe Launch
About 5 km along Jumping Creek Rd is a turnoff on the left into Dudley Rd (surfaced). When you reach the road junction turn right into Fulford Rd which leads into Clifford Rd. This leads to Yarra Brae which is a more remote spot in the park. The tracks are rough in parts and there are no facilities but some excellent views of the river and the surrounding terrain.
It is one more kilometre to the end of Jumping Creek Rd. At this point turn left into Reserve Rd. After 300 m turn right into Homestead Rd. This sealed road becomes surfaced then earthen. When it reaches the river there is a parking area and canoe launch.
8. The Common and Timber Reserve
If you continue south along the Warrandyte-Ringwood Rd,250 metres beyond the turnoff into Jumping Creek Rd,is another turnoff on the left into Johansons Rd which leads to The Common where there are opportunities for family walks and horseriding. Another 500 m south along the Warrandyte-Ringwood Road is a turnoff on the right into Harding Rd which leads to Timber Reserve where there are also family walks and a horseriding trail.
Potters Cottage
Potters Cottage,situated amidst a spacious cottage garden,features an extensive collection of pottery,paintings,glass,jewellery and other crafts. It was established by a group of artists in 1958 and Potters'School was set up in 1969. A more recent addition is a restaurant. It is open daily from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday evenings and is located a short distance along Jumping Creek Rd (which runs off the Warrandyte-Ringwood Rd),tel:(03) 9884 3078 or (03) 9844 2270.
Kellybrook Winery and Restaurant
Kellybrook Winery,established in 1960,is open from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. every day but Sunday when it opens at 11.00 a.m. It produces table wines,sparkling wines,cider and apple brandy. The restaurant is open for dinner on Friday and Saturday nights and for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays,tel:(03) 9722 1304.
To get there turn off the Warrandyte-Ringwood Rd into Jumping Creek Rd. After about 5 or 6 km you will find yourself in Wonga Park. Turn left into Fulford Rd which leads to the winery. The Kellybrook Cedar Festival is held at Wonga Park on the first weekend in May.
Yarra Valley Hills Winery
To get to the Yarra Valley Hills Winery,continue south-east along the aforementioned Warrandyte-Ringwood Rd. Turn left into Croydon Rd which becomes Wonga Rd. From Wonga Rd there is a turnoff on the left into Delaneys Rd. The winery is at no.4. The cellar door is open from 10.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. on weekends. The restaurant is open for dinner from Thursday to Sunday and for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays,tel:(03) 9876 4044.
Aumann Family Orchard
Head south-west out of Warrandyte along the Warrandyte Rd for about 2 km then turn left into Harris Gully Rd. At no.150 is the Aumann Family Orchard. They offer peaches,nectarines,cherries,apples,apricots,plums,lemons,tomatoes and berries in summer and apples,pears and nashi pears in winter. Juice,ice-cream,honey,jams,chutneys and mustards are available all year round. From December to April they are open from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. daily and,for the rest of the year,from Wednesday to Saturday only (closing at 5.30 p.m.),tel:(03) 9844 3464.
Heidelberg School Artists Trail
This route is designed to take interested parties to the approximate sites depicted in the paintings of those associated with the Heidelberg School (i.e.,Arthur Streeton,Walter Withers,Louis Buvelot,Tom Roberts,Clara Southern,David Davies,Emanuel Phillips Fox,Charles Conder,Tudor St George Tucker,Eigene Von Guerard,May Vale and Jane Price).
At each such site there is a reproduction of the relevant painting,providing insight into the artist's interpretation of the landscape and into how the landscape has changed since that time. It passes largely along the Yarra River,throughHeidelberg,Bulleen,Templestowe,Eltham,Diamond Creek,Research,Warrandyte,passing through Ringwood andMontrose,en route toKalorama,Olinda,Kallista andUpper Ferntree Gully. There is a guiding brochure which can be obtained from Banyule Council (tel:03 9490 4222) or the project's organiser,tel:(03) 9458 5955 or (0418) 356 768.