ATTRACTIONS TEMPLESTOWE VIC

Westerfolds Park, situated beside the Yarra River in Templestowe, offers over 120 hectares of recreational and environmental parkland. Things to see and do - Come and see the wattles in bloom in the spring - From the observation deck, watch the Yarra River bubble over rapids - Bring your own canoes and go for a race down the river - Ride your bike on the park's shared pathways or follow the Main Yarra Trail all the way to the city - Find out your level of fitness on the Fun and Fitness Trail - Obtain a permit and ride your horse along the Bridle Trail - Follow the Homeshow Trail signs and find out how the creatures of Westerfolds live - Go on a ranger led night walk and see some of the nocturnal creatures of Westerfolds Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Petty's is one of Melbourne's oldest commercial orchards, and it holds the largest collection of apple varieties on mainland Australia, with more than two hundred varieties of old and rare apples. Open every Friday for organic produce markets and also by appointment. For school or group tours phone 9726 9784 There is a single toilet block which has facilities for the disabled. The car park and Demonstration Orchard are relatively flat providing disabled access, although tracks through the latter are fine gravel and mown grass which can be slippery when wet. The wetland and bird hide are less accessible and people with physical mobility problems will have to be fit to negotiate some areas. While managed by Parks Victoria, 25 hectares of Pettys is privately leased to a commercial operator. Please respect the rights of the orchardists by not entering this area or picking any apples. The Heritage Fruits Society maintains and promotes the heritage collection at Petty's Orchard. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.