Yarran Dheran
| Yarran Dheran | |
|---|---|
The Mullum Mullum Creek running through Yarran Dheran | |
| Type | Public park. Dogs on Lead area |
| Location | Melbourne, Australia |
| Coordinates | 37°48′27″S 145°12′16″E / 37.80750°S 145.20444°E |
| Area | 7.2 hectares |
| Operated by | City of Whitehorse |
| Status | Open |
| Paths | Mullum Mullum Creek Trail, unsealed bush paths |
| Terrain | Remnant and regenerated riparian Bushland |
| Water | Mullum Mullum Creek, ponds and various gullies |
| Vegetation | Gippsland Plain Bioregion, Ecological Vegetation Class (EVC) Valley Heathy Forest |
| Connecting transport | Car, bus (nearby) |
| Landmarks | Mullum Mullum Creek |
| Facilities | Information Centre, toilets, picnic areas |
Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve is a nature reserve and bushland park that forms part of the Mullum Mullum Valley. It is located on the banks of the Mullum Mullum Creek, on the border of Donvale in Melbourne. The reserve spans 7.2 hectares and features a mix of remnant and regenerated bushland, supporting a variety of native wildlife, particularly birds, with 85 species observed. The Mullum Mullum Creek Trail passes through the reserve, which also contains numerous unsealed bush tracks. An information centre, open on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (depending on volunteer availability), provides visitor information. The reserve includes a series of ponds that feed into a cascade leading to the creek during wet periods. Amenities include toilets, mown areas for picnics, and seating. Yarran Dheran is a dogs-on-lead reserve.