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Embrace the beauty of Wurundjeri Country with Art and Sole. Explore all 7 wayfinding signs and connect with Bour-deet in Poyner Reserve. Start at Lions Park and move your way around Lilydale

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Art and Sole

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Use the 7 wayfinding signs to guide your walk around Lilydale. Use the QR codes to read or listen to stories about Lilydale's rich culture and history. Walking can take you places you can't find by car.

Starting at Lions Park, spend a moment at the magnificent mural : 'The Beautiful Suburban Bubble' by Blender Studios and Adrian Doyle.

Walk west along Main St and turn left onto Hutchinson St. Take a right along Melba Avenue and locate the wayfinding sign close to the railway crossing.

Use the QR code to access the Wurundjeri Wandoon story of the Yarning Circle. Take a moment to reflect on the importance of the Yarning Circle in preserving knowledge.

Turn around and take in the stunning views as the mountains of the Great Dividing Range form a magnificent backdrop across the Olinda Creek flats.

Read or listen to the historical story of the Memorial Gates and their tribute to the fallen men and women who gallantly served in WW2 and the historical link between the region and Dame Nellie Melba.

From the wayfinding sign, cross the level crossing onto Cave Hill Rd and head towards Lilydale Station, admiring the heritage listed avenue of trees on your journey.

Cross over Maroondah Hwy at Lilydale Station. Stop for a toilet break, a short rest or a drink of water.

Head west along Maroondah Hwy towards Cave Hill Rd. Stop at the wayfinding sign and use the QR code to read or listen to the Wurundjeri Wandoon story of William Barak. Imagine why the area was referred to as the Duck Swamp.

Take care crossing over Cave Hill Rd.

Continue your journey west towards Albert Hill Rd then turn right onto Wilson's Lane. Continue towards Victoria Rd where you will find your next wayfinding sign.

At the corner of Victoria Rd and Wilson's lane stop for a well earned rest and enjoying the stunning mountain views.

Use the QR code to access the Wurundjeri Wandoon story of how Bundjil created the cavern or 'bukkertillibe' at Cave Hill and read the historical origins of Victoria Rd Primary School..

Head north along Victoria Rd. Come across your next wayfinding sign at the corner of Victoria and Beresford Rds.

Continue your journey and find your next wayfinding sign at the cnr of Victoria Rd and Nelson Rd. Read about the historical significance of the cemetery.

Continue on Nelson Rd past Lilydale Heights College and locate your next wayfinding sign at the cnr of Nelson and Cave Hill Rd.

Continue along Cave Hill Rd to Poyner Reserve. Take your time to explore the next wayfinding sign. Make your way around the reserve to experience Bour-deet.

Have a picnic, or play in the reserve.

Finish your walk here or connect with other Art and Sole trails.

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Points of Interest

1. Street Art: The Beautiful Suburban Bubble.

The Beautiful Suburban Bubble by Blender Studios and Adrian Doyle can be found at the entrance to Lions Park. A glorious, colourful representation of Lilydale's flora, fauna and birdlife.

2. Lovacore Street Mural Hutchinson St.

Turn the corner onto Hutchinson St and admire the street mural.

3. Wayfinding Sign featuring both Wurundjeri Wandoon and historical stories.

Use the QR code to access the Wurundjeri Wandoon story of the Yarning Circle. Read or listen to the historical significance of the area. Including the Memorial Gates and tribute to Dame N Melba.

4. Heritage listed avenue of trees

Enjoy the beauty of these magnificent trees lining Cave Hill Rd

5. Lilydale Station

Stop for a rest on the indoor or outdoor seating. Disability toilets and lifts are available. Drinking fountain and bike racks.

6. Wayfinding Sign featuring both Wurundjeri Wandoon and historical stories.

Use the QR code to access the Wurundjeri Wandoon story of William Barak, beloved leader. Read about the historical stories of the Duck Swamp and Deschamp's Wine Hall.

7. Wayfinding Sign featuring both Wurundjeri Wandoon and historical stories.

Use the QR code to access the Wurundjeri Wandoon story how the Cave Hill Cavern was created. Read about the history of the Primary School. Enjoy the spectacular views of the mountains.

8. Wayfinding sign featuring Wurundjeri Wandoon and historical stories.

Use the code to access the story of the Birrarung Wurundjeri people call the Yarra River Birrurung, meaning river of mists Read the historical story of the Beresford family and the Lilydale Show

9. Wayfinding sign featuring Wurundjeri Wandoon and historical stories

Use the QR code to access the story of the Yarning Circle. Read about the historical stories of the cemetery and final resting place for Dame Nellie Melba and other significant community members.

10. Old Pound Reserve

Take a detour through the Reserve to enjoy the canopy of trees and the native plants and grasses. Seating is available.

11. Wayfinding Sign featuring both Wurundjeri Wandoon and historical stories.

Use the QR code to access the Wurundjeri Wandoon story of Waa, the protector. Read the historical story of Cooring Yering and the history of Lilydale Tech School. Access Gateway Reserve.

12. Poyner Reserve. Wayfinding Sign

Enjoy this beautiful wayfinding sign. Learn about Art and Sole. Explore Aunty Kim Wandin and Chris Joy's inspiration for Bour-deet. Access the Wurundjeri Wandoon story of Bundjil

13. Bour-deet

Take a stroll around the Reserve to find the Indigenous sculpture of Boor-deet. Look carefully in the waterway to see bour-deet in real life. Think of all the ways bour-deet was used

14. Poyner Reserve

Enjoy a picnic or a play in the park. Seating available.

15. Warburton Rail Trail and Lillydale Lake

Exit the Reserve and walk east along Beresford Rd to access the start of the Warburton Rail Trail. Make your way through Melba Park. Cross Maroondah Hwy and make your way towards Lillydale Lake.

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