Walk Bundjil. Poyner Reserve to Victoria Rd Loop

Walk Bundjil. Poyner Reserve to Victoria Rd Loop created by Inspiro Health Promotion

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A quiet neighbourhood pocket. Walk Bundjil will take you via 3 different wayfinding signs around some lovely local streets in Lilydale West

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Walk to connect to place. Walk to connect with each other. Connect with Lilydale's rich culture and history.

Explore Walk Bundjil and download a PDF map here

Start the walk in Poyner Reserve
Enjoy some time exploring the sculpture of Bour-deet in Poyner Reserve. Locate the wayfinding sign towards the Cave Hill Rd end of the reserve. Use the QR code to read and listen to the Wurundjeri Wandoon story of Bundjil.

Exit Cave Hill Rd and continue west along Beresford Rd to Victoria Rd where you will find your next wayfinding sign.

Use the QR code to read or listen to the Wurundjeri Wandoon story of the Birrurung.

Did you know that 'birrurung' is the Woi-wurrung word for the Yarra River and means 'river of mists'.

Stay listening to the historical story of how Beresford Rd was named and what events occurred at this particular junction. Take a moment to look around you from the high point on Victoria Rd at the beautiful mountains surrounding Lilydale and beyond.

Turn left along Victoria Rd for one block and turn left on Blair St. Enjoy the neighbourhood stroll until you reach Kidgell St. Turn right and follow Kidgell St until the junction of Albert Hill Rd.

Follow Albert Hill Rd towards Lilydale Station as it intersects with Cave Hill Rd.
Cross Cave Hill Rd to find your next wayfinding sign.

Use the QR code to read Aunty Doreen's Wurundjeri Wandoon story about William Barak. William Barak was a charismatic leader, artist and campaigner for Aboriginal rights.

Stay listening and reading to the historical stories of the Wilson family and the Duck Swamp. The Duck Swamp ran from the station to Nelson Rd over the low lying land and flooded regularly.

Can you see the olive tree. This tree is heritage listed.

Make your way north along Cave Hill Rd back to Poyner Reserve.

This walk is classed as easy - intermediate due to the gradient of the hills. Some streets only have the footpath on one side of the road, so please take care.

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Points of Interest

1. Bour-deet

Take your time in Poyner Reserve at both the wayfinding sign and the sculpture of Bour-deet.

2. Wayfinding Sign: Wurundjeri Wandoon narrative of Bundjil

Read or listen to the story of Bundjil, the creator. Image shared by Wurundjeri Senior Elder Aunty Doreen Garvey-Wandin

3. Wayfinding Sign: Wurundjeri Wandoon narratives and historical narratives.

Use the QR code to access the landing page. Read or listen to the stories of the Birrarung and the historical stories of the area.

4. Wilson's Lane

Wilson's Lane was named after the Wilson family. Albert Hill Rd was originally called Wilson's Hill, but was changed to honour Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband who died in 1861.

5. Wayfinding Sign. Wurundjeri Wandoon narratives and historical narratives.

Use the QR code to read or listen to the story of William Barak. Beloved Leader. Image shared by Wurundjeri Senior Elder Aunty Doreen Garvey Wandin See if you can spot the heritage olive tree.