Walk Barak. Lilydale Heights College to Lilydale Station

Walk Barak. Lilydale Heights College to Lilydale Station created by Inspiro Health Promotion

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Walk to Lilydale station in under 30 minutes via this walk and explore 3 different wayfinding signs. Head east along Nelson Rd and turn right onto Cave Hill Rd. Follow your way to the station.

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Information and a PDF map is available here

Walking will get you places. Walk to explore Lilydale.

This walk takes you straight from Lilydale Heights College to Lilydale Station and the shopping strips beyond in under 30 minutes. See how easy it is to walk to the station and to the shops.

From Lilydale Heights College, head east down Nelson Rd towards Cave Hill Rd. Stop at the wayfinding sign on the corner and use the QR code to access the Wurundjeri Wandoon story of Waa, the protector.

Listen to or read the historical story of Cooring Yering. This mansion was built in 1849 and is still standing today.

Make your way along Cave Hill Rd and take a detour into Poyner Reserve. Take a moment at the entrance to read the Wurundjeri Wandoon story of Bundjil. Stay listening to the historical stories of the region. Cave Hill Rd hosts a group of nineteenth century homes built for the managers of the Cave Hill Quarry. These homes are included in the Shire of Yarra Ranges Heritage Overlay.

Read about Aunty Kim and Chris Joy's inspiration for Bour-deet then enjoy a walk around Poyner Reserve to experience Bour-deet up close. Bour-deet is the indigenous word for the cumbumgi, or bull-rush plant, and it grows in the water way right beside the sculpture.

Continue along Cave Hill Rd towards Maroondah Hwy to find your next wayfinding sign at the corner.

Use the QR code to read or listen to the Wurundjeri Wandoon story of William Barak. William Barak was appointed 'Ngurungaeta' meaning headman after the passing of his cousin Simon Wonga. Barak is considered to be the last traditional 'Ngurungaeta' of his people.

Learn also about the historical stories of the location. This area was referred to as the Duck Swamp due to repeated flooding. The location of the service station (7/11) was originally Deschamps Wine Hall and was a meeting place for locals in 1878.

From this wayfinding sign, walk the last 300 meters to Lilydale Station.

This walk is categorised as easy. The footpath extends the entire route.

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Points of Interest

1. Old Pound Reserve

Opposite the gates to Lilydale Heights College is the entrance to Old Pound Reserve. This is a lovely nature walk through a tree lined canopy with many indigenous native plants.

2. Wayfinding sign with both Wurundjeri Wandoon and historical stories.

Read or listen to the story of Waa, the protector. Image shared by Wurundjeri Elder, Aunty Doreen Garvey Wandin Also learn about the history of Cooring Yering.

3. Bour-deet

Spend some time in Poyner Reserve to explore and connect with Bour-deet. Read about Aunty Kim and Chris Joy's inspiration for the sculpture and the cultural significance of the plant.

4. Wayfinding sign with both Wurundjeri Wandoon and historical stories.

The QR code will share with you the story of William Barak. Also imagine why this area was referred to as the Duck Swamp. Spot the heritage listed Olive tree.

5. Lilydale Station

Newly refurbished, the Lilydale Train Station has amenities such as drinking water, bike racks, toilets, disability access to toilets and lifts, ramped access.