Yarra Bend Park, Heritage-listed urban park in Fairfield and Kew, Australia.
Yarra Bend Park is a large protected area stretching along the Yarra River with wetlands, woodlands, and open grassy spaces that host many native animals. Multiple entry points lead to walking paths, picnic spots, and recreational facilities, while the Studley Park Boathouse offers boat rentals for visitors exploring the waterway.
The site became a recreation space in the 19th century when Victorian-era residents developed gardens and pathways for public use. This early development transformed the landscape into the diverse protected area visible today.
The Wurundjeri people shaped how this land was used for thousands of years before European arrival. Visitors today can walk through the same spaces that held deep meaning for the area's first inhabitants.
The park has multiple entry points that make it easy to access different sections and facilities. Early morning or late afternoon visits offer the best chance to see wildlife, particularly the flying foxes that become more active during these times.
Thousands of grey-headed flying foxes gather in the trees along the river banks to roost, creating one of the region's largest colonies. Visitors often miss this nocturnal spectacle unless they time their visit for dusk when the animals begin to stir.
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