Had a fabulous walk around the Goldmine Heritage Trail behind Warrandyte today – wish I’d taken my torch to explore Geraghty’s tunnel – carved into solid rock. A great walk for kids as well as adults, with stepping stones across Anderson’s Creek, gold panning possibilities and all those mines. Stopped by Pound Bend Reserve on the way back to look at Pound Bend Tunnel, which was carved into the rock to divert an entire bend of the Yarra River while the miners fossicked for gold on the dry river bed. With the recent rains, the river is swollen and the water is absolutely gushing out of the downstream opening of the tunnel – think grade 5 rapids! A very impressive sight – I was keen not to fall in!!!
Pound Bend goldmining tunnel
Melbourne Walks 
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