3 hours 7 km return bike ride

Head inland along the Elwood Canal (or Elster Creek Canal) away from the beach.

You will see the pavement stories, murals, street galleries and more along this lovely canal. It’s an easy ride by bike or scooter, with lots of bridges and fun stops along the way!

Follow the canal all the way to the new chain of ponds (Yalukit Willam Reserve) to explore the stepping stones and 10 ponds.

Allow up to an hour to slowly ride the canal, and extra time to stop, explore and complete the activities.

TRAIL UPDATES:
The 2 painted murals (turtle head and yellow bird) are now hiding behind tall bushes - so keen eyes are needed!'

The Sourdough Bakery is closing the end of 2024.

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ID What You See. Picture Gallery

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    Bird Bingo

    Get to know our feathered friends. Common birds in our Melbourne Parks and waterways.

    Picture Gallery 
  • Animal traces illustration Gumnut Trails

    Animal Traces

    Scats, tracks and traces. Can you find the signs that animals leave behind?

    Picture Gallery 
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    ALL PICTURE GALLERIES

    Birds, bugs, rockpool secrets, rocks and fossils, animal traces and more.

    All Galleries 

Extra Activities

Can you find me?

I was made by lava and am surrounded by water. I am your safe passage to watery adventure…

What am I? Stepping Stones!

Who's hiding in the Tree Hollows?

Eagle eyes peeled for holes and nest boxes on the trail.

Look for critter clues - scratches on tree trunks, eaten leaves, animals' footprints and even poo (scats)!

How many nest boxes did you spot? Was anyone home today? What animal traces did you see?

Come Along To A Friends Group Event.

The local Friends group have lots of free events and activities for families to get involved with. Walk and talks, tree planting, bird watching, weed pulling -see their website for more information.

Join an activity run by the local Friends Group!

Ideas? Feedback?

What did you enjoy? What would you change? Was there anything missing or out of date on the trail?