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Yarra River:
(2 minutes from Motel) off Maroondah Hwy, Healesville (Melways 277 G7)
Everard Park & Picnic Area:-
Great swimming/picnic spot with a canoe launching ramp
There is nothing like cooling off on a hot summers day & evening under the
gum trees by the gently flowing Yarra River.
There are many local spots which are ideal for relaxing and cooling off -
Yarra Glen, Launching Place, Yarra Junction and Warburton to mention a
few.
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Outdoor Swimming Pools (Queens Park):
(3 minutes from Motel - Entrance off Don Road, Healesville Melways 270
E12)
Our central park has 3 outdoor swimming pools (Olympic, Children & Toddler
sizes). Tranquil setting with Grace Burn River and lovely treed
area. Shelters and barbeque/picnic areas, skate-board ramp, netball,
tennis, football oval and more to help make an enjoyable day
outdoors.
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Indoor Swimming Pool:
(5 minutes from Motel)
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Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 8:00pm |
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Sat. - Sun. 12:00pm - 6:00pm |
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Pool closed on Christmas day, New Years day and Good Friday. |
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Badger Weir Park:
walk notes & map
(5 minutes from Motel - off
Badger Creek Road, Healesville - Melways 278 K9)
Surrounded by mature forest, walk through ancient fern gullies, across
clear mountain streams and marvel at mighty mountain ash trees.
Picnic under old style shingle roof rotundas, barbeques (wood supplied)
and watch colourful birdlife. Easy walks for the whole
family. Wheelchair access.
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Donnelly's Weir Park:
(10 minutes from Motel - off
Donnelley's weir road, Healesville - Melways 270 G9)
The start of the Bicentennial Trail to Cooktown (Queensland).
A hidden gem. After crossing a ford on Donelly's weir road, a dirt
track leads you to a parking area.
There are shorter walks in the area. Picnic in a forest glade.
Fireplace, shelter & toilets.
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Dom Dom & Fernshaw Picnic Areas:
(15 - 20 minutes from Motel -
Maroondah Hwy Black Spur)
Halfway up the spectacular Black Spur you will find a beautiful treed area
for picnics and barbeques with plenty of car-parking and toilets.
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Maroondah Reservoir Park:
(7 minutes from Motel -
Maroondah Hwy Healesville - Melways 270 K10)
Shady treed areas for summer picnics, covered rotundas for inclement
weather. Barbeques (wood supplied), hot water, play area for
children and wheelchair access.
Variety of walking trails throughout or see the Spillway water being
released when the Reservoir gates are opened.
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River Street Recreation Reserve:
(3 minutes from Motel - River St, Healesville - Melways 270 C12)
Shelter, water, toilets, electric barbeques and parking. Located at
the back of the Healesville Shops, take a relaxing stroll along the Watts
River.
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