Pettys Orchard

This  is an interesting walk along the Yarra River and Petty's Orchard.   Check with Manningham City Council regarding the dates when Petty's Orchard is open to visitors on certain dates.         Here is the link: Manningham council Petty's Orchard enquiry

In 1853 Thomas Petty arrived in Australia from England and selected land in the Doncaster and Templestowe area.The Petty Family continued to manage their Orchard until 1981 when Parks Victoria purchased the property.Petty’s Orchard is beautifully positioned along the Yarra River. The orchard harvests over 200 different types of apples, pears and nuts. There are also several wetland areas throughout the orchard and an old packing shed which displays the history of Petty’s Orchard.

 Melway Map reference: 22A12 – 34F3
"Maps reproduced from Melway Edition 35 with the permission of Melway Publishing Pty Ltd"

As the walk spans across two Melway Map pages, both Map 22 and Map 34 are displayed below

Toilet facilities and coffee stop:  Beasley's Nursery



Drive to the corner of Monckton and Homestead Road, Templestowe.  Walk along Monckton Road, through Petty’s Orchard, past the little lake on the right upto the track by the Yarra river.

Turn right and follow the track along Mullum Mullum creek past the Yarra junction.

Turn left along the track and walk to ‘The Parkway’ road. Do not enter The Parkway road, but continue along the track on to the one lane bridge, past the BBQ and follow the track to Beasley’s Nursery for coffee.

Return along the same route and stop for lunch at Petty’s Orchard.