Pound Bend: Warrandyte State Park

In 1870, gold miners dug 145 metres of rock through a hill to divert the Yarra River through a tunnel to dredge for gold. Nowadays, the mouth of the tunnel opens out into a deep river oasis that the locals have been keeping secret. Take a quick dip or chill out by the banks – it is important to note that there can be strong currents, deep water and submerged objects, so swimming is at your own risk.