

Tikalara Park offers riverfront trails, eucalyptus-lined gullies, wetlands and boardwalks — great for intimate landscape and bird photography. Visit at dawn for golden light and active birdlife, or late afternoon for warm tones and reflections. Easily accessible from Templestowe with free street parking; flat paths suit tripods and longer lenses. No entry fee; expect locals walking dogs — respect wildlife and keep distance.


Tikalara Park offers riverfront trails, eucalyptus-lined gullies, wetlands and boardwalks — great for intimate landscape and bird photography. Visit at dawn for golden light and active birdlife, or late afternoon for warm tones and reflections. Easily accessible from Templestowe with free street parking; flat paths suit tripods and longer lenses. No entry fee; expect locals walking dogs — respect wildlife and keep distance.