Baranduda Parklands

Size: 408 hectares

Vegetation community:   Grassy Dry Forest, Threatened Valley Grassy Forest 

Landform:   Open semi-cleared hillside

Classification: Conservation and Recreation

Walking Tracks: Fire trail network includes Tank Track.  Mountain bike tracks under construction

Enjoy this natural bushland park, and the extensive views and natural experiences offered whilst walking along its tracks.

The Project

The aim of the Project is to restore native vegetation to the hillsides and gullies to create a diverse and weed-free parkland environment and provide safe recreational access. 

Achievements

The Baranduda Landcare Group was established at the time the Albury Wodonga Corporation gifted 408 hectares of Baranduda to the Crown.  Ten years ago Baranduda Parklands was a degraded cow paddock and a sea of purple and yellow in spring. 

The removal of grazing was the single most effective means of improving the quality of this bushland.  Green Corp teams tackled invasive environmental weeds, such as Genista and False Acacia whilst Baranduda Landcare Group implemented biological control programs for Patersons Curse, St Johns Work and Blackberry.

Threatened species recovery programs included installation of nest boxes for Bats and Squirrel Gliders and monitoring of Swainsona Pea, Orchids and Condamine Lizard populations

Baranduda Landcare Group's annual National Tree Day events continue to engage the local community.  These initially focused on gullies within Baranduda Parklands.  This focus has extended to corridors throughout Baranduda township and school grounds. 

Recent Second Generation Landcare and Bush Guardians Grants have enabled Baranduda Landcare Group and Parklands Albury Wodonga to tackle the more inaccessible parts of this steep bush park as well as extend these bush restoration efforts to the higher conservation value roadsides and lower Yackandandah Creek. 

Albury Wodonga Mountain Bikers have commenced construction of Stage One of a mountain bike track network.  These easy and intermediate "single tracks" are also suitable for walkers.

Funding

North East Catchment Management Authority (Second Generation Landcare) and Department of Sustainability and Environment (Bush Guardians) - tacking Weeds of National Signficance, particularly Blackberries.

The Future

We anticipate that the improved recreational track network will eventually attract major mountain bike events.

A Masterplan is being developed by the project partners (Albury Wodonga Mountain Bikers and Baranduda Landcare Group) to establish a key vehicle parking area within Baranduda Parklands, together with visitor amenities and signage.  Discussions are ongoing with Housing Developers and City of Wodonga to plan for additional access points into Baranduda Parklands as housing developments are rolled out. 

Where?

There are currently three access points;

1) Baranduda Boulevard, right into Howards Road, left into Echidna Court and right at Fire sign into park

2) From Baranduda Boulevard, right into Boyes Road, left into Avalon Road and drive to the end of this rough dirt track

3) From Kiewa Valley Highway, right into Wodonga - Yackandandah Rd then right into Ridge Lane, after "Old Baranduda"

How big?

Barunduda Parklands is 408ha of remnant bush

Sun orchid (Photo: T. Costello)

What you might see?

Barunduda Parklands is rich and diverse in native flora and fauna. Many native animals, woodland birds, and native shrubs, trees and wildflowers can be seen whilst walking along its tracks. The views are also spectacular.

Purple Bearded Orchid (Photo: T. Costello)

 Things to do

• Birdwatching
• Picnicking
• Short or Long walks
• Photography
• Bike Riding

Facilities

• Walking/Cycling Tracks
• Carparking 

Visit: http://northeast.landcarevic.net.au/baranduda/

What You Need to Know while in Parklands »

Further information on parklands tracks and trails in the Albury-Wodonga area can be obtained from parklands on (02) 6023 6714.