Edendale Community Environment Farm Visual Story

Continuing along the path, visitors arrive at a central wayfinding sign. Turning left are paddocks and animal enclosures. Straight ahead is the Homestead, a structure built in 1896 which has gardens and trees around it. To the right is The Shop which sells local crafts, gifts, environmental products and vegetable seedlings.

The Shop and surrounding areas are accessible via step-free entry, with a ramp equipped with a handrail. Moving down the ramp leads to an open concrete amphitheatre which has a sail over the seating to provide some protection from sun and rain.

On the right of the ramp is an old red brick building called the Mummery and in front is a modern building with corrugated steel walls called the Macey. Behind the Mummery building are bathroom amenities including an accessible bathroom.

Southern Edendale can be accessed from within the farm or off Gaston's Road where there are more car parks. From these outside carparks visitors can enter Edendale through the main farm gate. At the entrance is an artwork made from large timber poles with rusted metal hats.

A gravel path takes visiotors to the centre of Edendale, past The Shop on the right and the Homestead on the left. As visitors make their way up the path , they will move past small paddocks, animal shelters, and other pathways. 

On the right, there are large compost bays and two large timber buildings which are the goat shelter and hay shed. Trees and grassed areas surround the pathways and buildings.

The gravel path left of the community buildings takes you behind the Homestead and to Café Eden. There are bench seats available along this path to take a rest. Café Eden is a timber and steel structure with tables and chairs on the deck, with views over the farm and adjacent bushland. 

Access to Café Eden is via either two sets of stairs or a ramp from the Homestead verandah. There is also additional seating available surrounding the Café and a sandpit to play in.

Following the path past Café Eden and the She Oak shelter takes leads to Edendale’s Indigenous Plant Nursery which is on the left, opposite the Ironbark shelter. The Nursery is surrounded by a blue fence, covered by yellow shade sails and has blue wooden benches to display the plants for sale.

The nursery sells native plants grown at Edendale that are local to Nillumbik (Indigenous plants). The Nursery also has a large work shed and plastic covered hot houses.

The Eltham North Adventure Playground is accessed via Wattletree Road opposite Eltham North Primary School. Car parking is available at the park, including two accessible car parking spaces. There are five bathrooms available, including one accessible toilet with handrails.

The park facilities include BBQs and undercover wooden structures with seating. There are climbing challenges, staircases, and walkways for the children to explore. The play equipment includes a Liberty Swing, a swing specially designed for wheelchair users.

For safety reasons, the swing is locked. Wheelchair users and carers can access an MLAK (Master Locksmith Access Key) key from ‘The Shop’ at Edendale Community Environment Farm.