Correction (10 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 9 October 2026.
This page answers what you can do in and around Wollert without planning much. It covers six places: three parks in Wollert, a library in Mernda, a parkland in South Morang and a park in Epping.
Each place was checked against Whittlesea council pages, the library service and OpenStreetMap; Allumba Park rests on council pages alone, because we found no map object for it. We recorded no prices for this page, and we state a facility only where a council or library page names it.
Start with the Wollert parks, then use the library as a roof for the day. The last answer has a simple way to link two of the parks.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Two playgrounds and bushland | Bellavista Park | 1W Bellavista Drive, Wollert |
| Playground, barbecue, conservation walk | Thyme Park | 66W Anzac Drive, Wollert |
| Fenced off-leash dog park | Allumba Park | 155W Highpark Drive, Wollert |
| Free Wi-Fi and a coworking space | Mernda Library | Shop MM3, 16/180 Riverdale Boulevard, Mernda |
| Walking tracks and wide views | bunjil nganga Parkland (Quarry Hills) | Gravlier Way, South Morang |
| Picnic, rotunda and bush trails | Foothills Park | 40W Loxton Terrace, Epping |
Bellavista Park — 1W Bellavista Drive, Wollert VIC 3750
The council describes Bellavista Park as a suburban park with two playgrounds and seating. It says the park includes a conservation area with a stony knoll and vegetation that gives habitat to woodland birds. A shared path network joins it to nearby parks and reserves, including Allumba Park and Bulait Park, according to the council.
Get there: use the council address on Bellavista Drive in your PTV planner or maps app, since we have not recorded a transport route.
Thyme Park — 66W Anzac Drive, Wollert VIC 3750
The council lists Thyme Park as a suburban park with a playground and a barbecue. It also says a large area is managed for conservation, with drystone walls and remnant stony knolls to see on a walk around. The council adds that Findon Creek lies just east of the park.
Plan it: pair the barbecue and playground with a loop of the conservation area, which the council describes.
Allumba Park — 155W Highpark Drive, Wollert VIC 3750
Allumba Park is a newly fenced, off-leash dog park, according to the council. It lists a quiet dog zone, shelters, drinking fountains, lighting, park furniture and garden beds. The council also says the park includes a conservation area with a historic drystone wall, and that it joins a shared path network to surrounding parks including Pinfold Park and Bellavista Park.
Plan it: the council describes this as an off-leash area for families and their dogs, so it suits a dog walk rather than a general playground visit.
Mernda Library — Shop MM3, 16/180 Riverdale Boulevard, Mernda VIC 3754
Mernda Library is a Yarra Plenty Regional Library branch, and Wikipedia places it within Mernda Town Centre and says it opened on 22 January 2024. The library’s listing says Free Wi-Fi, and the council lists a free tea and coffee station, community lounge, public computers, charging lockers and a coworking space. The library service lists Monday to Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Thursday from 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday closed.
Rain backup: the library sits within Mernda Town Centre, so it pairs with a park visit on a day when the weather turns.
bunjil nganga Parkland (Quarry Hills) — Gravlier Way, South Morang VIC 3752
The council’s visitor page describes bunjil nganga Parkland as its largest parkland, at 114 hectares, with views from the top of the hills. It suggests three easy walking tracks, a picnic, riding a bike on the trails and views of the city, mountains and Port Phillip Bay. The page also says to walk your dog, but it does not state a leash rule, so check the signs on site.
Get there: the council gives the entry address as Gravlier Way in South Morang, which is outside Wollert, so check the route before you leave.
Foothills Park — 40W Loxton Terrace, Epping VIC 3076
The council says Foothills Park covers 4.9 hectares in Epping, which is outside Wollert. Its facilities include picnic facilities, a rotunda, a barbecue, walking trails, a playground, natural bushland and grasslands. The council does not list opening hours in the pages we read.
Plan it: the picnic facilities and rotunda make it a stop for a packed lunch, with the walking trails to follow.
Quick answers
What can you do in Wollert for free?
Wollert has three council parks on this page. Bellavista Park has two playgrounds and seating, Thyme Park has a playground and a barbecue, and Allumba Park is a fenced off-leash dog park. All three have conservation areas according to the council, so there is bushland to walk through as well.
Is there a library near Wollert with free Wi-Fi?
Mernda Library lists Free Wi-Fi on the library service’s page. The council also lists a free tea and coffee station, public computers and a coworking space, and the library service lists late opening on Thursday until 8:30 PM.
Where can you walk with views near Wollert?
The council recommends bunjil nganga Parkland in South Morang for three easy walking tracks and views of the city, mountains and Port Phillip Bay. Foothills Park in Epping is a smaller option, with walking trails, natural bushland and grasslands according to the council.
Is there an off-leash dog park in Wollert, and what is nearby?
Allumba Park is the council’s newly fenced, off-leash dog park in Wollert. The council says a shared path network connects Bellavista Park to Allumba Park, so you could visit both on one outing, with the playgrounds at Bellavista Park for the family and the dog park for the dog.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, council pages and en.wikipedia.org. Facilities and opening hours change, so check the official page before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Bellavista Park: openstreetmap.org/312705183, whittlesea.vic.gov.au/Bellavista-Park, whittlesea.vic.gov.au/Local-parks-and-reserves
- Thyme Park: openstreetmap.org/588272160, whittlesea.vic.gov.au/Thyme-Park, whittlesea.vic.gov.au/Local-parks-and-reserves
- Allumba Park: whittlesea.vic.gov.au/Allumba-Park, whittlesea.vic.gov.au/Local-parks-and-reserves, whittlesea.vic.gov.au/Dog-parks, explore.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/Pet-friendly-and-off-leash-parks
- Mernda Library: openstreetmap.org/10566587808, yprl.vic.gov.au/mernda-library, whittlesea.vic.gov.au/Mernda-Library, en.wikipedia.org/Mernda,_Victoria
- bunjil nganga Parkland (Quarry Hills): openstreetmap.org/95206028, explore.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/bunjil-nganga-Parkland-Quarry-Hills
- Foothills Park: openstreetmap.org/1286805258, whittlesea.vic.gov.au/Foothills-Park, whittlesea.vic.gov.au/Local-parks-and-reserves
