Keith Hume Fraser Reserve has 2 ovals used for soccer in winter and cricket in the summer, a children’s playground, and a coffee stop (sometimes); it is the home of the Montrose Soccer Club. Beyond the sports ovals there is a beautiful 200 metre deep strip of natural bushland which is rarely visited. It is a great spot to find native wildflowers, bush plants, and the splendid blue wren.
There is a pretty little creek running through the reserve with the alluring name of the Cardigan Road Drain which feeds into Olinda creek. Sometimes it is underground and sometimes above. The playground is set back from the busy road, and has activity equipment. There are seats and a table close by.
There are several hides in the reserve.
The gate near the GZ is normally locked, but please be careful not to block it if you park here. This is the entrance to the old Montrose Tennis Club. The gate is used by the Mooroolbark Men’s Shed, so there is a high chance of muggles here on Tuesday & Thursday mornings. And you are next to a busy road so please keep an eye on the geokids.
The cache is a screw top plastic container. Please handle it gently and replace it carefully; you will see why. Please BYO pen. There is room for small swaps.