as north warrandyte is located on the yarra river a lot of the recreation in the area focuses on water activities. swimming at the end of bradleys lane or canoeing down the river are very popular summer pastimes while bushwalking and picnics tend to be more suitable for cooler months. the majority of recreation undertaken by north warrandyte's residents are performed in neighbouring warrandyte as it is home to several facilities such as tennis courts. however, north warrandyte's parks and reserves are perfect for bushwalking and mountain bike riding. the warrandyte state park preserves the natural environment of the yarra river and its surrounds.