It was originally a large grazing and farming property, prior to its purchase by the Victorian Government in 1982. It was incorporated into the Park in 1987, along with adjacent Yarra Brae. River frontages were also acquired.

The stables and outbuildings of the former homestead have been converted into a rest and picnic area, with basic free overnight accommodation facilities offered for walkers, Parks Victoria personnel, and canoeists.

Some of the original plantings remain, and extensive revegetation activities are continuing.

There are excellent views of the surrounding hills, the adjacent Yarra River, with rapids and a small beach, suitable for swimming, canoe launching/landing.

Directly opposite the canoe landing is the southern section of the Kangaroo Ground district.

Access is by canoe or on foot, from Jumping Creek carpark, then along gated Freeland Rd and fire access tracks, then down to the stables and river.

The walk is about 4 km return.

Large mobs of Eastern Grey Kangaroos inhabit Stane Brae, many of which were seen on my visit on Tuesday afternoon May 19, 2009. The large males should be avoided, as they can be very aggressive.