SEPT 01 - SEPT 22, 2024
Celebrate the life force of our Yarra, Birrarung river at the 2024 Birrarung Riverfest. Book now for one of 30+ events being hosted over three incredible weeks. Whether you enjoy riverside walks, cleanups or paddling adventures, there's something for everyone at Riverfest. Act now for a healthy, protected and loved Yarra, Birrarung. Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo: What's good for the Yarra is good for all!
Events
More InfoSun Sep 01 2024 - Gardiners Creek Bridge
River Bloom & Artists Talk
River Bloom is a necklace for the Birrarung by artist Deb Fisher, consisting of 3,000 tennis balls collected from the river raising awareness of the impact of stormwater run-off.
More InfoSun Sep 01 2024 - Ian Potter Centre, NGV, Fed Square
Reimagining Birrarung: Design Concepts for 2070
This NGV exhibition presents a new vision for the lands and waters of the Birrarung through the work of leading landscape architecture and design firms.
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Sun Sep 01 2024 - Docklands
An Inconvenient Curve - Reading and Exhibition Closing
Explore the considerable and violent changes English civil engineer John Coode suggested to expand Birrarung at the port.
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Sun Sep 01 2024 - Warandyte
National Wattle Day, Community Planting Event
Learn about the different Wattle species found along the banks of the Birrarung and join our community planting event.
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More InfoSun Sep 01 2024 - Studley Park Boathouse
Little Explorers on Fathers Day
Unlock the wonders of the Birrarung with Dad at this little explorers day with place-based learning and nature-based crafts.
More InfoMon Sep 02 2024 - Fed Square, Melbourne
Birrarung Wilam (River Camp) Walk
This Aboriginal Walking Tour with the Koorie Heritage Trust takes you through the trust building, Fed Square to Birrarung Wilam (Common Ground) and Birrarung Marr. Leaving each weekday at 1pm.
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Tue Sep 03 2024 - Docklands, Melbourne
Melbourne Skyfarm Tour
Presented by Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, join this tour of a 2000-square metre rooftop carpark transformed into an urban farm and environmental oasis.
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Wed Sep 04 2024 - Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve Mitcham
Nocturnal Wildlife Prowl in Yarran Dheran
Join us for a guided nocturnal wildlife walk in Yarran Dheran, to be led by Ian Moodie, well-known local environmentalist and knowledgeable walk leader.
Booked Out - Cancelled
Wed Sep 04 2024 - Ponyfish Island, Melbourne
Under the Bridge Sunset Jazz
Join us under the bridge for some smooth jazz tunes on the Birrarung with guest speaker, author, river-swimmer and Riverfest Producer Carolyn Tate.
Cancelled 
More InfoThu Sep 05 2024 - Fairfield Boathouse
Love Stories of the Birrrarung
What is your story of connection with the Birrarung? Join this storytelling gathering to hear stories of love and hope for the river.
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Thu Sep 05 2024 - Banyule Flats Reserve, Banyule
Cultural Walk at the Billabong
Connect with culture and country at one of our amazing natural and cultural hotspots, Banyule Flats Reserve and the Birrarung.
Booked Out - Cancelled
Thu Sep 05 2024 - Ponyfish Island, Melbourne
Under the Bridge Sunset Jazz
Join us under the bridge for some smooth jazz tunes on the Birrarung with guest speaker Charity Mosienyane from Swimmable Birrarung.
Cancelled - Booked Out
Thu Sep 05 2024 - Yarra Flats Park
Annulus Billabong Walk and Talk
Discover the cultural history of the billabong and more about it's ecological function and environmental water flows and vegetation.
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Sat Sep 07 2024 - Spadonis Reserve
Riverfest Walk @ Spadonis Reserve
Led by Melbourne Water and Yarra Ranges Council staff, this two hour, 2km walk will take us along the banks of the Birrarung to the billabong.
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More InfoSat Sep 07 2024 - Herring Island
Herring Island Planting Day
Cross the floating bridge and join the Friends of Herring Island, NGV and Bupa for a Planting Day on Herring Island!
More InfoSat Sep 07 2024 - Fairfield Boathouse
EPA Pollution Patrol
Learn more about river pollution, monitoring and reporting and what you can do to protect our Birrarung.
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More InfoSat Sep 07 2024 - Yarra Bend
Yarra Bend Park Walk
Relax and enjoy a Parks Victoria volunteer-led walk (1.5-2 hours) through leafy Yarra Bend Park.
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More InfoSun Sep 08 2024 - Southbank Promenade
Letters to the Birrarung - Melbourne River Cruise
If you could write a letter to the river, what would you say? Imagine the river writing back, revealing its secrets and wisdom. How might she respond?
More InfoSun Sep 08 2024 - Church Street Bridge, South Yarra
River Bloom & Artists Talk
River Bloom is a necklace for the Birrarung consisting of 3,000 tennis balls collected from the river by artist Deb Fisher, raising awareness of the impact of stormwater run-off.
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Tue Sep 10 2024 - Greenline Project Hub, Fed Square
Sport + Waterways + A Ripple Effect
Explore how your sport or team can build climate resilience by diving into clean water regeneration on, in and around the Birrarung.
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More InfoTue Sep 10 2024 - Greenline Project Hub, Fed Square
Yarning Circle Part 1: 10 Steps Towards a Swimmable Birrarung
From little things, big things are growing! Gather round people, let's share stories, about a future of hope, for our beloved Birrarung.
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Wed Sep 11 2024 - Yarra Bend
Yarra Bend Park Walk
Relax and enjoy a Parks Victoria volunteer-led walk (1.5-2 hours) through leafy Yarra Bend Park.
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Fri Sep 13 2024 - River Terrace, Fed Square
Greenline Project Walking Tour
Join a free walking tour along the north bank of the Greenline Project and learn about the area’s history and the new public spaces being created along the Yarra.
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Fri Sep 13 2024 - Westgate Park
Birding by Ear
On this easy 1.5 hour sensory walk learn how to identify key bird species by their calls at this renowned birding hotspot.
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More InfoFri Sep 13 2024 - Greenline Hub, Fed Square
Waste Not. Want Not.
Hear from four groups of RMIT students on their proposed campaigns to improve stormwater awareness and change behaviour to reduce litter and contamination entering the Birrarung.
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Fri Sep 13 2024 - Enterprize Park, CBD
Birrarung Trial Floating Wetlands Walking Tour
Tour the City of Melbourne floating wetlands in the Yarra, Birrarung as part of a trial supported by the Victorian Government.
Booked Out - Cancelled
Sat Sep 14 2024 - Toorak
Breathe with the Birrarung
A guided meditation focused on weaving meaning and connection to Country and community through the Birrarung.
Cancelled - Booked Out
Sat Sep 14 2024 - Richmond
The Great Yarra Colouring Class
At the Great Yarra Colouring Class kids, parents and other Yarra-Birrarung lovers will colour a chosen word about the river in pigments sourced from the river corridor.
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More InfoSat Sep 14 2024 - Kanteen, South Yarra
River Bloom & Artists Talk
River Bloom is a necklace for the Birrarung consisting of 3,000 tennis balls collected from the river by artist Deb Fisher raising awareness of the impact of stormwater run-off.
More InfoSat Sep 14 2024 - Warburton
Warburton Birrarung Riverfest
Connect to the river with a range of fun activities from QuiGong, painting, swimming, platypus and frog spotting to a book reading. Check out the lineup!
More InfoSat Sep 14 2024 - Warburton Arts Centre
River Movie & The Land Speaks
River: A profound cinematic experience showcasing how rivers have shaped the landscape and human existence. Plus a pre-screening of a short doco 'The Land Speaks.'
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Sun Sep 15 2024 - Bulleen
Bolin Bolin Billabong Walk, Talk and Cleanup
Discover the cultural significance of the billabong, learn about the local species and participate in a working bee.
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More InfoSun Sep 15 2024 - Westgate Park
Nature-Fest on the Birrarung
Meet the Westgate Park community and take a tour with Westgate Biodiversity to discover the ecological significance of the park and buy your Spring flowers.
More InfoSun Sep 15 2024 - Yarra Bend Park
Bird Watching on the Birrarung
Attendees will go on a guided birdwatching tour along the Birrarung, led by an experienced ornithologist or members of the birdwatching society.
More InfoSun Sep 15 2024 - Warburton
Warburton Birrarung Riverfest
Connect to the river with a range of fun activities from QuiGong, painting, swimming, platypus and frog spotting to a book reading. Check out the lineup!
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Sun Sep 15 2024 - Fairfield Boathouse
Birrarung Clean Up - Yarra Bend
Using canoes we will paddle along the river collecting rubbish with the aim of making a positive impact on our Birrarung.
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More InfoTue Sep 17 2024 - Deep Rock, Fairfield
Yarning Circle Part 2: 10 Steps Towards a Swimmable Birrarung
From little things, big things are growing! Gather round people, let's share stories, about a future of hope, for our beloved Birrarung.
More InfoWed Sep 18 2024 - Richmond
River Walk: The Birrarung as a Stakeholder in Decision-making
The Rights of Nature are gaining momentum! So, what could this look like in our own backyard? What are the opportunities and our civic responsibilities?
More InfoThu Sep 19 2024 - Online
Swimmable Cities: Come on Melbourne!
An online forum showcasing other cities and their journey to swimmability, learning from Paris, Copenhagen and closer to home Parramatta.
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Thu Sep 19 2024 - Fed Square
River Movie with Pre-feature Shorts
At this free outdoor cinema at Fed Square watch River, an exploration of the timeless relationship between human civilisation and Earth's rivers.
More InfoThu Sep 19 2024 - Fed Square to the MCG
Yalinguth Guided Walk
On this First Nations walking tour guided by Jason Tamiru, Yalinguth will take you on a magical journey through time. Discover layers of history along the Birrarung from Fed Square to the MCG.
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More InfoFri Sep 20 2024 - All over Victoria
2024 Great Southern Bioblitz
Join this four-day mass event for citizens to get outside, spot wild plants, animals and fungi and record observations on iNaturalist.
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Fri Sep 20 2024 - Fed Square, Melbourne
Clean Up Australia Day
Clean up along the Birrarung with Clean Up Australia and Bupa on World Clean Up Day.
Booked Out - Going Fast
More InfoSat Sep 21 2024 - Yarra Bend
Yarra Bend Park Walk
Relax and enjoy a Parks Victoria volunteer-led walk (1.5-2 hours) through leafy Yarra Bend Park.
More InfoSat Sep 21 2024 - MPavilion, Queen Victoria Gardens
Urban Water Safety for Kids
A fun and educational activity for children to learn about safely enjoying rivers and other water environments.
More InfoSat Sep 21 2024 - Toorak
Riverside Plant Identification and Weeding Day
Discover how to identify indigenous species vs introduced species and get your hands dirty weeding together.
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More InfoSat Sep 21 2024 - Warandyte
Dance with the Birrarung
Develop a relationship with self, others and the river by learning how to paddle in harmony with the Birrarung.
More InfoSat Sep 21 2024 - Wallen Road Bridge (Swan St), Hawthorn
River Bloom & Artists Talk
River Bloom is a necklace for the Birrarung consisting of 3,000 tennis balls collected from the river by artist Deb Fisher raising awareness of the impact of stormwater run-off.
More InfoSun Sep 22 2024 - The Edge, Fed Square
Our Birrarung: Past. Present. Future.
Join us for an afternoon of reflection and celebration on World Rivers Day with Sammy J and a community of river lovers.
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Sun Sep 22 2024 - Dights Falls, Abbotsford
Merri Paddle Platy Project - Dusk Walk at Dights Falls
Join this fascinating presentation on the platypus. Then walk and seek platy activity along the Merri and Birrarung.
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