Tour the City of Melbourne floating wetlands in the Yarra, Birrarung as part of a trial supported by the Victorian Government. This event is being held in collaboration with University of Melbourne who are have been involved in the monitoring of wildlife for the trial.

Discover some of the key learnings of the trial and the future potential of the ecological enhancements for the river. Allowing 2 hrs, the tour is planned to start at Enterprize Park and then walk to Yarra's Edge. We will also touch on the City's plans for improvements to the north bank of the river through the Greenline Project and pass by the new Seafarers Rest Park in Docklands.

This tour is being hosted by City of Melbourne and the Greenline Project.

📍 Meeting Point: Please note the correct meeting location for the Floating Wetlands Tour is at Enterprize Park, near the waterfront (not at the default Google Maps pin location). Look for our team by the river’s edge at Enterprize Park.

Accessibility: This event is wheelchair friendly. Riverfest welcomes everyone—we’re committed to making our events accessible and inclusive for people of all abilities. If you have accessibility needs and require support to attend, please email carolyn.tate@yarrariver.org.au

About Riverfest

This event is part of the 2025 Birrarung Riverfest. Celebrate our river at one of 60+ events hosted over three weeks from 6–28 September. Whether you enjoy riverside walks, cleanups, creative workshops or paddling adventures, there's something for everyone at Riverfest. Riverfest is presented by the Yarra Riverkeeper Association and our partners Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo collaboration and Melbourne Water.
Check out the full Riverfest program here.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Yarra Riverkeeper Association acknowledges that the lands and waterways of the Yarra, Birrarung catchment, are the unceded territories of the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung and Bunurong peoples. We pay respect to Traditional Owners, who have, and continue, to care for Country. We acknowledge that the river now called Yarra has always been known as the Birrarung by its custodians.

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