Participate in a special walking tour of the Bolin Bolin Billabong with Wurundjeri Narrap Rangers from the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation and learn details of current ecological and cultural management practices and challenges.

On this walking tour, you’ll learn about the significance of this site, the challenges facing Bolin Bolin and the collaborative approach taken to restore and safeguard the billabong’s ecological integrity whilst protecting and maintaining vital cultural values.

The walk will be followed by a delicious morning tea at the shelter at the back of the Veneto Club.

This is a free event but with limited numbers. Please let us know if you book but can't attend so that we can release your ticket for someone else.

What to bring: Please dress appropriately for the weather. Please wear sturdy, enclosed footwear.

Parking and meeting location: *IMPORTANT PLEASE READ*

Parking: The Veneto Club carpark (191 Bulleen Rd, Bulleen VIC 3105). Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2vk1K3RRoLUh8nVt6

Please park in the southwest corner of the Veneto Club car park, away from club buildings. Look for the Riverfest flag. Volunteers will guide you toward our meeting location.

Inclement weather: Please note the event will be postponed in the event of severe weather (high winds, heavy rainfall events). We will notify you asap of any event postponement.

Accessibility: This event is not suitable for wheelchairs. 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

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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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