Dance with the Birrarung

Learn to dance with the moving waters of the Birrarung (Yarra River) from the unique perspective of a canoe.

Beginning just upstream of the Warrandyte Bridge, you'll paddle below a gentle rapid as you develop your relationship with the river. As your confidence and connection grow, you'll gradually experience stronger currents in a safe and supportive environment.

This guided canoe experience is suitable for all ages and offers a fun micro-adventure in Melbourne's backyard while encouraging ecological thinking and a deeper appreciation of the Birrarung.

The paddle takes approximately 1.5 hours. To return to the starting point, participants will enjoy a 30-minute walk through the park. If preferred, a taxi can be arranged at your own expense instead of the return walk.

Come along, build confidence on the water, connect with the river and enjoy a memorable adventure on the Birrarung.

This event is generously hosted by Up The Creek.

• Most Riverfest events are free, and many have limited places with long waitlists. Please only book if you're confident you can attend, so others don't miss out. Bookings are limited to 2 tickets for smaller events and 4 tickets for larger events.
  

• Can't make it? Please cancel your ticket by opening your Humanitix confirmation email and selecting 'Manage Order'. Your place will then be released to someone on the waitlist. If you need assistance, contact us by email: riverfest@yarrariver.org.au
  

• Events will proceed unless severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances require a change. If this happens, registered participants will be notified by email.
  

• If you're able, please consider making a donation when booking to support the Yarra Riverkeeper Association and the continued success of Birrarung Riverfest.

Intention is the key. If you can see youreslf in a canoe on moving water we will help you join in.

We welcome people of all abilities. If you have any accessibility requirements or need assistance to participate, please contact us before the event so we can discuss how we can support your attendance.

Celebrate the Yarra, Birrarung at one of 70+ events hosted over three weeks from 27 September to 18 October. Whether you enjoy riverside walks, cleanups, creative workshops, wildlife spotting or paddling adventures, there's something for everyone at Riverfest. Riverfest is presented by Yarra Riverkeeper Association with thanks to our partners Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo collaboration and Water4Good. Check out the full Riverfest program here.

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 Boonwurrung 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.