Swimming Birrarung and Stormwater

What better place to talk about the health of the Birrarung than while immersed in it?

Join us for a unique conversation exploring the connection between stormwater and river health while swimming in the Birrarung. Together, we'll discuss how rainwater travels through our urban landscape, how stormwater affects water quality, and the role we can all play in creating a cleaner, healthier river.

This relaxed and engaging experience offers a chance to connect with the Birrarung in a meaningful way, combining conversation, learning and the simple joy of spending time in the water.

Whether you're passionate about healthy waterways, curious about urban water systems or simply looking for a different way to experience the river, this event invites you to see—and swim in—the Birrarung from a fresh perspective.

This event is proudly hosted by Regen Melbourne.

• 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.

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.