The Yarra, Birrarung River

The Yarra, Birrarung River is one of Victoria’s greatest natural resources. This 242-kilometre lifeline flows from the pristine Great Dividing Range slopes through to Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay. She supplies 70% of Melbourne’s piped water and is home to a third of Victoria’s animals. The Yarra, Birrarung is a spiritual destination for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Flora, fauna and the community depend on the river. You can enjoy her natural beauty on foot, by bike or canoe, and simply journey wherever her spectacular twists take you. Unfortunately, issues such as urban development, unhealthy river flow, pollution and climate change put the river in danger. With your support, we can fight for the Yarra, Birrarung.

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