Yarra River - Boating & eating

Experience the tranquillity and beauty of Australian bush and parkland in the heart of the city. Hire a boat from the Fairfield Boathouse, ride or walk along the Yarra Trail or just relax with a picnic.

Activities

Herring Island Sculpture Park
Using mainly recycled materials, sculptures have blended art with the environment in this magnificent bush setting.  The Herring Island Sculpture Park is accessible only by boat.

Dights Falls and Mill
This site features man-made falls and the recently recovered flour mill built in the 1840's.

Yarra Trail
Follow the river as it winds its way along through Richmond.  This 90 minute walk features significant points of interest in the history of Richmond and the Yarra.

Fairfield Boathouse
Hire a canoe or boat and glide along the Yarra or stop off for a picnic and a bite to eat.  Set in idyllic river environs the Fairfield Boathouse is the perfect place to relax.

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Further information

Open Space
Fitzroy Town Hall
201 Napier street
Telephone 9205 5730
Email info@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Links

Within this site
Yarra City Council

External sites (Yarra City Council accepts no responsibility for the information or opinions contained within external sites)
Yarra City Council

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