Urban hike along the Werribee River
Urban hike along the Werribee River
Stretch your legs along the beautiful Werribee River and enjoy 8.5 km of a continuous pathway. (17 km return)
Summary
Stretch your legs along the beautiful Werribee River and enjoy 8.5 km of a continuous pathway. (17 km return)
Description
If you're looking for a big walk along one of Melbourne's largest waterways, this is it! Werribee River Trail follows the bends of the river past beautiful scenery, ancient river red gums and abundant birdlife. The river also supports a variety of aquatic life from fish, eels, rakali and platypus. Locals treasure the river as a place to connect to nature and it's easy to see why!
Start and finish this walk anywhere you like along the trail. Scenery and habitats vary greatly as the river meanders. If you are arriving by public transport, Werribee Station is a good place to start. Werribee to Riverbend Park loop is an alternative walk beginning close to the station.
Public toilets and drinking water are available at Wyndham Park and Chirnside Park. Additional toilets can be found in President Park. To get there, take a 500-metre detour west from this walk at Heaths Road. If you need a snack or a refreshment, there are plenty of options on Watton Street, Werribee.
This map was supported by Melbourne Water Liveable Communities, Liveable Waterways incentives program.
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Points of Interest
1. Footpath at Doolan Street
Access the Werribee River Trail via the footpath at Doolan Street, Werribee.
2. Volcanic rocks and aquatic life
Basalt rocks are scattered over the landscape of the Volcanic Plains.
3. Up close to the river
This walk provides plenty of variety of river views and habitats.
4. Kayaking. Photo: Werribee River Association
Bungies Hole was the local swimming hole until the 1930s. Today kayaking is popular on the river.
5. Deep water at Bungies Hole
Bungies Hole is a tranquil spot where the river bends.
6. Between the trees
The path follows the river behind Chirnside Park.
7. Pedestrian bridge
Cross the river to enter Wyndham Park. Drinking water and toilets located in the park.
8. View from Cottrell Street bridge
Take care while crossing the road at Cottrell Street. Look out for fast cars!
9. Shady section of the path
The river provides habitat for a huge variety of animals.
10. Diversion weir
Built in 1909 and still in use today, the weir enables irrigation for farmland.
11. Canoe launching deck
Riverbend Historic Park is a gorgeous stretch of the river. Electric BBQs are available but toilets are not.
12. Tarneit
The final section of the walk in Tarneit.
13. River Redgums
Ancient river redgums are one of the highlights of the walk.
Features
Public Transport
Playground
Drinking water available
Public toilets
Pram friendly
Nature trail
Lake, creek, river
Park / Garden
