Welcome to Melbourne's lower Yarra River

You're invited to watch a guided Video Tour of the Yarra or put on your walking shoes and discover river's fascinating history and attractions with our Walking Tour Podcast.

Melbourne's lower Yarra River is the city's tourism and recreation heart. It hums with activity, on land and water. River boats, water taxis and leisure craft link the vibrancy of Federation Square, Southgate and Crown Entertainment Complex.

Outstanding dining and shopping opportunities blend with museums, leading galleries, an aquarium, concert halls and theatres to create one of the most diverse visitor precincts in the country.

The Yarra is a Melbourne icon and is the focus for numerous spectacular events including the famous Moomba festival, rowing regattas, the Melbourne Festival and Dragon Boat Festivals.

Discover the Riverside parks, the cycling tracks, historic rowing sheds & beautiful gardens, the great restaurants, shopping and 24/7 entertainment.

Cruise the Yarra with Andrew Bird, the Skipper of the Rebecca and walk the banks of Melbourne's Yarra with Mike Ryan as they show you its secrets, revealing the history and developments of this vibrant part of the city.

The Walking Tour begins at Federation Square and will take between one hour and two hours to complete.

And the best thing is that the Video and Walking Tour are free!

Click here for Walking Map & Tour Podcast