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Birrarung Marr

Melbourne by the River

The name of Melbourne's newest public parkland is derived from the language of the indigenous Wurundjeri people -- birrarung means 'river of mists' and marr is 'side'.

Birrarung Marr, looking towards Melbourne Cricket Ground and Melbourne Park; photo (c) Ali Kayn 2005

Birrarung Marr, Melbourne; photo (c) Ali Kayn 2005

Open spaces and sculptured terraces have been designed to host riverside events and festivals.


Birrarung Marr, Melbourne; photo (c) Ali Kayn 2005

Birrarung Marr, Melbourne; photo (c) Ali Kayn 2005

Attractions:

Federation Bells
Speakers Corner
Artplay (promoting creative activities for primary school groups, children and families)


Birrarung Marr Children's Play area; photo (c) Ali Kayn 2005

Birrarung Marr Children's Play area; photo (c) Ali Kayn 2005

Birrarung Marr beside the Yarra, Melbourne; photo (c) Ali Kayn 2005

Just the facts:

Contact: Melbourne Tourism
Visit Victoria
Getting there: Batman Avenue, Melbourne.
Take any train to Flinders Street Station.




Birrarung Marr beside the Yarra, Melbourne; photo (c) Ali Kayn 2005





Birrarung Marr on the Yarra River; photo (c) Ali Kayn 2005

Birrarung Marr on the Yarra River; photo (c) Ali Kayn 2005