When: 10am - 11:30am, Wednesday 14th October

Join us to celebrate the fascinating creatures that call the Birrarung (Yarra River) home. Perfect for young children and families, this playful session encourages curiosity, creativity and appreciation of the creatures who live in and around the Birrarung. We’ll think about the elusive platypus, the incredible Short-finned eel and other amazing aquatic species in the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung season of porneet.

SkinArt Birds

Become part of the story! Choose your favourite Birrarung creature and have it beautifully painted on your hand (SkinArt) to celebrate some of the creatures of Wurundjeri Country.

Bookings HERE

Meeting point: Dights Falls, at the confluence of the Merri Creek and Birrarung (Yarra River). Here's the Google maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sBdg5Vhm8Pjes1549. Parking is avalable at the Dight's Falls Carpark, 126 Trenerry Cres, Abbotsford

About Birrarung Riverfest: This event is one of 70+ events in the 2026 Birrarung Riverfest program hosted over three weeks from 27 September to 18 October. Find out more.

Supported by the City of Yarra. 

Searching for Platypus 380px