OUR MISSION

Protecting water quality in the Werribee River, other local waterways and  wetlands flowing to the coastline and into Port Phillip Bay.

Providing attractive natural places for people to access and enjoy.

Promoting the re-establishment of natural habitat for wildlife in the Werribee River catchment.

Providing educational programs about environmentally sustainable practices, educating a growing and diverse population living in the west of Melbourne.

Providing events and guided walks that promote a deep connection to country and community.

The River Catchment

Stretching 110km from the Wombat State Forest to Port Philip Bay, The Wirribi Yaluk/Werribee River is home to the platypus, the mighty River Red Gum and the endemic Werribee Blue Box.

There are a number of streams, creeks and wetlands completing the Werribee Catchment, such as smaller streams which flow from Pyke’s Creek Reservoir and join the river near Ballan. The Lerderderg River and smaller streams join the Werribee at Bacchus Marsh, Toolern Creek joins in the Melton area, and Davis Creek in Tarneit.

Separate streams like the Little River flowing from the Brisbane Ranges, Lollypop Creek in Wyndham Vale forming Black Swamp in Harpley, Skeleton Creek in Point Cook and the beautiful Kororoit Creek flow down to Port Phillip Bay.

These waterways are a place of solace and peace for the local community, a slice of nature within an expanding urban growth corridor. The health of these waterways and natural settings are, however, impacted by the growing population. There is chemical runoff from roads and farms, and significant litter pollution entering the waterways. Not only does this affect the health of the flora and fauna that rely upon the river ecosystem for their survival, but it also affects human health and wellbeing.

WHAT WE, AND YOU, CAN DO

Explore hidden gems, special places and plan your day out along the Wirribi Yaluk with our Werribee River Guide.

WHAT’S ON

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21 Cheetham St, Point Cook

LOS 3030 Point Cook: Clean up Boardwalk Wetlands

Come be part of a local community group working to keep Point Cook and its waterways clean. We meet each

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Watton Street Piazza, corner Wedge & Watton St, Werribee

Clean Up Australia Day: Watton St Business Clean Up Event

Join Imran from Westend Photography, Watton Street businesses, the Werribee River Association, and Wyndham City Council for a Business Clean

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12 Davis Rd, Tarneit

Clean Up Australia Day: The Grove’s Werribee River Community Clean Up Day

Come make a positive impact along the Werribee River. 9.30am – 11am Thursday 27 February 2025 Registration and parking adjacent

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21 Cheetham St, Point Cook

LOS 3030 Point Cook: Clean up Boardwalk Wetlands

Come be part of a local community group working to keep Point Cook and its waterways clean. We meet each

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Watton Street Piazza, corner Wedge & Watton St, Werribee

Clean Up Australia Day: Watton St Business Clean Up Event

Join Imran from Westend Photography, Watton Street businesses, the Werribee River Association, and Wyndham City Council for a Business Clean

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12 Davis Rd, Tarneit

Clean Up Australia Day: The Grove’s Werribee River Community Clean Up Day

Come make a positive impact along the Werribee River. 9.30am – 11am Thursday 27 February 2025 Registration and parking adjacent

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21 Cheetham St, Point Cook

LOS 3030 Point Cook: Clean up Boardwalk Wetlands

Come be part of a local community group working to keep Point Cook and its waterways clean. We meet each

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Watton Street Piazza, corner Wedge & Watton St, Werribee

Clean Up Australia Day: Watton St Business Clean Up Event

Join Imran from Westend Photography, Watton Street businesses, the Werribee River Association, and Wyndham City Council for a Business Clean

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12 Davis Rd, Tarneit

Clean Up Australia Day: The Grove’s Werribee River Community Clean Up Day

Come make a positive impact along the Werribee River. 9.30am – 11am Thursday 27 February 2025 Registration and parking adjacent

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Cobbledick's Ford Reserve

Friends of Cobbledick’s Ford

Friends of Cobbledicks Ford is back in 2025, caring for this beautiful biodiversity hotspot every 2nd Friday of the month

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Riverbend Historical Park, Werribee

Paddle the Werribee River!

To commemorate World Water Day, we are hosting our popular Paddle the River event. The Werribee River is a beautiful

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Manor Lakes Reserve

Catch a Carp Day at Manor Lakes Reserve

Catch a Carp Day is on again at Manor Lakes Reserve. Help protect our waterways by removing this invasive species

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Platypus image credit Doug Gimesy