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

All Regeneration
25W Rd, Werribee, to access the park

Friends of Werribee River Park

Come and join the Friends of Werribee River Park on Saturday 21 September, 10am – 12noon, and spend a morning

All Litter
Werribee Train Station, Manly Street, Werribee

Go Werribee Train Station clean up

Join Love Our Street 3030 – Werribee, a monthly rubbish clean-up group that meets on the 4th Sunday of the

All Citizen Science
Victoria University, Werribee West Campus

Platypus Watch: Victoria University Lab Visit

Be a scientist for a day and discover what goes on in the Victoria University laboratories and research facilities. The

All Regeneration
25W Rd, Werribee, to access the park

Friends of Werribee River Park

Come and join the Friends of Werribee River Park on Saturday 21 September, 10am – 12noon, and spend a morning

All Litter
Werribee Train Station, Manly Street, Werribee

Go Werribee Train Station clean up

Join Love Our Street 3030 – Werribee, a monthly rubbish clean-up group that meets on the 4th Sunday of the

All Citizen Science
Victoria University, Werribee West Campus

Platypus Watch: Victoria University Lab Visit

Be a scientist for a day and discover what goes on in the Victoria University laboratories and research facilities. The

All Litter
Werribee Train Station, Manly Street, Werribee

Go Werribee Train Station clean up

Join Love Our Street 3030 – Werribee, a monthly rubbish clean-up group that meets on the 4th Sunday of the

All Kids
Saltwater Community Centre Carpark, 153 Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook

Love Our Street 3030 Point Cook: Clean up Saltwater Community Centre Car Park

Love Our Street 3030 Point Cook meets at 10am the 4th Saturday of the month. Changing location each month, the

All Litter
Wallace Avenue, near Boardwalk Boulevard, Point Cook

Clean-up Skeleton Creek Waterholes – Point Cook

Working along Wallace Ave industrial area and Skeleton Creek Trail. Meeting along the beginning of Wallace Ave, from Boardwalk Boulevard,

All Citizen Science
Victoria University, Werribee West Campus

Platypus Watch: Victoria University Lab Visit

Be a scientist for a day and discover what goes on in the Victoria University laboratories and research facilities. The

All Education

Rain Down the Drain Schools Program

Calling all schools and STEM classes to be part of our Rain Goes Down the Drain education program in Term

All Citizen Science
Cobbledick's Ford

Platypus Watch – Putting Perridak Back on Track Citizen Science Project (Session 2)

Be part of this exciting water quality monitoring project, one component of our larger mission of increasing platypus populations in

All Regeneration
25W Rd, Werribee, to access the park

Friends of Werribee River Park

Come and join the Friends of Werribee River Park on Saturday 21 September, 10am – 12noon, and spend a morning

All Gardening
Cobbledicks Ford Reserve

Friends of cobbledicks Ford – October event

Come join the Friends of Cobbledicks Ford for conservation work in the reserve. A fun, social and educational environment on

All Citizen Science
Victoria University, Werribee West Campus

Platypus Watch: Victoria University Lab Visit

Be a scientist for a day and discover what goes on in the Victoria University laboratories and research facilities. The

All Citizen Science
Cobbledick's Ford

Platypus Watch – Putting Perridak Back on Track Citizen Science Project (Session 2)

Be part of this exciting water quality monitoring project, one component of our larger mission of increasing platypus populations in

All Citizen Science
Cobbledick's Ford

Platypus Watch – Putting Perridak Back on Track Citizen Science Project (Session 2)

Be part of this exciting water quality monitoring project, one component of our larger mission of increasing platypus populations in

All Kids
Saltwater Community Centre Carpark, 153 Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook

Love Our Street 3030 Point Cook: Clean up Saltwater Community Centre Car Park

Love Our Street 3030 Point Cook meets at 10am the 4th Saturday of the month. Changing location each month, the

All Education

Rain Down the Drain Schools Program

Calling all schools and STEM classes to be part of our Rain Goes Down the Drain education program in Term

All Kids
Millpond Drive Playground

Love Our Street 3030 Point Cook: Clean Up Point Cook Creek

Love Our Street 3030 Point Cook meets at 10am the 4th Saturday of the month. Changing location each month, the

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Platypus image credit Doug Gimesy