Visitors could spend an hour or all day exploring the sites along the Yarra River or relaxing on the banks watching the boats and people of Melbourne go by. The Yarra River plays an important role in creating vibrancy and providing an accessible waterway for visitors and the local community.

It has particular spiritual and cultural significance for Aboriginal communities. To the Wurundjeri people the river, known as Birrarung, was the life source and an important meeting place.

The section of the river between Burnley and Dights Falls offers a far different experience then what the CBD end of the River offers. Visitors to this part of the river can expect a much quieter and relaxing experience. Access to this part of the river is by canoe and kayak, bike, car and foot. Powered vessels can not access this part of the river.

Dights Falls offers the opportunity for thrill seekers to try their hand at white water kayaking and canoeing.

Dights Falls was created by a basalt-boulder bar formed from cooled lava flows over the siltstone river valley. Below the falls the river is tidal; above, the water remains fresh.

There are trails on both sides on the river. There are many attractions located along the river including Yarra Bend Park, Collingwood Children’s farm, sporting facilities including rowing clubs and picnic and park areas.