Birrarung Walk with Ian Hunter

Let's head  Up The Darabin Creek alongside Wurundjeri Elder Uncle Ian Hunter to take a walk and learn to collaborate with nature and the history of the river, through the eyes of its custodians and advocates. The walk will see the group meeting at Darabin Park
trail the perimeter of the golf courses along Birrarung to Willsmere in
Kew.

Take a walk with Wurundjeri elder Uncle Ian Hunter along the Darabin Creek , where ancient wisdom opens new ways of seeing this vital waterway. Through his eyes, the river reveals its stories.  Come and find a new perspective of our living Birrarung catchment 

For countless generations, the Birrarung served as lifeblood for the Wurundjeri people, its flows directing ceremony, trade, and seasonal movement. Today, The river silently nourishes the city.   while the river's character has transformed, traditional knowledge continues to inform our understanding of these waters. 

Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo (Yarra Strategic Plan) marks a significant shift in river management, recognizing the Birrarung as a single living entity to be protected. Looking forward, we glimpse a future where ancient wisdom and contemporary stewardship unite to ensure the river's health and vitality for generations to come.