Warrandyte Pound Bend - Day Immersion (Private Group)

Reimagining Birrarung - embark on a journey with Birrarung (Yarra River) and engage with the Burndap Birrarung Burndap Umarkoo (woi wurrung)- What's good for the Yarra is good for all (Yarra River Strategic Plan) 2022- 2032.

Let your ears be filled with birdsong and the steady flow of the Birrarung. About 20 kilometres north-east of Melbourne (Naarm), this stretch of the river is shared with kangaroos, kookaburras, and the towering manna gum — wurun in Woi-wurrung language. Though mostly gentle, the river here carries a few small rapids that invite you to move in rhythm with its currents — to dance with the Birrarung.

This immersive experience will take you on a journey along the Birrarung, engaging with the river as a living system — aiming to leave it better than we found it and fostering a shared responsibility for its future.

This adventure includes nutritious snacks provided by our partner Seed to Serve.

Itinerary

We invite you to jump down the rabbit hole with us and embark on a collaborative adventure with the Birrarung/ Yarra.

Meet us on the Birrarung for conversation and unfolding adventure.

We aim to collaborate with you blending storytelling, imagination and tangible action.

Up the Creek experiences run with wonder and conversation.

Our unguides will meet your curiosities, craft actions and awareness that will open doors for developing these curiosities into long-lived memories and awareness in relation with the river.

What's included Activities and certified guides

• Paddling: introduction to collaborating with the river
• All paddling and activity equipment provided
• Safety gear
• Rubbish collection equipment or other seasonally appropriate River Care activity
• Extended mini adventure
• Transfers

Permits and insurances

• 20 million Public Liability insurance
• Licensed tour operator

Private group Your booking is for a private group.  we will focus on your developing awarness and health in relation with the Birrarung. Price is for 1 person, and a minimum of 5 people are required for this private group tour.

Regenerative experience Regeneration means to restore, renew, and heal. Nature, by design, is regenerative—so why not follow her lead? Regenerative Tourism emphasizes working in harmony with nature, learning from her systems, and co-evolving with the ecosystems we are part of. This form of tourism is developed collaboratively with local communities and puts the natural world at the heart of its design. Come and relearn your innate connection to nature.   

Duration: 6 hours

Conservation donation Funds go to the Yarra River Keeper Association

Light morning/afternoon snack (see below) Up The Creek is delighted to partner with Seed to Serve. 

Their vision is to lead the movement toward a regenerative, zero-waste food system that nourishes communities, strengthens health, and sustains the planet for future generations. Sustainably crafted, plant-forward, thoughtfully measured, and nourishingly delicious. Seed to Serve create conscious catering experiences that bring people together over great food.

Featuring seasonal, locally grown, plant-based ingredients and sustainable practices that make a difference.

A light yet satisfying option designed for nature adventures. Enjoy a seasonal savoury bite and a sweet treat — perfect for grazing, sharing, and sparking connection in the great outdoors.

Getting there We will collect you from your address and make our way out to Warrandyte.

What to bring

We highly recommend bringing the following

• Bring clothes and footware that can get wet in the unlikely event of temporarily becomming part of the birrarung
• A hat
• Reefsafe sunscreen
• Comfortable walking shoes
• A reusable water bottle

More dates & times available - click Go to Bookings page.