Boroondara Riverfest celebrates the Birrarung/Yarra River

Boroondara Riverfest is postponed

Due to the extreme wet weather forecast for Friday 2 October, we’re sad to advise this outdoor community event at Willsmere Billabong won’t be proceeding. 

We don’t want everyone to miss out on all the fun, interactive activities we had planned so we’re postponing the event to Friday 27 November. We’ll share new event details and activities you can book in the coming weeks.

What is Riverfest?

Birrarung Riverfest is a 3-week celebration of our beautiful Birrarung/Yarra River, presented by the Yarra Riverkeepers Association. This year, we’re joining the celebration to host an afternoon-to-evening of family-friendly activities and guided walks.

About Willsmere Billabong

Willsmere Park in Kew East is one of our most significant natural heritage sites. The Willsmere Billabong is one of the last remaining billabongs in the lower reaches of the Yarra River.

What’s happening

Join us for free events for all ages. Bring your family and friends to get to know this fascinating native plant and wildlife corridor.

Whether you drop in for a hands-on activity or join a guided wildlife walk, there is something for nature lovers of all ages!

What to bring

Here are our tips to come prepared to this outdoor event:

• Dress for the outdoors with sturdy, enclosed shoes suitable for uneven ground, and be prepared for changing weather conditions.
• Bring a torch for after-dark guided walks
• Bring a water bottle.
• This is an all-ages event. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Find out more about the Riverfest event at Willsmere Billabong in Kew East rescheduled to occur on Friday 27 November.

This article was originally published on 10 September 2026