Cade Lucas
Whether it be Werribee South, Werribee Mansion, Presidents Park or Chirnside Park, the Werribee River flows past many of Wyndham’s most popular destinations and attractions.
But now the Werribee River itself could become an attraction thanks to a new guide launched on Thursday June 22.
The guide, both the print version titled ‘Meet Me by the River’ and the website, is a project of the Werribee River Association and is aimed at promoting the river as a destination and helping visitors plan trips there.
Along with information on its various attractions and how to access them, the guide details Werribee River’s geology, flora and fauna and Traditional Owners.
Links for those interested in conservation, litter clean-up and river-keeping activities, including with the Werribee River Association itself, are also provided.
The launch event was held at Melbourne Water’s Western Treatment Centre, one of the guide’s project partners which also include Werribee Zoo, Wyndham Council, Parks Victoria, Western Melbourne Tourism and Wadawurrung and Bunurong Traditional Owners.
Greater Western Water Liveability Adviser, Darren Coughlan, said the guide would continue efforts to promote and change perceptions of the river.
“All the work that is going on by Werribee River Association, by Melbourne Water, and others, will help put Werribee River on the map as a destination,” Mr Coughlan said.
“More people should come here.”
The river guide forms part of Melbourne Water’s Lower Werribee Waterway Amenity Action Plan.
Copies of ‘Meet Me by the River’ will soon be distributed throughout Wyndham and beyond, while the online guide is available at: www.werribeeriverguide.com
