Between and , the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works removed 24, items of natural debris from the river to improve flood control and navigation. In a severe loop in the river at Burnley was eliminated by cutting a canal to make a straight, wide section. Herring Island was created in the process.
The Yarra's last great flood was in Melbourne's high points of colour and activity from until after World War 2 were the annual Henley-on-Yarra regattas. They were held each year during spring, between the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups. Melburnians flocked to the Yarra for one day and night to celebrate their river. Attendances peaked at over , in Those with social aspirations claimed the south bank between Princes and Morel Bridges, while the working classes preferred the north bank as their vantage point.
It was a major competition for rowing clubs from across the city. Lining the banks were the so called 'houseboats'; temporary structures elaborately decorated with flowers, flags and pennants. They were built on pontoons to accommodate spectators from the leading families and institutions of the then national capital. Over the years, Henley-on-Yarra became as much about fashion as it did rowing.
Young women used the occasion to display new spring dresses and hats. After the races the river would become a sea of slowly drifting, beautifully festooned craft: motor launches, ferries, pleasure boats and canoes. Canada canoes quickly became synonymous with Henley.
Their brightly coloured fabrics and cushions usually encapsulated a 'canoe girl'. The celebrations continued into the night, when each 'houseboat' would have a band for dancing, and the river was illuminated by fireworks, tree and garden lights. The regattas rarely made a profit after the Depression years and quickly waned after From to the Henley regatta formed the opening day of Melbourne's new river festival 'Moomba'.
The regatta is still held on the river and organisers are preparing for the th Henley-on-Yarra regatta in A series of 7 illustrated interpretative panels which detail the social and natural history of the Lower Yarra are located on the river's north and south banks between the Swan Street and Spencer Street bridges.
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While the largest flood was recorded was in , which saw the water rise 14 meters high, destroying houses and leaving more than 3, people without a home. The last time the Yarra experienced a major flood was in , when the region endured 48 hours of rain, which destroyed buildings and left 6, people homeless.
Following this, the river was widened to protect Melbourne residents from future flooding. Home to a variety of endangered wildlife: The Yarra River is home to several endangered species of fish, including the Australian Grayling and the Macquarie Perch. The Yarra River is also home to other creatures; there are 18 species of frogs, 57 species of wetland birds and species of streamside birds as well as waterbugs and platypus.
Family activities Stash some supplies into a back pack and take the family out for a day trip and in only a short drive from Melbourne you can be surrounded by nature.
Tours and adventure experiences in parks One of the best ways you can get into nature is with a Licensed Tour Operator. How to get there Yarra River. Before you go Check the fire danger ratings before you visit on hot days.
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Como Landing Yarra River. Need to know Yarra River. Accessibility Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. All abilities access. Change of Conditions Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice.
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