Birrarung Marr
Victoria · Australia
We walk along the river and explore its significance to the sporting history of Melbourne.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Birrarung Marr
Welcome to Birrarung Marr, a park that serves as a vital bridge between Melbourne's urban core and the natural beauty of the Yarra River. The name 'Birrarung Marr' is derived from the Woi-wurrung language of the Wurundjeri…
Listen in the app2The Stormwater Harvesting System — Invisible Innovation
While it may not be immediately obvious, we are currently standing above one of Melbourne's most sophisticated environmental projects. Beneath our feet lies the Birrarung Marr stormwater harvesting system. …
Listen in the app3The Biofiltration Garden — Nature's Own Filter
Continuing our focus on sustainability, let us look at the biofiltration garden bed located here on the Middle Terrace. This is the heart of the cleaning process for the harvested stormwater. …
Listen in the app4The Federation Bells — An Acoustic Landmark
One of the most striking features of the Middle Terrace is the installation of the Federation Bells. This unique public artwork consists of 39 inverted bells mounted on poles, ranging in size from small hand-bells to massive…
Listen in the app5The Angel Sculpture — A Playful Sentinel
As you wander toward the lower areas of the park, you will encounter 'Angel,' a monumental and colorful sculpture by the late Australian artist Deborah Halpern. Originally commissioned for the National Gallery of Victoria's moat,…
Listen in the app6The Birrarung Wilam — Indigenous Voice and Place
A critical component of the park's design is 'Birrarung Wilam' (River Camp), an installation that honors the Wurundjeri people's deep connection to this site. This collaborative project involves several Indigenous artists and…
Listen in the app7The Tanderrum Bridge — A Modern Gateway
Finally, we reach the eastern end of the park, where the Tanderrum Bridge provides a sleek, modern link to the Melbourne Park sports precinct. Completed in 2016, this pedestrian bridge is named after a traditional 'Tanderrum'…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through Birrarung Marr has revealed a landscape that is both deeply rooted in the past and boldly focused on the future. We have seen how this eight-hectare space has been transformed from an industrial railway yard…
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What is Birrarung Marr?
Birrarung Marr is a place in Victoria · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Victoria · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -37.8189, 144.9737 |
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