Riverbend Historical Park
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This stretch of the Werribee River provides approximately 10km’s of tranquil water
to explore.
500m west of the canoe launching pad is the Diversion Weir. The Diversion Weir was
constructed in 1910 to supply water to the Werribee South market garden region.
Or paddle north through fresh water as the river winds back and forth for approximately
10km’s.
Werribee River Estuary
Launching a canoe is permitted from the Werribee South Boat Ramps which is at the
entrance to Port Phillip Bay.
Head west towards the You Yangs. You will pass the Western Treatment Plant on your
left hand side, home to tens of thousands of birds and is recognised as one of the
world's most significant wetlands.
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Keep paddling and paddling to reach the striking red earth cliffs at K Road. On
the eastern side, the land is occupied by market gardens.
Once you reach the K Road cliffs take a break or keep paddling as the river winds
around the edges of the Werribee Park Golf Course.