DESKTOP 3260 - DAWN

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DESKTOP 3051 - YARRA RIVER

The Yarra Trail is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians, which follows the Yarra River through the north eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The trail follows the river from near its mouth, through the city and suburbs to Westerfolds Park and Eltham. The Capital City Trail uses the same path up to Dights Falls, where it continues up the Merri Creek Trail as part of its loop around the city.

The large expanse of preserved natural forest and parklands along the river is a fantastic way of keeping the city liveable and gives people many opportunities to find beautiful, serene spots away from the hustle and bustle of the huge metropolis.

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DESKTOP 3046 - SUNRISE

Early morning on the banks of the Yarra River in the City. A wonderful Melbourne sight!

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DESKTOP 2990 - SUNRISE

"At sunrise everything is luminous but not clear. It is those we live with and love and should know who elude us. You can love completely without complete understanding." - Norman Maclean

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DESKTOP 2985 - HARM'S WAY

Yarra Bend Park has been one of Melbourne’s largest expanses of inner suburban parkland for nearly 150 years. Yarra Bend Park and neighbouring Studley Park were reserved in 1877. Both park areas and several reserves were combined in 1929 to create one large park. The combined area became known as Yarra Bend National Park despite never being raised to formal national park status.

During the 1930’s additions included picnic and sporting grounds, toilet facilities and a public golf course. The Yarra Bend Golf Club House, officially opened in May 1936, is an original example of American ‘Country Club’ type architecture. The Park provides a great open space for walking, bike riding, riverside cafes, golf, boating, BBQs, picnicking and a host of other leisure activities.

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DESKTOP 2969 - EVENING

Evening at Melbourne's Docklands.

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DESKTOP 2761 - YARRA

Sunrise over the Yarra River in Melbourne, Australia.

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DESKTOP 2748 - MELBOURNE PUZZLE

 A little Photoshop magic!

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DESKTOP 2728 - TWILIGHT IN MELBOURNE

COVID-19 is still at large and wreaking havoc with our lives, not least our travel plans. Local travel and tourism is fortunately an option here in Melbourne, with many places in Victoria still offering a wealth of options for local tourists both in the metropolitan area, as well as further afield, daytripping! 

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DESKTOP 2719 - YARRA RIVER

Summertime on the banks of the Yarra River in Melbourne.

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DESKTOP 2710 - YARRA SUNRISE

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DESKTOP 2560 - WINTRY YARRA

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DESKTOP 2529 - BOATS

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DESKTOP 2495 - MELBOURNE NIGHT

The City reflected in the Yarra River.

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DESKTOP 2493 - SUNRISE

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DESKTOP 2469 - MELBOURNE

Birrarung Marr is on the north bank of the Yarra River next to Federation Square. It is Melbourne’s newest major park, opened in 2002. Its name comes from the language of the Wurundjeri people who originally inhabited this area. “Birrarung” means “river of mists” while “Marr” means river bank. There are many interesting public spaces, beautiful walks and many art works that allow the visitor not only to relax and enjoy the pleasant views of the water and the city skyline, but also many artworks to stimulate and excite the senses. Birrarung Marr is also the home of ArtPlay.

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DESKTOP 2432 - YARRA RIVER

The Yarra River in Alphington, Melbourne. A perfect place for a solitary walk early in the morning, adhering to social distancing rules!

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DESKTOP 2411 - CITY

Melbourne city skyline reflected in the Yarra River.

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DESKTOP 2176 - BLACK SWAN

The Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) is a large waterbird, a species of swan, which breeds mainly in the southeast and southwest regions of Australia. The species was hunted to extinction in New Zealand, but later reintroduced. Within Australia they are nomadic, with erratic migration patterns dependent upon climatic conditions. Black Swans are large birds with mostly black plumage and red bills. They are monogamous breeders that share incubation duties and cygnet rearing between the sexes. We very often see black swans on Melbourne waterways and the Yarra at Southbank is no exception, where this beauty was photographed.

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DESKTOP 2130 - ON THE RIVER

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