Birrarung Marr
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K72
Melbourne, Australia3,082 contributions
Jan 2021 • Solo
Birrarung Marr runs along the Yarra River. Easily accessible from Federation Square this is a nice place for a stroll. There are seats scattered around and a playground for the kids. A few sculptures and great views.
At the moment, Jan 2021, there is some construction work taking place so a,few areas are cordoned off.
It's a nice break from the noise of the CBD.
At the moment, Jan 2021, there is some construction work taking place so a,few areas are cordoned off.
It's a nice break from the noise of the CBD.
Written January 21, 2021
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia21,246 contributions
Jun 2023
A small park all things considering, along the yarra, that connects the city with the MCG precinct, simply a lovely green space.
Written July 14, 2023
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EndlessTravels
Greater Melbourne, Australia38,701 contributions
May 2022 • Family
Excellent spot that makes you feel you aren’t in the city even though you can see the city all around you. Nice views of the city and a great playground.
Written May 7, 2022
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honestreviewer999
Norwich, UK38 contributions
Nov 2016 • Solo
First time I have been- billed as a "free entry". BUT you have to pay for food via normal EFTPOS (not poss as a pommie visiting Melb); or credit card (again not ideal due to credit card surcharges abroad)- basically they don't take cash. So if like me - it seems your remaining option means you have to use an EFTPOS 'gift' card. Available in various denominations- but only $25 or $50 available when I went. I worked on the premise that although great food- it's not likely to be cheap (being a food market tourist thing)- so went for the sensible option of the $50 card. (Note it cost $55- because $5 for the plastic card itself?!?!)
Picked and tried lots of good food- esp some chicken kebab things. Ended up being greedy and running low on the card funds and wanted to pick at more food- am only here once you know!!! 😳🤐
So I asked where I can "top up" the gift card. Transpires ... you can't top it up, they have no facilities on site to check your card balance (thank goodness I kept the running total in my head) .... so this "free entry market" cost me $5 extra for a card I was kind of made to choose, can't top it up, can't check balance easily?!?? Not quite so free after all... 🙄 I could always buy another "gift card" (incl the extra $5)...or pay my UK credit card/ debit card charges instead. Great food. Not so great logistics to actually buy the fab food. Slightly disappointed. 🙁
Picked and tried lots of good food- esp some chicken kebab things. Ended up being greedy and running low on the card funds and wanted to pick at more food- am only here once you know!!! 😳🤐
So I asked where I can "top up" the gift card. Transpires ... you can't top it up, they have no facilities on site to check your card balance (thank goodness I kept the running total in my head) .... so this "free entry market" cost me $5 extra for a card I was kind of made to choose, can't top it up, can't check balance easily?!?? Not quite so free after all... 🙄 I could always buy another "gift card" (incl the extra $5)...or pay my UK credit card/ debit card charges instead. Great food. Not so great logistics to actually buy the fab food. Slightly disappointed. 🙁
Written November 26, 2016
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wombatdavid
Hobart, Australia2,696 contributions
Nov 2022
We walked from South Yarra to the city along the river and you pass through here. It is a lovely green shady park and there is even a wombat sculpture.
Written December 3, 2022
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AndyJohn74
Sydney, Australia5,181 contributions
Feb 2021 • Solo
A lovely area to have a stroll along the Yarra. On a warm, sunny day there are lots of people out and a variety of water craft on the river.
Written February 9, 2021
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,585 contributions
Oct 2019
Birrarung Marr means "riverbank" or "misty river" in the language of the Wirrungeri people who inhabited the Melbourne area before white settlement. Birrarung Marr is on the north bank of the Yarra River, near Federation Square. You can stroll along the river bank for quite a way. The park is used for festivals from time to time, especially in summer when the river cools the night air.
Written October 18, 2019
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Darren S
Bright, Australia2,762 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
Birrarung Marr is east a long the Yarra River heading towards the MCG.
Some great Photo opportunities are waiting for you of the Melbourne skyline.
Another thing not to miss are the Federation Bell's 39 in total they start at 8am, 12.30 pm and 5 pm just sit down and admire the sounds with Beautiful Melbourne as a back drop
Some great Photo opportunities are waiting for you of the Melbourne skyline.
Another thing not to miss are the Federation Bell's 39 in total they start at 8am, 12.30 pm and 5 pm just sit down and admire the sounds with Beautiful Melbourne as a back drop
Written September 13, 2019
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Darrin R
Newcastle, Australia979 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Funny statute on the banks of the Yarra River, at first we thought it was a dog, than a 3 legged whatever.
Written June 14, 2019
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel42,755 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
This is a lovely little park, located just next to the river.
The park features an odd looking sculpture and some musical bells.
The park features an odd looking sculpture and some musical bells.
Written December 1, 2018
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