Werribee River
Werribee River
- Boat Ramps
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- Access Points
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- Campsites
- 3
The Werribee River in Victoria, Australia offers paddling access primarily along its lower reaches, with two well-established launch sites serving as the main entry points. At Riverbend Historical Park, a sign-posted launch is located just off the trail near the car park, which also provides barbecues and picnic tables. From this site, paddlers should head east (right), as the Diversion Weir approximately 300 metres to the west blocks access in that direction with a substantial drop. The eastward route allows for approximately 4 kilometres of paddling before returning to the park.
The second launch point is the Werribee South Boat Ramp and Jetty, situated near the mouth of the river along the Werribee South foreshore. Paddlers can launch from the shallow boat ramp on the far right or from the beach areas adjacent to the jetty. From here, options include open-water paddling east toward Wyndham Harbour and Point Cook, or west toward Point Wilson on Port Phillip Bay. Entering the river mouth and paddling upstream is also possible, with a longer route extending approximately 5.5 kilometres to K Road Cliffs and past Werribee Park Golf Club before the route becomes blocked. The cliffs themselves are inaccessible from the water due to their steep sides. The Werribee South Boat Ramp is a free public facility, open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Several hazards warrant attention on the river. Recent rainfall can significantly affect conditions, and paddlers should be alert to submerged rocks and fallen limbs from the River Red Gums lining the banks — paddling in the middle of the river is advised to reduce this risk. The Werribee South foreshore area is heavily used for fishing and boating, so care is needed when launching near the boat ramp. Checking local conditions including weather, recent rainfall, water temperature, currents, wind, and EPA beach reports before heading out is recommended.
The river is noted for its birdlife, making it a worthwhile destination for wildlife observation alongside paddling. The presence of platypus has also been documented in the river through scientific monitoring surveys. The lower river is lined with River Red Gums, giving the waterway a distinctive character. Routes are described as suitable for experienced kayakers and paddlers, particularly the longer upstream stretches from the river mouth.
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