Australia Yarra River Twilight

The Yarra River is a river in southern Victoria, Australia. It is the river on which the city of Melbourne was founded.The Yarra's lower reaches travel through central Melbourne.It is the most westerly snow fed river in Australia.The Yarra River is popular with rowers. There are several rowing sheds along the city stretch east of the Princes Bridge.The Yarra is also popular recreation place for cycling. Two major off-road trails, the Yarra River Trail and Capital City Trail follow the river on its course through the city, while part of the Bayside Trail also connects with the river.
The river is also popular for boaters. In the residential suburb of Toorak, some of the larger mansions have private boat moorings, whilst newer developments in Melbourne Docklands have larger marinas as does Pier 31 at Fisherman's Bend and Newport and Williamstown at the river's mouth.Cruises go up and down the river. In many of the higher parts of the Yarra fishing is also common.