Blackbird Maribyrnong River Cruises

Activity in Footscray
  • Adult Entry: $20
  • Child Entry: $5
  • Open Hours: See web for opening times
  • Disabled Access: No

Welcome aboard the Blackbird ferry for your cruise on the tidal section of the river moving along the boundaries of the cities of Melbourne, Maribyrnong, Moonee Valley & Hobsons Bay.

Melbourne has two rivers, the Yarra and lesser known Maribyrnong River discovered by L.T. Robbins and Charles Grimes in 1803, settled by groups led by J.P. Fawkner and John Batman in 1835. You can discover it on board the BLACKBIRD a traditional ferry of Lakes Entrance fame. 27 year on Melbourne's No 2 river and the winner of the only Great Yarra Riverboat Race.

How to get there:

There are five city stations: Flinders Street, Southern Cross/Spencer Street, Flagstaff, Melbourne Central, Parliament. The train lines that service our area are Watergarden & Werribee, disembarking at Footscray Station.

Bunbury Street is on the left hand side of the station coming from the city, you then walk along Bunbury St towards the city to the river, turn left at the river and walk along the bicycle / walking path until you arrive at our office. This is approximately a 10 to 15 minute walk from Footscray Station.

Attraction Address: 1 Maribyrnong Street
Footscray Victoria 3011
Phone: 03 9689 6431 Visit Website Email Property