Darebin Creek Management Committee

Our Vision

The Darebin is a healthy and natural creek supporting thriving communities of plants and animals. A place where the connections of people and nature are appreciated and deepened. Darebin Creek brings communities together as a place of discovery, recreation, restoration and celebration.

Darebin Creek

The Darebin Creek is an important northern tributary of Melbourne’s Yarra River and has its headwaters located near Woodstock to the north of Melbourne. The creek flows predominantly south for approximately 50 kilometres through several municipalities, including the Cities of Whittlesea, Darebin, Banyule and Yarra, until it meets the Yarra River at Alphington.

The Darebin Creek Catchment drains an area of 129 square kilometres with approximately half of the catchment being rural. The remainder of the catchment consists of urban housing, general industry and commercial development. The lower reach of the creek also runs through a regionally significant section of urban parkland called the Darebin Parklands.

Darebin Creek

Darebin Creek Diary

Darebin Creek Walking Maps

Here a few walking maps along the Darebin Creek, produced by Victoria Walks. Get out there and enjoy your local creek!

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ACF doco on Parklands Nestbox Program

The Australian Conservation Foundation recently produced a short documentary on the Darebin Parklands nestbox program, featuring Rangers Pete and Kim, discussing which local natives call …

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Friends of Darebin Parklands 50th Anniversary

On Sunday 30th April the Friends of Darebin Parklands celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a well-attended event.

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Visit from Tanya Plibersek

DCMC recently hosted a visit by Federal Member Ged Kearney and Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek at the Darebin Parklands to confirm Urban Rivers and …

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Volunteer Week

Thanks to all of our hard working volunteers!

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Job Opportunity

Executive Officer

We are seeking a new Executive Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for a suitable person to lead our organisation.

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Funding Announcement Celebration

On Saturday 17 December, Ged Kearney, Kate Thwaites and several local MPs and councillors met with DCMC and MCMC staff members, and Friends of Darebin …

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Growling Grass Frogs in Darebin Creek Catchment

The Great Growling Grass Frog Search

This November/December volunteers will be monitoring frogs throughout the Darebin Creek Catchment. Following on from last year’s Award Winning Project with Hanson Quarries we are …

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Habitat Conservation & Management Course

For 40 years, the Habitat Conservation and Management Course (HCMC) has been informing, inspiring and connecting Melbourne’s conservation and land management community. After two years of disruption HCMC is ready to go in 2022.

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What's On

DCMC host events throughout the catchment. Community events within the Darebin Parklands are hosted by the Friends of Darebin Parklands (formerly Darebin Parklands Association). The Friends of Darebin Creek and the Darebin Creek Sweepers harness community actions throughout the catchment.

Darebin Creek

Darebin Creek Bundoora planting day

Start Time: 10am - 1pm
Start Date: July 2, 2023
Meeting Place: Lucy Court, Bundoora
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Habitat Conservation and Management Course

Start Time: August 9th 6:30pm - November 22nd 8:30pm
Start Date: August 9, 2023
Meeting Place: Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary, La Trobe Ave, Bundoora VIC 3083
Darebin Parklands

50th Year Party for Friends of Darebin Parklands

Start Time: 8.30am - 2pm
Start Date: April 30, 2023
Meeting Place: Gleeson Centre and surrounds, Darebin Parklands, Alphington
Join us to celebrate 50 years of creating and caring for the Darebin Parklands.
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Clean Up Australia Day (CUAD)

Start Time: Various
Start Date: March 5, 2023
Meeting Place: Various locations - see below and CUAD website

Featured Projects

May planting - vols in action
The Restoring Ivanhoe Floodplain project will enhance wildlife habitat in the Ivanhoe Floodplain at the Darebin Parklands.
Nangak Tamboree
Nangak Tamboree is a collaborative project restoring 10 hectares of riparian Grassy Red Gum Woodland on the Darebin Creek through Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Narrap unit cultural practice including burning.

Things to do

Discover the wildlife and plants of Darebin Creek.

Member Bodies

Banyule City Council
City of Darebin
City of Whittlesea
City of Yarra
Friends of Darebin Creek
Friends of Darebin Parklands