Yarra River Closures & Waterway Alerts
From time to time, sections of the Yarra River may be closed or restricted due to major events, construction works, or other waterway activities. These closures are managed by external authorities and are outside of our control.
Additionally, weather conditions such as heavy rain or strong winds may impact river access or the safe operation of our self-drive hire boats.
We recommend checking this page regularly for updates on any upcoming river closures or navigation notices that may affect your booking. Our team may also notify affected customers where possible.
Thank you for your understanding as we prioritise your safety and compliance with maritime regulations.
EVENT CLOSURES
| Date | Time | Details | River Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 16 August 2025 | 07:30 – 10:30 | Rowing Victoria – Scullers Head of the Yarra | Closed | Closed Yarra River – VRA landing to the upper side of Hawthorn Bridge |
| Sunday 19 October 2025 | 09:00 - 11:00 | Rowing Victoria - The Australian Boat Race | Closed | Yarra River - Federation Wharf |
| Saturday 15 November 2025 | 07:30 – 17:30 | Melbourne Head Regatta | Closed | Yarra River – Upper end of VRA landing to Powerhouse Landing |
| Saturday 22 November 2025 | 06:30 - 16:00 | Hawthorn Rowing Club – Head of the Yarra | Closed | Yarra River – VRA landing to Hawthorn Bridge |
RIVER WORKS
| Date | Time | Details | River Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 March 2024 –20 June 2025 | All hours | Princes Bridge renewal works – Stage 2 | Partially closed Status | Partial closure of Southern arch – reduced clearance and channel width. Signage is in place |
| 20 October – 22 October 2025 | 06:00 – 18:00 | North Wharf southern side inspections and make safe works | Open | Yarra River – No exclusion zone in place. Dive operations will be occurring intermittently during works period, watch for displayed Alpha Dive Flag |
| 11 April 2025 – 19 December 2025 | All hours | Greenline boardwalk construction, Birrarung Marr | Partially closed | Exclusion zone in place. Buoyage set up to 30m from the Northern bank in three areas between Federation Wharf and the Swan Street Bridge. |
| 4 June - 18 August 2025 | 07:00 - 17:00 | Dredging – Collins Landing & Australia Wharf | Open | Yarra River – Waters adjacent to Collins Landing & Australia Wharf, upstream of Bolte Bridge |
| 4 August - 29 August 2025 | 07:00 - 18:00 | Dredging – Yarra Botanica (CBD) | Partially Open | Yarra River – Southern arch of Sandridge Bridge closed to all traffic. Beware of reduced access upstream of the central arch. Northern arch fully accessible. Vessels travelling downstream have right of way. |
| 5 September 2023 – 29 May 2026 | All hours | Central Pier demolition | Open | Victoria Harbour, Yarra River – Exclusion zones in place |
