citylikeyou — Swimming At Warrandyte — Melbourne by Hilary faye

Melbourne / Place / River

Believe it or not, if you drive far enough from the city, the Yarra River is a beautiful place to spend a Summer’s day swimming. Warrandyte is a haven of shady gumtrees, flowing rapids, and rocks to perch yourself on while the water rushes past. Bring beers, but esky optional - the water is cool enough to keep them chilled all day.

Website
parkweb.vic.gov.au

Address
Swimming At Warrandyte, Warrandyte, Melbourne, Australia

Designer

Current city: Melbourne

hilaryfaye.com

I was born in 1989 in country NSW, Australia. Since graduating in 2010 with a Bachelor of Design, I live in Melbourne where I embark on self initiated projects - the most satisfying kind. Most of my exploration is within the fields of collage, illustration, animation and photography. Whilst in Melbourne I also work as a freelance designer to save dollars for overseas adventures. Coming home to Melbourne post-travel only reinforces my appreciation of this city.

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