Where does Brushy Creek begin? This seemingly simple question takes us on a journey through the heart of Melbourne’s suburbs. Brushy Creek, a tributary of the mighty Yarra River, starts its life in the rolling hills of Mooroolbark Heights. This isn’t a roaring mountain stream, though. Brushy Creek meanders through a mix of underground channels and floodways, a testament to the evolving urban landscape. Imagine the creek quietly flowing beneath the streets of Mooroolbark, almost unseen yet ever-present. It eventually emerges back into the open, winding its way through the heart of Mooroolbark. From there, Brushy Creek continues its journey, flowing through Croydon, passing under the bustling Maroondah Highway. It then graces Croydon North, Chirnside Park, and Wonga Park. Finally, Brushy Creek meets the Yarra River in the tranquil embrace of Warrandyte State Park. This meeting point marks the end of one journey and the start of another, as Brushy Creek’s waters merge with the Yarra’s flow toward the distant sea.
Kororoit Creek
Is this where the river meets the sea? This is Kororoit Creek. It flows right here through Melbourne’s western suburbs