Yarra River Yarra River The Yarra River or historically, the Yarra Yarra River, (Aboriginal: Berrern, Birr-arrung, Bay-ray-rung, Birarang, Birrarung, and Wongete) is a perennial river in east-central Victoria, Australia. The lower stretches of the river are where the city of Melbourne was established in 1835 and today Greater Melbourne dominates and influences the landscape of its lower reaches. From its source in the Yarra Ranges, it flows west through the Yarra Valley which opens out into plains as it winds its way through Greater Melbourne before emptying into Hobsons Bay in northernmost Port Phillip. The river was a major food source and
McIntyre River Residence McIntyre River Residence Peter McIntyre's River Residence (1955) is one of the famous Australian architect's most notable designs. Built during a Post World-War Two period that was defined architecturally by the International Style, it stands as a testament to the architectural whims and intentions of Melbourne in the 1950s. The McIntyre River Residence quintessentially embodies Peter McIntyre's striking style as well as the Post War Melbourne Regional style. The June 1956 issue of Vogue in the US commented that the house was, 'like some exotic bird of paradise perched high on the densely wooded bank.' The McIntyre River Residence is