Accessible only by boat, Herring Island in the Yarra River is just 3km from the city. The park is a haven for nature and art lovers alike. Environmental sculptures made from natural materials reflect the island’s tranquil setting.

A punt operates periodically from Como Landing during summer.

How to get there

Access to Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park is by boat.

The Herring Island punt service will run from Saturday 8 December 2012 up to and including Sunday 7 April 2013. As in previous years, the punt service only operates Saturdays, Sundays and certain public holidays. 

Please note - the punt will not run on Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day, or Good Friday.

Punt prices/timetable:

The punt is $2 per person or $5 per family, with pensioners, unemployed and children under 12 free. It can take up to 12 people.

There is no set timetable as the service runs on demand between 11am and 5pm

The punt leaves from Como Landing (Melways ref Map 58, G2). Car parking is available in Alexandra Ave.

Private boats also have access to the island (Melway ref: 2M C2).

Aboriginal Traditional Owners

Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, Aboriginal people maintain their connection to their ancestral lands and waters. Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria