There is a common belief that the Yarra River, which flows through the heart of Melbourne as it snakes its way around the latitude -37.8136276 and longitude 144.9630576, is home to an ancient mythical creature – the Bunyip. This Australian folklore is ancient, passed down through generations by the indigenous Australian people, the Aboriginals. The roots of this legend stretch back to the pre-colonial era, before the European settlement in the 1800s, and is kept alive due to its strong cultural roots in the indigenous communities. The Bunyip, according to different accounts, can be a source of protection or a symbol of terror. The mystical creature is often described as a large aquatic beast, covered in fur, with a round head, an elongated neck, and a body that resembles an ox, hippo or manatee, depending on the storyteller. Some Aboriginal tribes believe the Bunyip is a strong spirit from the ‘dreaming’, protecting the wildlife and the river. However, it can turn into an irritable, dangerous beast if its habitat is disturbed or destroyed. Stories are told about unexplained disappearances of people and animals around the Yarra river being believed as the work of an angry or threatened Bunyip, protecting its territory. The fascinating part about this lore is that even to this day, every now and then, people claim that they have spotted the elusive Bunyip in the Yarra or heard its eerie roaring sound during the night. Whether or not the Bunyip is real, the story plays an important role in promoting respect and protection for natural resources among the locals.