A Walk In The Park
Visit magnificent cathedrals, lush parklands and delightful Flinders Lane. More ...
Secret Gardens
Admire the Arts Centre, sculptures, monuments and beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens. More ...
On The Waterfront
A walk of discovery along the north and south banks of the Yarra River. More ...
Arcades And Lanes
Explore Melbourne's lanes, alleyways, little streets, arcades, café society and fascinating shops. More ...
The Cosmopolitan
Stunning city views, glamorous Collins St, sophisticated shopping and Chinatown. More ...
Sports and Entertainment
Explore Birrarung Marr, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Melbourne’s famous sports precinct. More ...
Elegant Enclave
Discover elaborate ironwork, classic columns and lofty verandas from the Victorian era. More ...
Exhibition Centre to Federation Square
Explore the South Wharf precinct and the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). More ...
Embarking on one of Melbourne's arts walks or tours or exploring its laneways is a great way to get to know the city. Take the "Art from the City Circle" tram ride, or walk through city streets, laneways, and squares and along the Yarra River to experience the city's public artworks.
Coastal Art Trail: celebrates the lives and work of the many notable Australian artists who have painted the coast in years past. It features more than 50 artworks on 38 signboards along 17 kilometres of coastline. Walk, bicycle ride or skate along Port Phillip Bay from Brighton to Beaumaris.
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Heidelberg Artists Trail: Trace the footsteps of famous Heidelberg School artists, including Arthur Streeton, Tom Roberts, Walter Withers and Clara Southern. See the landscape that they grew to love as they painted - rolling hills, river valleys and rustic architecture.
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Werribee Park Sculpture Walk
Journey into the world of contemporary sculpture with a stroll through an interesting and challenging collection of work by Australia's leading sculptors.
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Art from the City Circle: Melbourne's laneways, subways, tram shelters and billboards double as an outdoor gallery of contemporary art. A ride on the free City Circle Tram is a good way to catch a glimpse of this rich exhibition of sculpture, signs and architecture. Copies of the Art Walk brochure can be collected free of charge from the Visitor Information Centre at Federation Square.
Swanston Street Art Walk: spans Melbourne's civic spine and is dedicated to contemporary sculpture. The walk begins in Flinders Street at Federation Square, winds its way past contemporary art placed along Swanston Street and Bourke Street Mall, and continues to the controversial art-as-architecture buildings of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology near La Trobe Street. Copies of the Art Walk brochure can be collected free of charge from the Visitor Information Centre at Federation Square.
Yarra River Art Walk: winds through the heart of the city, providing the backdrop for a vibrant outdoor contemporary art gallery. Basking on the foreshore and sheltering beside buildings along the river, are works of art that surprise and delight. This walk takes you past sculpture, paintings, architecture and a 'soundscape' that allows you to temporarily escape the noise of the city, as well as spectacular views of the city. Copies of the Art Walk brochure can be collected free of charge from the Visitor Information Centre at Federation Square.
Williamstown Self Guided Walks: While in Williamstown take one of the self-guided Heritage Walks. The three walks can be taken separately or together and take you through some of the most picturesque corners of this historic seaport. Pick up a brochure at the Williamstown Visitor Information Centre.
Point Nepean Trail: Walk to the tip of the peninsula with views across The Rip, the treacherous divide between the Mornington and Bellarine peninsulas that has wrecked many ships.
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Bushrangers Bay Trail: Walk along a Bass Strait cliff top to some of the most beautiful coastal scenery near Melbourne. Along the way see natural features, such as flowering banksias, rock spires and rock pools.
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Flinders Peak East West Loop Track: Climb the granite tors for unparalleled views in every direction, and enjoy close encounters with the abundant native wildlife. Pay a visit to nearby Werribee Park Mansion or continue on to Geelong, the gateway to the Great Ocean Road.
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Bellarine Rail Trail: Ride or walk along the route of an old railway, through scenic farmland and valleys with sweeping coastal views, to the historic town of Queenscliff. Combine a visit to the trail with a steam train ride on the Bellarine Peninsula Tourist Railway.
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Dunball's Walking Tours: Half-day, full-day or two-day guided walks along ocean beaches, bay beaches and tracks with views over Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay are available.
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