Melbourne Tour: Walk the Yarra & Heritage Convent Experience
This is the very first tour in Melbourne’s metro area to offer an immersive, nature-focused experience that combines hiking, culture, and history. This unique journey invites travellers to explore the city through the eyes of a local, discovering hidden cultural gems that are beloved by residents but often missed by tourists.
Just 15 minutes away from the city centre, it’s a rare opportunity to walk along the Yarra River’s stunning parklands, uncover its rich history, and connect with Melbourne’s natural beauty in a way no other tour offers. From the largest flying fox colony to the historic Boathouse, the Heritage-listed Abbotsford Convent, and the culturally significant Dights Falls, this tour blends the city’s heritage with its vibrant community, offering a distinctive, off-the-beaten-path adventure that highlights what makes Melbourne truly special.
Options
Full Convent Experience
Convent Visit: Exclusive Guided visit of the National Heritage-listed Abbotsford Convent
Cake and drink : Refreshment organised at the old Convent Bakery
Pickup included
What's included in Melbourne Tour: Walk the Yarra & Heritage Convent Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Yarra Bend Park
The tour will start with an immersive scenic trail walk along the Yarra River, immersing ourselves in the natural beauty and peacefulness of Yarra Bend Park. As we follow the meandering trail, you’ll be treated to unique vantage points offering stunning views of Melbourne’s city skyline framed by native bushland.
Dight's Falls ReservePass-by Only
Our journey continues to Dights Falls, a culturally significant site for the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, where we take a moment to appreciate its deep First Nations heritage, and the evolution of the land throughout the years to our modern society.
We’ll pass through one of Australia’s largest urban colonies of flying foxes in their natural habitat. You will encounter up to 50,000 bats alongside the riverbank.
Inclusions
- taxi pickup / drop-off
- cake and drink
- Guided visit of the National Heritage-listed Abbotsford Convent
- Poncho, First Aid Kit
- Cultural insight of Dights Falls and its significance with First Nation people
- Visit Flying fox colony
- Guided Walk through Yarra Bend Park trails
- Private Travel Insurance
- Tips for your guide (optional)
- Bottled water
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility
- Not recommended for travelers unable to walk 2 to 2.5 hours using uneven terrain
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pickup time/location: 7.30am in front of The Hotel Windsor. Arrive at the pickup 10min prior pickup.
