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Melbourne Tour: Walk the Yarra & Heritage Convent Experience
(10) Reviews
Fairfield
About
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, t...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility
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Not recommended for travelers unable to walk 2 to 2.5 hours using uneven terrain
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Melbourne Tour: Walk the Yarra & Heritage Convent Experience
(10) Reviews
Fairfield
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$131.00
Price varies by group size
About
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, t...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Itinerary
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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.
2 hours and 30 minutes
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Dight's Falls Reserve
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.
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Flying Fox Viewing Platform
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.
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Abbotsford Convent
From there, we make our way toward the Abbotsford Convent, winding past tranquil bushland and peaceful riverside scenery. At the Convent, you’ll have time to have a break with a cake and drink before exploring this breathtaking World Heritage-listed precinct. Learn about its transformation from a 19th-century religious institution to a vibrant community hub of artists, cafes, and galleries.
