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The Australian Native Garden in Royal Park, with a body of water surrounded by tall grasses and trees under a clear blue sky.
18 Nov

Australian Native Garden Walk

  • Free
  • Walking tour

Join the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation to learn about history and uses of plants in the Australian Native Garden in Royal Park in this guided walk.

Free, but bookings are essential.

Hours

Date Times
Wed 18 Nov
  • 10.30am - 11.30am 10:30am - 11:30am

Location

Australian Native Garden, Royal Park
161 Gatehouse St
Parkville 3052

Open in maps location for Australian Native Garden, Royal Park

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Book online for Australian Native Garden Walk

Contact details

  • telephone number: 1800 695 427
  • email address: heamck@melbourne.vic.gov.au
  • Visit website for Australian Native Garden Walk

Christmas

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Christmas things to do

The city’s wrapped and ready with magical moments, twinkling lights and festive fun.

  • Family and kids
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Christmas eat and drink

Savour the city’s festive flavours with rooftop bars and menus made for merry moments.

  • Bar
  • Restaurant
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Christmas shopping

Start ticking off your list in the city’s iconic laneways, arcades and malls.

  • Gifts
  • Fashion
Start here

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Tours and cruises

Discover what locals love about Melbourne with a guided tour of the city and its attractions.​​

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  • Walking tour
To tour leaders in front of Flinders St Station.
Until 20 Dec

Melbourne Uncovered: The Insider Tour

A walking tour through the city's laneways, hidden arcades and most famous icons.

  • Free
  • Walking tour
A small boat cruising along the Yarra River in the late afternoon sun, with a view of the Melbourne city skyline in the background.
Until 30 Jun

Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

  • Walking tour
  • Events
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Until 31 Mar

A Taste of Melbourne: Laneways, Boroughs, Bites and Brews

Taste the best of Melbourne on a half day city food and drink tour, departing morning or afternoon.

  • Tour
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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