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12 Sep

Bird Watching in Royal Park

  • Free
  • Walking tour

Discover the diverse birdlife of Royal Park with Kerryn Herman from BirdLife Australia.

Kerryn will guide you on an engaging walk through Trin Warren Tam-boore Wetlands to spot and identify the birds that call these wetlands home.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 12 Sep
  • 10.30am - 11.30am 10:30am - 11:30am

Location

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Unit 1/69 Oak St
Parkville 3052

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This is a free event

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 1800 695 427
  • email address: libraryevents@melbourne.vic.gov.au
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Uncover secret rooms, historic architecture and iconic landmarks found only in the city.

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

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Until 17 Sep

Hidden Waters of the Birrarung: Gum Walks

Explore the life of gum trees as living connections of the deeper landscape.

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Until 20 Dec

Melbourne Uncovered: The Insider Tour

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

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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.

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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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