Two people smiling as they walk through a garden, the man looking at his phone.

18 Dec – 12 Feb

ClimateWatch Walk

Do you want to understand how climate change is affecting our plants and wildlife and contribute to climate change research?

Join ClimateWatch advocates on this free guided walk to monitor biodiversity at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Learn about indicator species of plants and animals and how climate change is affecting their seasonal behaviour. The data you observe and record will help shape Australia’s scientific response to climate change. Make a real difference in your local community.

Date	Times
Thu 18 Dec	10:45am - 12:15pm
Sat 17 Jan	10:45am - 12:15pm
Thu 12 Feb	10:45am - 12:15pm

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Christmas things to do

Christmas things to do

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

Christmas eat and drink

Christmas eat and drink

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

Christmas shopping

Christmas shopping

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

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Polly Woodside Open Day

7 Dec – 1 Feb

Polly Woodside Open Day

Climb aboard and roam the decks of one of Australia’s last surviving 19th-century tall ships.

Deeper Melbourne Walking Tours

29 Nov – 25 Feb

Deeper Melbourne Walking Tours

Walking tours burrowing into history and culture, drawing on local knowledge.

Tours and cruises

Tours and cruises

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

Romance, Glamour and Migrants: An Italian Food History Walk

Romance, Glamour and Migrants: An Italian Food History Walk

Find out why Melbourne is obsessed with Italian food on this cultural and culinary walking tour.