A brightly coloured lorikeet perched on a thin branch of a tree with red flowers.

6 Dec – 28 Feb

Secret Life of Birds

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is full of incredible birdlife, from coots to cormorants, spinebills to swans.

On this guided walk, spot water birds nesting around Ornamental Lake and delight in the sights and sounds of the birds that call the Gardens home. Continue your discovery with a take-home bird guide.

Date	Times
Sat 6 Dec	9:45am - 10:45am
Wed 17 Dec	9:45am - 10:45am
Wed 7 Jan	9:45am - 10:45am
Sat 17 Jan	9:45am - 10:45am
Wed 11 Feb	9:45am - 10:45am
Sat 28 Feb	9:45am - 10:45am

Adult / general $20
Student / concession $18
Children $15

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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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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.

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

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

Run Melbourne’s parks, landmarks and Yarra River at sunrise on this 8km tour with coffee to finish.