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Explore The Garden State - Urban Hiking Tour

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Join Urban Hiking for a memorable guided walking tour through Melbourne's most famous parks and gardens

Join Urban Hiking for a memorable guided walking tour through Melbourne's most famous parks and gardens

Highlights

  • Enjoy the wildlife and majestic landscaping across several beautiful gardens including Carltons and Botanic gardens
  • Discover Melbourne's key iconic buildings and structures including the Royal Exhibition Building, Cooks Cottage, the MCG, the Federation Bells and the Shrine of Remembrance​
  • Local guide and commentary along the way
  • Small group size of 2 - 10 people

Discover the history and contemporary uses of Melbourne's most famous parks and gardens and learn about the many native animals that continue to live in the heart of the city.

You will begin this guided tour at the world heritage listed Carlton Gardens. The tour then heads off through seven beautiful inner-city parks and past several of Melbourne's most iconic structures including the Royal Exhibition Building, Cooks Cottage, the MCG, the Federation Bells and the Shrine of Remembrance.​ The hike will finish off at Federation Square​, a thriving hub for arts, culture and public events while also home to some of Melbourne's great restaurants.

Details:

  • Group size 2 - 10 people

  • The hike is approximately 8 kms

  • The grade is easy and flat with good walking surfaces

  • There are plenty of public facilities available along the hike route

    • Meeting point:

    Please meet at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens. Your tour guide will be standing next to the grand fountain south of the main building and will have hiking poles so you don't miss them!

    Adult $65.00

    What's included

    • Local guide and commentary
    • Snacks (fruit)
    • Tea or Coffee

    Duration

    • Allow approximately 3 hours duration for the whole experience

    Notes

    • Please note this hike is fairly lengthy, therefore as a guest it is your responsibility to ensure that you are physically fit enough to participate.

      For cancellations, please contact the tour operator more than 72 hours before departure time to avoid being charged the full tour fee. No-shows will be charged the full price. Cancellations made more than 72 hours prior to departure will be fully refunded.

      This tour goes ahead in rain, hail or shine, however guests will receive a full refund or credit in case of Urban Hiking’s cancellation due to extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

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