Walk the Yarra to the Heritage Abbotsford Convent
Yarra Bend Tours - Melbourne
Cost: |
A$260 (2 Passengers) |
Duration:
3.75 hours.
Departure Days:
Monday to Saturday except Sunday 03APR-06APR, 25APR, 08JUN, 03NOV, 25DEC-26DEC, 01JAN, 26JAN, 08MAR, 26MAR-29MAR.
Departure Time:
07:30am.
Departure Point:
Front of the Hotel Windsor.
Pickup:
Front of the Hotel Windsor - 111 spring street, Melbourne 3000 VIC.
Dropoff:
Front of the Hotel Windsor - 111 spring street, Melbourne 3000 VIC.
Meals:
N/A.
Not Included:
Food and drinks Gratuity and tips.
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Cost: |
A$260 (2 Passengers) |
Inclusions:
- Guided 8km trail walk through Yarra Bend Park.
- Observation of Melbourne's largest flying fox colony.
- Visit of Dights Falls and its cultural significance for the First Nations people.
- Learnings about Melbourne's history, culture, fauna and flora.
- Free time at the National Heritage-listed Abbotsford Convent.
- Pickup and drop-off from a central location Melbourne CBD.
What to Bring:
- Wear comfortable trainers or hiking boots.
- Water bottle (1L cool season / 2L warm season).
- Rain jacket in case of rain.
- Wear warm clothing layers for cooler season.
- Wear hat and sunscreen for warmer season.
- Camera and binoculars.
Itinerary:
Valid for 01APR26-31MAR27:
Embark on a scenic journey through Yarra Bend Park, one of Melbourne’s most treasured natural spaces, where history, culture, and wildlife come together along the banks of the Yarra River. This guided walk invites you to slow down, reconnect with nature, and explore the rich stories woven into this iconic landscape. As you make your way through riverside trails shaded by native bushland, you’ll encounter the mesmerising sight of over 50,000 flying foxes roosting high in the trees. Discover their vital role in the local ecosystem and the conservation work that helps protect them in this important sanctuary. Your path then leads to Dights Falls, a place of cultural and historical significance. Learn about its importance for the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people, and how this site has evolved through time, from Indigenous meeting place to early industrial development. The journey concludes at the iconic Abbotsford Convent, a stunning heritage-listed site renowned for its rich history and vibrant creative atmosphere. You'll have some free time to wander through this cultural haven - once a place of spiritual life, now a thriving hub for the arts, learning, and community. Take a stroll through the peaceful Convent Gardens, discover thought-provoking visual art and current exhibitions, enjoy delicious food from a variety of cafés and eateries, and visit the unique studios of local artists and makers now nestled within the old convent rooms before making your way back to the city.
Child Policy:
Valid for 01APR26-31MAR27:
Child: 0-13 years inclusive - not catered for.
Child: 14-17 years inclusive - should be accompanied by an adult.
Important Information:
Valid for 01APR26-31MAR27:
- Participants must be able to walk continuously for 2 to 2.5 hours a Grade 2 track with parts of uneven terrain and they must be dressed appropriately.
- The total walking distance is under 8km, suitable for most fitness levels.
- The trail includes some uneven terrain and gentle hills.
- Arrive 10min early at Pickup point Participants must be aged 14+ to participate in this activity.
- Underage participants must be accompanied by an adult.
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