Scape Living at Aurora

This inner paved loop of the Carlton Gardens features giant Moreton Bay fig trees (Ficus macrophylla) that were a meeting and gathering place of the Wurundjeri people. This is one of the most popular routes within the gardens where you'll see some of Melbourne's mixed urban wildlife including ducks, skateboarders and possums. The gardens are home to the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne Museum, the IMAX Cinema, tennis courts, and an unusual brutalist playground. Throughout the year,...

This is an easy ride or walk that provides great city and park views as well as allowing you to take in all the river activity. Starting Flinders Street Station, the trail follows the Yarra river all the way to Chapel St/Church St, before taking you back on the other side of the river. Even at the busiest times it is peaceful along the river bank once you get away from the city. It is an excellent short activity to include in a family day in the big smoke or for a new arrival to Melbourne to...

A great urban point to point hike located in Melbourne, the capital city of Victoria. Starting right in the heart of the city, just near Flinders station. This trail then takes you along the Yarra as it twists and turns. Eventually the trail turns off at the Gardiner Creek and follows it along until reaching the Dorothy Laver Reserve - the end point of the trail. There are many other joining shared paths you can take to extend or shorten your trip and the Darling Station is close by if you...

A scenic route that takes you right through the bustling heart of Melbourne city and around the trendy inner northern suburbs. The trail itself features a mostly shared path or bike track the whole way. The restricted traffic along Swanston Street and the bike lanes on predominantly wide roads make it achievable for the ordinary rider.

A pleasant cycling or walking trail that connects multiple shared paths through a variety of landscapes, giving you a great tour of Melbourne. Along the route you will find regular water fountains and a few coffee places where one can stop to refuel or take some time to relax. Yarra Bend Park can be used as the halfway indicator traveling in either direction, and although there is nothing difficult or dangerous along the route there are stairs at Gipps Street / Collins Bridge (there is also a...