Urban Eco & Sustainability Walking Tour
Event description
Discover how Melbourne, its communities and individuals are creating a more sustainable future for our city and the world on this unique 3.5-hour walking tour.
The Tour
As part of the National Sustainable Living Festival, this special tour will delve into important sustainability topics, such as urban design, architecture, government leadership, food systems and Indigenous knowledge, while visiting inspiring projects, buildings and urban gardens.
We will begin our tour with a wander along the shore of the Birrarung (Yarra River) discussing the impacts of colonisation and the current health of the surrounding environment. The tour will then venture into the urban jungle of the CBD where we will visit change-making buildings and discuss how local governments are leading the way towards a more sustainable future.
Our tour will then progress through a beautiful green corridor to the north of the city that has been restored back to its pre-colonial glory. This leads us to an incredible urban garden paradise where we will finish the tour in a cafe. Here you will have the opportunity to purchase lunch and drinks if desired.
Your Guide
Your guide for this tour will be Liam, the founder of the Melbourne sustainability themed walking tour company, Wayward Wanders. He has a passion for sustainability and environmental protection, and loves to share his knowledge through his tours. Liam also works for one of Australia's largest food rescue organisations, OzHarvest, and in his spare time is currently studying Sustainability through the University of Tasmania.
Meeting Point
Liam will meet you at the front entrance of the Transport Hotel at Federation Square at 10am.
What to Bring
This tour is a walking tour, but it does include a short ride on the tram that will require a Myki Card. Please have your card topped up to avoid delays on the tour.
As the tour is outside we recommend checking the weather forecast (although in Melbourne, you never really know). Hat, sunscreen and re-usable water bottles are recommended, however a raincoat may also be needed. You may also like to bring a camera for taking a few snaps as we go and some money or card for any extra purchases.