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SUMMARY:The Life & Times of Flinders Lane – 1.5 Hour Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:A sweep through the roaring days of the Rag Trade to the lane’s development as a restaurant hub and avenue of style. \nThursdays\, 2pm-3.30pm \n\nMeet: on the corner of Spring Street and Flinders Lane\nRoute: Flinders Lane\, Duckboard Place\, AC/DC Lane\, Oliver Lane\nHighlights: Rag Trade buildings\, highway to heaven\, Nicholas Building\nEnd: Flinders Lane (on the corner of Swanston Street)\nTickets: $40 per person (maximum 10; minimum 4)\nDisabled access: yes (please advise beforehand).\n\nMeet your guide – Paul Daffey\nPaul is a lifelong Melburnian\, journalist and storyteller whose deep knowledge of the city’s working past and creative present adds colour and context to every walk. His tours focus on the small details and human stories that give Melbourne its character. \nAbout Seniors in Melbourne\nSeniors in Melbourne is a website and weekly newsletter helping Victorians aged 60+ discover the best events\, attractions\, dining and days out across Melbourne and regional Victoria. We’re proud to connect our community with experiences — like this one — that help them stay active\, connected and confident exploring their city.\nVisit: seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/the-life-times-of-flinders-lane-1-5-hour-walking-tour/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Corner of Spring Street and Flinders Lane\, Corner of Spring Street and Flinders Lane\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors in Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261023T100000
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SUMMARY:Under the Clocks – 3 Hour Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:A journey through the arcades that have always captivated Melbourne and the laneways that have come to captivate us in recent years. \nFridays\, 10am-1pm \n· Meet: on the steps of Flinders Street Station (under the clocks)\n· Route: Degraves Street\, Centre Place\, Collins Street\, Bourke Street\, Little Bourke Street\n· Highlights: Signature laneways\, street sculptures\, Block Arcade\, Royal Arcade\n· Tea or coffee (30 minutes): Manchester Press Cafe\, Rankins Lane\n· End: Swanston Street (on the corner of Bourke Street)\n· Tickets: $60 per person (maximum 10; minimum 4)\n· Disabled access: yes (please advise beforehand). \nMeet your Guide – Paul Daffey\nPaul is a lifelong Melburnian\, journalist\, and storyteller. His love of local history and character comes through in every step of his tours around Melbourne. Whether he’s recounting tales of a century-old pub or pointing out a detail most people miss\, Paul has a knack for making the city’s past feel alive and wonderfully human. \nAbout Seniors in Melbourne\nSeniors in Melbourne is a website and weekly newsletter helping Victorians aged 60+ discover the best events\, attractions\, dining and days out across Melbourne and regional Victoria. We’re proud to connect our community with experiences — like this one — that help them stay active\, connected and confident exploring their city.\nVisit: seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/under-the-clocks-3-hour-walking-tour/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Flinders Street Station\, Flinders St\,\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors in Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261023T114500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261023T133000
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SUMMARY:Williamstown historic guided walking tour
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the secrets of the historic Williamstown waterfront and seaport on a free guided walking tour. Explore hidden lanes\, a burial ground\, an abandoned morgue\, historical buildings and monuments. \nBookings are free but essential. Learn more at https://www.hobsonsbaytickets.com.au/whatson/williamstown-heritage-walking-tours-step-back-in-time
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/williamstown-historic-guided-walking-tour/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre\, 1 Syme Street\, Williamstown\, VIC\, 3016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261024T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261024T120000
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SUMMARY:Grave Insanity - Ararat Cemetery Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Grave Insanity – A Cemetery Walking Tour\nBetween Life and Death Lies History \nThe Grave Insanity Cemetery Tour gives the public guided access to rarely discussed burial stories connected to Ararat’s former asylum era — including newly uncovered names and archival details that have never before been shared in a public tour. \nLed by archives explorer and author Jacqui Sanders\, whose research has brought national attention to the hidden histories of institutionalised mothers and children\, this powerful immersive tour moves beyond ghost stories to reveal the real lives behind the headstones. \nWith access to original records and deeply personal case studies drawn from years of research\, Grave Insanity offers audiences something extraordinary: the chance to stand at the graves of those once labelled “insane” and hear the human stories history tried to forget.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/grave-insanity-ararat-cemetery-walking-tour/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Ararat Cemetery\, 26 Nott Road\, Ararat\, 3377\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261025T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261025T233000
DTSTAMP:20260927T102349Z
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SUMMARY:Extraordinary people
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, 25 October 2026 at 10.00 am as we visit graves at Harkaway Cemetery to tell stories about local families. Hear about farmers\, builders\, inventors\, painters\, gardeners\, and a young child whose life was just beginning.  The easy 90-minute walk includes light refreshments at the end. \nCost: Adults $10\, Seniors $5\, children under 16 free \nBookings essential – just call 0412084671 or email cemetery.tours@nwfhg.org.au
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/extraordinary-people/
LOCATION:Harkaway Cemetery\, 202 Hessel Road\, Harkaway\, 3806
CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Narre Warren & District Family History Group Inc.":MAILTO:cemetery.tours@nwfhg.org.au
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SUMMARY:Fyansford Paper Mills - Heritage Tours 2026
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a relaxing 1 1/4 hour walking tour of the historic buildings and grounds of Fyansford Paper Mill on the banks of the Barwon River in Geelong. The Fyansford Paper Mill paper mill complex was constructed between 1876 to 1878 using local bluestone and brick\, and comprises the original mill buildings\, manager’s house\, six workers’ cottages\, a bluestone water race with impeller\, tower and stone weir. Its Heritage Victoria listing underlines its importance. The buildings and water race are an impressive example of industrial architecture of the time. Manufacturing began in 1878 with early paper made from rags and cloth\, then shredded for processing. Tours take you through the site to follow the paper making trail and hear stories and historic details along the way. The Fyansford Paper Mill is now home to a collection of artisan workshops and galleries\, a winery and restaurant\, a café & more.\nCost $15 per adult and $8 per child (under 18). \nTickets and more details at https://www.trybooking.com/DHSIQ
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/fyansford-paper-mills-heritage-tours-2026/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:100 Lower Paper Mills Road\, Fyansford Victoria 3218\, 100 Lower Paper Mills Road\,\, Fyansford Victoria\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Highton Rotary":MAILTO:stephenbath8@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T114500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T133000
DTSTAMP:20260927T085052Z
CREATED:20260918T064850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T085052Z
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SUMMARY:Williamstown historic guided walking tour
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the secrets of the historic Williamstown waterfront and seaport on a free guided walking tour. Explore hidden lanes\, a burial ground\, an abandoned morgue\, historical buildings and monuments. \nBookings are free but essential. Learn more at https://www.hobsonsbaytickets.com.au/whatson/williamstown-heritage-walking-tours-step-back-in-time
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/williamstown-historic-guided-walking-tour/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre\, 1 Syme Street\, Williamstown\, VIC\, 3016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T153000
DTSTAMP:20260927T084927Z
CREATED:20260821T000217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T084927Z
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SUMMARY:The Life & Times of Flinders Lane – 1.5 Hour Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:A sweep through the roaring days of the Rag Trade to the lane’s development as a restaurant hub and avenue of style. \nThursdays\, 2pm-3.30pm \n\nMeet: on the corner of Spring Street and Flinders Lane\nRoute: Flinders Lane\, Duckboard Place\, AC/DC Lane\, Oliver Lane\nHighlights: Rag Trade buildings\, highway to heaven\, Nicholas Building\nEnd: Flinders Lane (on the corner of Swanston Street)\nTickets: $40 per person (maximum 10; minimum 4)\nDisabled access: yes (please advise beforehand).\n\nMeet your guide – Paul Daffey\nPaul is a lifelong Melburnian\, journalist and storyteller whose deep knowledge of the city’s working past and creative present adds colour and context to every walk. His tours focus on the small details and human stories that give Melbourne its character. \nAbout Seniors in Melbourne\nSeniors in Melbourne is a website and weekly newsletter helping Victorians aged 60+ discover the best events\, attractions\, dining and days out across Melbourne and regional Victoria. We’re proud to connect our community with experiences — like this one — that help them stay active\, connected and confident exploring their city.\nVisit: seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/the-life-times-of-flinders-lane-1-5-hour-walking-tour/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Corner of Spring Street and Flinders Lane\, Corner of Spring Street and Flinders Lane\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors in Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T160000
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SUMMARY:Glenferrie Heritage Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join PMI Victorian History Library and the Hawthorn Historical Society for a special Seniors and History Month stroll along Glenferrie Road\, a place where quiet woodland retreats once stood\, now transformed into vibrant city life. \nAs we wander the streets together\, you’ll uncover the stories that shaped this beloved precinct\, from runaway hearses to forgotten brick pits\, and even a misplaced Brownlow medal or two. It’s a walk full of surprises\, laughter and plenty of “I never knew that” moments. \nSo lace up your walking shoes and step into the past. It’s history told right where it happened. \nTour starts at  Central Gardens\, Hawthorn –  on William Street \nPlease remember to wear sensible shoes\, weather appropriate clothing and to take care throughout the walk as there are uneven surfaces. \nSecure your place at https://brushfire.com/pmivictorianhistorylibrary/Hawthorn2026/627215
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/glenferrie-heritage-trail/
LOCATION:Central Gardens\, Hawthorn\, 30 Henry St\, Hawthorn\, 3122
CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="PMI Victorian History Library":MAILTO:library@pmi.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261030T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260927T085038Z
CREATED:20260820T235157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T085038Z
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SUMMARY:Under the Clocks – 3 Hour Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:A journey through the arcades that have always captivated Melbourne and the laneways that have come to captivate us in recent years. \nFridays\, 10am-1pm \n· Meet: on the steps of Flinders Street Station (under the clocks)\n· Route: Degraves Street\, Centre Place\, Collins Street\, Bourke Street\, Little Bourke Street\n· Highlights: Signature laneways\, street sculptures\, Block Arcade\, Royal Arcade\n· Tea or coffee (30 minutes): Manchester Press Cafe\, Rankins Lane\n· End: Swanston Street (on the corner of Bourke Street)\n· Tickets: $60 per person (maximum 10; minimum 4)\n· Disabled access: yes (please advise beforehand). \nMeet your Guide – Paul Daffey\nPaul is a lifelong Melburnian\, journalist\, and storyteller. His love of local history and character comes through in every step of his tours around Melbourne. Whether he’s recounting tales of a century-old pub or pointing out a detail most people miss\, Paul has a knack for making the city’s past feel alive and wonderfully human. \nAbout Seniors in Melbourne\nSeniors in Melbourne is a website and weekly newsletter helping Victorians aged 60+ discover the best events\, attractions\, dining and days out across Melbourne and regional Victoria. We’re proud to connect our community with experiences — like this one — that help them stay active\, connected and confident exploring their city.\nVisit: seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/under-the-clocks-3-hour-walking-tour/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Flinders Street Station\, Flinders St\,\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors in Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261030T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T231153Z
CREATED:20260929T231153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T231153Z
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SUMMARY:Keilor Cemetery Historical Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Keilor Historical Society for a guided walk through one of Melbourne’s oldest cemeteries.\n\n\nLearn more about the pioneers\, early settlers and service men and women who shaped Keilor’s history. The tour will highlight nine significant locations throughout the cemetery\, shedding light on the lives and histories of remarkable locals. \nThe tour will begin promptly at 11:00am. You’re welcome to arrive from 10:00am to learn about Harkness Memorial Park and enjoy a complimentary coffee courtesy of Kombi for a Cause.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/keilor-cemetery-historical-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Keilor Cemetery\, Ely Court\, Keilor East VIC\, Australia\, Ely Court\, East Keilor
CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keilor Historical Society Inc.":MAILTO:keilorhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261030T114500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261030T133000
DTSTAMP:20260927T085052Z
CREATED:20260918T064850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T085052Z
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SUMMARY:Williamstown historic guided walking tour
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the secrets of the historic Williamstown waterfront and seaport on a free guided walking tour. Explore hidden lanes\, a burial ground\, an abandoned morgue\, historical buildings and monuments. \nBookings are free but essential. Learn more at https://www.hobsonsbaytickets.com.au/whatson/williamstown-heritage-walking-tours-step-back-in-time
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/williamstown-historic-guided-walking-tour/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre\, 1 Syme Street\, Williamstown\, VIC\, 3016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tour
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