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SUMMARY:City of Literature – 3 Hour Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:An exploration of the reasons behind Melbourne’s status as a city that has been shaped by writers\, readers\, publishers and ideas. \nThursdays 10am-1pm \n\nMeet: on the steps of State Library Victoria\nRoute: Swanston Street\, Collins Street\, Little Collins Street\, Dame Edna Place\, Howey Place\nHighlights: State Library\, Athenaeum Library\, Doing the Block\, the Palace of Intellect\nTea or coffee break (30 minutes): Dymock’s Café Melbourne\nEnd: Swanston Street (in front of Melbourne Town Hall)\nTickets: $60 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 connection to the city’s cultural life adds richness and context to every walk. With an eye for detail and a love of language\, he reveals the stories that have helped define Melbourne. \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/city-of-literature-3-hour-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Meet at the State Library of Victoria\, 328 Swanston Street\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors%20in%20Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T153000
DTSTAMP:20260822T013544
CREATED:20260821T000217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T000908Z
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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/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Corner of Spring Street and Flinders Lane\, Corner of Spring Street and Flinders Lane\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors%20in%20Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261002T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260822T013544
CREATED:20260820T235157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T235222Z
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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/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Flinders Street Station\, Flinders St\,\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors%20in%20Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261002T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261002T153000
DTSTAMP:20260822T013544
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T235933Z
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SUMMARY:Hardware Lane & the Super Seven – 1.5 Hour Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:A review of the money and muscle of the city’s earliest industrial days through to the origins of the laneways makeover. \nFridays\, 2-3.30pm \n\nMeet: on the steps of the GPO Building (under the H&M sign) in Bourke Street\nRoute: Postal Lane\, Little Bourke Street\, Rankins Lane\, Hardware Lane\, Niagara Lane\, Guildford Lane\nHighlights: Boom era warehouses\, the Super Seven laneways off Little Bourke Street\, the pot-plants of Guildford Lane\nEnd: Guildford Lane\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 who delights in uncovering the layers of history hiding in plain sight. His tours focus on the human stories and small details that give Melbourne its distinctive character. \nFind more information at www.seniorsinmelbourne.com.au/tours \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/hardware-lane-the-super-seven-1-5-hour-walking-tour/
LOCATION:General Post Office\, Bourke Street\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors%20in%20Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T173000
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CREATED:20260821T000342Z
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SUMMARY:Bendigo Day Trip - train journey and walking tour
DESCRIPTION:First Saturday of the month\, 9am-5.30pm: \nThe trip over the Macedon Ranges is Victoria’s most scenic by rail. In Bendigo itself\, enjoy a relaxed exploration of a Goldfields jewel\, featuring glorious 19th century buildings\, the green canopy of Rosalind Park and a sense of space in the sunny streets. \n\nMeet: 8.45 am Platforms 3-8\, Southern Cross Station\, Melbourne\nDestination: Bendigo Train Station\, Railway Place (off Mitchell Street)\nJourney: 2 hours\nFree weekend travel using a Seniors myki\nTrain departure: 9.01 am\nArrival: 10.58 am\nWalking tour: 3.5 hours\nStart: 11.15 pm (Bendigo Train Station)\nLunch: 12.45 pm\, Shamrock Hotel\, Williamson Street (corner Pall Mall)\nHighlights: Beehive Building\, Myer Bendigo\, Shamrock Hotel\, Bendigo Town Hall\, Rosalind Park\nFinish: 2.45 pm\, View Street (Rosalind Park exit\, near Charing Cross)\nDisabled access: yes (please advise beforehand)\nSteps: none\nReturn departure options: 3.28 pm (arrive 5.29 pm)\, 4.03 pm (6.10 pm)\, 4.28 pm (6.29 pm)\, 5.28 pm (7.29 pm)\, 6.28 pm (8.29 pm)\nCost: $115 per person (minimum 6\, maximum 16).\n\nBendigo walking tour amenities: \nBendigo Train Station (Railway Place)\nToilets: at the station and at nearby Bendigo Marketplace Shopping Centre \nShamrock Hotel Williamson Street (corner Pall Mall)\nLunch: Bistro at ground level\nToilets: Ground level\nElevator: To first floor \nRosalind Park\nToilets: Next to Bendigo Post Office \nView Street\nToilets: Queen Elizabeth Oval\nEntertainment: Cafes\, bars\, galleries\, boutiques. \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/bendigo-day-trip-train-journey-and-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Southern Cross Station\, Southern Cross Station\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Bendigo,Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors%20in%20Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260822T013544
CREATED:20260821T000111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T000111Z
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SUMMARY:City of Literature – 3 Hour Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:An exploration of the reasons behind Melbourne’s status as a city that has been shaped by writers\, readers\, publishers and ideas. \nThursdays 10am-1pm \n\nMeet: on the steps of State Library Victoria\nRoute: Swanston Street\, Collins Street\, Little Collins Street\, Dame Edna Place\, Howey Place\nHighlights: State Library\, Athenaeum Library\, Doing the Block\, the Palace of Intellect\nTea or coffee break (30 minutes): Dymock’s Café Melbourne\nEnd: Swanston Street (in front of Melbourne Town Hall)\nTickets: $60 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 connection to the city’s cultural life adds richness and context to every walk. With an eye for detail and a love of language\, he reveals the stories that have helped define Melbourne. \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/city-of-literature-3-hour-walking-tour/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Meet at the State Library of Victoria\, 328 Swanston Street\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors%20in%20Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T153000
DTSTAMP:20260822T013544
CREATED:20260821T000217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T000908Z
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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/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Corner of Spring Street and Flinders Lane\, Corner of Spring Street and Flinders Lane\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors%20in%20Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260822T013544
CREATED:20260820T235157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T235222Z
UID:11236-1791540000-1791550800@historymonth.org.au
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/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Flinders Street Station\, Flinders St\,\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors%20in%20Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T153000
DTSTAMP:20260822T013544
CREATED:20260820T235933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T235933Z
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SUMMARY:Hardware Lane & the Super Seven – 1.5 Hour Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:A review of the money and muscle of the city’s earliest industrial days through to the origins of the laneways makeover. \nFridays\, 2-3.30pm \n\nMeet: on the steps of the GPO Building (under the H&M sign) in Bourke Street\nRoute: Postal Lane\, Little Bourke Street\, Rankins Lane\, Hardware Lane\, Niagara Lane\, Guildford Lane\nHighlights: Boom era warehouses\, the Super Seven laneways off Little Bourke Street\, the pot-plants of Guildford Lane\nEnd: Guildford Lane\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 who delights in uncovering the layers of history hiding in plain sight. His tours focus on the human stories and small details that give Melbourne its distinctive character. \nFind more information at www.seniorsinmelbourne.com.au/tours \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/hardware-lane-the-super-seven-1-5-hour-walking-tour/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:General Post Office\, Bourke Street\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors%20in%20Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260822T013544
CREATED:20260821T000111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T000111Z
UID:11250-1792058400-1792069200@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:City of Literature – 3 Hour Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:An exploration of the reasons behind Melbourne’s status as a city that has been shaped by writers\, readers\, publishers and ideas. \nThursdays 10am-1pm \n\nMeet: on the steps of State Library Victoria\nRoute: Swanston Street\, Collins Street\, Little Collins Street\, Dame Edna Place\, Howey Place\nHighlights: State Library\, Athenaeum Library\, Doing the Block\, the Palace of Intellect\nTea or coffee break (30 minutes): Dymock’s Café Melbourne\nEnd: Swanston Street (in front of Melbourne Town Hall)\nTickets: $60 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 connection to the city’s cultural life adds richness and context to every walk. With an eye for detail and a love of language\, he reveals the stories that have helped define Melbourne. \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/city-of-literature-3-hour-walking-tour/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Meet at the State Library of Victoria\, 328 Swanston Street\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors%20in%20Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T153000
DTSTAMP:20260822T013544
CREATED:20260821T000217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T000908Z
UID:11259-1792072800-1792078200@historymonth.org.au
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/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Corner of Spring Street and Flinders Lane\, Corner of Spring Street and Flinders Lane\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Paul-Daffey-Tours-image-by-Mark-Daffey.5-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors%20in%20Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261016T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260822T013544
CREATED:20260820T235157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T235222Z
UID:11237-1792144800-1792155600@historymonth.org.au
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/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Flinders Street Station\, Flinders St\,\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors%20in%20Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261016T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261016T153000
DTSTAMP:20260822T013544
CREATED:20260820T235933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T235933Z
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SUMMARY:Hardware Lane & the Super Seven – 1.5 Hour Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:A review of the money and muscle of the city’s earliest industrial days through to the origins of the laneways makeover. \nFridays\, 2-3.30pm \n\nMeet: on the steps of the GPO Building (under the H&M sign) in Bourke Street\nRoute: Postal Lane\, Little Bourke Street\, Rankins Lane\, Hardware Lane\, Niagara Lane\, Guildford Lane\nHighlights: Boom era warehouses\, the Super Seven laneways off Little Bourke Street\, the pot-plants of Guildford Lane\nEnd: Guildford Lane\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 who delights in uncovering the layers of history hiding in plain sight. His tours focus on the human stories and small details that give Melbourne its distinctive character. \nFind more information at www.seniorsinmelbourne.com.au/tours \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/hardware-lane-the-super-seven-1-5-hour-walking-tour/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:General Post Office\, Bourke Street\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors%20in%20Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260822T013544
CREATED:20260821T000111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T000111Z
UID:11251-1792663200-1792674000@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:City of Literature – 3 Hour Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:An exploration of the reasons behind Melbourne’s status as a city that has been shaped by writers\, readers\, publishers and ideas. \nThursdays 10am-1pm \n\nMeet: on the steps of State Library Victoria\nRoute: Swanston Street\, Collins Street\, Little Collins Street\, Dame Edna Place\, Howey Place\nHighlights: State Library\, Athenaeum Library\, Doing the Block\, the Palace of Intellect\nTea or coffee break (30 minutes): Dymock’s Café Melbourne\nEnd: Swanston Street (in front of Melbourne Town Hall)\nTickets: $60 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 connection to the city’s cultural life adds richness and context to every walk. With an eye for detail and a love of language\, he reveals the stories that have helped define Melbourne. \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/city-of-literature-3-hour-walking-tour/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Meet at the State Library of Victoria\, 328 Swanston Street\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors%20in%20Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T153000
DTSTAMP:20260822T013544
CREATED:20260821T000217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T000908Z
UID:11260-1792677600-1792683000@historymonth.org.au
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:Melbourne
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Paul-Daffey-Tours-image-by-Mark-Daffey.5-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors%20in%20Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261023T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260822T013544
CREATED:20260820T235157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T235222Z
UID:11238-1792749600-1792760400@historymonth.org.au
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:Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors%20in%20Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261023T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261023T153000
DTSTAMP:20260822T013544
CREATED:20260820T235934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T235934Z
UID:11245-1792764000-1792769400@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Hardware Lane & the Super Seven – 1.5 Hour Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:A review of the money and muscle of the city’s earliest industrial days through to the origins of the laneways makeover. \nFridays\, 2-3.30pm \n\nMeet: on the steps of the GPO Building (under the H&M sign) in Bourke Street\nRoute: Postal Lane\, Little Bourke Street\, Rankins Lane\, Hardware Lane\, Niagara Lane\, Guildford Lane\nHighlights: Boom era warehouses\, the Super Seven laneways off Little Bourke Street\, the pot-plants of Guildford Lane\nEnd: Guildford Lane\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 who delights in uncovering the layers of history hiding in plain sight. His tours focus on the human stories and small details that give Melbourne its distinctive character. \nFind more information at www.seniorsinmelbourne.com.au/tours \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/hardware-lane-the-super-seven-1-5-hour-walking-tour/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:General Post Office\, Bourke Street\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors%20in%20Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260822T013544
CREATED:20260821T000111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T000111Z
UID:11252-1793268000-1793278800@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:City of Literature – 3 Hour Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:An exploration of the reasons behind Melbourne’s status as a city that has been shaped by writers\, readers\, publishers and ideas. \nThursdays 10am-1pm \n\nMeet: on the steps of State Library Victoria\nRoute: Swanston Street\, Collins Street\, Little Collins Street\, Dame Edna Place\, Howey Place\nHighlights: State Library\, Athenaeum Library\, Doing the Block\, the Palace of Intellect\nTea or coffee break (30 minutes): Dymock’s Café Melbourne\nEnd: Swanston Street (in front of Melbourne Town Hall)\nTickets: $60 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 connection to the city’s cultural life adds richness and context to every walk. With an eye for detail and a love of language\, he reveals the stories that have helped define Melbourne. \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/city-of-literature-3-hour-walking-tour/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Meet at the State Library of Victoria\, 328 Swanston Street\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors%20in%20Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T153000
DTSTAMP:20260822T013544
CREATED:20260821T000217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T000908Z
UID:11261-1793282400-1793287800@historymonth.org.au
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:Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors%20in%20Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261030T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260822T013544
CREATED:20260820T235157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T235222Z
UID:11239-1793354400-1793365200@historymonth.org.au
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:Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors%20in%20Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261030T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261030T153000
DTSTAMP:20260822T013544
CREATED:20260820T235934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T235934Z
UID:11246-1793368800-1793374200@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Hardware Lane & the Super Seven – 1.5 Hour Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:A review of the money and muscle of the city’s earliest industrial days through to the origins of the laneways makeover. \nFridays\, 2-3.30pm \n\nMeet: on the steps of the GPO Building (under the H&M sign) in Bourke Street\nRoute: Postal Lane\, Little Bourke Street\, Rankins Lane\, Hardware Lane\, Niagara Lane\, Guildford Lane\nHighlights: Boom era warehouses\, the Super Seven laneways off Little Bourke Street\, the pot-plants of Guildford Lane\nEnd: Guildford Lane\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 who delights in uncovering the layers of history hiding in plain sight. His tours focus on the human stories and small details that give Melbourne its distinctive character. \nFind more information at www.seniorsinmelbourne.com.au/tours \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/hardware-lane-the-super-seven-1-5-hour-walking-tour/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:General Post Office\, Bourke Street\, Melbourne\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Seniors_in_Melbourne_Paul-Daffey-Walking-tours-Amy-Gardner-image-51-3-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors%20in%20Mellbourne":MAILTO:amy@seniorsinmelbourne.com.au
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