Melbourne Tours Walk the Yarra & Historic Boathouse Lunch
Overview
This is the very first tour in Melbourne’s metro area to offer an immersive, nature-focused experience that combines hiking, culture, and history.
This unique journey invites travellers to explore the city through the eyes of a local, discovering hidden cultural gems that are beloved by residents but often missed by tourists.
Just 15 minutes away from the city centre, it’s a rare opportunity to walk along the Yarra River’s stunning parklands, uncover its rich history, and connect with Melbourne’s natural beauty in a way no other tour offers.
From the largest flying fox colony to the historic Boathouse, and the culturally significant Dights Falls, this tour blends the city’s heritage with its vibrant community, offering a distinctive, off-the-beaten-path adventure that highlights what makes Melbourne truly special.
What's Included
- Lunch Choose from 5 pre-selected options
- Cultural insight of Dights Falls and its significance with First Nation...
- Poncho, First Aid Kit
- Visit Flying fox colony
- Taxi pick-up / drop-off
- Guided Walk through Yarra Bend Park trails
- Bottled water
- Private Travel Insurance
- Tips for your guide (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup time/location: 8.30am in front of The Hotel Windsor. Arrive at the pickup 10min prior pickup.
What To Expect
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Yarra Bend Park
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Flying Fox Viewing Platform (pass by)
Dight's Falls Reserve (pass by)
Fairfield Park Boathouse & Tea Gardens
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers unable to walk 2 to 2.5 hours using uneven terrain
- Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5572704P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Choose from 5 pre-selected options.
- Cultural insight of Dights Falls and its significance with First Nation.
- Poncho, First Aid Kit.
- Visit Flying fox colony.
- taxi pick-up / drop-off.
- Guided Walk through Yarra Bend Park trails.
- Bottled water.
- Private Travel Insurance.
- Tips for your guide (optional).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 14. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Melbourne Tours Walk the Yarra & Historic Boathouse Lunch is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers unable to walk 2 to 2.5 hours using uneven terrain
- Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Melbourne Tours Walk the Yarra & Historic Boathouse Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchChoose from 5 pre-selected options
- Cultural insight of Dights Falls and its significance with First Nation...
- Poncho, First Aid Kit
- Visit Flying fox colony
- Taxi pick-up / drop-off
- Guided Walk through Yarra Bend Park trails
- Bottled water
- Private Travel Insurance
- Tips for your guide (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers unable to walk 2 to 2.5 hours using uneven terrain
- Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
