Indigenous

Take a walk along the Yarra with a descendent of the original inhabitants of the area and hear romantic stories of our indigenous people. Visit a private indigenous art gallery with the curator – a touching experience, inaccessible to the public.  Partake in an indigenous cooking class using native herbs and Australian native produce. Experience contemporary expressions of indigenous culture and share the history. 

Settlers

Witness majestic architecture and learn how the discovery of gold had a profound impact on this city. Take a guided walking tour of the Golden Mile learning about the insatiable thirst for gold in the 1850s, which attracted thousands of prospectors from across the globe. Experience a spine-tingling after dark hangman’s tour of the Old Melbourne Gaol where stories of colourful characters will be brought to life. 

Immigration

Learn how immigration has shaped our city – lose yourself in Melbourne’s Chinese, Greek, Italian and Vietnamese precincts. See the stamp our ethnic groups have placed on the city. Hear how food is a poignant link to their homelands and how if has effected the food foundations of Melbourne. Explore the moving stories of people from all over the world who have migrated to Australia. Why did they come? How did they get here? What did they find?