Things To Do

THINGS TO DO

A LIST OF TOP RECOMMENDATIONS BY AIDC LOCALS TO GIVE YOU A TASTE OF WHAT ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST LIVEABLE CITIES HAS TO OFFER

MELBOURNE TOP 5

01 Walk or run around the Tan Track located at the Royal Botanic Gardens

02 Explore the city’s Laneways (and bars)

03 Take a ride on the City Circle Tram

04 Immerse yourself in Melbourne’s rich arts and culture with NGV’s Triennial (International collection at Southbank and Australian collection at Fed Square) and ACMI’s Memo Aktens and Marshmallow Laser Feast exhibitions.

05 Step back in time and walk the road to the gallows in the Old Melbourne Gaol

INDIGENOUS CULTURE

Wominjeka! Welcome to Melbourne, known as the Kulin Nation to its traditional owners. Melbourne is rich in Indigenous culture, which we encourage you to explore on your visit to AIDC.

THE ABORIGINAL HERITAGE WALK

The Aboriginal Heritage Walk offers a rich and vibrant cultural experience and is one of the most popular tours at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, a stone’s throw from the AIDC. Indigenous guides provide a unique insight into the history of both the Gardens and its traditional owners. Daily except Saturday, and bookings are essential.

THE KOORIE HERITAGE TRUST

The Koorie Heritage Trust is conveniently located at Federation Square and welcomes non-Indigenous people to learn about Victoria’s Indigenous cultural heritage. Exhibitions and cultural walks are available daily.

YALINGUTH BIRRARUNG

The Yalinguth by the Birrarung/Yarra River – First Nations Audio Trail is a geo-located audio app sharing Aboriginal history through stories, music, and soundscapes. This adventure spans Enterprize Park to the MCG including Fed Square. You’ll hear stories about pre-colonial life, the destruction that followed, the Aboriginal leaders that inspired the rights movement, and at the MCG, how AFL was born from the great Aboriginal game Marngrook.