Walks in Melbourne, Victoria
The best way to get to know a city is on foot. The capital city of Victoria, Australia, is known for its artistic laneways, curated gardens, historic inner suburbs and its riverside walks. Here are a selection of walks you can do in marvellous Melbourne.
These Walking Maps have been created by staff at Victoria Walks, their partners and by members of the general public. Walks are listed in order of their proximity to the city centre. Hit the Walking Maps logo to go back to the home page, where you can search for walks in other locations.
For longer walks in Melbourne see our Urban Hikes collection.
Drewery Lane to Flagstaff Gardens via Lt Lonsdale and Lonsdale Stsby Dottie
0.28 km
Start in Drewery Lane, walk up Lt Lonsdale St to William St, turn right to Latrobe St. Walk around F
2.52 km
0:37
Easy
Melbourne city street art and graffiti tourby katemcneil
0.29 km
Updated March 2018: Melbourne is renown for its laneways and lively street-art scene. We encourage
3.12 km
0:46
Easy
Sculptures of Melbourneby Mark Holsworth
0.44 km
Public sculptures in Melbourne CBD and surrounding gardens by Mark Holsworth, the author of Sculptur
3.76 km
0:56
Easy
Peter's peregrinationby Victoria Walks
0.48 km
Walk to Flagstaff Gardens which are a wonderful oasis in the heart of the city. With lots of shade,
2.10 km
0:31
Very Easy
Flinders Street to Jolimont walkby VictoriaWalks
0.58 km
Wonderful walk from Flinders Street to Jolimont Station via Federation Square, Birrarung Marr, Willi
2.15 km
0:32
Easy
A Walk in the Parkby WalksMelbourne
0.61 km
Magnificent cathedrals, lush parklands and delightful Flinders Lane.
4.36 km
1:05
Easy
City to Docklandsby Docklands
0.62 km
This walk takes you from the busy CBD of Melbourne to the scenic waterfront. Along the way you will
4.00 km
0:50
Intermediate
Jane's Walk - Melbourne Step by Step by Clare Leporati
0.63 km
Melbourne's CBD explored through conversations inspired by its staircases and steps.
2.40 km
0:35
Easy
Fabulous Flagstaff Gardensby Victoria Walks
0.63 km
The Gardens are a wonderful oasis in the heart of the city. With lots of shade, seats, drinking foun
1.19 km
0:17
Very Easy
Bring Nature Back to Melbourne Walking Tour - Melbourne Open Houseby Do it on the Roof
0.64 km
Come with us on a tour of some of inner Melbourne's green facades, roofs and walls, and learn about
3.44 km
0:51
Easy
Arts Centre, National Gallery of Vic and Royal Botanic Gardens - all free!by Dottie
0.64 km
Walk over Princes Bridge to the Arts Centre, then the National Gallery of Victoria and across St Kil
4.65 km
1:09
Intermediate
Melbourne city parks walk by dburtt
0.64 km
Explore the best of Melbourne's central parks, with a bonus stroll along the Yarra River.
7.43 km
1:51
Easy
Yarra River Walkby Victoria Wells
0.70 km
This walk takes you from Federation Square, down to the Yarra River, to Swan Street Bridge, back alo
3.36 km
0:50
Very Easy
Best of West Melbourne to Docklandsby Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens
0.71 km
Beginning at the Flagstaff Gardens, this day walk takes you through Melbourne's popular market, its
8.45 km
2:07
Intermediate
Princes Bridge Yarra River loop by Victoria Walks
0.72 km
A wonderful walk from Princes Bridge along Princes Walk to Birrarung Marr across Swan Street Bridge,
2.29 km
0:34
Very Easy
Jasper Hotel - short walk around the blockby tedmcrae
0.74 km
Discover the old and the new in a quick walk around the few blocks surrounding the Jasper Hotel.
1.30 km
0:17
Easy
Carlton Historical Walkby cherylc
0.76 km
Carlton is an area full of historic significance. This walk incorporates information from Heritage V
4.00 km
0:50
Easy
Queen Victoria Market Heritage Trailby cherylc
0.86 km
Walk the 'Heritage Trail' to explore the Market's historical significance through its unique sculptu
0.70 km
0:09
Very Easy
Carlton Gardens revitaliserby Victoria Walks
0.88 km
A great walk for people working in the northern part of the Melbourne CBD to get some exercise, gre
2.11 km
0:31
Very Easy
Yarra River Promenadeby Victoria Walks
0.91 km
This short walk starts from the corner of King and Flinders Street, but you are soon past the hustle
1.76 km
0:26
Very Easy
Shorthand History Tour of Melbourneby Carmel Taylor
0.92 km
Shorthand has preserved the spoken word in our parliament, courts and businesses since colonisation.
7.67 km
1:35
Easy
Melbourne Street art walk - Southern Cross to Vic Marketby brammers
0.95 km
Stroll from Southern Cross station, to Vic Markets - an ideal destination for eating, shopping and g
2.52 km
0:37
Easy
Lost Mosaics and Murals of Melbourne Walkby U3A Melbourne City
0.96 km
Learn about some of the Lost Mosaics and Murals located in the CBD by artists Harold Freedman and Na
4.97 km
2:00
Easy
Fitzroy Gardens walk, Melbourneby Victoria Walks
0.99 km
One of Melbourne's most beautiful park gardens, this is a great walk to do on your lunch break or a
2.01 km
0:40
Easy
Southern Cross station to South Melbourne marketby Dottie
0.99 km
Walk from Southern Cross station to South Melbourne market
3.61 km
0:54
Easy
Southern Cross to Melbourne Central City Walkby Dottie
1.00 km
From Southern Cross Railway Station down to the Yarra River then up Swanson St to Melbourne Central
2.77 km
0:41
Easy
Memories of North Melbourne's industrial and social pastby U3A Melbourne City
1.06 km
This walk takes you on a journey around North Melbourne and gives glimpses of its industrial and soc
4.77 km
2:30
Easy
Shop and Dine Docklandsby Docklands
1.09 km
Docklands has plenty of shopping and dining options. Start at Spencer Outlet Centre, lunch at the m
1.70 km
0:25
Easy
Women's Tour of Melbourneby happyfeet
1.10 km
This tour was created to celebrate the centenary of women's suffrage in 2008 but interest in the rol
5.53 km
1:22
Easy
JCMA Friendship Walkby Jewish Christian Muslim Association of Australia
1.15 km
The Jewish Christian Muslim Association of Australia (JCMA) would like to invite you to walk in frie
3.40 km
0:50
Easy
Fitzroy Aboriginal Heritage Walking Trailby katemcneil
1.19 km
The trail identifies 16 sites of significance (from the 1920s onwards) in the area. Each site is mar
3.07 km
0:46
Easy
Monuments and Memorials History Walk by U3A Melbourne City
1.20 km
Learn about the first 100 years of colonial settlement through the monuments and memorials in the g
3.40 km
2:30
Easy
The Long Walk Fun Walkby TheLongWalk
1.49 km
The Long Walk Fun Walk was held at the 'Tan track around the Royal Botanic Gardens on Saturday 31 Ma
3.80 km
0:57
Easy
Docklands West - Central Pier, Victoria Harbour, North Wharf and Docklands Park loopby Paul34293008
1.62 km
A great walk that you can take you a bit longer than a lunch break, But it takes in some great views
4.93 km
1:14
Easy
Docklands West - Lunch break walk (Docklands Park - Victoria Harbour Promenade)by Paul34293008
1.62 km
A great quick walk that you can complete in between 30 to 45 minutes. Great for a lunch break. A re
3.06 km
0:45
Very Easy
Fitzroy street-art tour by happyfeet
1.66 km
Inner-city Fitzroy is at the forefront of Melbourne's creative street-art scene! Take the 86 tram fr
2.75 km
0:41
Easy
A short walk through 19th century North Melbourne by EBwalks
1.69 km
Within the span of a few blocks this walk gives you a glimpse into the Victorian and Federation era
1.34 km
0:20
Very Easy
Melbourne University Campus Tour (short tour)by cherylc
1.75 km
This is a shortened version of the self guided Campus Tour highlighting some of the historical, arch
1.70 km
0:22
Easy
History Around the 86by L-Rob Unimelb
1.85 km
Explore the history of Fitzroy and Collingwood, looking to several local landmarks and places of int
1.31 km
0:19
Easy
Docklands Delightby Victoria Walks
1.91 km
This is a wonderful walk to do everyday and it has lots of lunch spots for different days of the w
2.11 km
0:31
Very Easy
Nth Melbourne to Flagstaff Gardensby Dottie
1.94 km
Walk through the quaint streets of North Melbourne to Flagstaff Gardens.
1.98 km
0:29
Very Easy
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne walkby dburtt
2.06 km
With an amazing array of things to see and an incredible 8,500 plant species, this is probably Melbo
4.61 km
1:09
Easy
ClimateWatch Royal Botanic Garden Melbourne Trailby ClimateWatch
2.08 km
Discover what is happening in Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens, and contribute to a national scienc
2.39 km
0:35
Easy
Great Melbourne Parks hike: Shrine to Flemingtonby Jane - Victoria Walks
2.15 km
This great urban hike takes in Melbourne's best green spaces - Botanic Gardens, Yarra Park, Fitzroy
11.31 km
2:49
Intermediate
Waterfront Wanderby Docklands
2.16 km
Gain an understanding of the expansive Docklands' waterfront on this easy walk. It offers different
2.20 km
0:28
Easy
Docklands Family Walkby Docklands
2.34 km
This walk includes family friendly locations and activities in Docklands.
2.90 km
0:37
Very Easy
Ron Barassi Snr Park, Docklandsby Dottie
2.42 km
Take a stroll along the Moonee Ponds Creek path to Ron Barassi Snr Park, Docklands
2.18 km
0:32
Easy
Photographer's walk: Melbourne's best viewsby WalkingPerspective
2.47 km
Experience (and capture) the best views of Melbourne by taking this walk along the Yarra - past beau
7.78 km
1:56
Intermediate
Richmond to Cremorne Street Art Walkby brammers
2.53 km
Take in a slice of Melbourne's silicon valley and the art that is springing up between startups and
1.91 km
0:28
Very Easy
Women Who Walk, Princes Park, Carlton by Jane - Victoria Walks
2.80 km
Originally an event partnership between City of Melbourne and Victoria Walks to connect female resi
3.17 km
0:48
Easy
Delights of Albert Parkby dianek
3.06 km
A fantastic walk, especially for children. Includes 2 playgrounds, a fairy tree, a park, a beach and
1.70 km
0:21
Easy
Albert Park Lake Accessible Walkby Victoria Walks
3.14 km
The calming lake, the waterbirds and the other people enjoying this wide green parkland make this a
6.33 km
2:00
Easy
My walk to work: Richmond to the Cityby Stephen
3.20 km
I love my walks to/from work, it gives me time to think about the day ahead or reflect on the day as
2.91 km
0:44
Easy
Garden City to Spirit of Tasmaniaby susannekoolhof
3.45 km
This short walk combines some of the best things of Port Melbourne: playgrounds, parks, street art,
1.64 km
0:24
Easy
Princes Pier loop, Port Melbourneby Happy Wanderer
3.47 km
From Port Melbourne Primary to Beacon Cove via Garden City, Princes Pier, Beacon Cove and finishing
3.40 km
0:42
Easy
Princes Park loop walk, Carlton Northby Jane - Victoria Walks
3.52 km
Enjoy a stroll around one of inner-Melbourne's favourite parks. Beautiful, shady Princes Park has gr
3.52 km
0:52
Very Easy
Kensington History Walkby Kensington Neighbourhood House
3.56 km
A look at some of the key heritage features of the inner city suburb of Kensington. A rich history c
3.11 km
0:46
Easy
Royal Park self-guided loop walk, Parkvilleby Jane - Victoria Walks
3.57 km
Melbourne's largest park is also one of its most generous with plenty to do. This walk takes you to
5.39 km
1:21
Easy
Melbourne Zoo strollby Dottie
3.64 km
Catch a train or tram, ride a bike on the Capital City Trail or drive to Melbourne Zoo
2.79 km
0:41
Easy
Kensington Playground Walkby Edith Kensington
3.65 km
A delightful walk that highlights Kensington's lovely green spaces and play facilities.
1.69 km
0:25
Easy
Chapel Street, Yarra River, Como Parkby Chapel Street
3.79 km
This walk is located in South Yarra. Our walk includes many key features including; public transport
5.05 km
1:15
Intermediate
Kensington walk to Maribyrnong River by Kensington NHL2
3.81 km
This is a beautiful and relaxing walk from Kensington Neighbourhood House to the Maribyrnong River.
3.78 km
0:56
Easy
Kensington to Newmarket and back again.by A Brehon
3.81 km
Kensington Neighbourhood House on McCracken St to Pepper Café on Pin Oak cres in Newmarket return.
2.03 km
0:30
Very Easy
Carlton - Scenic route from Park St to Royal Paradeby katemcneil
3.86 km
A delightful walk from Park Street in Carlton to Royal Parade. Includes grasslands, native gardens a
3.95 km
0:59
Easy
From Coal to Solar: Port Melbourne to Albert Parkby Port Focus
4.00 km
The walk follows the path taken by coal from Town Pier [now site of Port Melbourne Yacht Club] to Ga
1.20 km
0:14
Easy
Port Melbourne, Beach, Arts in the Park and shoppingby susannekoolhof
4.03 km
This walks combines beach and bay views, a great place for art lovers, some design and a special sur
2.18 km
0:32
Easy
Kensington Historical Industries Walkby Mark S
4.05 km
A walk around Kensington with a focus on its past industrial background.
6.63 km
1:39
Intermediate
Bushland Circuit Accessible Walk, Yarra Bend Park, Kewby Victoria Walks
4.24 km
Yarra Bend is a Parks Victoria accessible gem. Walk or roll Studley Park's beautiful Bushland Circui
1.10 km
0:30
Easy
Studley Park Boathouse - Bushland Circuit Trailby katemcneil
4.25 km
Delightful short walk along the Yarra. Enjoy abundant bird life and bush scenery. End your walk with
1.36 km
0:20
Easy
Como Park and River Walkby Victoria Walks
4.26 km
This lovely 5km pram friendly walk follows a pretty Yarra River bend along bushy paths before a loop
4.99 km
1:30
Easy
Yarra Bend Park Walk, Studley Park, Kewby Victoria Walks
4.31 km
Yarra Bend is the largest area of natural bushland in inner Melbourne. The broad grassy parklands, f
5.10 km
1:30
Easy
Merri Creek Trail, Fitzroy North to Coburgby Victoria Walks
4.51 km
A wonderful walk along the Merri Crk Trail that starts and ends at tram stops.
7.86 km
1:58
Easy
Imagine the Yarra – past, present and futureby Robert Jackson
4.54 km
Experience this urban ecological walk and imagine the Yarra’s past and its future… To understand mo
6.30 km
1:35
Intermediate
Princes and Victoria Gardens Walkby Victoria Walks
4.68 km
Here are two wonderful yet entirely different gardens to explore. Ideal for pushing a pram, a casual
2.16 km
1:00
Easy
Windsor to Prahran libraryby Victoria Walks
4.81 km
Why would I want a computer at home when my daily walk to the library keeps me fit and puts me in to
2.32 km
0:34
Very Easy
Explore Travancore, Moonee Ponds Creekby Justine
4.82 km
This easy loop walk takes in a lovely parkland, local sights and the Moonee Ponds Creek trail.
2.15 km
0:32
Easy
Footscray Wharf riverside loop walkby Victoria Walks
4.91 km
Footscray Wharf has been recreated as a quality riverside walking and recreation space. You can easi
2.91 km
1:00
Easy
Port Melbourne to St Kildaby Dottie
4.92 km
Walk from Port Melbourne along the foreshore past cafes and lifesaving clubs to Catani Gardens in St
6.24 km
1:33
Easy
Westgate Park Heath walkby Malcolm Jennings
4.94 km
Enjoy the sheltered pathways through Heath and Red gum woodland.
Pass waterways with abundant bird
1.39 km
0:20
Easy
Westgate Park Accessible Park Walkby Victoria Walks
4.97 km
There is a flourishing natural space in a surprising place, under the Westgate Bridge! Everyone can
2.87 km
1:00
Easy
Newell's Paddock / Riverside Park loop walkby Victoria Walks
5.01 km
This captivating river crossing loop walk takes you into two opposite reserves. One is a bushy wetla
2.38 km
0:45
Very Easy
Webb Dock observation deckby Dottie
5.03 km
For a different perspective of the bay take a look at the Webb Dock observation deck.
1.53 km
0:22
Very Easy
Westgate Park 2 Lakesby Malcolm Jennings
5.18 km
Pleasant easy walk with city views and great photo opportunities around the salt lake .
The salt
1.66 km
0:24
Easy
Hawthorn Five Parks loop walkby Victoria Walks
5.20 km
Join us for a lovely walk through Hawthorn's green spaces for the Women Who Walk 2024. We'll visit S
5.22 km
1:18
Intermediate
Let's Walk Angliss in Footscray by Let's Walk
5.24 km
The Let’s Walk project is mapping walk routes for women in particular, so they can meet and walk wit
1.80 km
0:27
Easy
Yarra Bend Park Walk, Fairfieldby ParkWalks
5.29 km
This walk gives you a 30 minute nature fix! Leave behind the inner city suburbs and step into Melbou
2.24 km
0:34
Easy
Windsor Street art - A quick walk is a good walk! by brammers
5.31 km
A short walk around the Windsor end of Chapel Street, taking in some of Melbourne's most fun street
1.25 km
0:18
Very Easy
Footscray Station to Essendon nursery river walkby Dottie
5.45 km
Walk along the Maribyrnong River from Footscray to Essendon. This walk in 9km one-way. Highlights in
8.91 km
2:14
Easy
Seven Parklands loop walk, Hawthorn by Sean Mathews
5.46 km
This walk features a loop for visiting seven diverse Hawthorn green spaces. From pocket size to gran
5.09 km
2:00
Easy
Balaclava Young Explorerby Etienne
5.58 km
A perfect walk for inquisitive kids and adults to share. Explore some interesting nooks and crannies
3.28 km
0:49
Intermediate
Kew Junction Street Art Walkby City of Boroondara
5.81 km
Kew Junction is home to a wealth of history and culture. Perhaps most striking is the array of mural
1.71 km
0:26
Easy
Footscray Park riverside loop walkby Victoria Walks
6.02 km
Enjoy the Edwardian jewel in Maribyrnong City's crown from both sides of Maribyrnong River - Footscr
3.53 km
1:00
Easy
Stony Creek Backwash & Hyde Street Reserve Walkby Victoria Walks
6.05 km
A walking gem right under the West Gate Bridge. These are not your typical waterway walking sites, b
4.00 km
1:30
Easy
A Taste of St. Kildaby Stephen
6.09 km
This trail leads you on a short walk to visit some of the famous icons of St Kilda.
1.90 km
0:24
Easy
Glenferrie Road Historic Walkby City of Boroondara
6.38 km
In 1902 Glenferrie Road still had paddocks and houses. Today there are some excellent examples of Ed
0.86 km
0:13
Easy
St Kilda Town Hall-Alma Park loopby Michaela
6.42 km
Up Carlisle and around to lovely Alma Park then down Inkerman and Chapel to get back to work.
3.40 km
0:43
Very Easy
Hawthorn Heritage Haven Walkby Sean Mathews
6.45 km
4km of beautiful period residential architecture set in gorgeous gardens easily accessible by public
3.90 km
1:30
Very Easy
Burndap Lake Walkby Victoria Walks
6.69 km
Edgewater's Burndap Lake is a beautiful artificial basin development ideal for those seeking a relax
3.10 km
1:00
Easy
St Kilda Botanical Gardens walkby Sean Mathews
6.76 km
St Kilda Botanical Gardens are located in an historic park organised into formally curated heritage
1.43 km
1:00
Easy