North Fitzroy to Brunswick Street - a Natural and Historic Walk
North Fitzroy to Brunswick Street - a Natural and Historic Walk
From the calm green edges of Rushall Reserve to the buzzing heart of Fitzroy Market Hall, this walk traces a journey from nature to culture: crisp morning air, birdsong and art.
Summary
From the calm green edges of Rushall Reserve to the buzzing heart of Fitzroy Market Hall, this walk traces a journey from nature to culture: crisp morning air, birdsong and art.
Description
The walk (5.2km-return) begins at Rushall Reserve in North Fitzroy, embraced by the stillness of an early morning. The air is fresh and cool, carrying the soft chorus of chirping birds. Around you, trees create a dialogue—some standing tall with evergreen leaves, others stripped bare, their branches reaching like quiet sculptures against the sky.
As you move along the path, the reserve gently fills with life and movement: children skipping ahead, parents guiding prams, friends chatting while they walk their dogs.
The rhythm of the walk feels communal, yet deeply tied to nature’s presence.
Crossing into Fitzroy, the landscape transforms. The sound of birds begins to mingle with the hum of the street, the walls blossoming with street art—murals, graffiti, and layered tags telling stories of rebellion, memory, and place. The transition feels like a shift from the natural to the urban, from quiet song to vibrant expression.
Finally, the journey ends at the Fitzroy Market Hall, a place humming with voices, food, art, and community. Here, the walk becomes not just about movement, but about connection — linking nature, people, and culture into one continuous experience.
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Points of Interest
1. Rushall Recereation Reserve
Rushall Reserve sits quietly at the edge of North Fitzroy, just beside the Merri Creek. Starting here sets a tone of tranquillity and closeness to nature.
2. Inner Circle-Janet Millman Reserve
The reserve carries both layers of history and renewal: once industrial, now reclaimed as a community landscape.
3. Inner Circle Rail Trail
Trail crossing over vehicular roads and streets acts as a transitional spine.
4. Inner Circle Rail Trail
Locals use the trail for daily commutes, morning walks, and leisurely rides, giving it a vibrant, community-driven rhythm.
5. Edinburgh Gardens
Locals use the trail for daily commutes, morning walks, and leisurely rides, giving it a vibrant, community-driven rhythm.
6. Fitzroy Market
Since its beginnings in 2010, it has grown into a much-loved local event that captures the creative, social, and multicultural spirit of Fitzroy.
Features
Public Transport
Playground
Seating available
Art and culture
Nature trail
Lake, creek, river
Park / Garden
