Seniors in Melbourne

A Journey Through Melbourne’s Changing Heart Join local guide Paul Daffey, Seniors in Melbourne and Transport Victoria for an engaging one-hour walking tour designed specifically for local explorers, especially Seniors myki card holders. The Metro Tunnel is the biggest transformation of Melbourne’s rail network in 40 years, creating space for more people to move safely and comfortably as we become Australia’s biggest city. We’ll step off the beaten path to explore the innovation and expansion driving the future of our city. From the historic clocks of Flinders Street to the cutting-edge developments of the new Town Hall and State Library stations, this tour offers a firsthand look at how Melbourne is evolving to service its growing community. What to Expect: • Expert Insight: Discover the stories behind the city’s massive infrastructure shifts. • The Route: We start under the clocks at Flinders Street, venture through the iconic Campbell Arcade, and navigate the newest additions to our rail network, concluding at the State Library. • Accessibility: The route utilizes lifts and public transport (approx. 1 hour duration). Event Details: • Dates: Wednesday 24 June • Times: 10:00am, 12:00pm, and 2:30pm • Meeting Point: Flinders Street Station entrance (under the clocks) • Capacity: Strictly limited to 15 people per tour for a personalized experience. Don’t miss your chance to see the city from a new perspective. Book your spot today! This tour is a proud partnership with Seniors in Melbourne and Transport Victoria. Seniors myki card holders can now travel free on weekends, Victoria wide. For more information visit www.transport.vic.gov.au/myki. Please note, on the 2.30 pm tour the Transport Victoria team will be capturing photography and videography of attendees during this tour. This content will be used for future promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be included, please inform a staff member via email or on the day before the tour commences. 

An exploration of the reasons behind Melbourne’s status as a city that has been shaped by writers, readers, publishers and ideas. Thursdays 10am-1pm · Meet: on the steps of State Library Victoria · Route: Swanston Street, Collins Street, Little Collins Street, Dame Edna Place, Howey Place · Highlights: State Library, Athenaeum Library, Doing the Block, the Palace of Intellect · Tea or coffee break (30 minutes): Dymock’s Café Melbourne · End: Swanston Street (in front of Melbourne Town Hall) · Tickets: $60 per person (maximum 10; minimum 4) · Disabled access: yes (please advise beforehand). Meet your guide – Paul Daffey Paul is a lifelong Melburnian, journalist and storyteller whose deep connection to the city’s cultural life adds richness and context to every walk. With an eye for detail and a love of language, he reveals the stories that have helped define Melbourne. About Seniors in Melbourne Seniors in Melbourne is a website and weekly newsletter helping Victorians aged 60+ discover the best events, attractions, dining and days out across Melbourne and regional Victoria. We're proud to connect our community with experiences — like this one — that help them stay active, connected and confident exploring their city. Visit: seniorsinmelbourne.com.au

A sweep through the roaring days of the Rag Trade to the lane’s development as a restaurant hub and avenue of style. Thursdays, 2pm-3.30pm · Meet: on the corner of Spring Street and Flinders Lane · Route: Flinders Lane, Duckboard Place, AC/DC Lane, Oliver Lane · Highlights: Rag Trade buildings, highway to heaven, Nicholas Building · End: Flinders Lane (on the corner of Swanston Street) · Tickets: $40 per person (maximum 10; minimum 4) · Disabled access: yes (please advise beforehand). Meet your guide – Paul Daffey Paul is a lifelong Melburnian, journalist and storyteller whose deep knowledge of the city’s working past and creative present adds colour and context to every walk. His tours focus on the small details and human stories that give Melbourne its character. About Seniors in Melbourne Seniors in Melbourne is a website and weekly newsletter helping Victorians aged 60+ discover the best events, attractions, dining and days out across Melbourne and regional Victoria. We're proud to connect our community with experiences — like this one — that help them stay active, connected and confident exploring their city. Visit: seniorsinmelbourne.com.au

A journey through the arcades that have always captivated Melbourne and the laneways that have come to captivate us in recent years. Fridays, 10am-1pm · Meet: on the steps of Flinders Street Station (under the clocks) · Route: Degraves Street, Centre Place, Collins Street, Bourke Street, Little Bourke Street · Highlights: Signature laneways, street sculptures, Block Arcade, Royal Arcade · Tea or coffee (30 minutes): Manchester Press Cafe, Rankins Lane · End: Swanston Street (on the corner of Bourke Street) · Tickets: $60 per person (maximum 10; minimum 4) · Disabled access: yes (please advise beforehand). Meet your Guide - Paul Daffey Paul is a lifelong Melburnian, journalist, and storyteller. His love of local history and character comes through in every step of his tours around Melbourne. Whether he’s recounting tales of a century-old pub or pointing out a detail most people miss, Paul has a knack for making the city’s past feel alive and wonderfully human. About Seniors in Melbourne Seniors in Melbourne is a website and weekly newsletter helping Victorians aged 60+ discover the best events, attractions, dining and days out across Melbourne and regional Victoria. We're proud to connect our community with experiences — like this one — that help them stay active, connected and confident exploring their city. Visit: seniorsinmelbourne.com.au

A review of the money and muscle of the city’s earliest industrial days through to the origins of the laneways makeover. Fridays, 2-3.30pm · Meet: on the steps of the GPO Building (under the H&M sign) in Bourke Street · Route: Postal Lane, Little Bourke Street, Rankins Lane, Hardware Lane, Niagara Lane, Guildford Lane · Highlights: Boom era warehouses, the Super Seven laneways off Little Bourke Street, the pot-plants of Guildford Lane · End: Guildford Lane · Tickets: $40 per person (maximum 10; minimum 4) · Disabled access: yes (please advise beforehand). Meet your guide – Paul Daffey Paul is a lifelong Melburnian, journalist and storyteller who delights in uncovering the layers of history hiding in plain sight. His tours focus on the human stories and small details that give Melbourne its distinctive character. Find more information at www.seniorsinmelbourne.com.au/tours About Seniors in Melbourne Seniors in Melbourne is a website and weekly newsletter helping Victorians aged 60+ discover the best events, attractions, dining and days out across Melbourne and regional Victoria. We're proud to connect our community with experiences — like this one — that help them stay active, connected and confident exploring their city. Visit: seniorsinmelbourne.com.au