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Back when I initially started organising Melbourne tours with Autopia Tours in the early days, I soon discovered this city has facets you won’t find in the pamphlets. The laneways vibrate with buskers, the Yarra River snakes its way through stories older than Federation, and the nightlife can carry you into the early hours. Whether you’re looking at day tours from Melbourne, you’ll find a city that’s got art, toughness and charm in abundance.

I’ve spent decades immersing myself in the City of Melbourne, from the high-rise offices to the green quiet of the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, and on each stroll, I discover something new. This blog is my perspective — part explorer’s handbook, part tale, part resource — for anyone who wants to experience Melbourne like a true insider with real footsteps, not a polished ad.

Before we talk about Melbourne’s coffee craze and theatre scenes, it’s important to recognise the Traditional Owners of the land. The Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation have looked after Country here for countless generations. The Yarra River — or Birrarung as it’s known to Elders — isn’t just a backdrop for fitness lovers and rowers; it’s a living artery, woven into creation stories and cultural practice.

Even today, the way the Victorian Government handles the city’s development, water supply and urban planning is connected with the river. The city’s very foundations, from regional drainage systems to flood protection and water restrictions, all are linked to how we treat Country. Acknowledging that past requires conscious travel — stopping to absorb the traditions, not just capturing the urban view.

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