Robin Boyd's Neighbourhood

Useful Information

Event dates

19 October 2024 - 15 February 2025
Price

$45 General
$30 Student

Bookings essential
Location

Meet at The Terrace Cafe, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Duration

2 hrs
Session Times

10:30am & 1:30pm

Sat 30 Nov
Sat 15 Feb

Robin Boyd's Neighbourhood

Saturday 19th October 2024 - Saturday 15th February 2025

Walking Tour

Join our friends and neighbours from the Robin Boyd Foundation on this expertly curated walking tour through South Yarra’s diverse architectural streetscape.

In 1958, architect powerhouse Robin Boyd completed his experimental and instantly iconic modernist home in Walsh Street, a stone’s throw from Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Boyd joined a celebrated list of architects and landscape designers who contributed to the design excellence of the precinct, including the Gardens’ own William Guilfoyle.

Starting at the Gardens and over a leisurely 2.5 kilometres, you’ll explore a slice of South Yarra remarkable for its architectural diversity and sheer number of well-preserved, heritage listed residences. Your guide will highlight the history, landscapes and stories of this unique pocket of Melbourne.

Presented by Robin Boyd Foundation in association with Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.