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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers
Overview
This isn't a regular history tour.
Join local AFLW player and She Shapes History guide Rebecca for an exclusive tour of Melbourne's history of women in sport. You'll gain insider knowledge of Melbourne's women's sporting history as we walk from Melbourne's CBD to the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
From the lesbians who founded Australia's first gym for women to the Melbourne socialite who started a bike riding craze, this unique tour will leave you feeling empowered, entertained and inspired to learn more.
This tour is perfect for first time visitors, seasoned Melbournians and interstate travellers alike. We welcome all guests aged 13+ on this tour. The walk covers about 2.5km at a relaxed pace, and there are a few places to pause and sit down along the way.
Together we'll uncover some incredible stories of game-changing women and dive into the history that put Melbourne on the sporting map.
What's included
Passionate and knowledgeable guide - who is also an AFLW player!
What to expect
Melbourne's GPO - Shopping Centre
5m
We stop at Melbourne's GPO and invite guests to step back into the late nineteenth century. Together we'll learn about the 'freedom machines' and how they shaped women's lives at this time.
5m
We stop at Federation Square, one of the key places for football in Melbourne today.
Yarra River
Pass by
This tour takes the scenic route along the sacred Yarra River (Birrurung Marr).
Betty Cuthbert Statue
5m
We stop at one of the few statues of women in Melbourne - the MCG is one of Australia’s great theatres of sporting memory, full of statues, legends, and monuments.
Shirley Strickland Statue
5m
We stop at the second of two statues of women at the MCG and discuss the significance of the women who are cast in bronze here.
Australian Sports Museum
Pass by
We finish near the Australian Sports Museum and highly recommend guests set aside time after the tour to visit the Museum.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We meet out the front of Melbourne's GPO, near the giant purse. Look for your friendly guide Rebecca in a pink She Shapes History shirt and tote bag.
End point
We finish near gate 3 of the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
