Discovering Richmond's real secrets
              and hidden treasures are better found by walking around the area.

Moving  away from the main shopping strips and following the walking guides you will be amazed to find the cobbled lanes, cottages, mansions, factories and remnants of Richmond's colourful past. With stories of entrepreneurs, industrialists, leaders, craftsmen, inventors, artists, politicians, pubs, sport and crime, you will find these absolutely fascinating as you turn each corner of Richmond's back streets.

Brochures for self guided walks are available from our rooms.

- Docker's Hill Walk - discover the area of Richmond's first land sales and the site of Clifton Village.  You will pass the sites of Richmond's first hotel, candle works, chemists, politicians and gangsters. The hill is the location of many fine churches and marvelous buildings which reflect some of Richmond's former glory.

- Bridge Road Walk - Bridge Road with its' multitude of fashion outlets and cafes is a buzz with activity and life. Many of original building facades can still be seen as a reminder of the street's early traders. This walk takes you from Punt Road to Church Street and describes many of the early shops and businesses operating in the late 1800's.

- Bridge Road Pubs Walk - Richmond had more than 40 pubs over time, with may changing hands and locations as the city grew. They provided favourite watering holes for the locals and travelers, accommodation and meals. Each one has incredible stories to tell. This walk focuses on Bridge Road and covers the hotels from Punt Road to Hawthorn Bridge.

Guided Walks are conducted as part of our annual program and can be arranged by request.

These include areas such as 'The Barkley Garden's Precinct', 'Yarraberg and the Racecourse' 'The Secrets of Swan Street' and 'Richmond's Yarra River'.