Women's History Walking Tour in Boroondara

Uncover the women who built institutions, broke boundaries and refused to be forgotten



2.5 hours

Experience size 1 to 4 (public dates), 12 to 24

  $40 - $60 ($40 for Children; $60 for Adults) (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Boroondara might be known for leafy streets, but look a little closer and the map reveals the unexpected.
A century after the death of pioneering mechanic Alice Anderson, History Behind the Hedges takes you through burial grounds, back streets, tramlines and civic spaces to uncover the women who challenged the rules of where they were meant to belong.
Meet the women who took the wheel, built businesses, wrote what they were not supposed to feel and turned homes, studios and public stages into sites of power. Along the way, encounter hidden founders, radical poets, artists and civic rebels whose lives reveal a side of Boroondara rarely seen.
Among them is acclaimed artist A.M.E. Bale, whose work and legacy remain deeply connected to Boroondara. The tour finishes at Town Hall Gallery, where guests can continue the story at Boroondara Arts’ free A.M.E. Bale exhibition and encounter her work in person.
Expect surprise, delight, scandal, politics, glamour, grief and a few excellent wrong turns.
Presented by She Shapes History in partnership with Boroondara Arts, this limited-season experience is Boroondara as you have never been shown it before.
This tour runs 5 September – 17 October only! Don’t miss out on joining the celebration of these triumphantly talented women!
Please note:
  • No animals or pets allowed.
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller/pram accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This tour includes a short tram trip - please ensure you bring your Myki or bank card to cover the trip.
What you'll get
  • Passionate local guide
  • Access to Hawthorn Arts Centre
  • Learn the rich history of Boroondara and its powerful women
Knowledge required
A moderate level of fitness is required for the 4km walk. This tour is suitable for those who know nothing about Australian history and Melbourne and for those who feel they already know all there is to know!
What to bring
Bring a hat, water bottle and umbrella. Wear sunscreen, comfy clothes and shoes appropriate for approximately 4km of walking.
Location

Boroondara General Cemetery, High Street, Kew VIC, Australia, Melbourne, VIC

Boroondara General Cemetery, Parkhill Rd entrance.

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We're on a mission to make Australian women's history accessible, entertaining, and engaging through walking tours, social media and one-off events.
She Shapes History started with a simple question – "Where are the women in the history of Australia?"
Bushrangers, convicts, diggers, blokes and battlers are often seen as the main characters of Australian history. In the story of our nation, women have frequently been cast as minor characters. Countless stories have been lost, left unrecorded, undervalued, and untold. As a society, it's so easy to forget that women were behind many of the moments that shaped Australia.
We believe that by recovering the remarkable stories of the women who shaped history, we can challenge our perception of women today. Closing the respect gap in Australian politics and culture today requires that we recognise and re-imagine what Australian women, particularly First Nations women, queer women, women of colour and women with disabilities, have achieved in the past.
While there are many ways to learn more about our history, there is nothing quite like a walking tour. Walking tours offer a unique opportunity to share history in an inclusive, accessible and non-judgmental context.
We use walking tours to highlight the diverse and often forgotten women behind the moments that shaped Australia. We want all Australians, no matter their race, gender or sexuality, to be able to see themselves in Canberra's landscape, in Australian history, and the story of our nation.
So, where are the women in the story of Australia? Well, as you'll discover on our tours, everywhere.

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