Walking Tour
Robin Boyd’s Neighbourhood

Join the Robin Boyd Foundation on a journey through a slice of South Yarra with our expertly curated walking tour to discover the precinct’s diverse architectural streetscape.

This precinct holds a remarkable legacy of the peoples of the Kulin nation, and post-colonial architects, landscape designers, wealthy landowners and notable residents. The diversity of architectural styles, with outstanding heritage examples from early colonial to modernism, makes for a fascinating streetscape.

It’s the neighbourhood that Robin Boyd and his family settled in the late 50’s, in Robin’s experimental and iconic home.

Many other leading architects contributed to the rich architectural tapestry of South Yarra include Reed & Barnes,Walter Buckhurst, Walter & Richard Butler, Anketell Henderson, Marcus Martin, Harold Desbrowe-Annear, Yuncken Freeman, and Neil Clerehan. A number of prominent landscape designers also helped to shape the area, including William Guilfoyle, Edna Walling and Ellis Stones.

Event date

10 May 2025

Event Details

Address: Corner Alexandra Avenue & Anderson St South Yarra Melbourne, Victoria 3141

Meeting point: Terrace Cafe, Royal Botanic Gardens Times:

10:30am-12:30pm
Entry fees: Adults $ 45, Concession $ 30
Booking: Prebooking required
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