Field Trips

Details

  • Date: Friday 12 June

  • Start Time: 2:30 pm

  • Meeting Point: Seafarers Bridge (side closest to MCEC)

  • End Point: Federation Square

RSVP FOR A FIELD TRIP

RSVP is essential. To secure your spot, please add a ticket to your registration via the Registration Portal.

Experience Melbourne’s sustainable evolution on this curated walking tour. Designed specifically for WSBE26 delegates, the route highlights impactful urban projects, from Southbank’s innovative green facades to carbon neutral designs in the CBD.

This guided walk offers a practical look at Melbourne’s sustainability goals in action, providing a relaxed setting to see key sites first hand while networking with fellow delegates.

Essential Information

  • Preparation: This is an active outdoor tour covering approximately 1.8km. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a reusable water bottle.

  • Weather: The tour will proceed in all weather conditions; we recommend a light waterproof jacket or umbrella.

  • Transport: The tour concludes at Federation Square, providing immediate access to Flinders Street Station, the Free Tram Zone, and CBD dining.

  • Departure: Please arrive at Seafarers Bridge 10 minutes early. The tour departs promptly at 2:30pm

Start & Leg 1: Seafarers Bridge

Leg 1 - 2: Flat Whites to Footings, Lattes to Load paths — bridging transport arteries to build premium, commercial density

Leg 2: Melbourne Quarter/Southern Cross

Leg 2 - 3: Hi-Vis meets Finance, Steel caps to Cufflinks — Melbourne builds to meet global needs whilst preserving Culture

Leg 3: 477 Collins Street

Legs 3-4: Hook-turn Hustle, Trams and Turns: free public transport builds premium value for citizens and businesses alike

Leg 4: 80 Collins Street

Legs 5-6: Protests to Public Polarisation: Federation Square — our love-to-hate, unique public congregation point

Leg 6 & End: Federation Square

Legs 5-6: Protests to Public Polarisation: Federation Square — our love-to-hate, unique public congregation point

Leg 5: Parliament House

Legs 4-5: Laneways to Lawmakers, Graffiti to Governance: Parliament sits atop Melbourne's primary civic axis, "Spring Street"