Footscray Trail

Explore Footscray on your journey through African, Asia, European and Indian foods. Footscray began its migrant settlement with Australian-born or people from the British Isle, After world war two it became home to refugees from Europe and America. Its ever-changing landscape is now home to migrants from Indo-China, the Middle East, Central America, and the Horn of Africa

With this diversity in its residents, it is a paradise for food lovers looking to explore and be introduced to old and new flavors.

Tour Starting Point: Outside Footscray Station on Irving Street.

Things to keep in mind: this is a walking tour; The walk from the various venues is about 30-40 minutes in total with breaks at each stop, the longest walk no more than 15 minutes. It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes. It is not fast-paced and comfortable for most people.

Rain, hail or shine, we will be walking the streets in almost every weather condition so please come prepared.

Vegan options are available please let us know at the time of booking

With this diversity in its residents, it is a paradise for food lovers looking to explore and be introduced to old and new flavors.

Tour Starting Point: Outside Footscray Station on Irving Street.

Rain, hail or shine, we will be walking the streets in almost every weather condition so please come prepared.

Vegan options are available please let us know at the time of booking

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