Expedition Exclusive

Expedition Exclusive offers a premium small-group tour of Box Hill, a vibrant suburb in Melbourne's east known for its large Asian community and bustling commercial center. The tour delves into Box Hill's transformation from a 19th-century gold rush settlement to a modern multicultural hub. Guests will explore the Box Hill Central shopping precinct, sample authentic Asian cuisine at food courts and specialty stores, and learn about the area's Chinese and Vietnamese heritage. The tour also includes visits to historic sites like the Box Hill Town Hall and the old Post Office, as well as contemporary street art in hidden laneways. What makes this tour distinctive is its focus on exclusive access: participants may get behind-the-scenes looks at local businesses, such as a traditional tea house or a dumpling kitchen. The guide provides context on the suburb's rapid development, including the impact of the Box Hill railway station and the nearby Box Hill Hospital. The tour concludes with a tasting of local specialties, offering a true taste of Box Hill's diverse culinary landscape.

Don't miss

• Food tasting at Box Hill Central's Asian food court
• Visit to the historic Box Hill Town Hall
• Street art walk in the laneways off Whitehorse Road
• Behind-the-scenes at a traditional tea house
• Exploration of the Box Hill Gardens and its Chinese pavilion

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Know before you go

• Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early; the tour starts on time.
• Come hungry, the tour includes multiple food tastings.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as you'll explore on foot.
• Bring a phone for photos; the street art is Instagram-worthy.

A bit of history

Box Hill was named after a box tree species and grew rapidly after the 1850s gold rush. It became a key commercial center for the Whitehorse area and later a hub for Asian immigrants, particularly from China and Vietnam, shaping its current identity.