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Box Hill Historical Society Launches Digital Apps for Cemetery Walks
The Box Hill Historical Society continues to provide structured options for residents seeking historical and self-guided explorations after the end of a prior food tour program.
How we reported this
The Box Hill Historical Society offers guided cemetery tours that cover topics such as Pioneers, Famous Residents, and Remarkable Women.
The conclusion of the Box Hill Cultural Food Tours at the end of 2025 has left a gap in themed walking programs that previously drew over 100 participants and supported 25 or more local businesses through multicultural food stories. Historical tours now stand as a steady alternative for those interested in the area's past rather than its cuisine.
Guided Cemetery Options
Tours organized by the Box Hill Historical Society take place at the Box Hill Cemetery and last two hours. Participants meet at the site to hear details on specific resident categories during sessions typically tied to annual heritage periods.
These walks require advance booking through the society's listed channels and operate on a paid basis that distinguishes between general admission and reduced rates for existing members.
Self-Guided Digital Routes
Two self-guided walking tour apps developed with community grant funding allow access to Box Hill routes either on location or remotely. Users download the material from walks.boxhillhistoricalsociety.com.au to follow paths without joining a scheduled group.
Residents seeking current availability can review the Box Hill Historical Society site for tour dates and app instructions. The society's page at https://www.boxhillhistoricalsociety.com.au/our-tours/ lists contact details for the cemetery program while the app portal remains open for independent planning.