Guidebook for Melbourne
Sightseeing
The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne holds a number of walks and tours which introduce visitors to the history, cultural significance and horticultural diversity of Melbourne's finest garden.
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne holds a number of walks and tours which introduce visitors to the history, cultural significance and horticultural diversity of Melbourne's finest garden.
Not to be missed is the 360 degree Oceanarium which houses giant sharks and stingrays. Witness the incredible live feeding presentations held twice each day.
557 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
King StreetNot to be missed is the 360 degree Oceanarium which houses giant sharks and stingrays. Witness the incredible live feeding presentations held twice each day.
Melbourne Museum showcases Australian social history, Indigenous cultures, science and the environment. Located adjacent to the World Heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens.
593 locals recommend
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StMelbourne Museum showcases Australian social history, Indigenous cultures, science and the environment. Located adjacent to the World Heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens.
In the heart of the city with Captain Cook's Cottage, carved Fairies Tree, model Tudor Village, Conservatory, myriad fountains and statues, and shady avenues of grand trees.
227 locals recommend
Fitzroy Gardens Playground
Wellington ParadeIn the heart of the city with Captain Cook's Cottage, carved Fairies Tree, model Tudor Village, Conservatory, myriad fountains and statues, and shady avenues of grand trees.
Within moments of departing Melbourne's cultural Arts precinct, you are cruising through picturesque gardens, parklands and some of our famous sporting arenas with Melbourne River Cruises.
6 locals recommend
Melbourne River Cruises - Head Office
Within moments of departing Melbourne's cultural Arts precinct, you are cruising through picturesque gardens, parklands and some of our famous sporting arenas with Melbourne River Cruises.
The National Sports Museum at the MCG houses Australia's most comprehensive sporting collection, showcasing more than 3500 objects related to the greatest moments in Australian sporting history.
16 locals recommend
Australian Sports Museum
Brunton AvenueThe National Sports Museum at the MCG houses Australia's most comprehensive sporting collection, showcasing more than 3500 objects related to the greatest moments in Australian sporting history.
Enter the peaceful place of worship that's been at the heart of city life since the mid 1800s. Join a tour and admire the magnificent organ, the Persian Tile and the Five Pointed Star.
79 locals recommend
St Paul's Cathedral
Flinders StreetEnter the peaceful place of worship that's been at the heart of city life since the mid 1800s. Join a tour and admire the magnificent organ, the Persian Tile and the Five Pointed Star.
The City Circle Tram provides a free and convenient way to get around central Melbourne. Tourists, shoppers, office workers and families can travel to major attractions, shops and city events.
37 locals recommend
Collins St/Elizabeth St station
The City Circle Tram provides a free and convenient way to get around central Melbourne. Tourists, shoppers, office workers and families can travel to major attractions, shops and city events.
The centre has everything you need to get the best out of your stay. The centre offers free brochures and maps, event and 'What's On' information, public transport information and ticket sales.
9 locals recommend
Melbourne Visitor Centre
The centre has everything you need to get the best out of your stay. The centre offers free brochures and maps, event and 'What's On' information, public transport information and ticket sales.
Leaf through tomes and browse exhibitions in the Domed Reading Room at this grand library and enjoy the great program of events for kids and adults.
568 locals recommend
State Library Victoria
328 Swanston StLeaf through tomes and browse exhibitions in the Domed Reading Room at this grand library and enjoy the great program of events for kids and adults.
Stand beneath the clocks of Melbourne's iconic central railway station, as tourists and Melbournians alike have done for generations.
710 locals recommend
Flinders Street Railway Station
Flinders StreetStand beneath the clocks of Melbourne's iconic central railway station, as tourists and Melbournians alike have done for generations.
Finished in 2006, Southern Cross is the first large, built piece of 'digital' design in Melbourne. The station not only uses computer-reliant construction, but also looks as such.
646 locals recommend
Southern Cross Station
Finished in 2006, Southern Cross is the first large, built piece of 'digital' design in Melbourne. The station not only uses computer-reliant construction, but also looks as such.
Arts & Culture
The spiritual home of Australian cricket as well as the Australian Football League (AFL). The MCG is in Yarra Park, between the suburbs of Richmond and East Melbourne, a 15 minute walk from the city.
976 locals recommend
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueThe spiritual home of Australian cricket as well as the Australian Football League (AFL). The MCG is in Yarra Park, between the suburbs of Richmond and East Melbourne, a 15 minute walk from the city.
Appreciate art and surrounds at the two NGV spaces. Both with free entry, the iconic original housing international art and the newer, light-filled home of local works.
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdAppreciate art and surrounds at the two NGV spaces. Both with free entry, the iconic original housing international art and the newer, light-filled home of local works.
Federation Square is home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism experiences and an exceptional array of restaurants, bars and specialty stores.
797 locals recommend
Federation Square
Federation Square is home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism experiences and an exceptional array of restaurants, bars and specialty stores.
Book tickets to see renowned theatre productions in this magnificently restored theatre that's been part of the Melbourne story since 1929.
63 locals recommend
Regent Theatre
191 Collins StBook tickets to see renowned theatre productions in this magnificently restored theatre that's been part of the Melbourne story since 1929.
Featuring the World's third largest screen, IMAX Melbourne Museum offers one of the most exciting and immersive cinema experiences on offer.
315 locals recommend
IMAX Melbourne Museum
Rathdowne StreetFeaturing the World's third largest screen, IMAX Melbourne Museum offers one of the most exciting and immersive cinema experiences on offer.
Melbourne Dockland Sailing School offers sailing lessons and tours. The introductory course is designed to show you all the basics of sailing and is an inexpensive way to check out the sport.
Dockland Sailing School
4 Glenti PlMelbourne Dockland Sailing School offers sailing lessons and tours. The introductory course is designed to show you all the basics of sailing and is an inexpensive way to check out the sport.
Laugh, chortle, giggle and snort at everything from wry young hipsters and slapstick heroes to musical comedy and good ol’ timey cabaret stars.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
240 Exhibition StLaugh, chortle, giggle and snort at everything from wry young hipsters and slapstick heroes to musical comedy and good ol’ timey cabaret stars.
In January 2009, Southbank Theatre (formerly the MTC Theatre), the Company's new performance home, opened on Southbank Boulevard in the heart of Melbourne's cultural precinct.
39 locals recommend
Southbank Theatre
140 Southbank BlvdIn January 2009, Southbank Theatre (formerly the MTC Theatre), the Company's new performance home, opened on Southbank Boulevard in the heart of Melbourne's cultural precinct.
A grand old dame of Melbourne theatres, the Princess dates back to 1886 but still hosts the hottest shows in town.
81 locals recommend
Princess Theatre
163 Spring StA grand old dame of Melbourne theatres, the Princess dates back to 1886 but still hosts the hottest shows in town.
Bennetts Ln
This live jazz music venue hosts local and international musicians every night.
Designed specifically for the performance, recording, broadcast and enjoyment of small ensemble music. The outstanding performing spaces attract many of the world's great artists.
52 locals recommend
Melbourne Recital Centre
31 Sturt StDesigned specifically for the performance, recording, broadcast and enjoyment of small ensemble music. The outstanding performing spaces attract many of the world's great artists.
The iconic, cutting-edge design of the bubblicious AAMI Park ensures you enjoy unobstructed views of football and rugby (league and union) contests.
243 locals recommend
AAMI Park
Olympic BoulevardThe iconic, cutting-edge design of the bubblicious AAMI Park ensures you enjoy unobstructed views of football and rugby (league and union) contests.
Located in Melbourne Park on the banks of the Yarra River and is one of the World's premier sport and concert venues. Every January the Australian Open is held at Melbourne Park.
312 locals recommend
Rod Laver Arena
200 Olympic BlvdLocated in Melbourne Park on the banks of the Yarra River and is one of the World's premier sport and concert venues. Every January the Australian Open is held at Melbourne Park.
The modern 30m indoor heated lap pool is housed in a beautiful Federation building which has been the site of public baths for more than 100 years, and is popular with city lap swimmers young and old.
28 locals recommend
Melbourne City Baths
420 Swanston StThe modern 30m indoor heated lap pool is housed in a beautiful Federation building which has been the site of public baths for more than 100 years, and is popular with city lap swimmers young and old.
Essentials
This vibrant and bustling inner-city Market is where Melbournians shop for everything from Australian fruit and vegetables, and local and imported gourmet foods, to cosmetics, clothing and souvenirs.
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetThis vibrant and bustling inner-city Market is where Melbournians shop for everything from Australian fruit and vegetables, and local and imported gourmet foods, to cosmetics, clothing and souvenirs.
ALDI supermarket offers food and non-food products at unbeatable prices.
128 locals recommend
ALDI Melbourne CBD
501 Swanston StALDI supermarket offers food and non-food products at unbeatable prices.
Safeway
A familiar grocery with all the well-known grocery items.
Shopping
The Block Arcade has is one of Melbourne's best-loved shopping precincts. The arcade boasts a soaring glass canopy and mosaic floors, which were inspired by Milan's famed Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.
82 locals recommend
Block Arcade
282 Collins StThe Block Arcade has is one of Melbourne's best-loved shopping precincts. The arcade boasts a soaring glass canopy and mosaic floors, which were inspired by Milan's famed Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.
Food Scene
Designed to resemble a series of Melbourne laneways, QV boasts a supermarket, bottle shop, food court, bars, restaurants and a world of fashion boutiques, including some pretty high-end names.
99 locals recommend
Republic Boutique
22 Albert Coates LnDesigned to resemble a series of Melbourne laneways, QV boasts a supermarket, bottle shop, food court, bars, restaurants and a world of fashion boutiques, including some pretty high-end names.
Dress up for the hottest bar in town. Spice Market restaurant and bar features enviable antiques, fabulous lighting and some gorgeous Middle Eastern cuisine.
Beaney Lane
Beaney LaneDress up for the hottest bar in town. Spice Market restaurant and bar features enviable antiques, fabulous lighting and some gorgeous Middle Eastern cuisine.
Featuring one of the largest casinos in the Southern Hemisphere, Crown boasts over 40 restaurants, cafes and bars, cinemas, an indoor amusement par, live entertainment theatre and two nightclubs.
615 locals recommend
Crown Melbourne
8 Whiteman StFeaturing one of the largest casinos in the Southern Hemisphere, Crown boasts over 40 restaurants, cafes and bars, cinemas, an indoor amusement par, live entertainment theatre and two nightclubs.
A full-range Italian restaurant menu with something for everyone at prices guaranteed to please.
9 locals recommend
La Porchetta North Melbourne
480 Victoria StreetA full-range Italian restaurant menu with something for everyone at prices guaranteed to please.
Lift your jaw off the floor after entering Brunetti's sparkling marble and brass emporium for everything from coffee, cake, gelato, pizza or dinner.
164 locals recommend
Brunetti Carlton
380 Lygon StLift your jaw off the floor after entering Brunetti's sparkling marble and brass emporium for everything from coffee, cake, gelato, pizza or dinner.
Pellegrini's has atmosphere and charm and the menu remains concise and consistent in its delivery of old favourites, like spaghetti bolognaise and a cheesy lasagne.
228 locals recommend
Charlie's Bar
71 Hardware LanePellegrini's has atmosphere and charm and the menu remains concise and consistent in its delivery of old favourites, like spaghetti bolognaise and a cheesy lasagne.
With its laneway location, old-world charm and uncompromising coffee, Degraves is the prototypical 'Melbourne cafe'. Happy to serve you breakfast, lunch, dinner or just drinks.
14 locals recommend
Degraves Espresso Bar
23-25 Degraves StWith its laneway location, old-world charm and uncompromising coffee, Degraves is the prototypical 'Melbourne cafe'. Happy to serve you breakfast, lunch, dinner or just drinks.
Traditional mee pok, Nasi Lemak Fried Chicken with Luncheon Meat, coconut rice and haianese chicken , Ayam Laksa, House Laksa and more.
11 locals recommend
Coconut House
477 Warrigal RdTraditional mee pok, Nasi Lemak Fried Chicken with Luncheon Meat, coconut rice and haianese chicken , Ayam Laksa, House Laksa and more.
se Garden BBQ Shop
Rose Garden Restaurant is one of our all time favourites Chinese restaurant in the city. Not only the food is good and cheap, also you can expect polite service at this restaur
36 locals recommend
Rose Garden BBQ
435 Elizabeth Stse Garden BBQ Shop
Rose Garden Restaurant is one of our all time favourites Chinese restaurant in the city. Not only the food is good and cheap, also you can expect polite service at this restaur
Maria's Trattoria cuisine is based on the theory of what Vittorio and Maria would have usually served at home to their friends and family. The meals are wholesome, generous and good value.
Maria`s Trattoria
122-124 Peel StMaria's Trattoria cuisine is based on the theory of what Vittorio and Maria would have usually served at home to their friends and family. The meals are wholesome, generous and good value.
Captain Melville, has become the destination for accessible dining, imbibing and revelry – all within Melbourne’s oldest public house.
43 locals recommend
Captain Melville
34 Franklin StCaptain Melville, has become the destination for accessible dining, imbibing and revelry – all within Melbourne’s oldest public house.
Lygon Street runs through the suburb of Carlton and its name has become synonymous with Italian restaurants and cafés. It was a place of celebration when Italy won the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
15 locals recommend
French Connection Lygon St
356 Lygon StreetLygon Street runs through the suburb of Carlton and its name has become synonymous with Italian restaurants and cafés. It was a place of celebration when Italy won the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Melbourne's Chinatown is located at the eastern end of Little Bourke Street and is noted for being the longest continuous Chinese settlement in the Western World.
464 locals recommend
Chinatown Precinct
35 Market LnMelbourne's Chinatown is located at the eastern end of Little Bourke Street and is noted for being the longest continuous Chinese settlement in the Western World.