Travelling Melbourne
Before You Travel
There are all sorts of treasures in the cobblestone laneways that sprawl secretly off Melbourne’s ordered city streets. Discover swanky bars, tiny trattorias, secret art spaces and off-the-beaten-track boutiques. Wake up with good coffee in Degraves Street and Centre Place or listen to live jazz in Bennetts or Manchester Lanes. Dine underground in George Parade’s basement restaurants or have a yum-cha lunch in Chinatown along Little Bourke Street. During summer, bands serenade the diners in historic Hardware Lane. Find a fashion original in Flinders Lane and check out Union Lane’s bold graffiti mural. Vist galleries and see cutting-edge outdoor exhibitions, from suspended sculptures to interactive soundscapes.
There’s no time for sleep in Melbourne, a city where culture buffs, sport nuts, fashion lovers and foodies all have their niche. Discover cafes, bars and boutiques in city laneways sprawling secretly off ordered streets. Soak up the vibrant riverside atmosphere from Southbank and visit Federation Square, where creative and café culture meet. Cruise down the Yarra and wander the lawns and lakes of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Soak up the unique energy of the city’s diverse precincts, from upmarket South Yarra to beachside St Kilda and edgy Fitzroy. Then day trip to the beaches, wineries, galleries and golf courses of the Mornington Peninsula.
Melbourne Tours
