Guidebook for Melbourne
Drinks & Nightlife
Enjoy a movie sitting on deckchairs with cocktails, enjoying a beautiful view of the city from the Rooftop Cinema
175 locals recommend
Rooftop Cinema
252 Swanston StEnjoy a movie sitting on deckchairs with cocktails, enjoying a beautiful view of the city from the Rooftop Cinema
Fantastic view of Melbourne while enjoying the finest cocktails the city has to offer
297 locals recommend
Lui Bar
525 Collins StFantastic view of Melbourne while enjoying the finest cocktails the city has to offer
This self-proclaimed “Rather Fancy Terrace and Public House” must be seen to be believed and is one of Melbourne’s many fun rooftop bars. Enjoy cocktails and cupcakes served by pool boys/girls
163 locals recommend
Madame Brussels
59 Bourke St This self-proclaimed “Rather Fancy Terrace and Public House” must be seen to be believed and is one of Melbourne’s many fun rooftop bars. Enjoy cocktails and cupcakes served by pool boys/girls
Everything Else
Marvel Stadium
740 Bourke StEnjoy all your favourite sports events here at Etihad Stadium
The landscaped gardens of Docklands Park at Victoria Harbour have free barbecue facilities, public art and the Play Journey interactive playground.
26 locals recommend
Docklands Park
1-91 Harbour EsplanadeThe landscaped gardens of Docklands Park at Victoria Harbour have free barbecue facilities, public art and the Play Journey interactive playground.
With two Olympic-sized ice rinks, Medibank Icehouse is Australia's largest ice sports and entertainment venue. Never skated? Take a free ice-skating lesson
49 locals recommend
O'Brien Icehouse
105 Pearl River RdWith two Olympic-sized ice rinks, Medibank Icehouse is Australia's largest ice sports and entertainment venue. Never skated? Take a free ice-skating lesson
Food Scene
Melbourne's answer to Europe in a beautiful Melbourne laneway. Best place to enjoy dinner you have an array of international restaurants to choose from, while Musicians busk in the laneway
151 locals recommend
Hardware Lane
Hardware LaneMelbourne's answer to Europe in a beautiful Melbourne laneway. Best place to enjoy dinner you have an array of international restaurants to choose from, while Musicians busk in the laneway
Melbourne's little Italy, this street boasts an array of beautiful Italian restaurants). Also a popular destination for good coffee, you can get here for free by taking the City Circle Tram
57 locals recommend
Lygon Street
Lygon StreetMelbourne's little Italy, this street boasts an array of beautiful Italian restaurants). Also a popular destination for good coffee, you can get here for free by taking the City Circle Tram
Situated on Victoria Harbour, Berth offers spectacular panoramic views from Melbourne’s CBD, past Etihad Stadium & beyond the Bolte Bridge.
22 locals recommend
Berth
45 Newquay PromenadeSituated on Victoria Harbour, Berth offers spectacular panoramic views from Melbourne’s CBD, past Etihad Stadium & beyond the Bolte Bridge.
Sightseeing
A must see - this beautifully preserved 19th Century building is open to the public to admire its architecture, books as well as art.
568 locals recommend
State Library Victoria
328 Swanston StA must see - this beautifully preserved 19th Century building is open to the public to admire its architecture, books as well as art.
Not for the feint hearted (if you have a fear of heights) view a spectacular view of Melbourne from the 88th floor with only transparent glass underneath your feet
537 locals recommend
Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuayNot for the feint hearted (if you have a fear of heights) view a spectacular view of Melbourne from the 88th floor with only transparent glass underneath your feet
Enjoy a beautiful and picturesque walk in the flagstaff gardens. A Lawn Bowls club is also located on this grounds if you are game to give it a try
312 locals recommend
Flagstaff Gardens
309-311 William StEnjoy a beautiful and picturesque walk in the flagstaff gardens. A Lawn Bowls club is also located on this grounds if you are game to give it a try
Rippon Lea is a stunning 1920s mansion located on pristinely kept grounds, the gardens beautifully maintained and perfect for a picnic. Highly recommended
76 locals recommend
Rippon Lea Estate
192 Hotham StRippon Lea is a stunning 1920s mansion located on pristinely kept grounds, the gardens beautifully maintained and perfect for a picnic. Highly recommended
Step back in time and walk the road to the gallows of a 19th century prison
291 locals recommend
Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell StStep back in time and walk the road to the gallows of a 19th century prison
Controversial when first built to commemorate 100 years of Australian federation in 2001, this Square is like no other and simply spectacular to view at night - not to be missed
797 locals recommend
Federation Square
Controversial when first built to commemorate 100 years of Australian federation in 2001, this Square is like no other and simply spectacular to view at night - not to be missed
The Melbourne Star is a giant Ferris wheel in the Waterfront City precinct in the Docklands area of Melbourne. Enjoy the sky high views!
262 locals recommend
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
101 Waterfront WayThe Melbourne Star is a giant Ferris wheel in the Waterfront City precinct in the Docklands area of Melbourne. Enjoy the sky high views!
Shopping
Enjoy refreshments in one of lovely tea rooms, the Block Arcade is an unusually designed shopping hub
82 locals recommend
Block Arcade
282 Collins StEnjoy refreshments in one of lovely tea rooms, the Block Arcade is an unusually designed shopping hub
A Sunday variety market in the heart of Melbourne's Docklands only seven minutes from the CBD.
11 locals recommend
Docklands Sunday Market
35 Newquay PromenadeA Sunday variety market in the heart of Melbourne's Docklands only seven minutes from the CBD.
Essentials
Fantastic array of fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, bakery, meat and wine products this market is well worth visiting. Lots of cheap clothes and gifts are also available at this very large marketplace
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetFantastic array of fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, bakery, meat and wine products this market is well worth visiting. Lots of cheap clothes and gifts are also available at this very large marketplace
Arts & Culture
Experience Victoria's Centre for the performing arts by enjoying a play, concerts, galleries or simply just have a walk around.
288 locals recommend
Arts Centre Melbourne
100 St Kilda RdExperience Victoria's Centre for the performing arts by enjoying a play, concerts, galleries or simply just have a walk around.
Enjoy street art or graffiti? Even if you don't this place is well worth the visit. Constantly changing, this lane is a popular tourist attraction for those seeking a slice of the underground
245 locals recommend
Hosier Lane
7-9 Hosier LnEnjoy street art or graffiti? Even if you don't this place is well worth the visit. Constantly changing, this lane is a popular tourist attraction for those seeking a slice of the underground