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What Are Awesome Things To Do In Melbourne?

Melbourne is a planned city located on the northern banks of the Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay. It's impossible to find something that the city doesn't provide. You'll find a wide variety of things to do and see in Melbourne, from shopping at upscale boutiques to dining at trendy bistros to watching a game at a state-of-the-art stadium, from strolling along charming Victorian-era streets to exploring towering skyscrapers reminiscent of New York's Financial District. Insight into the vibrant city and exciting attractions of Melbourne can be found in this article.

The Australian Open, the Melbourne Cup, and the Formula 1 Grand Prix are just some of the major events that have made Melbourne famous. The National Gallery of Victoria and the Melbourne Museum are two of the most prestigious art institutions in the world, and the city also plays host to numerous internationally renowned festivals (Melbourne International Film Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne Fringe Festival).

The Koorie Heritage Trust, Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Center, and Birrarung Marr are just a few examples of Indigenous tourism hotspots that maintain vital ties to traditional Aboriginal ways of life.

Visitor options in Melbourne are plentiful because of the city's youthful energy. It's easy to get lost and miss out on the best that Melbourne has to offer. To help you plan your trip to Melbourne, we have put together this guide. Don't forget to pick up a map of the Melbourne area; it will come in handy if you end up getting lost. Here are some suggestions for culturally enriching activities in Melbourne. Visit the Docklands Precinct and the Eureka Skydeck if you want to see more of the city.

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Exciting Stuff to Do in Melbourne

Enjoying the finest of what Melbourne has to offer doesn't necessitate a large budget. If you follow our Culture Trip plan, you won't have to spend a dime to get a real feel for Australia's second-largest city, Melbourne.

Pâtisserie By Jc Christmas Pop-Up

Pâtisserie by JC has got all your Christmas sweet needs covered. They’ve opened up a pop-up pâtisserie with just a week to go before Christmas Day. So what’s on the menu? They’re baking the Christmas classics like mince tarts, shortbread and Christmas cake, as well as putting a holiday season spin on a classic with the gingerbread crumb Éclair. 

So if you're looking for an early holiday treat, head over this weekend to indulge in their range of festive desserts or pick some up to save for the big day. Look here to stalk the complete offering of patisseries.

State Library Of Victoria

The State Library of Victoria is a must-see for any visitor. You'll be blown away by its beauty the instant you set eyes on it, but it's the inside that really makes a statement. The arching skylights and domed ceiling of the La Trobe Reading Room make for a stunning architectural design. Even when artificial lights are turned on, the area retains its allure. Totally ideal for settling in with a good book and settling in for the night.

The library has more than two million books, so you won't have any trouble finding what you need there. If that doesn't fill you up, there are hundreds of newspapers, manuscripts, audio, film, and digital resources covering a century of Victoria's culture and history. The State Library also hosts some fantastic art exhibits, and visitors should definitely take advantage of the free tours that are available there. Presentations on everything from fashion to philosophy are given on a regular basis, and you may usually attend for free or by naming your own fee.

Bark Ladies: Eleven Artists From Yirrkala

The NGV International unveils a major ground floor exhibition to celebrate its incredible collection of bark paintings and Larrakitj by female artists working out of the Yolŋu-run art centre, Buku Larrnggay Mulka Centre, situated in Northeast Arnhem Land. You can view the works by these extraordinary artists from this weekend that the NGV has spent nearly three decades acquiring. To admire the truly breathtaking display, organise your visit.

Enjoy Yourself At A Festival

Throughout the year, Melbourne hosts a plethora of festivals that not only draw large crowds but also provide a wide variety of free and low-cost activities for attendees. Moomba is Australia's largest free community festival, and it takes place in March.

Fireworks, a procession starring real-life monarchs, and a plethora of carnival attractions and activities take place nightly. Other well-attended festivals in Melbourne include the Melbourne Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Event, Melbourne Writers Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, Melbourne Festival, and Midsumma, the city's LGBTQ pride festival.

Take a Stroll Through the Beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens

Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life by visiting the Royal Botanic Gardens. The gardens, which are a whopping 94 acres (38 hectares) in size, house a diverse assortment of 10,000 different species of plants, both local and alien. There's plenty of room to stretch out on one of Melbourne's 11 lawns and think about your next move.

The gardens are surrounded by a 3.8km (2.4m) walking and running track known as The Tan, which passes the grounds' main entrance and the Shrine of Remembrance war memorial. After you've finished the circuit, treat yourself to a coffee at one of the many cafes along Domain Road.

Jazz Sundays At Lui Bar

Jazz Sundays at Lui bar are back, and so is socialising. Adding live jazz to the sky makes one of Melbourne's best bars even better. Join us for a lively Sunday night of jazz and speciality drinks. If you want to see the city from 236 metres above ground, head to the Rialto's Lui Bar on the 55th floor.

Make a reservation for a small-venue afternoon concert. The Lui Bar, located on the 55th floor of the Rialto and exuding class and cool, is rumoured to serve the best cocktails in Melbourne. The Lui Bar, which is connected to Vue de Monde, offers the same high-quality service as the fine dining establishment, as well as an extensive drinks menu and tasty bar bites. Enjoy the stunning scenery as you sip a Lui martini and nibble on some of their famous (and adult-only) cheese and Jamon toasties.

Yarra Valley

Take a day’s trip to the Yarra Valley, with its moving green slopes, vineyards and old farmhouses. The cellar doors of the district’s popular wineries are open at the end of the week. While you are there, try out glamping at the historic Balgownie Estate.

Chandon’s Garden Summer Spritz 

The Yarra Valley's summer sessions have been upgraded because to the debut of the Chandon winery's own Garden Spritz terrazzo, which will be open from December through February. The winery's outdoor terrace bar and spacious lawns will be transformed into a sophisticated garden party for the duration of the summer, complete with Chandon's sparkling wine combined with local citrous and bitters to produce a zesty spritz and a menu full of sharing appetisers. WAT's roster of Melbourne-based DJs, which includes Wax'o Paradiso and others, will rotate often to keep the vibes groovin'.

Four different continents are now home to Chandon. Each of our terroirs has presented unique difficulties, but Chandon enjoys nothing more. We are related, but not identical, people from all over the world who get together to learn from one another and draw inspiration from one another. Although our pronunciations may differ, we all understand and use the same language.

Since sparkling wine was exported from its native region, many similar beverages have emerged. His motto was "we should always be a quarter of an hour ahead," which he summed up as "Faut Toujours avoir un petit quart ime d'avance." That helped him out a lot. The gap between him and the others was likely greater than thirty minutes. A huge gap existed and remains now.

Moonlight Cinema Melbourne

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Since it is now summer, the city's annual season of outdoor movies has resumed. To get you in the holiday spirit, Moonlight Cinema will be showing both new releases like "A Quiet Place: Part II" and "Shang Chi" and classics like "Home Alone" and "Elf" this year. Get a regular ticket, bring a blanket and some snacks, and relax. Alternatively, you could spring for a Gold Grass pass and have espresso martinis delivered to your bean bag chair.

Visit The Wheeler Centre To Find Your Passion!

When it opened in 2008, the Wheeler Centre on Little Lonsdale Street became a place to honour and investigate Australia's literary culture. Attendees can participate in events and hear from special speakers.

The free Lunchbox/Soapbox series occurs weekly on Thursdays at noon and serves as a forum for those with an inquisitive mind to express their experiences and opinions on a wide range of themes (in the past, these have included offshore detention, the environment, promiscuity, and the viola).

Queen Victoria Market

The Queen Victoria Market is a lively and entertaining place, with countless booths selling clothing and other trinkets. Queen Victoria Market is a wonderful place to explore, with a wide variety of stalls selling anything from fresh food to hot doughnuts to souvenirs to home furnishings.

Additionally, from November through April, there is a night market every Wednesday. The marketplace comes to life at night with live music, tasty food stalls, cocktail bars, and late-night shopping. Daytime activities include art trails, thought-provoking exhibitions, and the Mini Market series, which highlights a certain set of stallholders, such as those selling garden and outdoor goods or toys and kids' apparel.

Black Star Pastry 2.0

We at The Well Baked Cravings are over the moon that Melbourne's own Black Star Pastry is opening a flagship store at Chadstone Shopping Centre. Those in the know will recall that Black Star Pastry first gained prominence in the desert thanks to its Watermelon Strawberry Cake in 2013.

As if opening a luxury cake shop in Australia's fashion capital in time for Christmas shopping wasn't exciting enough, they're also unveiling a re-branding and a selection of new cakes that will make your mouth water. Find out where they are and when they are open by visiting.

Explore Melbourne's Southbank

Some of Melbourne's best restaurants, boutiques, and the Crown Casino can be found in the Southbank entertainment zone, which spans along the Yarra River between Princes Bridge and the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Take a stroll along the promenade to watch the river cruise boats leave and listen to the buskers perform. At the top of the hour, the Gas Brigades at Crown Casino let off fireballs into the sky, delivering an unforgettable spectacle for guests. Queensbridge Street features a mix of modern commercial and apartment buildings besides historical landmarks such as the 19th-century Victoria Barracks and the former Castlemaine Brewery.

Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Bunjilaka is about acknowledging and respecting the Boonwurrung and the Woi wurrung language groups, the original Melbourne owners from the great Kulin region. 

Bunjilaka enables people to decipher the special social legacy of the Aboriginals for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals. They showcase the story of the Aboriginals through various performances, art pieces and storytelling on the land they had once inhabited.

The Australian Ballet Celebration Gala

In honour of theatres reopening and the revival of the arts community, The Australian Ballet is hosting a Gala as you've never seen before at the Arts Centre Melbourne. They’re showcasing excerpts from the shows we missed out on from this year's season due to lockdowns. 

You can expect great classical pieces from Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, as well as thrilling contemporary pieces from Chroma and Watermark. If you’ve missed the ballet and are looking for a fix before The Australian Ballet commences their highly anticipated 2022 season, book your Gala tickets.

Explore ACMI's Screen Worlds

Screen Worlds is a free permanent exhibition at ACMI (the Australian Centre for the Moving Image) in Federation Square that traces the history of cinematic motion pictures.

Memorabilia. props and objects can all be handled and explored by visitors to the show. Australian culture, the history and potential of cinema, and the influence of screens of all kinds (from TVs to smartphones) are all explored in this exhibition. Some of the exhibits include costumes worn by Australian celebrities, the original clock from the children's TV show Play School (1966-present),  and Cate Blanchett's Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance in The Aviator (2004).

Hop on the Tram and Tour the City's Central Loop

The free attractions in Melbourne may require some walking, but you can always ride a tram and save your legs. City Circle Tram provides visitors and locals alike with a quick and easy way to go about the city at no cost.

The city centre of Melbourne is served by a fleet of vintage W-class trams that have been in service since 1923. The routes of these trams include La Trobe, Flinders, Spring, Nicholson, and Victoria streets. A recorded guide provides information about the stops along the way and gives interesting anecdotes.

National Gallery Of Victoria

As you head north on St. Kilda Road, you'll pass NGV International on your left. This massive bluestone building dates back to the 1960s and was designed by Sir Roy Grounds. The National Gallery of Victoria, which includes both this building and the adjacent Ian Potter Centre: NGV International, is home to more than 73,000 works of art.

Entering the Great Hall through the arched entry and proceeding past the wall of water will allow you to witness the biggest stained-glass skylight in the world, which projects a kaleidoscope of colours onto the gallery floor. The NGV hosts a number of exhibitions and events in addition to its permanent collection. These include the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series and the Triennial, a global survey of contemporary art.

Head To St Kilda 

St. Kilda, a Melbourne neighbourhood just 6 kilometres (3.7 miles) from the coast, is a picture-perfect coastal retreat. A trip along the waterfront to St. Kilda Pier will reward you with views of the city and the little penguins who call the harbour home.

Exploring Luna Park on foot is free, however paid attractions are available.

Sketch The City 

Spend this weekend rediscovering Melbourne’s CBD while you learn to sketch from scratch. Laneway Learning is leading free tours of the city and an art class all in one. You will leave this tour like no other with an understanding of urban sketching and a collection of drawings to remember your adventure by. So to appreciate Melbourne from new angles and lights, book your tour.

Take Solace In One Of The City's Many Churches

Churches and cathedrals are some of the more serene places to visit in Melbourne, whether you're looking for a quiet place to rest or simply want to take in the stunning architecture. Built in the 1890s, St. Paul's Cathedral is located in the middle of Melbourne's bustling CBD.

The cathedral, which was designed by an English architect, exemplifies the neo-gothic transitional style. St. Patrick's Cathedral, a nearby church with a mediaeval appearance, was constructed between 1858 and 1939. Saint Michael's Uniting Church and Saint Mary Star of the Sea Church can also be found in the area. Inspiring and beautiful, these religious buildings are worth the trip.

Experience the Thrill of Live Performances

Concerts are popular among Melbourne residents. That's fantastic, because it's also one of the best free things to do in Melbourne (aside from the cost of a beer). One business in the area, located on ACDC Lane, takes great pride in its self-proclaimed status as "pretty much the best rock 'n' roll bar in the world" (Cherry Bar). It's a popular spot for after-show parties with well-known performers, and they regularly organise free performances. In St. Kilda, you can see promising new rock bands for free on most nights at The Basement bar on The Esplanade. You can also visit the beer garden at The Brunswick Green on Sydney Road.

Explore Your City In Search Of Sculptures

Deborah Halpern, Australia's most famous sculptor, has strong ties to Melbourne due to her time spent there earning a degree. Portal to Another Time and Place (2005) at Werribee Mansion, Angel (1987) at Birrarung Marr, and Ophelia (1992) at Southgate, are just a few of her colourful mosaics currently on display around the city.

You can't go to Melbourne without seeing some of the city's best sculptures, such as Petrus Spronk's Architectural Fragment (1992) in front of the State Library of Victoria, Bruce Armstrong's Eagle (2002),  John Kelly's Cow up a Tree (1999) in Docklands,  and Simon Perry's The Public Purse (1994) in front of the GPO.

Stonnington’s 12 Days Of Christmas

Stonnington’s City Council transforms Prahran Square and Central Park Malvern into a Christmas wonderland. The festive pop-ups are designed with community in mind and want to bring people together to enjoy live music, light installations and performances to get in the holiday spirit. So if you’ve been feeling a little bah humbug and Scrooge-like this holiday season, Stonnington’s 12 Days of Christmas will be sure to get you in the festive mood. You can check out the full itinerary.

Visit The Koorie Heritage Trust To Find Out More About the Indigenous Cultures of Australia.

The Koorie Heritage Trust is an authentic and fascinating Aboriginal centre, and it's conveniently located in the Yarra Building on Federation Square, not far from Flinders Street Station. In 1985, after campaigners sued the University of Melbourne and the Museum of Victoria and won, the organisation was formed to pursue similar goals.

The goal of this museum is to share information about Indigenous art while also preserving Aboriginal heritage. The Koorie Heritage Trust is an open-door museum that showcases contemporary Indigenous art from many different disciplines. It's open every day of the week save for federal and Victorian state holidays.

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Chinatown

Melbourne’s Chinatown goes back to the first-ever Australian Gold Rush in 1851 when miners from China touched base in the nation. Situated at the eastern end of Little Bourke Street, Chinatown reaches the edges of Swanston and Spring boulevards.

A friendly, cordial neighbourhood of laneways, backstreets, eateries, and markets, Melbourne’s Chinatown is the most established Chinese settlement in the West and the most seasoned in the Southern Hemisphere.

The area also has the Chinese Museum, home to Dai Loong and the Millennium Dragon, the biggest Chinese mythical beast on the planet.

Conclusion

Melbourne is a planned city located on the northern banks of the Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay. The Australian Open, the Melbourne Cup, and the Formula 1 Grand Prix are just some of the major events that have made Melbourne famous. The National Gallery of Victoria and the Melbourne Museum are two of the most prestigious art institutions in the world. The State Library of Victoria is a must-see for any visitor. The arching skylights and domed ceiling of the La Trobe Reading Room make for a stunning architectural design.

The NGV International unveils a major ground floor exhibition to celebrate its incredible collection of bark paintings and Larrakitj. The Rialto's Lui Bar offers stunning views of Melbourne from 236 metres above ground. The Yarra Valley's summer sessions have been upgraded because of the debut of Chandon's Garden Spritz terrazzo. The cellar doors of the district's popular wineries are open at the end of the week. The Wheeler Centre is a great place to explore and investigate Australia's literary culture.

Queen Victoria Market is a lively and entertaining place with a wide variety of stalls selling anything from fresh food to souvenirs. Moonlight Cinema will be showing new releases like "A Quiet Place: Part II" and "Shang Chi" this summer. Black Star Pastry is opening a flagship store at Chadstone Shopping Centre. The Australian Ballet is hosting a Gala as you've never seen before at the Arts Centre Melbourne. Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre enables people to decipher the social legacy of the Aboriginals for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals.

The National Gallery of Victoria is home to more than 73,000 works of art. The City Circle Tram provides a quick and easy way to go about the city at no cost. A trip along the waterfront to St. Kilda Pier will reward you with views of the city and penguins. Melbourne's many churches and cathedrals are some of the more serene places to visit in Melbourne. Concerts are also one of the best free things to do in Melbourne (aside from the cost of a beer).

In St. Kilda, you can see promising new rock bands for free on most nights at The Basement bar. Stonnington's 12 Days of Christmas pop-ups are designed with community in mind. Live music, light installations and performances will get you in the holiday spirit. The Koorie Heritage Trust is an open-door museum that showcases contemporary Indigenous art. Melbourne's Chinatown is the most established Chinese settlement in the Southern Hemisphere.

Content Summary

  • Melbourne is a planned city located on the northern banks of the Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay.
  • It's impossible to find something that the city doesn't provide.
  • You'll find a wide variety of things to do and see in Melbourne, from shopping at upscale boutiques to dining at trendy bistros to watching a game at a state-of-the-art stadium, from strolling along charming Victorian-era streets to exploring towering skyscrapers reminiscent of New York's Financial District.
  • Insight into the vibrant city and exciting attractions of Melbourne can be found in this article.
  • The Australian Open, the Melbourne Cup, and the Formula 1 Grand Prix are just some of the major events that have made Melbourne famous.
  • The National Gallery of Victoria and the Melbourne Museum are two of the most prestigious art institutions in the world, and the city also plays host to numerous internationally renowned festivals (Melbourne International Film Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne Fringe Festival).
  • Visitor options in Melbourne are plentiful because of the city's youthful energy.
  • It's easy to get lost and miss out on the best that Melbourne has to offer.
  • To help you plan your trip to Melbourne, we have put together this guide.
  • Don't forget to pick up a map of the Melbourne area; it will come in handy if you end up getting lost.
  • Here are some suggestions for culturally enriching activities in Melbourne.
  • Visit the Docklands Precinct and the Eureka Skydeck if you want to see more of the city.
  • Enjoying the finest of what Melbourne has to offer doesn't necessitate a large budget.
  • If you follow our Culture Trip plan, you won't have to spend a dime to get a real feel for Australia's second-largest city, Melbourne.
  • So if you're looking for an early holiday treat, head over this weekend to indulge in their range of festive desserts or pick some up to save for the big day.
  • The State Library of Victoria is a must-see for any visitor.
  • The arching skylights and domed ceiling of the La Trobe Reading Room make for a stunning architectural design.
  • The library has more than two million books, so you won't have any trouble finding what you need there.
  • If that doesn't fill you up, there are hundreds of newspapers, manuscripts, audio, film, and digital resources covering a century of Victoria's culture and history.
  • The State Library also hosts some fantastic art exhibits, and visitors should definitely take advantage of the free tours that are available there.
  • You can view the works by these extraordinary artists from this weekend that the NGV has spent nearly three decades acquiring.
  • Throughout the year, Melbourne hosts a plethora of festivals that not only draw large crowds but also provide a wide variety of free and low-cost activities for attendees.
  • Moomba is Australia's largest free community festival, and it takes place in March.
  • The gardens, which are a whopping 94 acres (38 hectares) in size, house a diverse assortment of 10,000 different species of plants, both local and alien.
  • There's plenty of room to stretch out on one of Melbourne's 11 lawns and think about your next move.
  • The gardens are surrounded by a 3.8km (2.4m) walking and running track known as The Tan, which passes the grounds' main entrance and the Shrine of Remembrance war memorial.
  • After you've finished the circuit, treat yourself to a coffee at one of the many cafes along Domain Road.
  • At Lui Bar Jazz Sundays at Lui bar are back, and so is socialising.
  • Adding live jazz to the sky makes one of Melbourne's best bars even better.
  • Join us for a lively Sunday night of jazz and speciality drinks.
  • If you want to see the city from 236 metres above ground, head to the Rialto's Lui Bar on the 55th floor.
  • Make a reservation for a small-venue afternoon concert.
  • The Lui Bar, located on the 55th floor of the Rialto and exuding class and cool, is rumoured to serve the best cocktails in Melbourne.
  • Take a day's trip to the Yarra Valley, with its moving green slopes, vineyards and old farmhouses.
  • The Yarra Valley's summer sessions have been upgraded because to the debut of the Chandon winery's own Garden Spritz terrazzo, which will be open from December through February.
  • Since sparkling wine was exported from its native region, many similar beverages have emerged.
  • Since it is now summer, the city's annual season of outdoor movies has resumed.
  • To get you in the holiday spirit, Moonlight Cinema will be showing both new releases like "A Quiet Place: Part II" and "Shang Chi" and classics like "Home Alone" and "Elf" this year.
  • When it opened in 2008, the Wheeler Centre on Little Lonsdale Street became a place to honour and investigate Australia's literary culture.
  • The Queen Victoria Market is a lively and entertaining place, with countless booths selling clothing and other trinkets.
  • We at The Well Baked Cravings are over the moon that Melbourne's own Black Star Pastry is opening a flagship store at Chadstone Shopping Centre.
  • Those in the know will recall that Black Star Pastry first gained prominence in the desert thanks to its Watermelon Strawberry Cake in 2013.
  • As if opening a luxury cake shop in Australia's fashion capital in time for Christmas shopping wasn't exciting enough, they're also unveiling a re-branding and a selection of new cakes that will make your mouth water.
  • Find out where they are and when they are open by visiting.
  • Some of Melbourne's best restaurants, boutiques, and the Crown Casino can be found in the Southbank entertainment zone, which spans along the Yarra River between Princes Bridge and the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
  • Bunjilaka is about acknowledging and respecting the Boonwurrung and the Woi wurrung language groups, the original Melbourne owners from the great Kulin region.
  • In honour of theatres reopening and the revival of the arts community, The Australian Ballet is hosting a Gala as you've never seen before at the Arts Centre Melbourne.
  • If you've missed the ballet and are looking for a fix before The Australian Ballet commences their highly anticipated 2022 season, book your Gala tickets.
    props and objects can all be handled and explored by visitors to the show.
  • The free attractions in Melbourne may require some walking, but you can always ride a tram and save your legs.
  • City Circle Tram provides visitors and locals alike with a quick and easy way to go about the city at no cost.
  • The city centre of Melbourne is served by a fleet of vintage W-class trams that have been in service since 1923.
  • As you head north on St. Kilda Road, you'll pass NGV International on your left.
  • The National Gallery of Victoria, which includes both this building and the adjacent Ian Potter Centre: NGV International, is home to more than 73,000 works of art.
  • St. Kilda, a Melbourne neighbourhood just 6 kilometres (3.7 miles) from the coast, is a picture-perfect coastal retreat.
  • So to appreciate Melbourne from new angles and lights, book your tour.
  • Many Churches Churches and cathedrals are some of the more serene places to visit in Melbourne, whether you're looking for a quiet place to rest or simply want to take in the stunning architecture.
  • Built in the 1890s, St. Paul's Cathedral is located in the middle of Melbourne's bustling CBD.
  • Saint Michael's Uniting Church and Saint Mary Star of the Sea Church can also be found in the area. Inspiring and beautiful, these religious buildings are worth the trip.
  • Concerts are popular among Melbourne residents.
  • That's fantastic, because it's also one of the best free things to do in Melbourne (aside from the cost of a beer).
  • One business in the area, located on ACDC Lane, takes great pride in its self-proclaimed status as "pretty much the best rock 'n' roll bar in the world" (Cherry Bar).
  • In St. Kilda, you can see promising new rock bands for free on most nights at The Basement bar on The Esplanade.
  • You can also visit the beer garden at The Brunswick Green on Sydney Road.
  • Deborah Halpern, Australia's most famous sculptor, has strong ties to Melbourne due to her time spent there earning a degree.
  • You can't go to Melbourne without seeing some of the city's best sculptures, such as Petrus Spronk's Architectural Fragment (1992) in front of the State Library of Victoria, Bruce Armstrong's Eagle (2002), John Kelly's Cow up a Tree (1999) in Docklands, and Simon Perry's The Public Purse (1994) in front of the GPO.
  • So if you've been feeling a little bah humbug and Scrooge-like this holiday season, Stonnington's 12 Days of Christmas will be sure to get you in the festive mood.
  • To Find Out More About the Indigenous Cultures of Australia.
  • The goal of this museum is to share information about Indigenous art while also preserving Aboriginal heritage.
  • The Koorie Heritage Trust is an open-door museum that showcases contemporary Indigenous art from many different disciplines.
  • Melbourne's Chinatown goes back to the first-ever Australian Gold Rush in 1851 when miners from China touched base in the nation.
  • A friendly, cordial neighbourhood of laneways, backstreets, eateries, and markets, Melbourne's Chinatown is the most established Chinese settlement in the West and the most seasoned in the Southern Hemisphere.

 

 

FAQs About Awesome Things To Do In Melbourne

One of the best things to do in Melbourne. The St Kilda beach area is another one of the top Melbourne tourist attractions. A lot is going on here, which means great people-watching opportunities – especially on Acland Street, a favoured spot for pavement café lounging, window shopping and cake quaffing.

Melbourne is one of the most liveable cities in the world. Melbourne is currently the second-most liveable city globally and the most liveable in Australia! There are a few reasons why Melbourne is considered such a great place to live: there are multiple public transport options, relatively low crime rates, and plenty of jobs.

If it is your first time visiting the city, you'll find it is entirely possible to experience Melbourne in 3 days, although 5 days is ideal so you have more time for day trips.

You can't go to Melbourne without experiencing its iconic laneways covered with street art, a fundamental part of the city. Tours are run by street artists themselves, with local knowledge of the hidden, underground treasures. So instead of just walking by like every other tourist, discover the real stories behind the art.

The best time to visit Melbourne is between March and May and September and November. These are considered the shoulder seasons when the temperature is moderate.
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