Loving Melbourne
Art
The National Gallery of Victoria, popularly known as the NGV, is an art museum in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Founded in 1861, it is Australia's oldest and most visited art museum.
1736 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdThe National Gallery of Victoria, popularly known as the NGV, is an art museum in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Founded in 1861, it is Australia's oldest and most visited art museum.
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is a group of three adjacent buildings next to the Yarra River in South Wharf, an inner-city suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The venues are owned and operated by the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust.
You can find a lot of events including art, corporate showcase, charity drive, comics, and more!
Take tram 12 or 109
262 locals recommend
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
1 Convention Centre PlThe Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is a group of three adjacent buildings next to the Yarra River in South Wharf, an inner-city suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The venues are owned and operated by the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust.
You can find a lot of events including art, corporate showcase, charity drive, comics, and more!
Take tram 12 or 109
Arts Centre Melbourne, originally known as the Victorian Arts Centre and briefly called the Arts Centre, is a performing arts centre consisting of a complex of theatres and concert halls in the Melbourne Arts Precinct, located in the central Melbourne suburb of Southbank in Victoria, Australia.
287 locals recommend
Arts Centre Melbourne
100 St Kilda RdArts Centre Melbourne, originally known as the Victorian Arts Centre and briefly called the Arts Centre, is a performing arts centre consisting of a complex of theatres and concert halls in the Melbourne Arts Precinct, located in the central Melbourne suburb of Southbank in Victoria, Australia.
ArtVo is an immersive art gallery or ‘trick art’ gallery – the first of its kind in Australia.
Unlike a traditional art gallery or museum, visitors are encouraged to touch and interact with the artworks, photographing themselves and becoming part of the art.
With over 11 themed zones, visitors can explore large interactive 3D artworks painted directly onto the walls and floors. Additional sculptural elements allow visitors to immerse themselves into different scenes, locations, and famous paintings.
ArtVo is open daily except New Year's Eve, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Last admission is at 5pm.
Take tram 12 and 86 to get there. Around 15 minutes.
25 locals recommend
ArtVo
26 Star CresArtVo is an immersive art gallery or ‘trick art’ gallery – the first of its kind in Australia.
Unlike a traditional art gallery or museum, visitors are encouraged to touch and interact with the artworks, photographing themselves and becoming part of the art.
With over 11 themed zones, visitors can explore large interactive 3D artworks painted directly onto the walls and floors. Additional sculptural elements allow visitors to immerse themselves into different scenes, locations, and famous paintings.
ArtVo is open daily except New Year's Eve, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Last admission is at 5pm.
Take tram 12 and 86 to get there. Around 15 minutes.
An icon of Melbourne's history opens its doors to a unique view unseen for 100 years. This guided tour showcases the Melbourne skyline and an exhibition
The Melbourne Museum is a natural and cultural history museum located in the Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia. Located adjacent to the Royal Exhibition Building, the museum was opened in 2000 as a project of the Government of Victoria, on behalf of Museums Victoria which administers the venue.
20-minute tram 96.
593 locals recommend
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StAn icon of Melbourne's history opens its doors to a unique view unseen for 100 years. This guided tour showcases the Melbourne skyline and an exhibition
The Melbourne Museum is a natural and cultural history museum located in the Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia. Located adjacent to the Royal Exhibition Building, the museum was opened in 2000 as a project of the Government of Victoria, on behalf of Museums Victoria which administers the venue.
20-minute tram 96.
Navigate the universe of film, TV, videogames and art at ACMI. One of the most visited moving image museum in the world. Hear from global and Australian voices from the past, present and future.
This unique museum curates stories, people and objects to excite and challenge your preconceptions. Experience ACMI’s vibrant calendar of exhibitions, screenings, commissions, festivals and industry and education programs. Explore the stories, technologies and artists that create our shared screen culture.
Entry to ACMI is free but films and some exhibitions are ticketed.
ACMI is open daily, except Christmas Day, with extended opening hours for film screenings, special events and during Victorian school holidays.
258 locals recommend
ACMI
Flinders StreetNavigate the universe of film, TV, videogames and art at ACMI. One of the most visited moving image museum in the world. Hear from global and Australian voices from the past, present and future.
This unique museum curates stories, people and objects to excite and challenge your preconceptions. Experience ACMI’s vibrant calendar of exhibitions, screenings, commissions, festivals and industry and education programs. Explore the stories, technologies and artists that create our shared screen culture.
Entry to ACMI is free but films and some exhibitions are ticketed.
ACMI is open daily, except Christmas Day, with extended opening hours for film screenings, special events and during Victorian school holidays.
State Library Victoria is the state library of Victoria, Australia. Located in Melbourne, it was established in 1854 as the Melbourne Public Library, making it Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free libraries in the world.
10 minutes by tram/bus
568 locals recommend
State Library Victoria
328 Swanston StState Library Victoria is the state library of Victoria, Australia. Located in Melbourne, it was established in 1854 as the Melbourne Public Library, making it Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free libraries in the world.
10 minutes by tram/bus
"FilmNeverDie is a Photography Space and Store located in Melbourne CBD run by a collective of photographers that share a passion for film photography. We have made it our mission to preserve and grow the film shooting community by getting as many people involved as possible."
Just a few walks to 220 Spencer Street. Highly recommend for thos who love photography tools.
FilmNeverDie
6 Watertank Way"FilmNeverDie is a Photography Space and Store located in Melbourne CBD run by a collective of photographers that share a passion for film photography. We have made it our mission to preserve and grow the film shooting community by getting as many people involved as possible."
Just a few walks to 220 Spencer Street. Highly recommend for thos who love photography tools.
Shopping
Shopping centre featuring outlet stores from domestic & international brands, plus a food court. It means you can enjoy a wide range of products with lower prices and promotions!
Take tram 12 or 109
583 locals recommend
DFO South Wharf
20 Convention Centre PlShopping centre featuring outlet stores from domestic & international brands, plus a food court. It means you can enjoy a wide range of products with lower prices and promotions!
Take tram 12 or 109
The Queen Victoria Market is a major landmark in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Covering over seven hectares, it is the largest open air market in the Southern Hemisphere.
10 mins by walk.
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetThe Queen Victoria Market is a major landmark in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Covering over seven hectares, it is the largest open air market in the Southern Hemisphere.
10 mins by walk.
Coles Spencer St
201 Spencer StJust across the street on Spencer street
Outlet mall featuring stores for popular fashion & lifestyle brands, plus a food court.
Just across the street
290 locals recommend
Spencer Outlet Centre
201 Spencer StOutlet mall featuring stores for popular fashion & lifestyle brands, plus a food court.
Just across the street
Entertainment
Crown Melbourne is a casino and resort located on the south bank of the Yarra River, in Melbourne, Australia. Crown Casino is a unit of Crown Limited, and the first casino of the now-international Crown brand.
Take tram 12 or 109
615 locals recommend
Crown Melbourne
8 Whiteman StCrown Melbourne is a casino and resort located on the south bank of the Yarra River, in Melbourne, Australia. Crown Casino is a unit of Crown Limited, and the first casino of the now-international Crown brand.
Take tram 12 or 109
Juke’s is ready to roll, just pick your little ditty and pour in your heart and soul. Whether you’re cruising, schmoozing, celebrating, or just looking to make sultry eyes at a stranger, Juke’s has something for ya. Have a perfectly private party in our sweet suite of splashy rooms or mosey on in to our main bar, pull up a stool and our resident grand piano man will lay down a tune or two.
Now open at Crown Melbourne.
Take tram 12 or 109
Juke's
8 Whiteman StreetJuke’s is ready to roll, just pick your little ditty and pour in your heart and soul. Whether you’re cruising, schmoozing, celebrating, or just looking to make sultry eyes at a stranger, Juke’s has something for ya. Have a perfectly private party in our sweet suite of splashy rooms or mosey on in to our main bar, pull up a stool and our resident grand piano man will lay down a tune or two.
Now open at Crown Melbourne.
Take tram 12 or 109
The Fox Classic Car Collection, housed in the historic Queen’s Warehouse, contains dozens of the world’s most rare and prestigious vehicles.
These cars have been collected over a 50-year period by Lindsay Fox, Founder of Australian logistics company Linfox, and donated to a Trust to raise funds for charity and for the public to enjoy. Lindsay has a passion for classic vehicles, with his collection including models from Mercedes Benz, Jaguar, Porsche, Ferrari, Bentley, Volkswagen, Ford, Rolls Royce, MG, Lexus and Nissan between 1923 and 2020. The collection is steeped in history, one off prototypes and cars that dreams are made of.
Pre-purchased tickets from their website is essential.
15-minute by tram 12 or 20-minute walk.
Fox Classic Car Collection
749-755 Collins StThe Fox Classic Car Collection, housed in the historic Queen’s Warehouse, contains dozens of the world’s most rare and prestigious vehicles.
These cars have been collected over a 50-year period by Lindsay Fox, Founder of Australian logistics company Linfox, and donated to a Trust to raise funds for charity and for the public to enjoy. Lindsay has a passion for classic vehicles, with his collection including models from Mercedes Benz, Jaguar, Porsche, Ferrari, Bentley, Volkswagen, Ford, Rolls Royce, MG, Lexus and Nissan between 1923 and 2020. The collection is steeped in history, one off prototypes and cars that dreams are made of.
Pre-purchased tickets from their website is essential.
15-minute by tram 12 or 20-minute walk.
Neighbourhoods
Nestled between the south bank of the Yarra River and glorious Port Phillip Bay, the bustling hub of South Melbourne is renowned as one of the gastronomic centres of our great city.
With its iconic South Melbourne Market, the surrounding streets of this dynamic area play host to some of the most diverse and eclectic retail strips in our state.
Take tram 12 or 109
43 locals recommend
South Melbourne
Nestled between the south bank of the Yarra River and glorious Port Phillip Bay, the bustling hub of South Melbourne is renowned as one of the gastronomic centres of our great city.
With its iconic South Melbourne Market, the surrounding streets of this dynamic area play host to some of the most diverse and eclectic retail strips in our state.
Take tram 12 or 109
Food Scene
South Wharf Promenade brings together some of the Melbourne's most exciting restaurateurs and publicans on the south bank of the Yarra River.
Take tram 12 or 109
17 locals recommend
South Wharf Promenade
43 S Wharf PromenadeSouth Wharf Promenade brings together some of the Melbourne's most exciting restaurateurs and publicans on the south bank of the Yarra River.
Take tram 12 or 109
Established in 1867, South Melbourne Market is the quintessential village market. Open every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8am. Catch the 96 tram to the door!" Lively indoor market with stalls for produce, meat & seafood & cafes serving global fare.
10 minute walk or tram 12.
431 locals recommend
South Melbourne Market
322-326 Coventry StEstablished in 1867, South Melbourne Market is the quintessential village market. Open every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8am. Catch the 96 tram to the door!" Lively indoor market with stalls for produce, meat & seafood & cafes serving global fare.
10 minute walk or tram 12.
Subway
Just across the street on Spencer Street
Sightseeing
Melbourne Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Gardens has been a treasured part of Melbourne’s cultural life for more than 170 years – much loved by generations of Victorians, as well as by many visitors from interstate and overseas. It is a picturesque haven for recreation and an important resource for education, conservation, science and horticulture.
Melbourne Gardens extends over 38 hectares and houses a collection of more than 8,500 species of plants from around the world, including amazing and diverse plant collections such as camellias, rainforest flora, cacti and succulents, roses, Californian species, herbs, perennials, cycads, plants from Southern China and, in the Rare and Threatened Species Collection, plants from south-eastern Australia.
20 minute by tram 605 or 30 minute walk.
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Melbourne Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Gardens has been a treasured part of Melbourne’s cultural life for more than 170 years – much loved by generations of Victorians, as well as by many visitors from interstate and overseas. It is a picturesque haven for recreation and an important resource for education, conservation, science and horticulture.
Melbourne Gardens extends over 38 hectares and houses a collection of more than 8,500 species of plants from around the world, including amazing and diverse plant collections such as camellias, rainforest flora, cacti and succulents, roses, Californian species, herbs, perennials, cycads, plants from Southern China and, in the Rare and Threatened Species Collection, plants from south-eastern Australia.
20 minute by tram 605 or 30 minute walk.
Explore Melbourne’s iconic landmark to discover the real-life stories of Australians in wartime, find peaceful reflection and view breathtaking vistas of the memorial gardens and Melbourne. Open daily 10am–5pm (last entry 4.30pm). Free admission.
341 locals recommend
Shrine of Remembrance
Explore Melbourne’s iconic landmark to discover the real-life stories of Australians in wartime, find peaceful reflection and view breathtaking vistas of the memorial gardens and Melbourne. Open daily 10am–5pm (last entry 4.30pm). Free admission.
Traveler advice
Useful phrases
Here are the most essential Australian expressions.
G'day mate - Hello or hi, friend (a typical Australian greeting).
How ya goin'? - How are you?
No worries - It's okay or don't worry about it.
Good on ya - Well done or congratulations.
Fair dinkum - Genuine or true.
Barbie - Barbecue.
Arvo - Afternoon.
Brekkie - Breakfast.
Maccas - McDonald's (nickname).
Thongs - Flip-flops or sandals.
Tinnie - Can of beer or small aluminum boat.
She'll be right - Everything will be okay.
Dunny - Toilet.
Mates rates - Special or discounted prices for friends.
Ripper - Excellent or fantastic.
Strewth - Expression of surprise or disbelief.
Ways to save
Some expenses are unavoidable, but there are loads of ways t
1. Shop at op shops and secondhand stores
Buying pre-loved doesn’t have to mean skimping on style. Melbourne is known for its quality op shops and vintage and secondhand stores, many of them filled with designer labels and high-end brands. Some favourites include Salvos where it is close to our place.
2. Master the myki zones
Myki fares for travelling on public transport are based on the zones you travel to and within. If you’re travelling within the CBD, most of it is found in the free tram zone, meaning you don’t need to touch on or off and your fare is completely free.