Top Things to Do in Melbourne

Whatever you are up for, Melbourne is a city of endless choices. You can watch there a cricket or football match, lose yourself in art and culture, go high-end dining or shop for local designer fashion. All in all, Melbourne is one of the most trendiest cities in Australia, that leaves no desires unfulfilled.

Sporting Events

Most of all, Melbourne is famous for its sport craziness and legendary venues. One sporty possibility is to join the entertainment at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground for the Australian Football League or international cricket. Furthermore, you can go to Flemington to watch the Spring Racing Carnival and the Melbourne Cup. Another sporty spectacle that can be traced in Melbourne is the world-famous Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix.

Restaurants

For good food, you should definitely try Ben Shewry’s unique menu and Attica, one of the world’s 50 best restaurants. You can get an amazing water view at Donovan’s and the sublime Estelle Bar and Kitchen is also worth a visit. The original MoVida in graffiti-covered Hosier Lane serves knock-out tapas in the CBD. Near to that, there is George Colombaris’s Press Room, which offers a delicious Greek menu.

Rooftop Bars

Melbourne can be considered to be the founder of the rooftop bar scene in Australia. Join for example the legendary Emerson Sunday sessions in South Yarra, sip extraordinary cocktails at Black Pearl or drink good wines at Bellota in South Melbourne.

Architecture

You can spend hours exploring Melbourne’s beautiful arcades, eclectic laneways and fancy graffiti art. The highlights, which you shouldn’t miss, are the Melbourne Museum and the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building. In addition to that, you should take a look at the Victorian landmarks such as St. Patrick’s Cathedral, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Flinders Street Station.

Designer Boutiques and Local Labels

Melbourne’s retail scene is full of edgy and high-end fashion. Collins Street is the right place for shopping Australian designer clothes such as Alistair Trung. Other popular retail strips in Melbourne are Brunswick Street and Gertrude Street. You should visit Chapel Street, if you want to get some vintage clothes and High Street, Armadale, if you are into statement pieces. Most of the international brands can be found at Emporium.

Markets

Become a part of the hustle and bustle of the Queen Victoria Markets in the heart of the city and pick up some fresh produce or fashion. The South Melbourne Market offers you the opportunity to enjoy dim sims under its historic awnings. For second-hand and vintage bargains, catch the train to the Sunday Camberwell Market, 10 kilometres east of the CBD.

Parks and Gardens

Melbourne has a few stunning green spaces, where you can walk, run, cycle or just relax. A good jogging route is the tan track around the Royal Botanic Gardens and Kings Domain along the banks of the Yarra River, seeing Government House along the way. The Melbourne Zoo can be found in Royal Park. Bring the day to a close with a picnic in Fitzroy Gardens in the CBD after visiting Captain Cook’s Cottage.

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