OFFICIAL VISITOR MAP
Melbourne Cruise Arrivals Guide
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Bus Route 109 Express The bus runs return from Station Pier to Arts Centre Melbourne. The bus icon on the map indicates the drop-off/pick-up point (F5). Tram Route 109 The tram runs between Station Pier and the city centre. To return to Station Pier, catch the tram from Collins or Clarendon Street.
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You can travel to the city centre from Station Pier by bus or tram, using a myki card.
Bus Route 109
An express bus operates as a return service from Station Pier to Arts Centre Melbourne in the city, most cruise ship days, from 8am to 5pm. Buses don’t run on turnaround visits.
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Tram Route 109
The 109 tram leaves from stop 129 – Beacon Cove/ Light Rail, at the end of Station Pier. It travels through Port Melbourne, past the Crown Entertainment Complex, and crosses the Yarra River before turning right into Collins Street. You can also return to Station Pier on the 109 tram, towards Port Melbourne.
Tickets
myki is your ticket to travel on trains, trams and buses in Melbourne and many parts of regional Victoria. To get started, buy a myki Explorer pack or myki card.
Taxis
Whether you want to go to the city centre or nearby St Kilda, Melbourne’s taxis will get you there. Taxi fares vary, so estimate the cost of your trip using the website below or call one of the numbers below to book. t 13 22 27 (13CABS) | 13 10 08 (Silver Top) w taxi.vic.gov.au
Melbourne City Sightseeing
The red hop-on, hop-off double decker bus will pick you up from the end of Station Pier and take you around some of Melbourne and St Kilda’s most recognised sights. You must pre-purchase your ticket to board the bus. w citysightseeing.melbourne
1 Advertiser Listing
myki Explorer Pack
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. Buy yours from the myki customer service desk in the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier.
Buy your myki card and top up
Alternatively, you can buy and top up your myki at Station Pier, a range of shops (including all 7-Eleven stores), myki machines and station ticket offices. As a guide, $10 will get you around Melbourne for a day, with a little change.
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Free tram travel
Melbourne has a Free Tram Zone — refer to the city map for boundaries. Travel on the historic City Circle Tram is also free. You don’t need a myki if you’re only travelling in the Free Tram Zone or on the City Circle Tram. Station Pier is outside these areas.
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Fast and free Wi-Fi
Free public Wi-Fi is available in select areas throughout the city centre. Visit the website below to find your nearest outdoor VicFreeWiFi hotspot. w vic.gov.au/wifi
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Visitor Information Visitors will find much to love in Melbourne. On every street and laneway, there are shopping, dining and cultural experiences to discover. It’s all here — let a local show you the way.
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Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square
A one-stop-shop for visitors providing information on Melbourne and Victoria: brochures and maps; what’s on in the city; souvenirs; plus a travel booking service.
Open daily from 9am to 6pm (closed Christmas Day)
Melbourne Visitor Booth in the Bourke Street Mall
Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre
Your first stop when visiting the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens. Find out about current events and attractions, purchase your Cooks’ Cottage tickets and merchandise, and enjoy the free Wi-Fi and cafe facilities.
Friendly volunteers at the Melbourne Visitor Booth provide free maps and information on shopping, attractions and events in Melbourne.
Open daily from 9am to 5pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day)
Riverland Bar Ali Mayfield Photography
Melbourne Zoo
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Welcome to
Melbourne
Open daily from 9am to 5pm (closed Christmas Day)
Wominjeka – Welcome For Aboriginal people, the city now known as Melbourne has been home since the beginning of time. The sprawling metropolis of this urban city rests upon the ancestral lands of the Kulin Nation of the Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung (Wurundjeri) people. Experience Melbourne’s rich Indigenous culture at one of the many locations across the city.
City Ambassadors
Dressed in their distinctive red uniforms, City Ambassadors provide a mobile information service in the city with information on shopping, events and how to get around.
Monday–Saturday, 10am to 4pm; Sunday, 12pm to 3pm (excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day)
Melbourne Greeter Service
Free, two to four-hour walking orientation of the city, conducted by a trained volunteer. Orientations in English depart the Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square daily at 9.30am. Orientations in other languages are available on request. Bookings are essential, phone 9658 9658 on weekdays and 9658 9942 on weekends
For more information
For more information on events, restaurants, shopping destinations and things to do in Melbourne city: w whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au e visitor@melbourne.vic.gov.au Share your favourite city experiences using #melbmoment whatsonmelb
@whatsonmelb
@whatsonmelb
From Sunday to Friday each week, visitors can join Indigenous guides for a walk through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria to discover the traditional uses for plants.
Enjoy a taste of native ingredients in this seasonally inspired Australian cuisine restaurant. The social enterprise supports young Aboriginal people and is open every day for lunch and dinner (except Sunday and Monday).
Koorie Heritage Trust Cultural Centre
First Peoples at Melbourne Museum
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
Founded on the banks of the Yarra River in 1835, Melbourne is now home to over four million passionate and welcoming people. This is a city that thrives on creativity and innovation, offers world-class festivals and sporting events, excellent shopping, premium food and wine experiences and a flourishing arts and culture scene. w visitmelbourne.com
Charcoal Lane, Fitzroy
The Trust protects, promotes and preserves the living culture and history of south-east Australian Koorie people. The gift shop sells an extensive range of authentic, locally produced Aboriginal artworks and products.
Victoria is Australia’s second-smallest state. Packed into such a compact area is a wealth of diverse landscapes, from national parks teeming with wildlife, to wineries, lakes and mountains. Best of all, many of Victoria’s unique and varied attractions are easily accessible as day trips from Melbourne.
We hope you’ll love Melbourne and Victoria as much as we do!
Aboriginal Heritage Walk at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
This gallery in Federation Square focuses solely on Australian art. The Aboriginal collection is particularly strong, with both artefacts and works by major Indigenous artists on permanent display. Lucy Folk
Shortstop Coffee and Donuts The Mil Studios
Image right: Aboriginal Heritage Walk, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Melbourne Museum’s First Peoples at the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre is the largest exhibition to focus on the story of Aboriginal Victoria from the times of creation to today. w visitmelbourne.com/aboriginal
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Getting to and from the city
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Bus Route 109 Express The bus runs return from Station Pier to Arts Centre Melbourne. The bus icon on the map indicates the drop-off/pick-up point (F5). Tram Route 109 The tram runs between Station Pier and the city centre. To return to Station Pier, catch the tram from Collins or Clarendon Street.
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You can travel to the city centre from Station Pier by bus or tram, using a myki card.
Bus Route 109
An express bus operates as a return service from Station Pier to Arts Centre Melbourne in the city, most cruise ship days, from 8am to 5pm. Buses don’t run on turnaround visits.
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Tram Route 109
The 109 tram leaves from stop 129 – Beacon Cove/ Light Rail, at the end of Station Pier. It travels through Port Melbourne, past the Crown Entertainment Complex, and crosses the Yarra River before turning right into Collins Street. You can also return to Station Pier on the 109 tram, towards Port Melbourne.
Tickets
myki is your ticket to travel on trains, trams and buses in Melbourne and many parts of regional Victoria. To get started, buy a myki Explorer pack or myki card.
Taxis
Whether you want to go to the city centre or nearby St Kilda, Melbourne’s taxis will get you there. Taxi fares vary, so estimate the cost of your trip using the website below or call one of the numbers below to book. t 13 22 27 (13CABS) | 13 10 08 (Silver Top) w taxi.vic.gov.au
Melbourne City Sightseeing
The red hop-on, hop-off double decker bus will pick you up from the end of Station Pier and take you around some of Melbourne and St Kilda’s most recognised sights. You must pre-purchase your ticket to board the bus. w citysightseeing.melbourne
1 Advertiser Listing
myki Explorer Pack
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. Buy yours from the myki customer service desk in the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier.
Buy your myki card and top up
Alternatively, you can buy and top up your myki at Station Pier, a range of shops (including all 7-Eleven stores), myki machines and station ticket offices. As a guide, $10 will get you around Melbourne for a day, with a little change.
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Free tram travel
Melbourne has a Free Tram Zone — refer to the city map for boundaries. Travel on the historic City Circle Tram is also free. You don’t need a myki if you’re only travelling in the Free Tram Zone or on the City Circle Tram. Station Pier is outside these areas.
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Plan your journey t 1800 800 007 w ptv.vic.gov.au
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Fast and free Wi-Fi
Free public Wi-Fi is available in select areas throughout the city centre. Visit the website below to find your nearest outdoor VicFreeWiFi hotspot. w vic.gov.au/wifi
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Visitor Information Visitors will find much to love in Melbourne. On every street and laneway, there are shopping, dining and cultural experiences to discover. It’s all here — let a local show you the way.
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Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square
A one-stop-shop for visitors providing information on Melbourne and Victoria: brochures and maps; what’s on in the city; souvenirs; plus a travel booking service.
Open daily from 9am to 6pm (closed Christmas Day)
Melbourne Visitor Booth in the Bourke Street Mall
Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre
Your first stop when visiting the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens. Find out about current events and attractions, purchase your Cooks’ Cottage tickets and merchandise, and enjoy the free Wi-Fi and cafe facilities.
Friendly volunteers at the Melbourne Visitor Booth provide free maps and information on shopping, attractions and events in Melbourne.
Open daily from 9am to 5pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day)
Riverland Bar Ali Mayfield Photography
Melbourne Zoo
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Welcome to
Melbourne
Open daily from 9am to 5pm (closed Christmas Day)
Wominjeka – Welcome For Aboriginal people, the city now known as Melbourne has been home since the beginning of time. The sprawling metropolis of this urban city rests upon the ancestral lands of the Kulin Nation of the Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung (Wurundjeri) people. Experience Melbourne’s rich Indigenous culture at one of the many locations across the city.
City Ambassadors
Dressed in their distinctive red uniforms, City Ambassadors provide a mobile information service in the city with information on shopping, events and how to get around.
Monday–Saturday, 10am to 4pm; Sunday, 12pm to 3pm (excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day)
Melbourne Greeter Service
Free, two to four-hour walking orientation of the city, conducted by a trained volunteer. Orientations in English depart the Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square daily at 9.30am. Orientations in other languages are available on request. Bookings are essential, phone 9658 9658 on weekdays and 9658 9942 on weekends
For more information
For more information on events, restaurants, shopping destinations and things to do in Melbourne city: w whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au e visitor@melbourne.vic.gov.au Share your favourite city experiences using #melbmoment whatsonmelb
@whatsonmelb
@whatsonmelb
From Sunday to Friday each week, visitors can join Indigenous guides for a walk through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria to discover the traditional uses for plants.
Enjoy a taste of native ingredients in this seasonally inspired Australian cuisine restaurant. The social enterprise supports young Aboriginal people and is open every day for lunch and dinner (except Sunday and Monday).
Koorie Heritage Trust Cultural Centre
First Peoples at Melbourne Museum
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
Founded on the banks of the Yarra River in 1835, Melbourne is now home to over four million passionate and welcoming people. This is a city that thrives on creativity and innovation, offers world-class festivals and sporting events, excellent shopping, premium food and wine experiences and a flourishing arts and culture scene. w visitmelbourne.com
Charcoal Lane, Fitzroy
The Trust protects, promotes and preserves the living culture and history of south-east Australian Koorie people. The gift shop sells an extensive range of authentic, locally produced Aboriginal artworks and products.
Victoria is Australia’s second-smallest state. Packed into such a compact area is a wealth of diverse landscapes, from national parks teeming with wildlife, to wineries, lakes and mountains. Best of all, many of Victoria’s unique and varied attractions are easily accessible as day trips from Melbourne.
We hope you’ll love Melbourne and Victoria as much as we do!
Aboriginal Heritage Walk at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
This gallery in Federation Square focuses solely on Australian art. The Aboriginal collection is particularly strong, with both artefacts and works by major Indigenous artists on permanent display. Lucy Folk
Shortstop Coffee and Donuts The Mil Studios
Image right: Aboriginal Heritage Walk, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Melbourne Museum’s First Peoples at the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre is the largest exhibition to focus on the story of Aboriginal Victoria from the times of creation to today. w visitmelbourne.com/aboriginal
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Getting to and from the city
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Bus Route 109 Express The bus runs return from Station Pier to Arts Centre Melbourne. The bus icon on the map indicates the drop-off/pick-up point (F5). Tram Route 109 The tram runs between Station Pier and the city centre. To return to Station Pier, catch the tram from Collins or Clarendon Street.
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Transport in Melbourne
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You can travel to the city centre from Station Pier by bus or tram, using a myki card.
Bus Route 109
An express bus operates as a return service from Station Pier to Arts Centre Melbourne in the city, most cruise ship days, from 8am to 5pm. Buses don’t run on turnaround visits.
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Tram Route 109
The 109 tram leaves from stop 129 – Beacon Cove/ Light Rail, at the end of Station Pier. It travels through Port Melbourne, past the Crown Entertainment Complex, and crosses the Yarra River before turning right into Collins Street. You can also return to Station Pier on the 109 tram, towards Port Melbourne.
Tickets
myki is your ticket to travel on trains, trams and buses in Melbourne and many parts of regional Victoria. To get started, buy a myki Explorer pack or myki card.
Taxis
Whether you want to go to the city centre or nearby St Kilda, Melbourne’s taxis will get you there. Taxi fares vary, so estimate the cost of your trip using the website below or call one of the numbers below to book. t 13 22 27 (13CABS) | 13 10 08 (Silver Top) w taxi.vic.gov.au
Melbourne City Sightseeing
The red hop-on, hop-off double decker bus will pick you up from the end of Station Pier and take you around some of Melbourne and St Kilda’s most recognised sights. You must pre-purchase your ticket to board the bus. w citysightseeing.melbourne
1 Advertiser Listing
myki Explorer Pack
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. Buy yours from the myki customer service desk in the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier.
Buy your myki card and top up
Alternatively, you can buy and top up your myki at Station Pier, a range of shops (including all 7-Eleven stores), myki machines and station ticket offices. As a guide, $10 will get you around Melbourne for a day, with a little change.
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Free tram travel
Melbourne has a Free Tram Zone — refer to the city map for boundaries. Travel on the historic City Circle Tram is also free. You don’t need a myki if you’re only travelling in the Free Tram Zone or on the City Circle Tram. Station Pier is outside these areas.
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Plan your journey t 1800 800 007 w ptv.vic.gov.au
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Fast and free Wi-Fi
Free public Wi-Fi is available in select areas throughout the city centre. Visit the website below to find your nearest outdoor VicFreeWiFi hotspot. w vic.gov.au/wifi
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Visitor Information Visitors will find much to love in Melbourne. On every street and laneway, there are shopping, dining and cultural experiences to discover. It’s all here — let a local show you the way.
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Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square
A one-stop-shop for visitors providing information on Melbourne and Victoria: brochures and maps; what’s on in the city; souvenirs; plus a travel booking service.
Open daily from 9am to 6pm (closed Christmas Day)
Melbourne Visitor Booth in the Bourke Street Mall
Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre
Your first stop when visiting the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens. Find out about current events and attractions, purchase your Cooks’ Cottage tickets and merchandise, and enjoy the free Wi-Fi and cafe facilities.
Friendly volunteers at the Melbourne Visitor Booth provide free maps and information on shopping, attractions and events in Melbourne.
Open daily from 9am to 5pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day)
Riverland Bar Ali Mayfield Photography
Melbourne Zoo
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Welcome to
Melbourne
Open daily from 9am to 5pm (closed Christmas Day)
Wominjeka – Welcome For Aboriginal people, the city now known as Melbourne has been home since the beginning of time. The sprawling metropolis of this urban city rests upon the ancestral lands of the Kulin Nation of the Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung (Wurundjeri) people. Experience Melbourne’s rich Indigenous culture at one of the many locations across the city.
City Ambassadors
Dressed in their distinctive red uniforms, City Ambassadors provide a mobile information service in the city with information on shopping, events and how to get around.
Monday–Saturday, 10am to 4pm; Sunday, 12pm to 3pm (excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day)
Melbourne Greeter Service
Free, two to four-hour walking orientation of the city, conducted by a trained volunteer. Orientations in English depart the Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square daily at 9.30am. Orientations in other languages are available on request. Bookings are essential, phone 9658 9658 on weekdays and 9658 9942 on weekends
For more information
For more information on events, restaurants, shopping destinations and things to do in Melbourne city: w whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au e visitor@melbourne.vic.gov.au Share your favourite city experiences using #melbmoment whatsonmelb
@whatsonmelb
@whatsonmelb
From Sunday to Friday each week, visitors can join Indigenous guides for a walk through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria to discover the traditional uses for plants.
Enjoy a taste of native ingredients in this seasonally inspired Australian cuisine restaurant. The social enterprise supports young Aboriginal people and is open every day for lunch and dinner (except Sunday and Monday).
Koorie Heritage Trust Cultural Centre
First Peoples at Melbourne Museum
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
Founded on the banks of the Yarra River in 1835, Melbourne is now home to over four million passionate and welcoming people. This is a city that thrives on creativity and innovation, offers world-class festivals and sporting events, excellent shopping, premium food and wine experiences and a flourishing arts and culture scene. w visitmelbourne.com
Charcoal Lane, Fitzroy
The Trust protects, promotes and preserves the living culture and history of south-east Australian Koorie people. The gift shop sells an extensive range of authentic, locally produced Aboriginal artworks and products.
Victoria is Australia’s second-smallest state. Packed into such a compact area is a wealth of diverse landscapes, from national parks teeming with wildlife, to wineries, lakes and mountains. Best of all, many of Victoria’s unique and varied attractions are easily accessible as day trips from Melbourne.
We hope you’ll love Melbourne and Victoria as much as we do!
Aboriginal Heritage Walk at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
This gallery in Federation Square focuses solely on Australian art. The Aboriginal collection is particularly strong, with both artefacts and works by major Indigenous artists on permanent display. Lucy Folk
Shortstop Coffee and Donuts The Mil Studios
Image right: Aboriginal Heritage Walk, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Melbourne Museum’s First Peoples at the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre is the largest exhibition to focus on the story of Aboriginal Victoria from the times of creation to today. w visitmelbourne.com/aboriginal
34 F5 1 Southgate Avenue, Southbank Tram: 1–6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open daily: 6.30am to 11pm t 1800 641 107 w melbarestaurant.com.au
35 F4 205 Collins Street, Melbourne Open: Served daily from 11am to 4pm. Other times by appointment. Group bookings welcome. t 9635 2222 w westinmelbourne.com/hightea Take your seat amongst the elegant surrounds of The Westin Melbourne's Lobby Lounge and experience an exquisite high tea in the heart of the city. Unwind for the afternoon, indulging in three tiers of decadent sweet and savoury delights, served alongside the finest tea and coffee blends or a glass of champagne.
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Explore Regional Victoria in a Day There are a great variety of options for shore excursions within a 90 minute drive from Melbourne. The state’s compact size means its unique and varied landscapes are easily accessible.
Melbourne is a city that knows how to live. Explore the historic arcades and laneways lined with fine dining restaurants, chic cafes, hidden bars and fashion boutiques or head to one of the many lush gardens throughout the city.
Exploring Melbourne
What better way to explore the city than on foot. We’ve created a sample itinerary to inspire you and make it easier. Check it out online by following the link below. Or why not join one of the many walking tour operators listed on our website. w visitmelbourne.com/itinerary
33 A2 K Road, Werribee Train: Werribee Line to Werribee Station Bus: 439 from Werribee Station to Werribee Open Range Zoo Open daily: 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/werribee
The Westin Melbourne
Melba Restaurant’s grazing buffet includes bountiful seafood, a sushi station, turbo woks, char grill, Italian pasta, Chinese dumplings, a classic carvery, decadent desserts, a chocolate fountain and ice cream. Or enjoy a bespoke high tea of beautiful cakes, ribbon sandwiches and petite fluffy scones at Aria Lounge.
Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula
Sports
1–2 hours from Melbourne
Melburnians are known around the world for their love of sports. Every year millions of sports fans from around the world flock to the city to experience a live sporting event at the many venues around the city. Take a tour of the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG, also known as ‘the G’), visit the National Sports Museum, tour Melbourne Park (home of the Australian Open) and Flemington Racecourse (home of the Melbourne Cup).
Geelong takes full advantage of its unique north-facing bay with fabulous waterfront eateries, landscaped gardens and walking paths set against the backdrop of Corio Bay. Stroll past the sculptured bollards dotted along the foreshore that chronicle characters from the city’s past and present. Geelong is also the major gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road.
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Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges The Yarra Valley is home to Victoria’s earliest vineyards. Numerous wineries provide cellardoor sales and tastings of hand-crafted wines, and have restaurants serving gourmet food and fine local produce. A visit to Healesville Sanctuary will allow you to see native Australian wildlife in natural surroundings and experience Aboriginal culture.
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Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges Flock to the Macedon Ranges and Spa Country to enjoy Australia’s largest concentration of mineral springs, scenic surroundings, a thriving arts and craft community, and award-winning food and wine. Revive and indulge in a luxurious spa bath and massage or enjoy many of the region’s towns and attractions such as the Convent Gallery or the Lavendula lavender farm.
Shopping
Shopping is on the top of the to-do list in Melbourne. You can’t beat Melbourne’s major department stores and shopping centres for the biggest and best choice of international designers. Visit old favourites Myer and David Jones, the newest, St. Collins Lane and the largest, Chadstone. Explore Queen Victoria Market (closed Mondays and Wednesdays), a historic landmark and the largest open air market in the Southern Hemisphere. Find a bargain at DFO South Wharf or District Docklands. Shop till you drop in arcades and laneways brimming with designer boutiques and fashion houses.
31 D2 Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne Tram: 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 58, 64, 67 or 72 Open daily: 10am to 5pm (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day), last entry to Galleries 4.30pm t 9661 8100 w shrine.org.au
32 G2 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne Train: Melbourne Central Station Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 30, 35 (free City Circle), 64, 67 or 72 to stop 6 Open daily: Mon–Thu, 10am to 9pm; Fri–Sun and Tue 7 Nov (Melbourne Cup Day), 10am to 6pm t 8664 7099 w slv.viv.gov.au
Eat& drink
The Langham, Melbourne
18 E4 26 Alma Road, St Kilda Tram: 3 or 67 to stop 32 Open: Tue–Thu, 10am to 4pm; Fri, 10am to 3pm & Sun, 10am to 5pm (closed Jewish holy days) t 8534 3600 w jewishmuseum.com.au w visitmelbourne.com/shopping
29 E4 Upper Esplanade, St Kilda Tram: 3a, 16 or 96 to stop 138 Open: Sun, 10am to 4pm (5pm daylight savings) t 9209 6777 | 0403 604 119 w stkildaesplanademarket.com.au
30 D4 Corner King & Flinders Streets Melbourne Train: Southern Cross or Flinders Street Stations Tram: 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 2 Open daily: 9.30am to 6pm (last admissions 5pm) t 1800 026 576 w melbourneaquarium.com.au
Experience an African adventure just 30 minutes from Melbourne. Take a guided safari across the open range savannah spotting rhinos, giraffes and zebras! Discover a pride of lions, visit one of the world’s largest gorilla exhibits and discover a family of hippos.
Take the 90-minute Ultimate Foodie Tour — a small group walking tour for food lovers — and eat the best food the market has to offer. 17 X E4 X 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne Address Tram: Melbourne 35 (free CityCentral Circle) or to Flagstaff stop 3 Station Train: Tram: 57 10am or 59 to stop 58 to stop 9 Open 19, daily: 5pm 7; (except Christmas Day & Good Open: Tue & Friday) Thu, 6am to 2pm; Fri, 6am to 5pm; Sat, 6am to 3pm & Sun, 9am to 4pm t 13 11 02 museumsvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum tw9000 0000 w website.com.au
Queen Victoria Market
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Discover the history of Victoria in an iconic Melbourne heritage building. Home to nearly five million collection items, the library offers free exhibitions, daily tours and children’s activities. Don’t miss the domed La Trobe Reading Room, a majestic architectural attraction. Free lockers, Wi-Fi and an onsite cafe.
1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave Train: Belgrave Line to Belgrave Station Operates daily: Check website for details (except Christmas Day) t 9757 0700 w puffingbilly.com.au
27 E1 Corner Elizabeth & Victoria Streets X X Melbourne Address Train: Melbourne Central or Flagstaff Station andto58 to stop Tram: 19, 57 or 59 to stop 7; 58 stop 9 9 Open: Tue & Thu, 6am to 2pm; Fri, 6am to 5pm; Sat, 6am to 3pm & Sun, 9am to 4pm 9320 0000 5822 w website.com.au qvm.com.au t 9000
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This world famous steam railway travels through the magnificent Dandenong Ranges to Emerald Lake Park and Gembrook. Lunch is also available daily in heritage dining carriages aboard the Steam & Cuisine Luncheon (bookings essential).
Puffing Billy Railway
15 D1 Gate 13, Royal Parade, Parkville Tram: 19 to stop 11 Open: Sun–Fri, 12pm to 4pm t 8344 5270 w grainger.unimelb.edu.au
16 E1 319 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy Tram: 11 to stop 16 Bus: 200 to Brunswick Street Open daily: Thu–Mon, 11am till late; children welcome till 7pm t 9077 9716 w icebarmelbourne.com
An award-winning museum showcasing the rich history and diverse culture of the Jewish people, with a particular focus on Australian Jewish life, past and present. With four galleries and two changing exhibition spaces, the Museum brings Judaism to life, drawing on its unique collection. Group bookings, guided tours and Synagogue visits are available. Visitors from all cultural and religious backgrounds are welcome.
Jewish Museum of Australia
Pellegrini’s
State Library Victoria
Explore Melbourne’s iconic landmark. A building with a soul. Renowned for its architecture, the Shrine is set in an elevated position providing unrivalled, panoramic views of Melbourne. Shrine tours daily at 11am and 12.45pm.
25 E3 163 Commercial Road, South Yarra Train: Sandringham Line to Prahran Station Tram: 72 to stop 30 Open: Tue, Thu–Sat, 7am to 5pm & Sun, 10am to 3pm t 8290 8220 w prahranmarket.com.au Calling all food lovers! Your culinary experience of Melbourne won't be complete until you visit Prahran Market — Melbourne’s oldest market (1864). Taste and try local cheese, cured meats, freshly shucked oysters and a whole range of other gourmet specialty items.
Prahran Market
The ultimate arctic experience and at minus 10 degrees it is definitely the coolest place in town and the only IceBar in Australia. The walls, tables, chairs and even the bar is made of ice! During your stay at the IceBar we provide you with a snow cape and gloves to keep you as snug as a bug in a rug.
Heritage
Shrine of Remembrance
SEA LIFE Melbourne takes you on an interactive ocean adventure filled with amazing discovery around every corner. Discover your inner adventurer as you dive through the depths of the ocean, before waddling your way to the icy cool waters of Antarctica.
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Old Treasury Building Museum is one of the finest nineteenth-century buildings in Australia. It stored gold and was the office of the Premier and Governor. Visit the original gold vaults and enjoy the fascinating exhibition stories highlighting key moments from Victoria’s history.
Old Treasury Building Museum
IceBar Melbourne
The Grainger Museum — the only purpose-built autobiographical museum in Australia — is home to a wonderful collection of art, photographs, costumes, music scores and instruments acquired by Percy Grainger, an icon of twentieth -century Australian music culture.
Outdoors
SEA LIFE Melbourne
The St Kilda Esplanade Market has been a St Kilda Sunday delight since the 1970s. Shop for handcrafted arts and crafts including gifts and souvenirs, fine jewellery, bags, clothing, art works and more. Come and find your treasure and buy direct from the artisans who created them! Handmade, unique, local... your Esplanade Market.
Located in the city centre the Old Melbourne Gaol is Victoria’s oldest surviving prison. It offers visitors an immersive experience where they can walk the cells where some of Australia’s most notorious prisoners were held, discover the life and death of Ned Kelly, trial being arrested by a Charge Sergeant, or see the Gaol on a night tour.
Old Melbourne Gaol
14 E5 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank Tram: 58 to stop 115; and 1–6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open daily: 10am to 10pm (last entry 9.30pm) t 9693 8888 w eurekaskydeck.com.au
Grainger Museum
Find reminders of Melbourne’s rich history in the numerous historical building and monuments around the city. See the striking interiors of the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and explore horrifying tales of prison life in the Old Melbourne Gaol. Discover Melbourne’s multicultural past at the Immigration Museum, then stop by the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens to visit Cooks’ Cottage, the oldest building in Australia.
St Kilda Esplanade Market
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
22 G4 NGV International 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open daily: 10am to 5pm The NGV is Australia's oldest, largest and most visited gallery. Free entry and free guided tours, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm daily.
National Gallery of Victoria
13 H1 Located in Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton Tram: 86 or 96 to stop 12 Open daily: 10am to 5pm (except Christmas Day & Good Friday) t 13 11 02 w museumsvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka
Eureka Skydeck 88 is the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere. You will reach level 88 in less than 40 seconds and be amazed by the awesome views of Melbourne through floor to ceiling windows. Skydeck 88 is the only observation deck in the world that can thrill you with ‘The Edge’ — a glass cube which projects three metres out of the building, 300-metres up, with you in it!
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20 Spring Street, Melbourne Tram: 35 (free City Circle), 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 8 Open: Sun–Fri, 10am to 4pm t 9651 2233 w oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
You won’t believe how many animals are at Melbourne Zoo! Over 320 species from around the world can be found just 10 minutes from the city centre. Tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. See eye to eye with orangutans and walk the trail of the elephants. Spy native wildlife including koalas and kangaroos and head underwater to see the little penguins and seals.
Melbourne Zoo
Eureka Skydeck 88
Established in a spirit of collaboration between Museums Victoria and the Aboriginal Community, Bunjilaka presents the Koorie experience with immense power, depth and respect. Share in the story with the awardwinning First Peoples exhibition, the largest ever to focus on the story of Aboriginal Victoria.
Parks, gardens and vast open spaces located neatly in the city centre make it easy to relax and enjoy the fresh air. Take a stroll through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, go on the Aboriginal Heritage Walk and visit the nearby Shrine of Remembrance. Wander Birrarung Marr along the Yarra River, explore the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, home to Cooks’ Cottage, or experience the waterside views at Docklands.
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23 G2 377 Russell Street, Melbourne Train: Melbourne Central Station Tram: 35 (free City Circle) or 30 to stop 7 Open daily: 9.30am to 5pm and night tours (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day) t 9656 9889 w oldmelbournegaol.com.au
20 A1 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands Tram: 70, 86 or 35 to stop D11, free from CBD Open daily: May–Aug, 11am to 7pm; Sep–Apr 11am to 10pm; Christmas Day & ANZAC Day, 1pm to 10pm Last flight departs 30 mins prior to closing time. Last ticket sales 45 mins prior to closing time. t 8688 9688 w melbournestar.com Embark on an enjoyable Melbourne experience on the Southern Hemisphere’s only giant observation wheel. Soar 120 metres into the sky in one of our fully enclosed temperature-controlled cabins and take in 360-degree uninterrupted views over Melbourne and surrounds.
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre
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Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne Tram: 3, 5, 6, 16, 64 or 72 to stop 20 Open daily: 7.30am till sunset t 9252 2300 w rbg.vic.gov.au
Enjoy this calm oasis in the heart of Melbourne. Discover beautiful plants and stunning vistas in one of the world’s finest gardens. Learn about Indigenous culture on an Aboriginal Heritage Walk, relax at one of our cafes or take a punt tour on the lake. Special events and programs run year-round. Free entry.
21 D1 Elliott Avenue, Parkville Train: Upfield Line to Royal Park Station Tram: 58 to stop 26 Open daily: 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/melbourne
22 F6 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; and 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open daily: 10am to 5pm t 8620 2222 w ngv.melbourne
19 I6 Gate 3, Melbourne Cricket Ground Jolimont Train: Jolimont Station or Richmond Station Tram: 48 or 75 to stop 11; and 70 to stop 7C Open daily: 10am to 5pm, last tour 3pm (check website for altered times on event days) t 9657 8879 w mcg.org.au Visit Australia’s most historic stadium by going behind the scenes on a tour. Enter the prestigious Melbourne Cricket Club and bask in the history that flows through this ground with a walk on the hallowed arena. Then discover Australia's largest sporting collection inside the National Sports Museum.
MCG Tour & National Sports Museum
Uncover a variety of clothing, jewellery and souvenirs, and taste the atmosphere of the meat, fish and deli halls.
X Visit Melbourne’s favourite shopping destination where you can wander the heritage sheds for an authentic local experience.
X Queen Victoria Market 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open daily: Mon–Sat, 9am till late & Sun, 10am to 5pm or after last performance t 1300 182 183 w artscentremelbourne.com.au
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See & do
Visit Australia's largest performing arts centre for the best local and international music, theatre, comedy, opera and dance, plus exciting shows for kids and free exhibitions. Enjoy plenty of great places to eat and drink. Join a guided tour and discover more about one of Melbourne's iconic landmarks. For the perfect local gift, visit our makers market, every Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
Arts Centre Melbourne
Victorians come from over 200 countries X all around the world. To tell their stories, Melbourne’s Immigration Museum opened in 1998 in the beautifully restored Old Customs Building. Two floors of gallery space housing temporary and permanent exhibitions showcase the journey Victoria’s immigrants have taken, why they decided to take them and the incredible contributions they have made to their new home. Do some research into your own family history in the Immigration Discovery Centre or revel in the vibrant community festivals, held in the Festival Courtyard several times a year. A visit to the Immigration Museum is always a thoughtprovoking and compelling experience.
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X Nestled in the heart of the CBD, Collins234 is where locals go for fashion, beauty and specialty stores — including one of the city’s largest book stores. Collins234 is conveniently located a few steps from the Collins and Swanston Street corner, right next door to the gorgeous Art Deco Manchester Unity Building. Accessible from Howey Place, Collins234 is a great option for those wanting a break from the daily grind.
City Hatters
2 F4 211 Flinders Street, Melbourne Train: Flinders Street Station Tram: 70, 75 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 5 Open daily: Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 6pm; Sat, 9am to 5pm & Sun, 10am to 4pm t 9614 3294 w cityhatters.com.au
1 F4 Shop 20, The Block Arcade, 282 Collins Street, Melbourne Open daily: Mon–Thu, 9am to 6pm; Fri, 9am to 7pm & Sat, Sun and public holidays, 10.30am to 5.30pm t 9663 9883 w australianbydesign.com.au
Established in 1910, City Hatters offers the finest selection of hats and caps from around the world including Christys, Tilley, Kangol, Goorin Bros, Brixton, Hills and of course the iconic Australian made Akubra. We also have a very broad range of hand woven Panamas and other summer styles. Open seven days a week.
Established over ten years. Only Australian-made gifts at reasonable prices. Bronze sculptures, Aboriginal art and craft, Australian paintings, pewter, hand-blown glass in Australian colours, hand-painted silk scarves, perfume bottles, timber creations, jewellery and the Terrence John Hadler Australian Art Gallery. Many beautiful pieces. Travel wrapping available.
Collins234 is easy to navigate and provides a great selection of true Melbourne retail, so whether you have five minutes or 50, Collins234 is the perfect CBD shopping destination.
3 F4 234 Collins Street, Melbourne Train: Flinders Street Station X X Address Tram: 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 6 Train: Melbourne Central or Flagstaff Open daily: Mon–Wed, 10am to 6pm;Station Thu, 10am Tram: 19,Fri,10am 57 or 59toto8pm; stop Sat, 7; 58 to stop 9 & to 7pm; 10am to 5pm Sun, 12pm 5pm6am to 2pm; Fri, 6am to 5pm; Open: Tue to & Thu, 6am to to website 3pm & Sun, 9am to 4pm tSat,Refer for individual store numbers w collins234.com.au t 9000 0000 w website.com.au
3–5 hours from Melbourne
The iconic Great Ocean Road winds westwards from the major regional city of Geelong to the South Australian border. One of the most visited stretches of this road is the Port Campbell National Park, home to the Twelve Apostles, the remarkable limestone rock stacks rising from the ocean.
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Food and wine
City streets and laneways are filled with restaurants, bars, cafes and who could forget the fabulous riverside venues that hum with activity. Melbourne’s food and wine scene is constantly evolving with new venues opening on a weekly basis. Multicultural influences can be found throughout the city, from Mediterranean and French dishes to SouthEast Asian and Japanese flavours, and most recently a wave of Mexican and tapas venues. Relax with a cup of freshly ground specialty coffee or a long lunch after a morning of shopping. Whatever your pick, Melbourne will serve up something magical. w visitmelbourne.com/food
Peninsula Hot Springs
Phillip Island
1½–2 hours from Melbourne Phillip Island is famed for showing Australian wildlife in its natural habitat. It is home to a colony of little penguins that make their way from the sea up Summerland Beach to their burrows every day at dusk. Australia’s largest colony of fur seals, koalas and a large population of mutton birds and migratory water birds also live on the island. Ideally your ship will be staying overnight or depart late at night to allow you to witness the penguin parade at dusk. Phillip Island Nature Parks
Wildlife
Victoria’s fascinating native wildlife includes kangaroos, koalas, wombats, platypus, echidnas and lovable little penguins. You can watch an extensive collection of native animals at the Melbourne Zoo or alternatively head to Healesville Sanctuary in the Yarra Valley, Moonlit Sanctuary on the Mornington Peninsula or Ballarat Wildlife Park (all within one to one and a half hours drive from Melbourne). Marine creatures can be found at SEA LIFE Melbourne.
Mornington Peninsula
Experiencing the Great Ocean Road requires a minimum of two days/one night. If you are short of time, you can still have a taste of it by joining an express bus tour or a charter plane or helicopter tour. w visitmelbourne.com/regions
1–2 hours from Melbourne
NGV design store
The National Gallery of Victoria collaborates with leading local and international artists, designers and makers to offer unique contemporary products. 4 G4 NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 t 8620 2243 4 F6 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; and 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open daily: 10am to 5pm t 8662 1543 w designstore.ngv.melbourne
The Mornington Peninsula is dotted with historic seaside villages. Visit stylish Sorrento, take a stroll along the picturesque harbour of Mornington and stop at the charming nineteenth-century fishing hamlet of Flinders. A trip to nearby Cape Schanck will provide superb views of Bass Strait. Soak up at the Peninsula Hot Springs, ride a horse, play a round of golf and indulge in an abundance of local wine and produce.
Rutherford Fine Jewellery & Pearls
Established in 1952, the Rutherford family showcase the largest collection of pearls, antique jewellery and silver in Melbourne. In their iconic stores you will find rare Art Deco jewellery, stunning Australian pearls by Kailis and a great range of unique gifts. 5 F4 182 & 174 Collins Street, Melbourne 5 F4 Shop 17, Block Arcade, Melbourne Train: Flinders Street Station Tram: 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 6; and 1-6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 11 Open: Mon–Fri, 10am to 5.30pm & Sat, 10am to 5pm t 9650 7878 w rutherford.com.au
The National Opal Collection
The spectacular showroom has Australia’s largest range of competitively priced tax-free opals and opal jewellery. You will also discover the link between the opal and the dinosaur at this free display of rare opal specimens and opalised fossils.
119 Swanston Street, Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 6 Open daily: 9am to 5.30pm t 9662 3524 w nationalopal.com
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Tivoli Jewellers
Tivoli Jewellers is located in the heart of Melbourne CBD. Specialising in Australian diamonds, opals and pearls, our experienced and knowledgeable staff are committed to giving you the best shopping experience — helping you find the best piece for you.
Getting
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7 F3 Royal Arcade, Shop 27 335 Bourke Street Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 10; and 86 or 96 to stop 5 Open daily: Mon–Thu, 10.30am to 5pm; Fri, 10.30am to 5.30pm; Sat 10am to 5pm & Sun, 11am to 4pm t 9663 0996 w tivolijewellers.com.au
X Redspot Enterprise Car Rentals
The best way to get around Melbourne and the X surrounding regions is with a great-value rental car. Redspot Enterprise Car Rentals will have you sorted in no time with a comfortable and safe car that’s the right size for your travel party and suitable to the terrain you’ll be driving through while sightseeing. Hire a car from Redspot Enterprise and enjoy a day’s road trip to the Great Ocean Road, Geelong and the Bellarine or take off to the Yarra Valley. Vehicle pick-up and drop-off is available in the city on Little Collins Street, in South Melbourne on Thistlewaite Street and at Melbourne Airport.
Goldfields
1½–2 hours from Melbourne Grand nineteenth-century buildings grace the streetscapes of Ballarat and Bendigo, while townships like Maldon and Castlemaine wear their goldrush heritage on their sleeves. Sovereign Hill, a living outdoor museum, recreates a goldmining town and the life of its people in the 1850s — a must-see for all visitors. Fine food and wine, outstanding art galleries and extensive parklands and gardens complement the Goldfields experience.
City Circle Tram
A must for any visitor to Melbourne — the City Circle tram (Route 35) is free to travel on, running around the edge of the city’s central business district and the Docklands Waterfront precinct. Enjoy the leisurely hour circuit or hop on-andoff at your pleasure, with the tram’s audio tour highlighting Melbourne’s history and attractions.
City Sightseeing Melbourne
The best way to see Melbourne! Melbourne is renowned for its major sporting and cultural events, stylish fashion, the arts, food and wine and much more. Explore and see the city’s major attractions, bustling laneways, cafes and beaches at your own leisure as you hop on and hop off our buses at any of the 27 stops located in the city and surrounds, including the suburb of St Kilda.
Departs daily: Station Pier Twelve Apostles
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Departs daily: Federation Square
myki Explorer Pack
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. The pack includes handy maps, a souvenir wallet and discounts to lots of our favourite places. Just top up your myki to keep exploring Victoria. Buy yours from the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier, $15 full fare, $7.50 child/concession.
11 H3 34–60 Little Collins Street, Melbourne X X Address Train: Parliament Station Tram: Melbourne 86 or 96 to Central stop 9 or Flagstaff Station Train: Tram: 57 Mon–Fri, or 59 to stop to & stop 9 Open 19, daily: 8am 7; to 58 6pm Sat–Sun, 8am toTue 2pm Open: & Thu, 6am to 2pm; Fri, 6am to 5pm; Sat, 6am2300 to 3pm & Sun, 9am to 4pm | 1300 t 9662 668 810 redspot.com.au tw9000 0000 w website.com.au
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34 F5 1 Southgate Avenue, Southbank Tram: 1–6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open daily: 6.30am to 11pm t 1800 641 107 w melbarestaurant.com.au
35 F4 205 Collins Street, Melbourne Open: Served daily from 11am to 4pm. Other times by appointment. Group bookings welcome. t 9635 2222 w westinmelbourne.com/hightea Take your seat amongst the elegant surrounds of The Westin Melbourne's Lobby Lounge and experience an exquisite high tea in the heart of the city. Unwind for the afternoon, indulging in three tiers of decadent sweet and savoury delights, served alongside the finest tea and coffee blends or a glass of champagne.
Experience Melbourne
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Explore Regional Victoria in a Day There are a great variety of options for shore excursions within a 90 minute drive from Melbourne. The state’s compact size means its unique and varied landscapes are easily accessible.
Melbourne is a city that knows how to live. Explore the historic arcades and laneways lined with fine dining restaurants, chic cafes, hidden bars and fashion boutiques or head to one of the many lush gardens throughout the city.
Exploring Melbourne
What better way to explore the city than on foot. We’ve created a sample itinerary to inspire you and make it easier. Check it out online by following the link below. Or why not join one of the many walking tour operators listed on our website. w visitmelbourne.com/itinerary
33 A2 K Road, Werribee Train: Werribee Line to Werribee Station Bus: 439 from Werribee Station to Werribee Open Range Zoo Open daily: 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/werribee
The Westin Melbourne
Melba Restaurant’s grazing buffet includes bountiful seafood, a sushi station, turbo woks, char grill, Italian pasta, Chinese dumplings, a classic carvery, decadent desserts, a chocolate fountain and ice cream. Or enjoy a bespoke high tea of beautiful cakes, ribbon sandwiches and petite fluffy scones at Aria Lounge.
Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula
Sports
1–2 hours from Melbourne
Melburnians are known around the world for their love of sports. Every year millions of sports fans from around the world flock to the city to experience a live sporting event at the many venues around the city. Take a tour of the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG, also known as ‘the G’), visit the National Sports Museum, tour Melbourne Park (home of the Australian Open) and Flemington Racecourse (home of the Melbourne Cup).
Geelong takes full advantage of its unique north-facing bay with fabulous waterfront eateries, landscaped gardens and walking paths set against the backdrop of Corio Bay. Stroll past the sculptured bollards dotted along the foreshore that chronicle characters from the city’s past and present. Geelong is also the major gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road.
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Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges The Yarra Valley is home to Victoria’s earliest vineyards. Numerous wineries provide cellardoor sales and tastings of hand-crafted wines, and have restaurants serving gourmet food and fine local produce. A visit to Healesville Sanctuary will allow you to see native Australian wildlife in natural surroundings and experience Aboriginal culture.
1½ hours from Melbourne
1–1½ hours from Melbourne
Australian By Design
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Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges Flock to the Macedon Ranges and Spa Country to enjoy Australia’s largest concentration of mineral springs, scenic surroundings, a thriving arts and craft community, and award-winning food and wine. Revive and indulge in a luxurious spa bath and massage or enjoy many of the region’s towns and attractions such as the Convent Gallery or the Lavendula lavender farm.
Shopping
Shopping is on the top of the to-do list in Melbourne. You can’t beat Melbourne’s major department stores and shopping centres for the biggest and best choice of international designers. Visit old favourites Myer and David Jones, the newest, St. Collins Lane and the largest, Chadstone. Explore Queen Victoria Market (closed Mondays and Wednesdays), a historic landmark and the largest open air market in the Southern Hemisphere. Find a bargain at DFO South Wharf or District Docklands. Shop till you drop in arcades and laneways brimming with designer boutiques and fashion houses.
31 D2 Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne Tram: 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 58, 64, 67 or 72 Open daily: 10am to 5pm (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day), last entry to Galleries 4.30pm t 9661 8100 w shrine.org.au
32 G2 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne Train: Melbourne Central Station Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 30, 35 (free City Circle), 64, 67 or 72 to stop 6 Open daily: Mon–Thu, 10am to 9pm; Fri–Sun and Tue 7 Nov (Melbourne Cup Day), 10am to 6pm t 8664 7099 w slv.viv.gov.au
Eat& drink
The Langham, Melbourne
18 E4 26 Alma Road, St Kilda Tram: 3 or 67 to stop 32 Open: Tue–Thu, 10am to 4pm; Fri, 10am to 3pm & Sun, 10am to 5pm (closed Jewish holy days) t 8534 3600 w jewishmuseum.com.au w visitmelbourne.com/shopping
29 E4 Upper Esplanade, St Kilda Tram: 3a, 16 or 96 to stop 138 Open: Sun, 10am to 4pm (5pm daylight savings) t 9209 6777 | 0403 604 119 w stkildaesplanademarket.com.au
30 D4 Corner King & Flinders Streets Melbourne Train: Southern Cross or Flinders Street Stations Tram: 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 2 Open daily: 9.30am to 6pm (last admissions 5pm) t 1800 026 576 w melbourneaquarium.com.au
Experience an African adventure just 30 minutes from Melbourne. Take a guided safari across the open range savannah spotting rhinos, giraffes and zebras! Discover a pride of lions, visit one of the world’s largest gorilla exhibits and discover a family of hippos.
Take the 90-minute Ultimate Foodie Tour — a small group walking tour for food lovers — and eat the best food the market has to offer. 17 X E4 X 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne Address Tram: Melbourne 35 (free CityCentral Circle) or to Flagstaff stop 3 Station Train: Tram: 57 10am or 59 to stop 58 to stop 9 Open 19, daily: 5pm 7; (except Christmas Day & Good Open: Tue & Friday) Thu, 6am to 2pm; Fri, 6am to 5pm; Sat, 6am to 3pm & Sun, 9am to 4pm t 13 11 02 museumsvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum tw9000 0000 w website.com.au
Queen Victoria Market
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Discover the history of Victoria in an iconic Melbourne heritage building. Home to nearly five million collection items, the library offers free exhibitions, daily tours and children’s activities. Don’t miss the domed La Trobe Reading Room, a majestic architectural attraction. Free lockers, Wi-Fi and an onsite cafe.
1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave Train: Belgrave Line to Belgrave Station Operates daily: Check website for details (except Christmas Day) t 9757 0700 w puffingbilly.com.au
27 E1 Corner Elizabeth & Victoria Streets X X Melbourne Address Train: Melbourne Central or Flagstaff Station andto58 to stop Tram: 19, 57 or 59 to stop 7; 58 stop 9 9 Open: Tue & Thu, 6am to 2pm; Fri, 6am to 5pm; Sat, 6am to 3pm & Sun, 9am to 4pm 9320 0000 5822 w website.com.au qvm.com.au t 9000
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This world famous steam railway travels through the magnificent Dandenong Ranges to Emerald Lake Park and Gembrook. Lunch is also available daily in heritage dining carriages aboard the Steam & Cuisine Luncheon (bookings essential).
Puffing Billy Railway
15 D1 Gate 13, Royal Parade, Parkville Tram: 19 to stop 11 Open: Sun–Fri, 12pm to 4pm t 8344 5270 w grainger.unimelb.edu.au
16 E1 319 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy Tram: 11 to stop 16 Bus: 200 to Brunswick Street Open daily: Thu–Mon, 11am till late; children welcome till 7pm t 9077 9716 w icebarmelbourne.com
An award-winning museum showcasing the rich history and diverse culture of the Jewish people, with a particular focus on Australian Jewish life, past and present. With four galleries and two changing exhibition spaces, the Museum brings Judaism to life, drawing on its unique collection. Group bookings, guided tours and Synagogue visits are available. Visitors from all cultural and religious backgrounds are welcome.
Jewish Museum of Australia
Pellegrini’s
State Library Victoria
Explore Melbourne’s iconic landmark. A building with a soul. Renowned for its architecture, the Shrine is set in an elevated position providing unrivalled, panoramic views of Melbourne. Shrine tours daily at 11am and 12.45pm.
25 E3 163 Commercial Road, South Yarra Train: Sandringham Line to Prahran Station Tram: 72 to stop 30 Open: Tue, Thu–Sat, 7am to 5pm & Sun, 10am to 3pm t 8290 8220 w prahranmarket.com.au Calling all food lovers! Your culinary experience of Melbourne won't be complete until you visit Prahran Market — Melbourne’s oldest market (1864). Taste and try local cheese, cured meats, freshly shucked oysters and a whole range of other gourmet specialty items.
Prahran Market
The ultimate arctic experience and at minus 10 degrees it is definitely the coolest place in town and the only IceBar in Australia. The walls, tables, chairs and even the bar is made of ice! During your stay at the IceBar we provide you with a snow cape and gloves to keep you as snug as a bug in a rug.
Heritage
Shrine of Remembrance
SEA LIFE Melbourne takes you on an interactive ocean adventure filled with amazing discovery around every corner. Discover your inner adventurer as you dive through the depths of the ocean, before waddling your way to the icy cool waters of Antarctica.
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Old Treasury Building Museum is one of the finest nineteenth-century buildings in Australia. It stored gold and was the office of the Premier and Governor. Visit the original gold vaults and enjoy the fascinating exhibition stories highlighting key moments from Victoria’s history.
Old Treasury Building Museum
IceBar Melbourne
The Grainger Museum — the only purpose-built autobiographical museum in Australia — is home to a wonderful collection of art, photographs, costumes, music scores and instruments acquired by Percy Grainger, an icon of twentieth -century Australian music culture.
Outdoors
SEA LIFE Melbourne
The St Kilda Esplanade Market has been a St Kilda Sunday delight since the 1970s. Shop for handcrafted arts and crafts including gifts and souvenirs, fine jewellery, bags, clothing, art works and more. Come and find your treasure and buy direct from the artisans who created them! Handmade, unique, local... your Esplanade Market.
Located in the city centre the Old Melbourne Gaol is Victoria’s oldest surviving prison. It offers visitors an immersive experience where they can walk the cells where some of Australia’s most notorious prisoners were held, discover the life and death of Ned Kelly, trial being arrested by a Charge Sergeant, or see the Gaol on a night tour.
Old Melbourne Gaol
14 E5 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank Tram: 58 to stop 115; and 1–6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open daily: 10am to 10pm (last entry 9.30pm) t 9693 8888 w eurekaskydeck.com.au
Grainger Museum
Find reminders of Melbourne’s rich history in the numerous historical building and monuments around the city. See the striking interiors of the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and explore horrifying tales of prison life in the Old Melbourne Gaol. Discover Melbourne’s multicultural past at the Immigration Museum, then stop by the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens to visit Cooks’ Cottage, the oldest building in Australia.
St Kilda Esplanade Market
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
22 G4 NGV International 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open daily: 10am to 5pm The NGV is Australia's oldest, largest and most visited gallery. Free entry and free guided tours, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm daily.
National Gallery of Victoria
13 H1 Located in Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton Tram: 86 or 96 to stop 12 Open daily: 10am to 5pm (except Christmas Day & Good Friday) t 13 11 02 w museumsvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka
Eureka Skydeck 88 is the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere. You will reach level 88 in less than 40 seconds and be amazed by the awesome views of Melbourne through floor to ceiling windows. Skydeck 88 is the only observation deck in the world that can thrill you with ‘The Edge’ — a glass cube which projects three metres out of the building, 300-metres up, with you in it!
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20 Spring Street, Melbourne Tram: 35 (free City Circle), 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 8 Open: Sun–Fri, 10am to 4pm t 9651 2233 w oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
You won’t believe how many animals are at Melbourne Zoo! Over 320 species from around the world can be found just 10 minutes from the city centre. Tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. See eye to eye with orangutans and walk the trail of the elephants. Spy native wildlife including koalas and kangaroos and head underwater to see the little penguins and seals.
Melbourne Zoo
Eureka Skydeck 88
Established in a spirit of collaboration between Museums Victoria and the Aboriginal Community, Bunjilaka presents the Koorie experience with immense power, depth and respect. Share in the story with the awardwinning First Peoples exhibition, the largest ever to focus on the story of Aboriginal Victoria.
Parks, gardens and vast open spaces located neatly in the city centre make it easy to relax and enjoy the fresh air. Take a stroll through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, go on the Aboriginal Heritage Walk and visit the nearby Shrine of Remembrance. Wander Birrarung Marr along the Yarra River, explore the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, home to Cooks’ Cottage, or experience the waterside views at Docklands.
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23 G2 377 Russell Street, Melbourne Train: Melbourne Central Station Tram: 35 (free City Circle) or 30 to stop 7 Open daily: 9.30am to 5pm and night tours (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day) t 9656 9889 w oldmelbournegaol.com.au
20 A1 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands Tram: 70, 86 or 35 to stop D11, free from CBD Open daily: May–Aug, 11am to 7pm; Sep–Apr 11am to 10pm; Christmas Day & ANZAC Day, 1pm to 10pm Last flight departs 30 mins prior to closing time. Last ticket sales 45 mins prior to closing time. t 8688 9688 w melbournestar.com Embark on an enjoyable Melbourne experience on the Southern Hemisphere’s only giant observation wheel. Soar 120 metres into the sky in one of our fully enclosed temperature-controlled cabins and take in 360-degree uninterrupted views over Melbourne and surrounds.
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre
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Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne Tram: 3, 5, 6, 16, 64 or 72 to stop 20 Open daily: 7.30am till sunset t 9252 2300 w rbg.vic.gov.au
Enjoy this calm oasis in the heart of Melbourne. Discover beautiful plants and stunning vistas in one of the world’s finest gardens. Learn about Indigenous culture on an Aboriginal Heritage Walk, relax at one of our cafes or take a punt tour on the lake. Special events and programs run year-round. Free entry.
21 D1 Elliott Avenue, Parkville Train: Upfield Line to Royal Park Station Tram: 58 to stop 26 Open daily: 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/melbourne
22 F6 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; and 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open daily: 10am to 5pm t 8620 2222 w ngv.melbourne
19 I6 Gate 3, Melbourne Cricket Ground Jolimont Train: Jolimont Station or Richmond Station Tram: 48 or 75 to stop 11; and 70 to stop 7C Open daily: 10am to 5pm, last tour 3pm (check website for altered times on event days) t 9657 8879 w mcg.org.au Visit Australia’s most historic stadium by going behind the scenes on a tour. Enter the prestigious Melbourne Cricket Club and bask in the history that flows through this ground with a walk on the hallowed arena. Then discover Australia's largest sporting collection inside the National Sports Museum.
MCG Tour & National Sports Museum
Uncover a variety of clothing, jewellery and souvenirs, and taste the atmosphere of the meat, fish and deli halls.
X Visit Melbourne’s favourite shopping destination where you can wander the heritage sheds for an authentic local experience.
X Queen Victoria Market 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open daily: Mon–Sat, 9am till late & Sun, 10am to 5pm or after last performance t 1300 182 183 w artscentremelbourne.com.au
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See & do
Visit Australia's largest performing arts centre for the best local and international music, theatre, comedy, opera and dance, plus exciting shows for kids and free exhibitions. Enjoy plenty of great places to eat and drink. Join a guided tour and discover more about one of Melbourne's iconic landmarks. For the perfect local gift, visit our makers market, every Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
Arts Centre Melbourne
Victorians come from over 200 countries X all around the world. To tell their stories, Melbourne’s Immigration Museum opened in 1998 in the beautifully restored Old Customs Building. Two floors of gallery space housing temporary and permanent exhibitions showcase the journey Victoria’s immigrants have taken, why they decided to take them and the incredible contributions they have made to their new home. Do some research into your own family history in the Immigration Discovery Centre or revel in the vibrant community festivals, held in the Festival Courtyard several times a year. A visit to the Immigration Museum is always a thoughtprovoking and compelling experience.
X Immigration Museum The Great Ocean Road
X Nestled in the heart of the CBD, Collins234 is where locals go for fashion, beauty and specialty stores — including one of the city’s largest book stores. Collins234 is conveniently located a few steps from the Collins and Swanston Street corner, right next door to the gorgeous Art Deco Manchester Unity Building. Accessible from Howey Place, Collins234 is a great option for those wanting a break from the daily grind.
City Hatters
2 F4 211 Flinders Street, Melbourne Train: Flinders Street Station Tram: 70, 75 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 5 Open daily: Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 6pm; Sat, 9am to 5pm & Sun, 10am to 4pm t 9614 3294 w cityhatters.com.au
1 F4 Shop 20, The Block Arcade, 282 Collins Street, Melbourne Open daily: Mon–Thu, 9am to 6pm; Fri, 9am to 7pm & Sat, Sun and public holidays, 10.30am to 5.30pm t 9663 9883 w australianbydesign.com.au
Established in 1910, City Hatters offers the finest selection of hats and caps from around the world including Christys, Tilley, Kangol, Goorin Bros, Brixton, Hills and of course the iconic Australian made Akubra. We also have a very broad range of hand woven Panamas and other summer styles. Open seven days a week.
Established over ten years. Only Australian-made gifts at reasonable prices. Bronze sculptures, Aboriginal art and craft, Australian paintings, pewter, hand-blown glass in Australian colours, hand-painted silk scarves, perfume bottles, timber creations, jewellery and the Terrence John Hadler Australian Art Gallery. Many beautiful pieces. Travel wrapping available.
Collins234 is easy to navigate and provides a great selection of true Melbourne retail, so whether you have five minutes or 50, Collins234 is the perfect CBD shopping destination.
3 F4 234 Collins Street, Melbourne Train: Flinders Street Station X X Address Tram: 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 6 Train: Melbourne Central or Flagstaff Open daily: Mon–Wed, 10am to 6pm;Station Thu, 10am Tram: 19,Fri,10am 57 or 59toto8pm; stop Sat, 7; 58 to stop 9 & to 7pm; 10am to 5pm Sun, 12pm 5pm6am to 2pm; Fri, 6am to 5pm; Open: Tue to & Thu, 6am to to website 3pm & Sun, 9am to 4pm tSat,Refer for individual store numbers w collins234.com.au t 9000 0000 w website.com.au
3–5 hours from Melbourne
The iconic Great Ocean Road winds westwards from the major regional city of Geelong to the South Australian border. One of the most visited stretches of this road is the Port Campbell National Park, home to the Twelve Apostles, the remarkable limestone rock stacks rising from the ocean.
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Food and wine
City streets and laneways are filled with restaurants, bars, cafes and who could forget the fabulous riverside venues that hum with activity. Melbourne’s food and wine scene is constantly evolving with new venues opening on a weekly basis. Multicultural influences can be found throughout the city, from Mediterranean and French dishes to SouthEast Asian and Japanese flavours, and most recently a wave of Mexican and tapas venues. Relax with a cup of freshly ground specialty coffee or a long lunch after a morning of shopping. Whatever your pick, Melbourne will serve up something magical. w visitmelbourne.com/food
Peninsula Hot Springs
Phillip Island
1½–2 hours from Melbourne Phillip Island is famed for showing Australian wildlife in its natural habitat. It is home to a colony of little penguins that make their way from the sea up Summerland Beach to their burrows every day at dusk. Australia’s largest colony of fur seals, koalas and a large population of mutton birds and migratory water birds also live on the island. Ideally your ship will be staying overnight or depart late at night to allow you to witness the penguin parade at dusk. Phillip Island Nature Parks
Wildlife
Victoria’s fascinating native wildlife includes kangaroos, koalas, wombats, platypus, echidnas and lovable little penguins. You can watch an extensive collection of native animals at the Melbourne Zoo or alternatively head to Healesville Sanctuary in the Yarra Valley, Moonlit Sanctuary on the Mornington Peninsula or Ballarat Wildlife Park (all within one to one and a half hours drive from Melbourne). Marine creatures can be found at SEA LIFE Melbourne.
Mornington Peninsula
Experiencing the Great Ocean Road requires a minimum of two days/one night. If you are short of time, you can still have a taste of it by joining an express bus tour or a charter plane or helicopter tour. w visitmelbourne.com/regions
1–2 hours from Melbourne
NGV design store
The National Gallery of Victoria collaborates with leading local and international artists, designers and makers to offer unique contemporary products. 4 G4 NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 t 8620 2243 4 F6 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; and 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open daily: 10am to 5pm t 8662 1543 w designstore.ngv.melbourne
The Mornington Peninsula is dotted with historic seaside villages. Visit stylish Sorrento, take a stroll along the picturesque harbour of Mornington and stop at the charming nineteenth-century fishing hamlet of Flinders. A trip to nearby Cape Schanck will provide superb views of Bass Strait. Soak up at the Peninsula Hot Springs, ride a horse, play a round of golf and indulge in an abundance of local wine and produce.
Rutherford Fine Jewellery & Pearls
Established in 1952, the Rutherford family showcase the largest collection of pearls, antique jewellery and silver in Melbourne. In their iconic stores you will find rare Art Deco jewellery, stunning Australian pearls by Kailis and a great range of unique gifts. 5 F4 182 & 174 Collins Street, Melbourne 5 F4 Shop 17, Block Arcade, Melbourne Train: Flinders Street Station Tram: 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 6; and 1-6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 11 Open: Mon–Fri, 10am to 5.30pm & Sat, 10am to 5pm t 9650 7878 w rutherford.com.au
The National Opal Collection
The spectacular showroom has Australia’s largest range of competitively priced tax-free opals and opal jewellery. You will also discover the link between the opal and the dinosaur at this free display of rare opal specimens and opalised fossils.
119 Swanston Street, Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 6 Open daily: 9am to 5.30pm t 9662 3524 w nationalopal.com
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Tivoli Jewellers
Tivoli Jewellers is located in the heart of Melbourne CBD. Specialising in Australian diamonds, opals and pearls, our experienced and knowledgeable staff are committed to giving you the best shopping experience — helping you find the best piece for you.
Getting
around
7 F3 Royal Arcade, Shop 27 335 Bourke Street Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 10; and 86 or 96 to stop 5 Open daily: Mon–Thu, 10.30am to 5pm; Fri, 10.30am to 5.30pm; Sat 10am to 5pm & Sun, 11am to 4pm t 9663 0996 w tivolijewellers.com.au
X Redspot Enterprise Car Rentals
The best way to get around Melbourne and the X surrounding regions is with a great-value rental car. Redspot Enterprise Car Rentals will have you sorted in no time with a comfortable and safe car that’s the right size for your travel party and suitable to the terrain you’ll be driving through while sightseeing. Hire a car from Redspot Enterprise and enjoy a day’s road trip to the Great Ocean Road, Geelong and the Bellarine or take off to the Yarra Valley. Vehicle pick-up and drop-off is available in the city on Little Collins Street, in South Melbourne on Thistlewaite Street and at Melbourne Airport.
Goldfields
1½–2 hours from Melbourne Grand nineteenth-century buildings grace the streetscapes of Ballarat and Bendigo, while townships like Maldon and Castlemaine wear their goldrush heritage on their sleeves. Sovereign Hill, a living outdoor museum, recreates a goldmining town and the life of its people in the 1850s — a must-see for all visitors. Fine food and wine, outstanding art galleries and extensive parklands and gardens complement the Goldfields experience.
City Circle Tram
A must for any visitor to Melbourne — the City Circle tram (Route 35) is free to travel on, running around the edge of the city’s central business district and the Docklands Waterfront precinct. Enjoy the leisurely hour circuit or hop on-andoff at your pleasure, with the tram’s audio tour highlighting Melbourne’s history and attractions.
City Sightseeing Melbourne
The best way to see Melbourne! Melbourne is renowned for its major sporting and cultural events, stylish fashion, the arts, food and wine and much more. Explore and see the city’s major attractions, bustling laneways, cafes and beaches at your own leisure as you hop on and hop off our buses at any of the 27 stops located in the city and surrounds, including the suburb of St Kilda.
Departs daily: Station Pier Twelve Apostles
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Departs daily: Federation Square
myki Explorer Pack
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. The pack includes handy maps, a souvenir wallet and discounts to lots of our favourite places. Just top up your myki to keep exploring Victoria. Buy yours from the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier, $15 full fare, $7.50 child/concession.
11 H3 34–60 Little Collins Street, Melbourne X X Address Train: Parliament Station Tram: Melbourne 86 or 96 to Central stop 9 or Flagstaff Station Train: Tram: 57 Mon–Fri, or 59 to stop to & stop 9 Open 19, daily: 8am 7; to 58 6pm Sat–Sun, 8am toTue 2pm Open: & Thu, 6am to 2pm; Fri, 6am to 5pm; Sat, 6am2300 to 3pm & Sun, 9am to 4pm | 1300 t 9662 668 810 redspot.com.au tw9000 0000 w website.com.au
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Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne Tram: 3, 5, 6, 16, 64 or 72 to stop 20 Open daily: 7.30am till sunset t 9252 2300 w rbg.vic.gov.au
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Enjoy this calm oasis in the heart of Melbourne. Discover beautiful plants and stunning vistas in one of the world’s finest gardens. Learn about Indigenous culture on an Aboriginal Heritage Walk, relax at one of our cafes or take a punt tour on the lake. Special events and programs run year-round. Free entry.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
19 I6 Gate 3, Melbourne Cricket Ground Jolimont Train: Jolimont Station or Richmond Station Tram: 48 or 75 to stop 11; and 70 to stop 7C Open daily: 10am to 5pm, last tour 3pm (check website for altered times on event days) t 9657 8879 w mcg.org.au Visit Australia’s most historic stadium by going behind the scenes on a tour. Enter the prestigious Melbourne Cricket Club and bask in the history that flows through this ground with a walk on the hallowed arena. Then discover Australia's largest sporting collection inside the National Sports Museum.
MCG Tour & National Sports Museum
29 E4 Upper Esplanade, St Kilda Tram: 3a, 16 or 96 to stop 138 Open: Sun, 10am to 4pm (5pm daylight savings) t 9209 6777 | 0403 604 119 w stkildaesplanademarket.com.au The St Kilda Esplanade Market has been a St Kilda Sunday delight since the 1970s. Shop for handcrafted arts and crafts including gifts and souvenirs, fine jewellery, bags, clothing, art works and more. Come and find your treasure and buy direct from the artisans who created them! Handmade, unique, local... your Esplanade Market.
St Kilda Esplanade Market
20 A1 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands Tram: 70, 86 or 35 to stop D11, free from CBD Open daily: May–Aug, 11am to 7pm; Sep–Apr 11am to 10pm; Christmas Day & ANZAC Day, 1pm to 10pm Last flight departs 30 mins prior to closing time. Last ticket sales 45 mins prior to closing time. t 8688 9688 w melbournestar.com Embark on an enjoyable Melbourne experience on the Southern Hemisphere’s only giant observation wheel. Soar 120 metres into the sky in one of our fully enclosed temperature-controlled cabins and take in 360-degree uninterrupted views over Melbourne and surrounds.
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
30 D4 Corner King & Flinders Streets Melbourne Train: Southern Cross or Flinders Street Stations Tram: 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 2 Open daily: 9.30am to 6pm (last admissions 5pm) t 1800 026 576 w melbourneaquarium.com.au SEA LIFE Melbourne takes you on an interactive ocean adventure filled with amazing discovery around every corner. Discover your inner adventurer as you dive through the depths of the ocean, before waddling your way to the icy cool waters of Antarctica.
SEA LIFE Melbourne
21 D1 Elliott Avenue, Parkville Train: Upfield Line to Royal Park Station Tram: 58 to stop 26 Open daily: 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/melbourne You won’t believe how many animals are at Melbourne Zoo! Over 320 species from around the world can be found just 10 minutes from the city centre. Tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. See eye to eye with orangutans and walk the trail of the elephants. Spy native wildlife including koalas and kangaroos and head underwater to see the little penguins and seals.
Melbourne Zoo
31 D2 Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne Tram: 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 58, 64, 67 or 72 Open daily: 10am to 5pm (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day), last entry to Galleries 4.30pm t 9661 8100 w shrine.org.au Explore Melbourne’s iconic landmark. A building with a soul. Renowned for its architecture, the Shrine is set in an elevated position providing unrivalled, panoramic views of Melbourne. Shrine tours daily at 11am and 12.45pm.
Shrine of Remembrance
22 F6 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; and 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open daily: 10am to 5pm t 8620 2222 w ngv.melbourne 22 G4 NGV International 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open daily: 10am to 5pm The NGV is Australia's oldest, largest and most visited gallery. Free entry and free guided tours, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm daily.
National Gallery of Victoria
32 G2 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne Train: Melbourne Central Station Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 30, 35 (free City Circle), 64, 67 or 72 to stop 6 Open daily: Mon–Thu, 10am to 9pm; Fri–Sun and Tue 7 Nov (Melbourne Cup Day), 10am to 6pm t 8664 7099 w slv.viv.gov.au Discover the history of Victoria in an iconic Melbourne heritage building. Home to nearly five million collection items, the library offers free exhibitions, daily tours and children’s activities. Don’t miss the domed La Trobe Reading Room, a majestic architectural attraction. Free lockers, Wi-Fi and an onsite cafe.
State Library Victoria
23 G2 377 Russell Street, Melbourne Train: Melbourne Central Station Tram: 35 (free City Circle) or 30 to stop 7 Open daily: 9.30am to 5pm and night tours (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day) t 9656 9889 w oldmelbournegaol.com.au Located in the city centre the Old Melbourne Gaol is Victoria’s oldest surviving prison. It offers visitors an immersive experience where they can walk the cells where some of Australia’s most notorious prisoners were held, discover the life and death of Ned Kelly, trial being arrested by a Charge Sergeant, or see the Gaol on a night tour.
Old Melbourne Gaol
33 A2 K Road, Werribee Train: Werribee Line to Werribee Station Bus: 439 from Werribee Station to Werribee Open Range Zoo Open daily: 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/werribee
34 F5 1 Southgate Avenue, Southbank Tram: 1–6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open daily: 6.30am to 11pm t 1800 641 107 w melbarestaurant.com.au
Eat& drink
Experience an African adventure just 30 minutes from Melbourne. Take a guided safari across the open range savannah spotting rhinos, giraffes and zebras! Discover a pride of lions, visit one of the world’s largest gorilla exhibits and discover a family of hippos.
Werribee Open Range Zoo
24 H4 20 Spring Street, Melbourne Tram: 35 (free City Circle), 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 8 Open: Sun–Fri, 10am to 4pm t 9651 2233 w oldtreasurybuilding.org.au Old Treasury Building Museum is one of the finest nineteenth-century buildings in Australia. It stored gold and was the office of the Premier and Governor. Visit the original gold vaults and enjoy the fascinating exhibition stories highlighting key moments from Victoria’s history.
Old Treasury Building Museum
25 E3 163 Commercial Road, South Yarra Train: Sandringham Line to Prahran Station Tram: 72 to stop 30 Open: Tue, Thu–Sat, 7am to 5pm & Sun, 10am to 3pm t 8290 8220 w prahranmarket.com.au Calling all food lovers! Your culinary experience of Melbourne won't be complete until you visit Prahran Market — Melbourne’s oldest market (1864). Taste and try local cheese, cured meats, freshly shucked oysters and a whole range of other gourmet specialty items.
Prahran Market
Melba Restaurant’s grazing buffet includes bountiful seafood, a sushi station, turbo woks, char grill, Italian pasta, Chinese dumplings, a classic carvery, decadent desserts, a chocolate fountain and ice cream. Or enjoy a bespoke high tea of beautiful cakes, ribbon sandwiches and petite fluffy scones at Aria Lounge.
The Langham, Melbourne
26 G3 1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave Train: Belgrave Line to Belgrave Station Operates daily: Check website for details (except Christmas Day) t 9757 0700 w puffingbilly.com.au
35 F4 205 Collins Street, Melbourne Open: Served daily from 11am to 4pm. Other times by appointment. Group bookings welcome. t 9635 2222 w westinmelbourne.com/hightea Take your seat amongst the elegant surrounds of The Westin Melbourne's Lobby Lounge and experience an exquisite high tea in the heart of the city. Unwind for the afternoon, indulging in three tiers of decadent sweet and savoury delights, served alongside the finest tea and coffee blends or a glass of champagne.
The Westin Melbourne
27 E1 Corner Elizabeth & Victoria Streets X X Melbourne Address Train: Melbourne Central or Flagstaff Station andto58 to stop Tram: 19, 57 or 59 to stop 7; 58 stop 9 9 Open: Tue & Thu, 6am to 2pm; Fri, 6am to 5pm; Sat, 6am to 3pm & Sun, 9am to 4pm 9320 0000 5822 w website.com.au qvm.com.au t 9000
This world famous steam railway travels through the magnificent Dandenong Ranges to Emerald Lake Park and Gembrook. Lunch is also available daily in heritage dining carriages aboard the Steam & Cuisine Luncheon (bookings essential).
Take the 90-minute Ultimate Foodie Tour — a small group walking tour for food lovers — and eat the best food the market has to offer.
Puffing Billy Railway
Uncover a variety of clothing, jewellery and souvenirs, and taste the atmosphere of the meat, fish and deli halls.
X Visit Melbourne’s favourite shopping destination where you can wander the heritage sheds for an authentic local experience.
X Queen Victoria Market 12 F5 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open daily: Mon–Sat, 9am till late & Sun, 10am to 5pm or after last performance t 1300 182 183 w artscentremelbourne.com.au
See & do
Visit Australia's largest performing arts centre for the best local and international music, theatre, comedy, opera and dance, plus exciting shows for kids and free exhibitions. Enjoy plenty of great places to eat and drink. Join a guided tour and discover more about one of Melbourne's iconic landmarks. For the perfect local gift, visit our makers market, every Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
Arts Centre Melbourne
13 H1 Located in Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton Tram: 86 or 96 to stop 12 Open daily: 10am to 5pm (except Christmas Day & Good Friday) t 13 11 02 w museumsvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka Established in a spirit of collaboration between Museums Victoria and the Aboriginal Community, Bunjilaka presents the Koorie experience with immense power, depth and respect. Share in the story with the awardwinning First Peoples exhibition, the largest ever to focus on the story of Aboriginal Victoria.
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre
14 E5 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank Tram: 58 to stop 115; and 1–6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open daily: 10am to 10pm (last entry 9.30pm) t 9693 8888 w eurekaskydeck.com.au Eureka Skydeck 88 is the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere. You will reach level 88 in less than 40 seconds and be amazed by the awesome views of Melbourne through floor to ceiling windows. Skydeck 88 is the only observation deck in the world that can thrill you with ‘The Edge’ — a glass cube which projects three metres out of the building, 300-metres up, with you in it!
Eureka Skydeck 88
15 D1 Gate 13, Royal Parade, Parkville Tram: 19 to stop 11 Open: Sun–Fri, 12pm to 4pm t 8344 5270 w grainger.unimelb.edu.au The Grainger Museum — the only purpose-built autobiographical museum in Australia — is home to a wonderful collection of art, photographs, costumes, music scores and instruments acquired by Percy Grainger, an icon of twentieth -century Australian music culture.
Grainger Museum
17 X E4 X 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne Address Tram: Melbourne 35 (free CityCentral Circle) or to Flagstaff stop 3 Station Train: Tram: 57 10am or 59 to stop 58 to stop 9 Open 19, daily: 5pm 7; (except Christmas Day & Good Open: Tue & Friday) Thu, 6am to 2pm; Fri, 6am to 5pm; Sat, 6am to 3pm & Sun, 9am to 4pm t 13 11 02 museumsvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum tw9000 0000 w website.com.au
16 E1 319 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy Tram: 11 to stop 16 Bus: 200 to Brunswick Street Open daily: Thu–Mon, 11am till late; children welcome till 7pm t 9077 9716 w icebarmelbourne.com
Victorians come from over 200 countries X all around the world. To tell their stories, Melbourne’s Immigration Museum opened in 1998 in the beautifully restored Old Customs Building. Two floors of gallery space housing temporary and permanent exhibitions showcase the journey Victoria’s immigrants have taken, why they decided to take them and the incredible contributions they have made to their new home. Do some research into your own family history in the Immigration Discovery Centre or revel in the vibrant community festivals, held in the Festival Courtyard several times a year. A visit to the Immigration Museum is always a thoughtprovoking and compelling experience.
The ultimate arctic experience and at minus 10 degrees it is definitely the coolest place in town and the only IceBar in Australia. The walls, tables, chairs and even the bar is made of ice! During your stay at the IceBar we provide you with a snow cape and gloves to keep you as snug as a bug in a rug.
IceBar Melbourne
18 E4 26 Alma Road, St Kilda Tram: 3 or 67 to stop 32 Open: Tue–Thu, 10am to 4pm; Fri, 10am to 3pm & Sun, 10am to 5pm (closed Jewish holy days) t 8534 3600 w jewishmuseum.com.au An award-winning museum showcasing the rich history and diverse culture of the Jewish people, with a particular focus on Australian Jewish life, past and present. With four galleries and two changing exhibition spaces, the Museum brings Judaism to life, drawing on its unique collection. Group bookings, guided tours and Synagogue visits are available. Visitors from all cultural and religious backgrounds are welcome.
Jewish Museum of Australia
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Experience Melbourne
Explore Regional Victoria in a Day
Melbourne is a city that knows how to live. Explore the historic arcades and laneways lined with fine dining restaurants, chic cafes, hidden bars and fashion boutiques or head to one of the many lush gardens throughout the city.
There are a great variety of options for shore excursions within a 90 minute drive from Melbourne. The state’s compact size means its unique and varied landscapes are easily accessible.
Exploring Melbourne
What better way to explore the city than on foot. We’ve created a sample itinerary to inspire you and make it easier. Check it out online by following the link below. Or why not join one of the many walking tour operators listed on our website. w visitmelbourne.com/itinerary
Sports
Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula
Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges
Geelong takes full advantage of its unique north-facing bay with fabulous waterfront eateries, landscaped gardens and walking paths set against the backdrop of Corio Bay. Stroll past the sculptured bollards dotted along the foreshore that chronicle characters from the city’s past and present. Geelong is also the major gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road.
The Yarra Valley is home to Victoria’s earliest vineyards. Numerous wineries provide cellardoor sales and tastings of hand-crafted wines, and have restaurants serving gourmet food and fine local produce. A visit to Healesville Sanctuary will allow you to see native Australian wildlife in natural surroundings and experience Aboriginal culture.
Flock to the Macedon Ranges and Spa Country to enjoy Australia’s largest concentration of mineral springs, scenic surroundings, a thriving arts and craft community, and award-winning food and wine. Revive and indulge in a luxurious spa bath and massage or enjoy many of the region’s towns and attractions such as the Convent Gallery or the Lavendula lavender farm.
1–2 hours from Melbourne
Melburnians are known around the world for their love of sports. Every year millions of sports fans from around the world flock to the city to experience a live sporting event at the many venues around the city. Take a tour of the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG, also known as ‘the G’), visit the National Sports Museum, tour Melbourne Park (home of the Australian Open) and Flemington Racecourse (home of the Melbourne Cup). w visitmelbourne.com/sports
1–1½ hours from Melbourne
Shopping
Queen Victoria Market
Shopping is on the top of the to-do list in Melbourne. You can’t beat Melbourne’s major department stores and shopping centres for the biggest and best choice of international designers. Visit old favourites Myer and David Jones, the newest, St. Collins Lane and the largest, Chadstone. Explore Queen Victoria Market (closed Mondays and Wednesdays), a historic landmark and the largest open air market in the Southern Hemisphere. Find a bargain at DFO South Wharf or District Docklands. Shop till you drop in arcades and laneways brimming with designer boutiques and fashion houses. w visitmelbourne.com/shopping
Outdoors
Parks, gardens and vast open spaces located neatly in the city centre make it easy to relax and enjoy the fresh air. Take a stroll through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, go on the Aboriginal Heritage Walk and visit the nearby Shrine of Remembrance. Wander Birrarung Marr along the Yarra River, explore the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, home to Cooks’ Cottage, or experience the waterside views at Docklands. w visitmelbourne.com/outdoors
Heritage
Australian By Design
Shop
1½ hours from Melbourne
Established over ten years. Only Australian-made gifts at reasonable prices. Bronze sculptures, Aboriginal art and craft, Australian paintings, pewter, hand-blown glass in Australian colours, hand-painted silk scarves, perfume bottles, timber creations, jewellery and the Terrence John Hadler Australian Art Gallery. Many beautiful pieces. Travel wrapping available.
The Great Ocean Road
Nestled in the heart of the CBD, Collins234 is X where locals go for fashion, beauty and specialty stores — including one of the city’s largest book stores. Collins234 is conveniently located a few steps from the Collins and Swanston Street corner, right next door to the gorgeous Art Deco Manchester Unity Building. Accessible from Howey Place, Collins234 is a great option for those wanting a break from the daily grind.
City Hatters
Established in 1910, City Hatters offers the finest selection of hats and caps from around the world including Christys, Tilley, Kangol, Goorin Bros, Brixton, Hills and of course the iconic Australian made Akubra. We also have a very broad range of hand woven Panamas and other summer styles. Open seven days a week.
1 F4 Shop 20, The Block Arcade, 282 Collins Street, Melbourne Open daily: Mon–Thu, 9am to 6pm; Fri, 9am to 7pm & Sat, Sun and public holidays, 10.30am to 5.30pm t 9663 9883 w australianbydesign.com.au
2 F4 211 Flinders Street, Melbourne Train: Flinders Street Station Tram: 70, 75 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 5 Open daily: Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 6pm; Sat, 9am to 5pm & Sun, 10am to 4pm t 9614 3294 w cityhatters.com.au
The National Opal Collection
Tivoli Jewellers
Collins234 is easy to navigate and provides a great selection of true Melbourne retail, so whether you have five minutes or 50, Collins234 is the perfect CBD shopping destination.
3 F4 234 Collins Street, Melbourne Train: Flinders Street Station X X Address Tram: 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 6 Train: Melbourne Central or Flagstaff Open daily: Mon–Wed, 10am to 6pm;Station Thu, 10am Tram: 19,Fri,10am 57 or 59toto8pm; stop Sat, 7; 58 to stop 9 & to 7pm; 10am to 5pm Sun, 12pm 5pm6am to 2pm; Fri, 6am to 5pm; Open: Tue to & Thu, 6am to to website 3pm & Sun, 9am to 4pm tSat,Refer for individual store numbers w collins234.com.au t 9000 0000 w website.com.au
3–5 hours from Melbourne
The iconic Great Ocean Road winds westwards from the major regional city of Geelong to the South Australian border. One of the most visited stretches of this road is the Port Campbell National Park, home to the Twelve Apostles, the remarkable limestone rock stacks rising from the ocean.
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Food and wine
City streets and laneways are filled with restaurants, bars, cafes and who could forget the fabulous riverside venues that hum with activity. Melbourne’s food and wine scene is constantly evolving with new venues opening on a weekly basis. Multicultural influences can be found throughout the city, from Mediterranean and French dishes to SouthEast Asian and Japanese flavours, and most recently a wave of Mexican and tapas venues. Relax with a cup of freshly ground specialty coffee or a long lunch after a morning of shopping. Whatever your pick, Melbourne will serve up something magical. Pellegrini’s
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Wildlife
Find reminders of Melbourne’s rich history in the numerous historical building and monuments around the city. See the striking interiors of the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and explore horrifying tales of prison life in the Old Melbourne Gaol. Discover Melbourne’s multicultural past at the Immigration Museum, then stop by the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens to visit Cooks’ Cottage, the oldest building in Australia.
Victoria’s fascinating native wildlife includes kangaroos, koalas, wombats, platypus, echidnas and lovable little penguins. You can watch an extensive collection of native animals at the Melbourne Zoo or alternatively head to Healesville Sanctuary in the Yarra Valley, Moonlit Sanctuary on the Mornington Peninsula or Ballarat Wildlife Park (all within one to one and a half hours drive from Melbourne). Marine creatures can be found at SEA LIFE Melbourne.
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Peninsula Hot Springs
Phillip Island
Mornington Peninsula
Phillip Island is famed for showing Australian wildlife in its natural habitat. It is home to a colony of little penguins that make their way from the sea up Summerland Beach to their burrows every day at dusk. Australia’s largest colony of fur seals, koalas and a large population of mutton birds and migratory water birds also live on the island. Ideally your ship will be staying overnight or depart late at night to allow you to witness the penguin parade at dusk.
The Mornington Peninsula is dotted with historic seaside villages. Visit stylish Sorrento, take a stroll along the picturesque harbour of Mornington and stop at the charming nineteenth-century fishing hamlet of Flinders. A trip to nearby Cape Schanck will provide superb views of Bass Strait. Soak up at the Peninsula Hot Springs, ride a horse, play a round of golf and indulge in an abundance of local wine and produce.
1½–2 hours from Melbourne
Phillip Island Nature Parks
1–2 hours from Melbourne
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NGV design store
The National Gallery of Victoria collaborates with leading local and international artists, designers and makers to offer unique contemporary products. 4 G4 NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 t 8620 2243 4 F6 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; and 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open daily: 10am to 5pm t 8662 1543 w designstore.ngv.melbourne
Rutherford Fine Jewellery & Pearls
Established in 1952, the Rutherford family showcase the largest collection of pearls, antique jewellery and silver in Melbourne. In their iconic stores you will find rare Art Deco jewellery, stunning Australian pearls by Kailis and a great range of unique gifts. 5 F4 182 & 174 Collins Street, Melbourne 5 F4 Shop 17, Block Arcade, Melbourne Train: Flinders Street Station Tram: 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 6; and 1-6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 11 Open: Mon–Fri, 10am to 5.30pm & Sat, 10am to 5pm t 9650 7878 w rutherford.com.au
The spectacular showroom has Australia’s largest range of competitively priced tax-free opals and opal jewellery. You will also discover the link between the opal and the dinosaur at this free display of rare opal specimens and opalised fossils.
119 Swanston Street, Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 6 Open daily: 9am to 5.30pm t 9662 3524 w nationalopal.com
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Tivoli Jewellers is located in the heart of Melbourne CBD. Specialising in Australian diamonds, opals and pearls, our experienced and knowledgeable staff are committed to giving you the best shopping experience — helping you find the best piece for you.
Getting
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7 F3 Royal Arcade, Shop 27 335 Bourke Street Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 10; and 86 or 96 to stop 5 Open daily: Mon–Thu, 10.30am to 5pm; Fri, 10.30am to 5.30pm; Sat 10am to 5pm & Sun, 11am to 4pm t 9663 0996 w tivolijewellers.com.au
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Goldfields
1½–2 hours from Melbourne Grand nineteenth-century buildings grace the streetscapes of Ballarat and Bendigo, while townships like Maldon and Castlemaine wear their goldrush heritage on their sleeves. Sovereign Hill, a living outdoor museum, recreates a goldmining town and the life of its people in the 1850s — a must-see for all visitors. Fine food and wine, outstanding art galleries and extensive parklands and gardens complement the Goldfields experience.
City Circle Tram
A must for any visitor to Melbourne — the City Circle tram (Route 35) is free to travel on, running around the edge of the city’s central business district and the Docklands Waterfront precinct. Enjoy the leisurely hour circuit or hop on-andoff at your pleasure, with the tram’s audio tour highlighting Melbourne’s history and attractions.
City Sightseeing Melbourne
The best way to see Melbourne! Melbourne is renowned for its major sporting and cultural events, stylish fashion, the arts, food and wine and much more. Explore and see the city’s major attractions, bustling laneways, cafes and beaches at your own leisure as you hop on and hop off our buses at any of the 27 stops located in the city and surrounds, including the suburb of St Kilda.
Departs daily: Station Pier Twelve Apostles
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Departs daily: Federation Square
myki Explorer Pack
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. The pack includes handy maps, a souvenir wallet and discounts to lots of our favourite places. Just top up your myki to keep exploring Victoria. Buy yours from the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier, $15 full fare, $7.50 child/concession.
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The best way to get around Melbourne and the X surrounding regions is with a great-value rental car. Redspot Enterprise Car Rentals will have you sorted in no time with a comfortable and safe car that’s the right size for your travel party and suitable to the terrain you’ll be driving through while sightseeing. Hire a car from Redspot Enterprise and enjoy a day’s road trip to the Great Ocean Road, Geelong and the Bellarine or take off to the Yarra Valley. Vehicle pick-up and drop-off is available in the city on Little Collins Street, in South Melbourne on Thistlewaite Street and at Melbourne Airport. 11 H3 34–60 Little Collins Street, Melbourne X X Address Train: Parliament Station Tram: Melbourne 86 or 96 to Central stop 9 or Flagstaff Station Train: Tram: 57 Mon–Fri, or 59 to stop to & stop 9 Open 19, daily: 8am 7; to 58 6pm Sat–Sun, 8am toTue 2pm Open: & Thu, 6am to 2pm; Fri, 6am to 5pm; Sat, 6am2300 to 3pm & Sun, 9am to 4pm | 1300 t 9662 668 810 redspot.com.au tw9000 0000 w website.com.au
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Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne Tram: 3, 5, 6, 16, 64 or 72 to stop 20 Open daily: 7.30am till sunset t 9252 2300 w rbg.vic.gov.au
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Enjoy this calm oasis in the heart of Melbourne. Discover beautiful plants and stunning vistas in one of the world’s finest gardens. Learn about Indigenous culture on an Aboriginal Heritage Walk, relax at one of our cafes or take a punt tour on the lake. Special events and programs run year-round. Free entry.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
19 I6 Gate 3, Melbourne Cricket Ground Jolimont Train: Jolimont Station or Richmond Station Tram: 48 or 75 to stop 11; and 70 to stop 7C Open daily: 10am to 5pm, last tour 3pm (check website for altered times on event days) t 9657 8879 w mcg.org.au Visit Australia’s most historic stadium by going behind the scenes on a tour. Enter the prestigious Melbourne Cricket Club and bask in the history that flows through this ground with a walk on the hallowed arena. Then discover Australia's largest sporting collection inside the National Sports Museum.
MCG Tour & National Sports Museum
29 E4 Upper Esplanade, St Kilda Tram: 3a, 16 or 96 to stop 138 Open: Sun, 10am to 4pm (5pm daylight savings) t 9209 6777 | 0403 604 119 w stkildaesplanademarket.com.au The St Kilda Esplanade Market has been a St Kilda Sunday delight since the 1970s. Shop for handcrafted arts and crafts including gifts and souvenirs, fine jewellery, bags, clothing, art works and more. Come and find your treasure and buy direct from the artisans who created them! Handmade, unique, local... your Esplanade Market.
St Kilda Esplanade Market
20 A1 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands Tram: 70, 86 or 35 to stop D11, free from CBD Open daily: May–Aug, 11am to 7pm; Sep–Apr 11am to 10pm; Christmas Day & ANZAC Day, 1pm to 10pm Last flight departs 30 mins prior to closing time. Last ticket sales 45 mins prior to closing time. t 8688 9688 w melbournestar.com Embark on an enjoyable Melbourne experience on the Southern Hemisphere’s only giant observation wheel. Soar 120 metres into the sky in one of our fully enclosed temperature-controlled cabins and take in 360-degree uninterrupted views over Melbourne and surrounds.
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
30 D4 Corner King & Flinders Streets Melbourne Train: Southern Cross or Flinders Street Stations Tram: 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 2 Open daily: 9.30am to 6pm (last admissions 5pm) t 1800 026 576 w melbourneaquarium.com.au SEA LIFE Melbourne takes you on an interactive ocean adventure filled with amazing discovery around every corner. Discover your inner adventurer as you dive through the depths of the ocean, before waddling your way to the icy cool waters of Antarctica.
SEA LIFE Melbourne
21 D1 Elliott Avenue, Parkville Train: Upfield Line to Royal Park Station Tram: 58 to stop 26 Open daily: 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/melbourne You won’t believe how many animals are at Melbourne Zoo! Over 320 species from around the world can be found just 10 minutes from the city centre. Tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. See eye to eye with orangutans and walk the trail of the elephants. Spy native wildlife including koalas and kangaroos and head underwater to see the little penguins and seals.
Melbourne Zoo
31 D2 Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne Tram: 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 58, 64, 67 or 72 Open daily: 10am to 5pm (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day), last entry to Galleries 4.30pm t 9661 8100 w shrine.org.au Explore Melbourne’s iconic landmark. A building with a soul. Renowned for its architecture, the Shrine is set in an elevated position providing unrivalled, panoramic views of Melbourne. Shrine tours daily at 11am and 12.45pm.
Shrine of Remembrance
22 F6 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; and 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open daily: 10am to 5pm t 8620 2222 w ngv.melbourne 22 G4 NGV International 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open daily: 10am to 5pm The NGV is Australia's oldest, largest and most visited gallery. Free entry and free guided tours, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm daily.
National Gallery of Victoria
32 G2 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne Train: Melbourne Central Station Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 30, 35 (free City Circle), 64, 67 or 72 to stop 6 Open daily: Mon–Thu, 10am to 9pm; Fri–Sun and Tue 7 Nov (Melbourne Cup Day), 10am to 6pm t 8664 7099 w slv.viv.gov.au Discover the history of Victoria in an iconic Melbourne heritage building. Home to nearly five million collection items, the library offers free exhibitions, daily tours and children’s activities. Don’t miss the domed La Trobe Reading Room, a majestic architectural attraction. Free lockers, Wi-Fi and an onsite cafe.
State Library Victoria
23 G2 377 Russell Street, Melbourne Train: Melbourne Central Station Tram: 35 (free City Circle) or 30 to stop 7 Open daily: 9.30am to 5pm and night tours (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day) t 9656 9889 w oldmelbournegaol.com.au Located in the city centre the Old Melbourne Gaol is Victoria’s oldest surviving prison. It offers visitors an immersive experience where they can walk the cells where some of Australia’s most notorious prisoners were held, discover the life and death of Ned Kelly, trial being arrested by a Charge Sergeant, or see the Gaol on a night tour.
Old Melbourne Gaol
33 A2 K Road, Werribee Train: Werribee Line to Werribee Station Bus: 439 from Werribee Station to Werribee Open Range Zoo Open daily: 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/werribee
34 F5 1 Southgate Avenue, Southbank Tram: 1–6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open daily: 6.30am to 11pm t 1800 641 107 w melbarestaurant.com.au
Eat& drink
Experience an African adventure just 30 minutes from Melbourne. Take a guided safari across the open range savannah spotting rhinos, giraffes and zebras! Discover a pride of lions, visit one of the world’s largest gorilla exhibits and discover a family of hippos.
Werribee Open Range Zoo
24 H4 20 Spring Street, Melbourne Tram: 35 (free City Circle), 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 8 Open: Sun–Fri, 10am to 4pm t 9651 2233 w oldtreasurybuilding.org.au Old Treasury Building Museum is one of the finest nineteenth-century buildings in Australia. It stored gold and was the office of the Premier and Governor. Visit the original gold vaults and enjoy the fascinating exhibition stories highlighting key moments from Victoria’s history.
Old Treasury Building Museum
25 E3 163 Commercial Road, South Yarra Train: Sandringham Line to Prahran Station Tram: 72 to stop 30 Open: Tue, Thu–Sat, 7am to 5pm & Sun, 10am to 3pm t 8290 8220 w prahranmarket.com.au Calling all food lovers! Your culinary experience of Melbourne won't be complete until you visit Prahran Market — Melbourne’s oldest market (1864). Taste and try local cheese, cured meats, freshly shucked oysters and a whole range of other gourmet specialty items.
Prahran Market
Melba Restaurant’s grazing buffet includes bountiful seafood, a sushi station, turbo woks, char grill, Italian pasta, Chinese dumplings, a classic carvery, decadent desserts, a chocolate fountain and ice cream. Or enjoy a bespoke high tea of beautiful cakes, ribbon sandwiches and petite fluffy scones at Aria Lounge.
The Langham, Melbourne
26 G3 1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave Train: Belgrave Line to Belgrave Station Operates daily: Check website for details (except Christmas Day) t 9757 0700 w puffingbilly.com.au
35 F4 205 Collins Street, Melbourne Open: Served daily from 11am to 4pm. Other times by appointment. Group bookings welcome. t 9635 2222 w westinmelbourne.com/hightea Take your seat amongst the elegant surrounds of The Westin Melbourne's Lobby Lounge and experience an exquisite high tea in the heart of the city. Unwind for the afternoon, indulging in three tiers of decadent sweet and savoury delights, served alongside the finest tea and coffee blends or a glass of champagne.
The Westin Melbourne
27 E1 Corner Elizabeth & Victoria Streets X X Melbourne Address Train: Melbourne Central or Flagstaff Station andto58 to stop Tram: 19, 57 or 59 to stop 7; 58 stop 9 9 Open: Tue & Thu, 6am to 2pm; Fri, 6am to 5pm; Sat, 6am to 3pm & Sun, 9am to 4pm 9320 0000 5822 w website.com.au qvm.com.au t 9000
This world famous steam railway travels through the magnificent Dandenong Ranges to Emerald Lake Park and Gembrook. Lunch is also available daily in heritage dining carriages aboard the Steam & Cuisine Luncheon (bookings essential).
Take the 90-minute Ultimate Foodie Tour — a small group walking tour for food lovers — and eat the best food the market has to offer.
Puffing Billy Railway
Uncover a variety of clothing, jewellery and souvenirs, and taste the atmosphere of the meat, fish and deli halls.
X Visit Melbourne’s favourite shopping destination where you can wander the heritage sheds for an authentic local experience.
X Queen Victoria Market 12 F5 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open daily: Mon–Sat, 9am till late & Sun, 10am to 5pm or after last performance t 1300 182 183 w artscentremelbourne.com.au
See & do
Visit Australia's largest performing arts centre for the best local and international music, theatre, comedy, opera and dance, plus exciting shows for kids and free exhibitions. Enjoy plenty of great places to eat and drink. Join a guided tour and discover more about one of Melbourne's iconic landmarks. For the perfect local gift, visit our makers market, every Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
Arts Centre Melbourne
13 H1 Located in Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton Tram: 86 or 96 to stop 12 Open daily: 10am to 5pm (except Christmas Day & Good Friday) t 13 11 02 w museumsvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka Established in a spirit of collaboration between Museums Victoria and the Aboriginal Community, Bunjilaka presents the Koorie experience with immense power, depth and respect. Share in the story with the awardwinning First Peoples exhibition, the largest ever to focus on the story of Aboriginal Victoria.
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre
14 E5 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank Tram: 58 to stop 115; and 1–6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open daily: 10am to 10pm (last entry 9.30pm) t 9693 8888 w eurekaskydeck.com.au Eureka Skydeck 88 is the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere. You will reach level 88 in less than 40 seconds and be amazed by the awesome views of Melbourne through floor to ceiling windows. Skydeck 88 is the only observation deck in the world that can thrill you with ‘The Edge’ — a glass cube which projects three metres out of the building, 300-metres up, with you in it!
Eureka Skydeck 88
15 D1 Gate 13, Royal Parade, Parkville Tram: 19 to stop 11 Open: Sun–Fri, 12pm to 4pm t 8344 5270 w grainger.unimelb.edu.au The Grainger Museum — the only purpose-built autobiographical museum in Australia — is home to a wonderful collection of art, photographs, costumes, music scores and instruments acquired by Percy Grainger, an icon of twentieth -century Australian music culture.
Grainger Museum
17 X E4 X 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne Address Tram: Melbourne 35 (free CityCentral Circle) or to Flagstaff stop 3 Station Train: Tram: 57 10am or 59 to stop 58 to stop 9 Open 19, daily: 5pm 7; (except Christmas Day & Good Open: Tue & Friday) Thu, 6am to 2pm; Fri, 6am to 5pm; Sat, 6am to 3pm & Sun, 9am to 4pm t 13 11 02 museumsvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum tw9000 0000 w website.com.au
16 E1 319 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy Tram: 11 to stop 16 Bus: 200 to Brunswick Street Open daily: Thu–Mon, 11am till late; children welcome till 7pm t 9077 9716 w icebarmelbourne.com
Victorians come from over 200 countries X all around the world. To tell their stories, Melbourne’s Immigration Museum opened in 1998 in the beautifully restored Old Customs Building. Two floors of gallery space housing temporary and permanent exhibitions showcase the journey Victoria’s immigrants have taken, why they decided to take them and the incredible contributions they have made to their new home. Do some research into your own family history in the Immigration Discovery Centre or revel in the vibrant community festivals, held in the Festival Courtyard several times a year. A visit to the Immigration Museum is always a thoughtprovoking and compelling experience.
The ultimate arctic experience and at minus 10 degrees it is definitely the coolest place in town and the only IceBar in Australia. The walls, tables, chairs and even the bar is made of ice! During your stay at the IceBar we provide you with a snow cape and gloves to keep you as snug as a bug in a rug.
IceBar Melbourne
18 E4 26 Alma Road, St Kilda Tram: 3 or 67 to stop 32 Open: Tue–Thu, 10am to 4pm; Fri, 10am to 3pm & Sun, 10am to 5pm (closed Jewish holy days) t 8534 3600 w jewishmuseum.com.au An award-winning museum showcasing the rich history and diverse culture of the Jewish people, with a particular focus on Australian Jewish life, past and present. With four galleries and two changing exhibition spaces, the Museum brings Judaism to life, drawing on its unique collection. Group bookings, guided tours and Synagogue visits are available. Visitors from all cultural and religious backgrounds are welcome.
Jewish Museum of Australia
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Experience Melbourne
Explore Regional Victoria in a Day
Melbourne is a city that knows how to live. Explore the historic arcades and laneways lined with fine dining restaurants, chic cafes, hidden bars and fashion boutiques or head to one of the many lush gardens throughout the city.
There are a great variety of options for shore excursions within a 90 minute drive from Melbourne. The state’s compact size means its unique and varied landscapes are easily accessible.
Exploring Melbourne
What better way to explore the city than on foot. We’ve created a sample itinerary to inspire you and make it easier. Check it out online by following the link below. Or why not join one of the many walking tour operators listed on our website. w visitmelbourne.com/itinerary
Sports
Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula
Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges
Geelong takes full advantage of its unique north-facing bay with fabulous waterfront eateries, landscaped gardens and walking paths set against the backdrop of Corio Bay. Stroll past the sculptured bollards dotted along the foreshore that chronicle characters from the city’s past and present. Geelong is also the major gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road.
The Yarra Valley is home to Victoria’s earliest vineyards. Numerous wineries provide cellardoor sales and tastings of hand-crafted wines, and have restaurants serving gourmet food and fine local produce. A visit to Healesville Sanctuary will allow you to see native Australian wildlife in natural surroundings and experience Aboriginal culture.
Flock to the Macedon Ranges and Spa Country to enjoy Australia’s largest concentration of mineral springs, scenic surroundings, a thriving arts and craft community, and award-winning food and wine. Revive and indulge in a luxurious spa bath and massage or enjoy many of the region’s towns and attractions such as the Convent Gallery or the Lavendula lavender farm.
1–2 hours from Melbourne
Melburnians are known around the world for their love of sports. Every year millions of sports fans from around the world flock to the city to experience a live sporting event at the many venues around the city. Take a tour of the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG, also known as ‘the G’), visit the National Sports Museum, tour Melbourne Park (home of the Australian Open) and Flemington Racecourse (home of the Melbourne Cup). w visitmelbourne.com/sports
1–1½ hours from Melbourne
Shopping
Queen Victoria Market
Shopping is on the top of the to-do list in Melbourne. You can’t beat Melbourne’s major department stores and shopping centres for the biggest and best choice of international designers. Visit old favourites Myer and David Jones, the newest, St. Collins Lane and the largest, Chadstone. Explore Queen Victoria Market (closed Mondays and Wednesdays), a historic landmark and the largest open air market in the Southern Hemisphere. Find a bargain at DFO South Wharf or District Docklands. Shop till you drop in arcades and laneways brimming with designer boutiques and fashion houses. w visitmelbourne.com/shopping
Outdoors
Parks, gardens and vast open spaces located neatly in the city centre make it easy to relax and enjoy the fresh air. Take a stroll through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, go on the Aboriginal Heritage Walk and visit the nearby Shrine of Remembrance. Wander Birrarung Marr along the Yarra River, explore the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, home to Cooks’ Cottage, or experience the waterside views at Docklands. w visitmelbourne.com/outdoors
Heritage
Australian By Design
Shop
1½ hours from Melbourne
Established over ten years. Only Australian-made gifts at reasonable prices. Bronze sculptures, Aboriginal art and craft, Australian paintings, pewter, hand-blown glass in Australian colours, hand-painted silk scarves, perfume bottles, timber creations, jewellery and the Terrence John Hadler Australian Art Gallery. Many beautiful pieces. Travel wrapping available.
The Great Ocean Road
Nestled in the heart of the CBD, Collins234 is X where locals go for fashion, beauty and specialty stores — including one of the city’s largest book stores. Collins234 is conveniently located a few steps from the Collins and Swanston Street corner, right next door to the gorgeous Art Deco Manchester Unity Building. Accessible from Howey Place, Collins234 is a great option for those wanting a break from the daily grind.
City Hatters
Established in 1910, City Hatters offers the finest selection of hats and caps from around the world including Christys, Tilley, Kangol, Goorin Bros, Brixton, Hills and of course the iconic Australian made Akubra. We also have a very broad range of hand woven Panamas and other summer styles. Open seven days a week.
1 F4 Shop 20, The Block Arcade, 282 Collins Street, Melbourne Open daily: Mon–Thu, 9am to 6pm; Fri, 9am to 7pm & Sat, Sun and public holidays, 10.30am to 5.30pm t 9663 9883 w australianbydesign.com.au
2 F4 211 Flinders Street, Melbourne Train: Flinders Street Station Tram: 70, 75 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 5 Open daily: Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 6pm; Sat, 9am to 5pm & Sun, 10am to 4pm t 9614 3294 w cityhatters.com.au
The National Opal Collection
Tivoli Jewellers
Collins234 is easy to navigate and provides a great selection of true Melbourne retail, so whether you have five minutes or 50, Collins234 is the perfect CBD shopping destination.
3 F4 234 Collins Street, Melbourne Train: Flinders Street Station X X Address Tram: 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 6 Train: Melbourne Central or Flagstaff Open daily: Mon–Wed, 10am to 6pm;Station Thu, 10am Tram: 19,Fri,10am 57 or 59toto8pm; stop Sat, 7; 58 to stop 9 & to 7pm; 10am to 5pm Sun, 12pm 5pm6am to 2pm; Fri, 6am to 5pm; Open: Tue to & Thu, 6am to to website 3pm & Sun, 9am to 4pm tSat,Refer for individual store numbers w collins234.com.au t 9000 0000 w website.com.au
3–5 hours from Melbourne
The iconic Great Ocean Road winds westwards from the major regional city of Geelong to the South Australian border. One of the most visited stretches of this road is the Port Campbell National Park, home to the Twelve Apostles, the remarkable limestone rock stacks rising from the ocean.
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Food and wine
City streets and laneways are filled with restaurants, bars, cafes and who could forget the fabulous riverside venues that hum with activity. Melbourne’s food and wine scene is constantly evolving with new venues opening on a weekly basis. Multicultural influences can be found throughout the city, from Mediterranean and French dishes to SouthEast Asian and Japanese flavours, and most recently a wave of Mexican and tapas venues. Relax with a cup of freshly ground specialty coffee or a long lunch after a morning of shopping. Whatever your pick, Melbourne will serve up something magical. Pellegrini’s
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Wildlife
Find reminders of Melbourne’s rich history in the numerous historical building and monuments around the city. See the striking interiors of the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and explore horrifying tales of prison life in the Old Melbourne Gaol. Discover Melbourne’s multicultural past at the Immigration Museum, then stop by the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens to visit Cooks’ Cottage, the oldest building in Australia.
Victoria’s fascinating native wildlife includes kangaroos, koalas, wombats, platypus, echidnas and lovable little penguins. You can watch an extensive collection of native animals at the Melbourne Zoo or alternatively head to Healesville Sanctuary in the Yarra Valley, Moonlit Sanctuary on the Mornington Peninsula or Ballarat Wildlife Park (all within one to one and a half hours drive from Melbourne). Marine creatures can be found at SEA LIFE Melbourne.
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Peninsula Hot Springs
Phillip Island
Mornington Peninsula
Phillip Island is famed for showing Australian wildlife in its natural habitat. It is home to a colony of little penguins that make their way from the sea up Summerland Beach to their burrows every day at dusk. Australia’s largest colony of fur seals, koalas and a large population of mutton birds and migratory water birds also live on the island. Ideally your ship will be staying overnight or depart late at night to allow you to witness the penguin parade at dusk.
The Mornington Peninsula is dotted with historic seaside villages. Visit stylish Sorrento, take a stroll along the picturesque harbour of Mornington and stop at the charming nineteenth-century fishing hamlet of Flinders. A trip to nearby Cape Schanck will provide superb views of Bass Strait. Soak up at the Peninsula Hot Springs, ride a horse, play a round of golf and indulge in an abundance of local wine and produce.
1½–2 hours from Melbourne
Phillip Island Nature Parks
1–2 hours from Melbourne
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NGV design store
The National Gallery of Victoria collaborates with leading local and international artists, designers and makers to offer unique contemporary products. 4 G4 NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 t 8620 2243 4 F6 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; and 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open daily: 10am to 5pm t 8662 1543 w designstore.ngv.melbourne
Rutherford Fine Jewellery & Pearls
Established in 1952, the Rutherford family showcase the largest collection of pearls, antique jewellery and silver in Melbourne. In their iconic stores you will find rare Art Deco jewellery, stunning Australian pearls by Kailis and a great range of unique gifts. 5 F4 182 & 174 Collins Street, Melbourne 5 F4 Shop 17, Block Arcade, Melbourne Train: Flinders Street Station Tram: 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 6; and 1-6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 11 Open: Mon–Fri, 10am to 5.30pm & Sat, 10am to 5pm t 9650 7878 w rutherford.com.au
The spectacular showroom has Australia’s largest range of competitively priced tax-free opals and opal jewellery. You will also discover the link between the opal and the dinosaur at this free display of rare opal specimens and opalised fossils.
119 Swanston Street, Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 6 Open daily: 9am to 5.30pm t 9662 3524 w nationalopal.com
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Tivoli Jewellers is located in the heart of Melbourne CBD. Specialising in Australian diamonds, opals and pearls, our experienced and knowledgeable staff are committed to giving you the best shopping experience — helping you find the best piece for you.
Getting
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7 F3 Royal Arcade, Shop 27 335 Bourke Street Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 10; and 86 or 96 to stop 5 Open daily: Mon–Thu, 10.30am to 5pm; Fri, 10.30am to 5.30pm; Sat 10am to 5pm & Sun, 11am to 4pm t 9663 0996 w tivolijewellers.com.au
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Goldfields
1½–2 hours from Melbourne Grand nineteenth-century buildings grace the streetscapes of Ballarat and Bendigo, while townships like Maldon and Castlemaine wear their goldrush heritage on their sleeves. Sovereign Hill, a living outdoor museum, recreates a goldmining town and the life of its people in the 1850s — a must-see for all visitors. Fine food and wine, outstanding art galleries and extensive parklands and gardens complement the Goldfields experience.
City Circle Tram
A must for any visitor to Melbourne — the City Circle tram (Route 35) is free to travel on, running around the edge of the city’s central business district and the Docklands Waterfront precinct. Enjoy the leisurely hour circuit or hop on-andoff at your pleasure, with the tram’s audio tour highlighting Melbourne’s history and attractions.
City Sightseeing Melbourne
The best way to see Melbourne! Melbourne is renowned for its major sporting and cultural events, stylish fashion, the arts, food and wine and much more. Explore and see the city’s major attractions, bustling laneways, cafes and beaches at your own leisure as you hop on and hop off our buses at any of the 27 stops located in the city and surrounds, including the suburb of St Kilda.
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myki Explorer Pack
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. The pack includes handy maps, a souvenir wallet and discounts to lots of our favourite places. Just top up your myki to keep exploring Victoria. Buy yours from the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier, $15 full fare, $7.50 child/concession.
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The best way to get around Melbourne and the X surrounding regions is with a great-value rental car. Redspot Enterprise Car Rentals will have you sorted in no time with a comfortable and safe car that’s the right size for your travel party and suitable to the terrain you’ll be driving through while sightseeing. Hire a car from Redspot Enterprise and enjoy a day’s road trip to the Great Ocean Road, Geelong and the Bellarine or take off to the Yarra Valley. Vehicle pick-up and drop-off is available in the city on Little Collins Street, in South Melbourne on Thistlewaite Street and at Melbourne Airport. 11 H3 34–60 Little Collins Street, Melbourne X X Address Train: Parliament Station Tram: Melbourne 86 or 96 to Central stop 9 or Flagstaff Station Train: Tram: 57 Mon–Fri, or 59 to stop to & stop 9 Open 19, daily: 8am 7; to 58 6pm Sat–Sun, 8am toTue 2pm Open: & Thu, 6am to 2pm; Fri, 6am to 5pm; Sat, 6am2300 to 3pm & Sun, 9am to 4pm | 1300 t 9662 668 810 redspot.com.au tw9000 0000 w website.com.au
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Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne Tram: 3, 5, 6, 16, 64 or 72 to stop 20 Open daily: 7.30am till sunset t 9252 2300 w rbg.vic.gov.au
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Enjoy this calm oasis in the heart of Melbourne. Discover beautiful plants and stunning vistas in one of the world’s finest gardens. Learn about Indigenous culture on an Aboriginal Heritage Walk, relax at one of our cafes or take a punt tour on the lake. Special events and programs run year-round. Free entry.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
19 I6 Gate 3, Melbourne Cricket Ground Jolimont Train: Jolimont Station or Richmond Station Tram: 48 or 75 to stop 11; and 70 to stop 7C Open daily: 10am to 5pm, last tour 3pm (check website for altered times on event days) t 9657 8879 w mcg.org.au Visit Australia’s most historic stadium by going behind the scenes on a tour. Enter the prestigious Melbourne Cricket Club and bask in the history that flows through this ground with a walk on the hallowed arena. Then discover Australia's largest sporting collection inside the National Sports Museum.
MCG Tour & National Sports Museum
29 E4 Upper Esplanade, St Kilda Tram: 3a, 16 or 96 to stop 138 Open: Sun, 10am to 4pm (5pm daylight savings) t 9209 6777 | 0403 604 119 w stkildaesplanademarket.com.au The St Kilda Esplanade Market has been a St Kilda Sunday delight since the 1970s. Shop for handcrafted arts and crafts including gifts and souvenirs, fine jewellery, bags, clothing, art works and more. Come and find your treasure and buy direct from the artisans who created them! Handmade, unique, local... your Esplanade Market.
St Kilda Esplanade Market
20 A1 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands Tram: 70, 86 or 35 to stop D11, free from CBD Open daily: May–Aug, 11am to 7pm; Sep–Apr 11am to 10pm; Christmas Day & ANZAC Day, 1pm to 10pm Last flight departs 30 mins prior to closing time. Last ticket sales 45 mins prior to closing time. t 8688 9688 w melbournestar.com Embark on an enjoyable Melbourne experience on the Southern Hemisphere’s only giant observation wheel. Soar 120 metres into the sky in one of our fully enclosed temperature-controlled cabins and take in 360-degree uninterrupted views over Melbourne and surrounds.
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
30 D4 Corner King & Flinders Streets Melbourne Train: Southern Cross or Flinders Street Stations Tram: 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 2 Open daily: 9.30am to 6pm (last admissions 5pm) t 1800 026 576 w melbourneaquarium.com.au SEA LIFE Melbourne takes you on an interactive ocean adventure filled with amazing discovery around every corner. Discover your inner adventurer as you dive through the depths of the ocean, before waddling your way to the icy cool waters of Antarctica.
SEA LIFE Melbourne
21 D1 Elliott Avenue, Parkville Train: Upfield Line to Royal Park Station Tram: 58 to stop 26 Open daily: 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/melbourne You won’t believe how many animals are at Melbourne Zoo! Over 320 species from around the world can be found just 10 minutes from the city centre. Tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. See eye to eye with orangutans and walk the trail of the elephants. Spy native wildlife including koalas and kangaroos and head underwater to see the little penguins and seals.
Melbourne Zoo
31 D2 Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne Tram: 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 58, 64, 67 or 72 Open daily: 10am to 5pm (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day), last entry to Galleries 4.30pm t 9661 8100 w shrine.org.au Explore Melbourne’s iconic landmark. A building with a soul. Renowned for its architecture, the Shrine is set in an elevated position providing unrivalled, panoramic views of Melbourne. Shrine tours daily at 11am and 12.45pm.
Shrine of Remembrance
22 F6 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; and 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open daily: 10am to 5pm t 8620 2222 w ngv.melbourne 22 G4 NGV International 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open daily: 10am to 5pm The NGV is Australia's oldest, largest and most visited gallery. Free entry and free guided tours, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm daily.
National Gallery of Victoria
32 G2 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne Train: Melbourne Central Station Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 30, 35 (free City Circle), 64, 67 or 72 to stop 6 Open daily: Mon–Thu, 10am to 9pm; Fri–Sun and Tue 7 Nov (Melbourne Cup Day), 10am to 6pm t 8664 7099 w slv.viv.gov.au Discover the history of Victoria in an iconic Melbourne heritage building. Home to nearly five million collection items, the library offers free exhibitions, daily tours and children’s activities. Don’t miss the domed La Trobe Reading Room, a majestic architectural attraction. Free lockers, Wi-Fi and an onsite cafe.
State Library Victoria
23 G2 377 Russell Street, Melbourne Train: Melbourne Central Station Tram: 35 (free City Circle) or 30 to stop 7 Open daily: 9.30am to 5pm and night tours (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day) t 9656 9889 w oldmelbournegaol.com.au Located in the city centre the Old Melbourne Gaol is Victoria’s oldest surviving prison. It offers visitors an immersive experience where they can walk the cells where some of Australia’s most notorious prisoners were held, discover the life and death of Ned Kelly, trial being arrested by a Charge Sergeant, or see the Gaol on a night tour.
Old Melbourne Gaol
33 A2 K Road, Werribee Train: Werribee Line to Werribee Station Bus: 439 from Werribee Station to Werribee Open Range Zoo Open daily: 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/werribee
34 F5 1 Southgate Avenue, Southbank Tram: 1–6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open daily: 6.30am to 11pm t 1800 641 107 w melbarestaurant.com.au
Eat& drink
Experience an African adventure just 30 minutes from Melbourne. Take a guided safari across the open range savannah spotting rhinos, giraffes and zebras! Discover a pride of lions, visit one of the world’s largest gorilla exhibits and discover a family of hippos.
Werribee Open Range Zoo
24 H4 20 Spring Street, Melbourne Tram: 35 (free City Circle), 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 8 Open: Sun–Fri, 10am to 4pm t 9651 2233 w oldtreasurybuilding.org.au Old Treasury Building Museum is one of the finest nineteenth-century buildings in Australia. It stored gold and was the office of the Premier and Governor. Visit the original gold vaults and enjoy the fascinating exhibition stories highlighting key moments from Victoria’s history.
Old Treasury Building Museum
25 E3 163 Commercial Road, South Yarra Train: Sandringham Line to Prahran Station Tram: 72 to stop 30 Open: Tue, Thu–Sat, 7am to 5pm & Sun, 10am to 3pm t 8290 8220 w prahranmarket.com.au Calling all food lovers! Your culinary experience of Melbourne won't be complete until you visit Prahran Market — Melbourne’s oldest market (1864). Taste and try local cheese, cured meats, freshly shucked oysters and a whole range of other gourmet specialty items.
Prahran Market
Melba Restaurant’s grazing buffet includes bountiful seafood, a sushi station, turbo woks, char grill, Italian pasta, Chinese dumplings, a classic carvery, decadent desserts, a chocolate fountain and ice cream. Or enjoy a bespoke high tea of beautiful cakes, ribbon sandwiches and petite fluffy scones at Aria Lounge.
The Langham, Melbourne
26 G3 1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave Train: Belgrave Line to Belgrave Station Operates daily: Check website for details (except Christmas Day) t 9757 0700 w puffingbilly.com.au
35 F4 205 Collins Street, Melbourne Open: Served daily from 11am to 4pm. Other times by appointment. Group bookings welcome. t 9635 2222 w westinmelbourne.com/hightea Take your seat amongst the elegant surrounds of The Westin Melbourne's Lobby Lounge and experience an exquisite high tea in the heart of the city. Unwind for the afternoon, indulging in three tiers of decadent sweet and savoury delights, served alongside the finest tea and coffee blends or a glass of champagne.
The Westin Melbourne
27 E1 Corner Elizabeth & Victoria Streets X X Melbourne Address Train: Melbourne Central or Flagstaff Station andto58 to stop Tram: 19, 57 or 59 to stop 7; 58 stop 9 9 Open: Tue & Thu, 6am to 2pm; Fri, 6am to 5pm; Sat, 6am to 3pm & Sun, 9am to 4pm 9320 0000 5822 w website.com.au qvm.com.au t 9000
This world famous steam railway travels through the magnificent Dandenong Ranges to Emerald Lake Park and Gembrook. Lunch is also available daily in heritage dining carriages aboard the Steam & Cuisine Luncheon (bookings essential).
Take the 90-minute Ultimate Foodie Tour — a small group walking tour for food lovers — and eat the best food the market has to offer.
Puffing Billy Railway
Uncover a variety of clothing, jewellery and souvenirs, and taste the atmosphere of the meat, fish and deli halls.
X Visit Melbourne’s favourite shopping destination where you can wander the heritage sheds for an authentic local experience.
X Queen Victoria Market 12 F5 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open daily: Mon–Sat, 9am till late & Sun, 10am to 5pm or after last performance t 1300 182 183 w artscentremelbourne.com.au
See & do
Visit Australia's largest performing arts centre for the best local and international music, theatre, comedy, opera and dance, plus exciting shows for kids and free exhibitions. Enjoy plenty of great places to eat and drink. Join a guided tour and discover more about one of Melbourne's iconic landmarks. For the perfect local gift, visit our makers market, every Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
Arts Centre Melbourne
13 H1 Located in Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton Tram: 86 or 96 to stop 12 Open daily: 10am to 5pm (except Christmas Day & Good Friday) t 13 11 02 w museumsvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka Established in a spirit of collaboration between Museums Victoria and the Aboriginal Community, Bunjilaka presents the Koorie experience with immense power, depth and respect. Share in the story with the awardwinning First Peoples exhibition, the largest ever to focus on the story of Aboriginal Victoria.
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre
14 E5 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank Tram: 58 to stop 115; and 1–6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open daily: 10am to 10pm (last entry 9.30pm) t 9693 8888 w eurekaskydeck.com.au Eureka Skydeck 88 is the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere. You will reach level 88 in less than 40 seconds and be amazed by the awesome views of Melbourne through floor to ceiling windows. Skydeck 88 is the only observation deck in the world that can thrill you with ‘The Edge’ — a glass cube which projects three metres out of the building, 300-metres up, with you in it!
Eureka Skydeck 88
15 D1 Gate 13, Royal Parade, Parkville Tram: 19 to stop 11 Open: Sun–Fri, 12pm to 4pm t 8344 5270 w grainger.unimelb.edu.au The Grainger Museum — the only purpose-built autobiographical museum in Australia — is home to a wonderful collection of art, photographs, costumes, music scores and instruments acquired by Percy Grainger, an icon of twentieth -century Australian music culture.
Grainger Museum
17 X E4 X 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne Address Tram: Melbourne 35 (free CityCentral Circle) or to Flagstaff stop 3 Station Train: Tram: 57 10am or 59 to stop 58 to stop 9 Open 19, daily: 5pm 7; (except Christmas Day & Good Open: Tue & Friday) Thu, 6am to 2pm; Fri, 6am to 5pm; Sat, 6am to 3pm & Sun, 9am to 4pm t 13 11 02 museumsvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum tw9000 0000 w website.com.au
16 E1 319 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy Tram: 11 to stop 16 Bus: 200 to Brunswick Street Open daily: Thu–Mon, 11am till late; children welcome till 7pm t 9077 9716 w icebarmelbourne.com
Victorians come from over 200 countries X all around the world. To tell their stories, Melbourne’s Immigration Museum opened in 1998 in the beautifully restored Old Customs Building. Two floors of gallery space housing temporary and permanent exhibitions showcase the journey Victoria’s immigrants have taken, why they decided to take them and the incredible contributions they have made to their new home. Do some research into your own family history in the Immigration Discovery Centre or revel in the vibrant community festivals, held in the Festival Courtyard several times a year. A visit to the Immigration Museum is always a thoughtprovoking and compelling experience.
The ultimate arctic experience and at minus 10 degrees it is definitely the coolest place in town and the only IceBar in Australia. The walls, tables, chairs and even the bar is made of ice! During your stay at the IceBar we provide you with a snow cape and gloves to keep you as snug as a bug in a rug.
IceBar Melbourne
18 E4 26 Alma Road, St Kilda Tram: 3 or 67 to stop 32 Open: Tue–Thu, 10am to 4pm; Fri, 10am to 3pm & Sun, 10am to 5pm (closed Jewish holy days) t 8534 3600 w jewishmuseum.com.au An award-winning museum showcasing the rich history and diverse culture of the Jewish people, with a particular focus on Australian Jewish life, past and present. With four galleries and two changing exhibition spaces, the Museum brings Judaism to life, drawing on its unique collection. Group bookings, guided tours and Synagogue visits are available. Visitors from all cultural and religious backgrounds are welcome.
Jewish Museum of Australia
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Experience Melbourne
Explore Regional Victoria in a Day
Melbourne is a city that knows how to live. Explore the historic arcades and laneways lined with fine dining restaurants, chic cafes, hidden bars and fashion boutiques or head to one of the many lush gardens throughout the city.
There are a great variety of options for shore excursions within a 90 minute drive from Melbourne. The state’s compact size means its unique and varied landscapes are easily accessible.
Exploring Melbourne
What better way to explore the city than on foot. We’ve created a sample itinerary to inspire you and make it easier. Check it out online by following the link below. Or why not join one of the many walking tour operators listed on our website. w visitmelbourne.com/itinerary
Sports
Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula
Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges
Geelong takes full advantage of its unique north-facing bay with fabulous waterfront eateries, landscaped gardens and walking paths set against the backdrop of Corio Bay. Stroll past the sculptured bollards dotted along the foreshore that chronicle characters from the city’s past and present. Geelong is also the major gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road.
The Yarra Valley is home to Victoria’s earliest vineyards. Numerous wineries provide cellardoor sales and tastings of hand-crafted wines, and have restaurants serving gourmet food and fine local produce. A visit to Healesville Sanctuary will allow you to see native Australian wildlife in natural surroundings and experience Aboriginal culture.
Flock to the Macedon Ranges and Spa Country to enjoy Australia’s largest concentration of mineral springs, scenic surroundings, a thriving arts and craft community, and award-winning food and wine. Revive and indulge in a luxurious spa bath and massage or enjoy many of the region’s towns and attractions such as the Convent Gallery or the Lavendula lavender farm.
1–2 hours from Melbourne
Melburnians are known around the world for their love of sports. Every year millions of sports fans from around the world flock to the city to experience a live sporting event at the many venues around the city. Take a tour of the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG, also known as ‘the G’), visit the National Sports Museum, tour Melbourne Park (home of the Australian Open) and Flemington Racecourse (home of the Melbourne Cup). w visitmelbourne.com/sports
1–1½ hours from Melbourne
Shopping
Queen Victoria Market
Shopping is on the top of the to-do list in Melbourne. You can’t beat Melbourne’s major department stores and shopping centres for the biggest and best choice of international designers. Visit old favourites Myer and David Jones, the newest, St. Collins Lane and the largest, Chadstone. Explore Queen Victoria Market (closed Mondays and Wednesdays), a historic landmark and the largest open air market in the Southern Hemisphere. Find a bargain at DFO South Wharf or District Docklands. Shop till you drop in arcades and laneways brimming with designer boutiques and fashion houses. w visitmelbourne.com/shopping
Outdoors
Parks, gardens and vast open spaces located neatly in the city centre make it easy to relax and enjoy the fresh air. Take a stroll through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, go on the Aboriginal Heritage Walk and visit the nearby Shrine of Remembrance. Wander Birrarung Marr along the Yarra River, explore the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, home to Cooks’ Cottage, or experience the waterside views at Docklands. w visitmelbourne.com/outdoors
Heritage
Australian By Design
Shop
1½ hours from Melbourne
Established over ten years. Only Australian-made gifts at reasonable prices. Bronze sculptures, Aboriginal art and craft, Australian paintings, pewter, hand-blown glass in Australian colours, hand-painted silk scarves, perfume bottles, timber creations, jewellery and the Terrence John Hadler Australian Art Gallery. Many beautiful pieces. Travel wrapping available.
The Great Ocean Road
Nestled in the heart of the CBD, Collins234 is X where locals go for fashion, beauty and specialty stores — including one of the city’s largest book stores. Collins234 is conveniently located a few steps from the Collins and Swanston Street corner, right next door to the gorgeous Art Deco Manchester Unity Building. Accessible from Howey Place, Collins234 is a great option for those wanting a break from the daily grind.
City Hatters
Established in 1910, City Hatters offers the finest selection of hats and caps from around the world including Christys, Tilley, Kangol, Goorin Bros, Brixton, Hills and of course the iconic Australian made Akubra. We also have a very broad range of hand woven Panamas and other summer styles. Open seven days a week.
1 F4 Shop 20, The Block Arcade, 282 Collins Street, Melbourne Open daily: Mon–Thu, 9am to 6pm; Fri, 9am to 7pm & Sat, Sun and public holidays, 10.30am to 5.30pm t 9663 9883 w australianbydesign.com.au
2 F4 211 Flinders Street, Melbourne Train: Flinders Street Station Tram: 70, 75 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 5 Open daily: Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 6pm; Sat, 9am to 5pm & Sun, 10am to 4pm t 9614 3294 w cityhatters.com.au
The National Opal Collection
Tivoli Jewellers
Collins234 is easy to navigate and provides a great selection of true Melbourne retail, so whether you have five minutes or 50, Collins234 is the perfect CBD shopping destination.
3 F4 234 Collins Street, Melbourne Train: Flinders Street Station X X Address Tram: 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 6 Train: Melbourne Central or Flagstaff Open daily: Mon–Wed, 10am to 6pm;Station Thu, 10am Tram: 19,Fri,10am 57 or 59toto8pm; stop Sat, 7; 58 to stop 9 & to 7pm; 10am to 5pm Sun, 12pm 5pm6am to 2pm; Fri, 6am to 5pm; Open: Tue to & Thu, 6am to to website 3pm & Sun, 9am to 4pm tSat,Refer for individual store numbers w collins234.com.au t 9000 0000 w website.com.au
3–5 hours from Melbourne
The iconic Great Ocean Road winds westwards from the major regional city of Geelong to the South Australian border. One of the most visited stretches of this road is the Port Campbell National Park, home to the Twelve Apostles, the remarkable limestone rock stacks rising from the ocean.
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Food and wine
City streets and laneways are filled with restaurants, bars, cafes and who could forget the fabulous riverside venues that hum with activity. Melbourne’s food and wine scene is constantly evolving with new venues opening on a weekly basis. Multicultural influences can be found throughout the city, from Mediterranean and French dishes to SouthEast Asian and Japanese flavours, and most recently a wave of Mexican and tapas venues. Relax with a cup of freshly ground specialty coffee or a long lunch after a morning of shopping. Whatever your pick, Melbourne will serve up something magical. Pellegrini’s
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Wildlife
Find reminders of Melbourne’s rich history in the numerous historical building and monuments around the city. See the striking interiors of the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and explore horrifying tales of prison life in the Old Melbourne Gaol. Discover Melbourne’s multicultural past at the Immigration Museum, then stop by the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens to visit Cooks’ Cottage, the oldest building in Australia.
Victoria’s fascinating native wildlife includes kangaroos, koalas, wombats, platypus, echidnas and lovable little penguins. You can watch an extensive collection of native animals at the Melbourne Zoo or alternatively head to Healesville Sanctuary in the Yarra Valley, Moonlit Sanctuary on the Mornington Peninsula or Ballarat Wildlife Park (all within one to one and a half hours drive from Melbourne). Marine creatures can be found at SEA LIFE Melbourne.
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Peninsula Hot Springs
Phillip Island
Mornington Peninsula
Phillip Island is famed for showing Australian wildlife in its natural habitat. It is home to a colony of little penguins that make their way from the sea up Summerland Beach to their burrows every day at dusk. Australia’s largest colony of fur seals, koalas and a large population of mutton birds and migratory water birds also live on the island. Ideally your ship will be staying overnight or depart late at night to allow you to witness the penguin parade at dusk.
The Mornington Peninsula is dotted with historic seaside villages. Visit stylish Sorrento, take a stroll along the picturesque harbour of Mornington and stop at the charming nineteenth-century fishing hamlet of Flinders. A trip to nearby Cape Schanck will provide superb views of Bass Strait. Soak up at the Peninsula Hot Springs, ride a horse, play a round of golf and indulge in an abundance of local wine and produce.
1½–2 hours from Melbourne
Phillip Island Nature Parks
1–2 hours from Melbourne
Experiencing the Great Ocean Road requires a minimum of two days/one night. If you are short of time, you can still have a taste of it by joining an express bus tour or a charter plane or helicopter tour. w visitmelbourne.com/regions
NGV design store
The National Gallery of Victoria collaborates with leading local and international artists, designers and makers to offer unique contemporary products. 4 G4 NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 t 8620 2243 4 F6 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; and 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open daily: 10am to 5pm t 8662 1543 w designstore.ngv.melbourne
Rutherford Fine Jewellery & Pearls
Established in 1952, the Rutherford family showcase the largest collection of pearls, antique jewellery and silver in Melbourne. In their iconic stores you will find rare Art Deco jewellery, stunning Australian pearls by Kailis and a great range of unique gifts. 5 F4 182 & 174 Collins Street, Melbourne 5 F4 Shop 17, Block Arcade, Melbourne Train: Flinders Street Station Tram: 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 6; and 1-6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 11 Open: Mon–Fri, 10am to 5.30pm & Sat, 10am to 5pm t 9650 7878 w rutherford.com.au
The spectacular showroom has Australia’s largest range of competitively priced tax-free opals and opal jewellery. You will also discover the link between the opal and the dinosaur at this free display of rare opal specimens and opalised fossils.
119 Swanston Street, Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 6 Open daily: 9am to 5.30pm t 9662 3524 w nationalopal.com
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Tivoli Jewellers is located in the heart of Melbourne CBD. Specialising in Australian diamonds, opals and pearls, our experienced and knowledgeable staff are committed to giving you the best shopping experience — helping you find the best piece for you.
Getting
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7 F3 Royal Arcade, Shop 27 335 Bourke Street Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 10; and 86 or 96 to stop 5 Open daily: Mon–Thu, 10.30am to 5pm; Fri, 10.30am to 5.30pm; Sat 10am to 5pm & Sun, 11am to 4pm t 9663 0996 w tivolijewellers.com.au
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Goldfields
1½–2 hours from Melbourne Grand nineteenth-century buildings grace the streetscapes of Ballarat and Bendigo, while townships like Maldon and Castlemaine wear their goldrush heritage on their sleeves. Sovereign Hill, a living outdoor museum, recreates a goldmining town and the life of its people in the 1850s — a must-see for all visitors. Fine food and wine, outstanding art galleries and extensive parklands and gardens complement the Goldfields experience.
City Circle Tram
A must for any visitor to Melbourne — the City Circle tram (Route 35) is free to travel on, running around the edge of the city’s central business district and the Docklands Waterfront precinct. Enjoy the leisurely hour circuit or hop on-andoff at your pleasure, with the tram’s audio tour highlighting Melbourne’s history and attractions.
City Sightseeing Melbourne
The best way to see Melbourne! Melbourne is renowned for its major sporting and cultural events, stylish fashion, the arts, food and wine and much more. Explore and see the city’s major attractions, bustling laneways, cafes and beaches at your own leisure as you hop on and hop off our buses at any of the 27 stops located in the city and surrounds, including the suburb of St Kilda.
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Departs daily: Federation Square
myki Explorer Pack
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. The pack includes handy maps, a souvenir wallet and discounts to lots of our favourite places. Just top up your myki to keep exploring Victoria. Buy yours from the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier, $15 full fare, $7.50 child/concession.
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The best way to get around Melbourne and the X surrounding regions is with a great-value rental car. Redspot Enterprise Car Rentals will have you sorted in no time with a comfortable and safe car that’s the right size for your travel party and suitable to the terrain you’ll be driving through while sightseeing. Hire a car from Redspot Enterprise and enjoy a day’s road trip to the Great Ocean Road, Geelong and the Bellarine or take off to the Yarra Valley. Vehicle pick-up and drop-off is available in the city on Little Collins Street, in South Melbourne on Thistlewaite Street and at Melbourne Airport. 11 H3 34–60 Little Collins Street, Melbourne X X Address Train: Parliament Station Tram: Melbourne 86 or 96 to Central stop 9 or Flagstaff Station Train: Tram: 57 Mon–Fri, or 59 to stop to & stop 9 Open 19, daily: 8am 7; to 58 6pm Sat–Sun, 8am toTue 2pm Open: & Thu, 6am to 2pm; Fri, 6am to 5pm; Sat, 6am2300 to 3pm & Sun, 9am to 4pm | 1300 t 9662 668 810 redspot.com.au tw9000 0000 w website.com.au
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Bus Route 109 Express The bus runs return from Station Pier to Arts Centre Melbourne. The bus icon on the map indicates the drop-off/pick-up point (F5). Tram Route 109 The tram runs between Station Pier and the city centre. To return to Station Pier, catch the tram from Collins or Clarendon Street.
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You can travel to the city centre from Station Pier by bus or tram, using a myki card.
Bus Route 109
An express bus operates as a return service from Station Pier to Arts Centre Melbourne in the city, most cruise ship days, from 8am to 5pm. Buses don’t run on turnaround visits.
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Tram Route 109
The 109 tram leaves from stop 129 – Beacon Cove/ Light Rail, at the end of Station Pier. It travels through Port Melbourne, past the Crown Entertainment Complex, and crosses the Yarra River before turning right into Collins Street. You can also return to Station Pier on the 109 tram, towards Port Melbourne.
Tickets
myki is your ticket to travel on trains, trams and buses in Melbourne and many parts of regional Victoria. To get started, buy a myki Explorer pack or myki card.
Taxis
Whether you want to go to the city centre or nearby St Kilda, Melbourne’s taxis will get you there. Taxi fares vary, so estimate the cost of your trip using the website below or call one of the numbers below to book. t 13 22 27 (13CABS) | 13 10 08 (Silver Top) w taxi.vic.gov.au
Melbourne City Sightseeing
The red hop-on, hop-off double decker bus will pick you up from the end of Station Pier and take you around some of Melbourne and St Kilda’s most recognised sights. You must pre-purchase your ticket to board the bus. w citysightseeing.melbourne
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myki Explorer Pack
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. Buy yours from the myki customer service desk in the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier.
Buy your myki card and top up
Alternatively, you can buy and top up your myki at Station Pier, a range of shops (including all 7-Eleven stores), myki machines and station ticket offices. As a guide, $10 will get you around Melbourne for a day, with a little change.
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Free tram travel
Melbourne has a Free Tram Zone — refer to the city map for boundaries. Travel on the historic City Circle Tram is also free. You don’t need a myki if you’re only travelling in the Free Tram Zone or on the City Circle Tram. Station Pier is outside these areas.
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Fast and free Wi-Fi
Free public Wi-Fi is available in select areas throughout the city centre. Visit the website below to find your nearest outdoor VicFreeWiFi hotspot. w vic.gov.au/wifi
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Visitor Information Visitors will find much to love in Melbourne. On every street and laneway, there are shopping, dining and cultural experiences to discover. It’s all here — let a local show you the way.
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Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square
A one-stop-shop for visitors providing information on Melbourne and Victoria: brochures and maps; what’s on in the city; souvenirs; plus a travel booking service.
Open daily from 9am to 6pm (closed Christmas Day)
Melbourne Visitor Booth in the Bourke Street Mall
Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre
Your first stop when visiting the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens. Find out about current events and attractions, purchase your Cooks’ Cottage tickets and merchandise, and enjoy the free Wi-Fi and cafe facilities.
Friendly volunteers at the Melbourne Visitor Booth provide free maps and information on shopping, attractions and events in Melbourne.
Open daily from 9am to 5pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day)
Riverland Bar Ali Mayfield Photography
Melbourne Zoo
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Welcome to
Melbourne
Open daily from 9am to 5pm (closed Christmas Day)
Wominjeka – Welcome For Aboriginal people, the city now known as Melbourne has been home since the beginning of time. The sprawling metropolis of this urban city rests upon the ancestral lands of the Kulin Nation of the Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung (Wurundjeri) people. Experience Melbourne’s rich Indigenous culture at one of the many locations across the city.
City Ambassadors
Dressed in their distinctive red uniforms, City Ambassadors provide a mobile information service in the city with information on shopping, events and how to get around.
Monday–Saturday, 10am to 4pm; Sunday, 12pm to 3pm (excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day)
Melbourne Greeter Service
Free, two to four-hour walking orientation of the city, conducted by a trained volunteer. Orientations in English depart the Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square daily at 9.30am. Orientations in other languages are available on request. Bookings are essential, phone 9658 9658 on weekdays and 9658 9942 on weekends
For more information
For more information on events, restaurants, shopping destinations and things to do in Melbourne city: w whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au e visitor@melbourne.vic.gov.au Share your favourite city experiences using #melbmoment whatsonmelb
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From Sunday to Friday each week, visitors can join Indigenous guides for a walk through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria to discover the traditional uses for plants.
Enjoy a taste of native ingredients in this seasonally inspired Australian cuisine restaurant. The social enterprise supports young Aboriginal people and is open every day for lunch and dinner (except Sunday and Monday).
Koorie Heritage Trust Cultural Centre
First Peoples at Melbourne Museum
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
Founded on the banks of the Yarra River in 1835, Melbourne is now home to over four million passionate and welcoming people. This is a city that thrives on creativity and innovation, offers world-class festivals and sporting events, excellent shopping, premium food and wine experiences and a flourishing arts and culture scene. w visitmelbourne.com
Charcoal Lane, Fitzroy
The Trust protects, promotes and preserves the living culture and history of south-east Australian Koorie people. The gift shop sells an extensive range of authentic, locally produced Aboriginal artworks and products.
Victoria is Australia’s second-smallest state. Packed into such a compact area is a wealth of diverse landscapes, from national parks teeming with wildlife, to wineries, lakes and mountains. Best of all, many of Victoria’s unique and varied attractions are easily accessible as day trips from Melbourne.
We hope you’ll love Melbourne and Victoria as much as we do!
Aboriginal Heritage Walk at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
This gallery in Federation Square focuses solely on Australian art. The Aboriginal collection is particularly strong, with both artefacts and works by major Indigenous artists on permanent display. Lucy Folk
Shortstop Coffee and Donuts The Mil Studios
Image right: Aboriginal Heritage Walk, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Melbourne Museum’s First Peoples at the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre is the largest exhibition to focus on the story of Aboriginal Victoria from the times of creation to today. w visitmelbourne.com/aboriginal
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Getting to and from the city
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Bus Route 109 Express The bus runs return from Station Pier to Arts Centre Melbourne. The bus icon on the map indicates the drop-off/pick-up point (F5). Tram Route 109 The tram runs between Station Pier and the city centre. To return to Station Pier, catch the tram from Collins or Clarendon Street.
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Transport in Melbourne
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You can travel to the city centre from Station Pier by bus or tram, using a myki card.
Bus Route 109
An express bus operates as a return service from Station Pier to Arts Centre Melbourne in the city, most cruise ship days, from 8am to 5pm. Buses don’t run on turnaround visits.
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Tram Route 109
The 109 tram leaves from stop 129 – Beacon Cove/ Light Rail, at the end of Station Pier. It travels through Port Melbourne, past the Crown Entertainment Complex, and crosses the Yarra River before turning right into Collins Street. You can also return to Station Pier on the 109 tram, towards Port Melbourne.
Tickets
myki is your ticket to travel on trains, trams and buses in Melbourne and many parts of regional Victoria. To get started, buy a myki Explorer pack or myki card.
Taxis
Whether you want to go to the city centre or nearby St Kilda, Melbourne’s taxis will get you there. Taxi fares vary, so estimate the cost of your trip using the website below or call one of the numbers below to book. t 13 22 27 (13CABS) | 13 10 08 (Silver Top) w taxi.vic.gov.au
Melbourne City Sightseeing
The red hop-on, hop-off double decker bus will pick you up from the end of Station Pier and take you around some of Melbourne and St Kilda’s most recognised sights. You must pre-purchase your ticket to board the bus. w citysightseeing.melbourne
1 Advertiser Listing
myki Explorer Pack
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. Buy yours from the myki customer service desk in the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier.
Buy your myki card and top up
Alternatively, you can buy and top up your myki at Station Pier, a range of shops (including all 7-Eleven stores), myki machines and station ticket offices. As a guide, $10 will get you around Melbourne for a day, with a little change.
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Free tram travel
Melbourne has a Free Tram Zone — refer to the city map for boundaries. Travel on the historic City Circle Tram is also free. You don’t need a myki if you’re only travelling in the Free Tram Zone or on the City Circle Tram. Station Pier is outside these areas.
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Fast and free Wi-Fi
Free public Wi-Fi is available in select areas throughout the city centre. Visit the website below to find your nearest outdoor VicFreeWiFi hotspot. w vic.gov.au/wifi
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Visitor Information Visitors will find much to love in Melbourne. On every street and laneway, there are shopping, dining and cultural experiences to discover. It’s all here — let a local show you the way.
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Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square
A one-stop-shop for visitors providing information on Melbourne and Victoria: brochures and maps; what’s on in the city; souvenirs; plus a travel booking service.
Open daily from 9am to 6pm (closed Christmas Day)
Melbourne Visitor Booth in the Bourke Street Mall
Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre
Your first stop when visiting the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens. Find out about current events and attractions, purchase your Cooks’ Cottage tickets and merchandise, and enjoy the free Wi-Fi and cafe facilities.
Friendly volunteers at the Melbourne Visitor Booth provide free maps and information on shopping, attractions and events in Melbourne.
Open daily from 9am to 5pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day)
Riverland Bar Ali Mayfield Photography
Melbourne Zoo
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Welcome to
Melbourne
Open daily from 9am to 5pm (closed Christmas Day)
Wominjeka – Welcome For Aboriginal people, the city now known as Melbourne has been home since the beginning of time. The sprawling metropolis of this urban city rests upon the ancestral lands of the Kulin Nation of the Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung (Wurundjeri) people. Experience Melbourne’s rich Indigenous culture at one of the many locations across the city.
City Ambassadors
Dressed in their distinctive red uniforms, City Ambassadors provide a mobile information service in the city with information on shopping, events and how to get around.
Monday–Saturday, 10am to 4pm; Sunday, 12pm to 3pm (excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day)
Melbourne Greeter Service
Free, two to four-hour walking orientation of the city, conducted by a trained volunteer. Orientations in English depart the Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square daily at 9.30am. Orientations in other languages are available on request. Bookings are essential, phone 9658 9658 on weekdays and 9658 9942 on weekends
For more information
For more information on events, restaurants, shopping destinations and things to do in Melbourne city: w whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au e visitor@melbourne.vic.gov.au Share your favourite city experiences using #melbmoment whatsonmelb
@whatsonmelb
@whatsonmelb
From Sunday to Friday each week, visitors can join Indigenous guides for a walk through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria to discover the traditional uses for plants.
Enjoy a taste of native ingredients in this seasonally inspired Australian cuisine restaurant. The social enterprise supports young Aboriginal people and is open every day for lunch and dinner (except Sunday and Monday).
Koorie Heritage Trust Cultural Centre
First Peoples at Melbourne Museum
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
Founded on the banks of the Yarra River in 1835, Melbourne is now home to over four million passionate and welcoming people. This is a city that thrives on creativity and innovation, offers world-class festivals and sporting events, excellent shopping, premium food and wine experiences and a flourishing arts and culture scene. w visitmelbourne.com
Charcoal Lane, Fitzroy
The Trust protects, promotes and preserves the living culture and history of south-east Australian Koorie people. The gift shop sells an extensive range of authentic, locally produced Aboriginal artworks and products.
Victoria is Australia’s second-smallest state. Packed into such a compact area is a wealth of diverse landscapes, from national parks teeming with wildlife, to wineries, lakes and mountains. Best of all, many of Victoria’s unique and varied attractions are easily accessible as day trips from Melbourne.
We hope you’ll love Melbourne and Victoria as much as we do!
Aboriginal Heritage Walk at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
This gallery in Federation Square focuses solely on Australian art. The Aboriginal collection is particularly strong, with both artefacts and works by major Indigenous artists on permanent display. Lucy Folk
Shortstop Coffee and Donuts The Mil Studios
Image right: Aboriginal Heritage Walk, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Melbourne Museum’s First Peoples at the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre is the largest exhibition to focus on the story of Aboriginal Victoria from the times of creation to today. w visitmelbourne.com/aboriginal