2019 Spring Melbourne Official Visitor Guide

OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE

Melbourne Spring 2019

In Bloom

Spring in Melbourne’s parks

Fast Times

Racing’s biggest season

Festival Fun

Fashion, music and more

Melbourne Cup Carnival

VISITWERRIBEE.COM

18 A two-day escape

Royal Botanic Gardens

20 Melbourne Fringe

CEO Scott Abrahams shows us his favourite places

86 Reasons to go regional: Discover the best of Victoria

Inside 4

Welcome to Melbourne

6

What’s On

8

Melbourne in Spring

12 Love the Laneways

14 Melbourne Laneways Map

16

Itineraries

21

Arts & Culture

31

See & Do

51

Eat & Drink

63

Shop

75

Neighbourhoods

76 Melbourne Neighbourhoods Map

86

Regional Victoria

88 Regional Victoria Map

90 V/ Line Network Map

99

Useful Information

105 Melbourne Tram Network Map

106 Victorian Train Network Map

110 Traveller Tips

112 Advertiser Index

113 Accommodation Index

114 Melbourne City Map Ballarat

63 Stepping out in

style: Melbourne’s best shopping

116 Spring Coupons

Message from the Minister Melbourne is a spectacular place to be at any time of the year, but in spring our city really comes alive with a packed calendar of events featuring the best in arts, culture and sport.

It wouldn’t be spring in Melbourne without the Spring Racing Carnival, with the Melbourne Cup as the centrepiece.

Another incredible season of Aussie Rules football will wrap up, culminating in the AFL Finals Series and the AFL Grand Final at our Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The Melbourne International Arts Festival will feature the best international and local artists working in dance, theatre, circus, music and visual arts.

With so much to see and do in Victoria this spring, I encourage you to enjoy everything our city and state has to offer.

Hon. Martin Pakula MP Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events

Message from the Lord Mayor With warmer days and plenty of sunshine, Melbourne is in full bloom in spring.

Our city’s events calendar is brimming: swoon over trending styles at Melbourne Fashion Wee k, take in the culture of NGV Friday Nights and discover new talent at Melbourne Music Week.

Sports lovers can join the crowds of footy fans for the AFL Finals Series and there’s plen ty of action on and off the track at the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Check out our What’s On Melbourn e website for more events. We love to see you enjoying our city: share your experiences by tagging #melbmoment on social media.

Sally Capp Lord Mayor

4

Welcome to

Melbourne Outdoors

Shopping

Sport

Food & Wine

Within the leafy city limits there are beautiful botanical gardens and public parks.

Explore Port Phillip Bay’s sheltered beaches, take a boat cruise on the Yarra River or follow a walking track along the water’s edge.

Melbourne lives and breathes sport. A jam-packed calendar of high-profile sporting events runs year round, with spectators able to get up close to the action at our world-class arenas.

Melbourne is a favourite destination for those with a passion for fashion. The city’s shopping precincts cater to all tastes and budgets with luxe designer boutiques, large department stores and local artisan markets.

Welcome to Melbourne

Visitors to Melbourne are spoiled for choice with sporting spectacles, arts and culture attractions, stylish shopping, beautiful arcades and laneways, and picturesque public parks.

Arts & Culture

From grand theatres, museums and galleries to laneway street art and vibrant cultural festivals, Melbourne is the place to get your fix of art, design, music and live shows.

Melbourne Museum

Melbourne is renowned for its flair for food, acclaimed chefs and cool bar scene.

The city boasts more than 3,000 restaurants, cafes and bars representing about 75 different ethnic cuisines.

5 5

What’s

on

Come From Away

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Manuel Harlan

Melbourne Fringe Festival

On Now

September

Now Showing

28 August – 5 September

Princess Theatre w harrypottertheplay.com/au

Various locations w mfw.melbourne.vic.gov.au

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Now Showing

Come From Away

Comedy Theatre w comefromaway.com.au Until 13 October

Terracotta Warriors x Cai Guo-Qiang NGV International w ngv.vic.gov.au

Melbourne Fashion Week

31 August – 1 September

Melbourne Esports Open

Various locations w ballaratfoto.org

6

The Australian Ballet: The Nutcracker Arts Centre w australianballet.com.au 26–28 September

The Australian Burlesque Festival

Federation Square w australianburlesquefest.com

Melbourne Park w ausopen.com

28 September

8 September

Melbourne Cricket Ground w afl.com.au

Melbourne Recital Centre w fojam.com

October

Festival of Jewish Arts and Music

Until 20 October

Ballarat International Foto Biennale

17–28 September

12–29 September

Melbourne Fringe Festival

Various locations w melbournefringe.com.au

AFL Grand Final

1–31 October

Victorian Seniors Festival

Various locations w seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/ festivalsandawards

Melbourne Music Week

Welcome to Melbourne

AFL

Melbourne International Arts Festival

For more information on what’s happening in Melbourne whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au

2-20 October

25–27 October

Various locations w festival.melbourne

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit w motogp.com.au

Melbourne International Arts Festival

5 October

Tanderrum

Federation Square w festival.melbourne/2019/ events/tanderrum 19 October

Caulfield Cup Day Caulfield Racecourse w mrc.racing.com

20 October

Say Cheese Festival Prahran Market w prahranmarket.com.au

25–26 October

Cox Plate

Moonee Valley Racecourse w thevalley.com.au

Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix

7–24 November

Night Noodle Markets Melbourne Cricket Ground w goodfoodmonth.com 14-23 November 2019

November 1 November 2019

Gillette T20 International: Australia vs Sri Lanka Melbourne Cricket Ground w cricket.com.au 2–9 November

Melbourne Cup Carnival

+ 2 November Victoria Derby Day + 5 November Melbourne Cup Day + 7 November Oaks Day + 9 November Stakes Day Flemington w flemington.com.au

Melbourne Music Week Various locations w mmw.melbourne.vic.gov.au

24-28 November 2019

Mozart the King

Melbourne Recital Centre w mco.org.au/event/ mozart-the-king/ 30 November 2019

Aus-X Open Marvel Stadium w ausxopen.com

7

Melbourne Cup Carnival

MELBOURNEʼS Spring Fling The weather’s heating up and so are excitement levels as epic events and fascinating festivals fill the calendar.

And They’re Racing

The thundering of hooves on turf, glamorous fashion and a party atmosphere can mean only one thing: the Melbourne Cup Carnival (2–9 November) has arrived. Flemington Racecourse hosts four huge days of thoroughbred racing, beginning with AAMI Victoria Derby Day (2 November) before the race that stops a nation on Lexus Melbourne Cup Day (5 November). Get ready for racing at the Melbourne Cup Parade on Swanston Street (4 November), then prep for the big day. There are plenty of options: a party in the Flemington car park, being one of thousands of fans trackside, watching celebs at the Birdcage, or attending a lunch in the city. When the winner has been celebrated, there are still more race days to enjoy: Kennedy Oaks Day (7 November) and Seppelt Wines Stakes Day (9 November). w flemington.com.au/melbournecupcarnival

8

The Carnival Begins

Before the focus shifts to Flemington, feel the thrill of Moonee Valley’s Cox Plate Carnival (25–26 October). It begins with the Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes, Australia’s richest race run under lights in the evening. The next day, it’s the anticipated Ladbrokes Cox Plate. w thevalley.com.au/cox-platecarnival

Caulfield Class

One of the most important lead-up events to the Melbourne Cup is the Stella Artois Caulfield Cup (19 October). It’s the world’s richest turf handicap over 2,400 metres and attracts the best from around the globe. There’s plenty happening off the track, too.

The Style Stakes, delicious dishes, the finest drinks and marquee action are a huge part of the day. w mrc.racing.com/calendar

Pre- and Post-match Drinks Before or after the big event, head to a cosy pub, rooftop bar or waterside drinking hole.

Welcome to Melbourne

Riverland Bar Toyota AFL Finals Series

The Finals Countdown

For five months, 18 teams from across the nation have vied for supremacy in the AFL homeand-away season. Now, it’s the business end of the year, with the best eight teams polishing their skills while their fans dream of glory. The 2019 Toyota AFL Finals Series (5-21 September) takes place at arenas in most states, but the MCG and Marvel Stadium in Melbourne and GMHBA Stadium in Geelong are where you can catch the action in Victoria. w afl.com.au/finals

01 Good Heavens Footy’s Big Dance

These two teams have slugged it out since March, beating all others to get to the 2019 Toyota AFL Grand Final (28 September).

The MCG will be packed with supporters, and millions more will watch it on television. The day before, join the Grand Final Parade (27 September), when fans line Spring Street and Wellington Parade to cheer on the players.

You’re unlikely to score a ticket to the game, but join the fun watching the action on Federation Square’s big screen. w afl.com.au/finals

Good times and 80s-inspired cocktails… you’ll get them both here. Try the Pretty in Pink, a blend of gin, Aperol and fresh citrus. w goodheavens.com.au

02 Corner Hotel

This old-school boozer/music venue is a great choice for footy fans. Located in the heart of Richmond and close to the MCG, it has a rooftop bar and comfort pub food. w cornerhotel.com

03 Waterside Hotel

Enjoy skyline views at this relaxed venue, where there’s a good selection of beer, wine and cocktails, as well as tasty pub dishes. w watersidehotel.com.au

04 Riverland Bar

Stare out over the Yarra River as you peruse the drinks list at this open-air riverside drinking spot. Snack on bratwursts cooked on the barbecue washed down with classic cocktails, beer or cider.

Toyota AFL Finals Series

w riverlandbar.com

9

The Style Files

Ready to update your look?

This is the city’s biggest fashion event and one that introduces the latest looks for the coming season.

Melbourne Fashion Week (until 5 September) features a jam-packed program of runway shows at Melbourne Town Hall, street runways, creative workshops, stunning exhibitions and fashion seminars. The country’s leading designers will be there, presenting their new season collections.

But this is also where you’ll discover the brightest upand-comers, ready to take the fashion world by storm. If you want to be ahead in the style stakes there is no other place to be this spring. w mfw.melbourne.vic.gov.au

Melbourne Fashion Week

Finishing Touches

As spring racing looms on the calendar, there is one creative profession that experiences a boom. A hat is a must-have trackside, so milliners are busy blocking felt, stitching flowers and fitting them to customers’ heads. Louise Macdonald Millinery has been topping the outfits of Melbourne’s most fashionable for 30 years. Either have your dream creation made for you or choose from the ready-to-wear line. Need more styles to check out? The work of Phillip Rhodes is so good it’s made the NGV’s permanent collection, and Marea Bright once worked with the Queen’s personal milliner. w millinery.com.au w philliprhodes.com.au w mareabright.com.au

10

Melbourne Cup Carnival

Local Talent Take a reminder of your visit home when you buy a piece from a Melbourne designer.

Hot-spot Shopping

Update your wardrobe with the latest in style at some of the city’s chic shopping precincts. For high-end luxury brands — Prada, Hermès, Gucci and more — head to the eastern end of Collins Street. If Australian labels are more your thing, Emporium Melbourne has the largest offering in one spot. Jump on the Fashion Shuttle from Federation Square to Melbourne’s favourite mega-mall, Chadstone, where there are more than 500 retailers under one roof. w collinstreet.com.au w emporiummelbourne.com.au w chadstone.com.au

Time to Relax

All that retail therapy can be exhausting. Take some time out to either relax with a soothing massage, body treatment or facial at glamorous Miss Fox. If you prefer to soak away the sore muscles, try Onsen Ma, a serene Japanese bathhouse in the heart of the CBD. w missfox.com.au w onsenma.com.au

Habbot

01 Design a Space

Emerging designers are offered short-term spaces in this gallery-style store meaning there’s always something new to try on. It has a few locations around town. w designaspace.com.au

02 Habbot

Annie Abbot designs stylish shoes, boots, sandals and sneakers at her studio in Collingwood, then has them made in Italy. There’s also a customised line available. w habbotstudios.com

03 Kuwaii

This locally designed, ethical range of women’s clothing, footwear and accessories offers cool, classic styles in fashionable colours. w kuwaii.com.au

04 Lois Hazel

After training in Paris, Lois McGruer-Fraser launched her label of gorgeous ethical clothing in 2015. Hollywood star Emma Watson is a fan.

Available at Somebuddy Loves You. Miss Fox

w somebuddylovesyou.com.au

11

Welcome to Melbourne

Collins Street

Love the Laneways

Explore Melbourne’s tiny streets and alleyways to find art, fashion, food and more.

Tattersalls Lane

This place comes alive after dark. Hidden in the middle of Chinatown, it’s home to Section 8, a graffiti-covered bar created from pallets and shipping containers and populated by hipsters who love the late-night DJs. Looming above it is loft-style Ferdydurke, with its classic cocktails, hotdog menu and banging tunes. w section8.com.au w ferdydurke.com.au

Tattersalls Lane

Meyers Place

This is one of Melbourne’s oldest laneways and is the home of a few fantastic hidden spots. Duck into Lane’s Edge, with its excellent plant-filled courtyard that’s open until late. Order spritzes, Birra Moretti and cicchetti (Venetian tapas) at the Italian bar/eatery, Bar Carlo, or head upstairs for pasta like nonna makes at the local institution, The Waiters Restaurant. If you need something more substantial, Pizza Pizza Pizza dishes up New York-style slices. See that black curtain at the back of the store? Duck through that to find a secret bar serving classic cocktails. w lanesedge.com w barcarlo.com.au a The Waiter’s Restaurant, 20 Meyers Place w pizzapizzapizza.com.au

12

Meyers Place

Melbourne Place

This tiny laneway is one of the few in the city that doesn’t run in a straight line. Try Sezar for modern Armenian cooking, which draws on many of the spices and techniques from neighbours like Turkey.

The street is also home to The Kelvin Club. It’s usually reserved for members, but there are many clubs from around the world with reciprocal rights — just check the website. w sezar.com.au w kelvinclub.com

Word on the Street Linda (33) from Castlemaine

w baramericano.com Bar Americano

Pellegrini’s

Lucy Folk

Lee Ho Fook

Crossley Street

Duckboard Place

f /Pellegrinis-Espresso-Bar w lucyfolk.com w gingerboy.com.au

w leehofook.com.au w tonkarestaurant.com.au

Connecting Bourke Street with Little Bourke Street at the top end of town, Crossley Place was once known as Romeo Lane and had a reputation as a location for debauchery back in the day. These days, it’s home to Pellegrini’s, where the coffee is as strong as the locals love for this long-running late-night Italian espresso bar. Drop into the pint-sized Lucy Folk boutique to pick up some of her quirky, playful jewellery before hitting up Gingerboy to feast on Asian fusion hawker-style dishes.

It curves its way from Flinders Lane and back to ACDC Lane, packing in an eyeful of street art on its walls. When you’ve checked out the talent, there are a few high-end dining spots to get the tastebuds twitching. Housed in an old brick warehouse, Lee Ho Fook delivers modern, creative Chinese cuisine to a salivating hip clientele.

Or you can take a seat at Tonka, where modern interpretations of Indian dishes are served beneath a cloud-like art installation.

13

Welcome to Melbourne

“Whenever I spend the weekend in Melbourne, I love stopping by Bar Americano before I go out for dinner. It’s standing room only and there’s always a queue but I don’t mind waiting for the superb cocktails. It’s hidden away in a lane near an arcade and has a classic old-world charm about it.”

LA TR OBE ST

01 Shandong Mama Mini

Squeeze into a table at this cosy Asian eatery in vibrant Centre Place to tuck into delicious pan-fried dumplings washed down with craft beer.

Knox Pl

Melbourne Central Station

Guildford Ln

Drewery Pl

Melbourne Central

Sniders Ln

Drewery Ln

352

E LI Z AB ETH ST

a 5 Centre Pl

Hardware St

Finlay Av

Lt Lonsdale St

239

Caledonian Ln

Driver Ln

Emporium Melbourne

Postal Ln

259 Somerset Pl

Warburton Ln Rankins Ln

Racing Club Ln

Niagara Ln

Hardware Ln Hardware Ln

Lt Bourke St

Goldie Pl

WI LLI AM ST

Q UE E N ST

LON SDA LE ST

Bourke St Mall

Howey Pl

Block Arc

Presgrave

220 Manchester Ln

City Library

Scott Al

Centre Pl

57

01

Degraves St

342

Bligh Pl

Fulham Pl

Flinders Ln

Bond St

Immigration Museum

Dame Edna Pl

COLLIN S ST

53

Market St

w sevenseeds.com.au

Block Pl

Bank Pl

Equitable Pl

02 Traveller Coffee

Union Ln

Royal Arcade

Carson Pl

The Causeway

Lt Collins St

Join city office workers queuing at pint-sized Traveller for a caffeine hit and a delicious bagel. It’s run by the team at Melbourne’s Seven Seeds coffee empire.

The Walk Arc

McKillop St

151

BOURK E ST

Cathedral Ar

FLIN DE RS ST

14

Flinders St Station

E X H I B I TI O N ST

180

SWANSTON ST

S PRI NG ST

Laneways

R US S ELL ST

Albert Coates Ln

56

Liverpool St

Punch Ln Crossley St

153

Cohen Pl Market Ln

Paynes Pl

2

Windsor Pl

Meyers Pl

75

Alfred Pl George Pde

120

Federation Square

02

Parliament Station

TRAMS

03 Eau de Vie

In a nondescript lane behind heavy doors awaits a world of class, sophistication and expertly made cocktails at the speakeasy-style Eau de Vie. There’s even a secret Whisky Room hidden behind a bookcase.

ACDC Ln

w eaudevie.com.au

Duckboard Pl

Malthouse Ln

St Paul’s Cathedral

Chinese Museum

Melbourne Pl

Melbourne Town Hall

Rutledge Ln

Croft Al

Corrs Ln Coverlid Pl

Waratah Pl

180

Smythe Ln

Russell Pl

Rainbow Al

La Trobe Pl

Chinatown

Bullens Ln

Heffernan Ln

Celestial Av

Tattersalls Ln

Greek Precinct

Oliver Ln

r

Red Cape Ln

Hosier Ln

0

State Library Victoria

Regent Pl

e Pl

Melbourne

Bennetts Ln

l

03 3 minutes’ walk per block

15

Fitztory Gardens

Itineraries Whatever your interests, we’ve designed an itinerary that uncovers the best of the city just for you.

16

Did You Know...

Melbourne’s Chinatown was founded in 1851 and remains the longest continuous Chinese settlement in the western world.

Itineraries

Chinatown

For the Wine Lover

6.30pm Book ahead for one of The Wine House’s

masterclass events hosted by top-notch winemakers.

Held in a private room in their specialist wine store in Southbank, you’ll get the chance to taste premium, rare and vintage wines from the collection, accompanied by a selection of snacks and nibbles. Be sure to pick a bottle of wine to take home with you.

8.30pm Continue your wine-focused evening with

a tipple among the wine barrels at Melbourne’s community-driven and laid-back ‘urban winery’ Noisy Ritual in hip East Brunswick. Order a tasting flight to sample its range of handmade small-batch wines or opt for a bottle while digging into filling cheese and charcuterie platters. w winehouse.com.au w noisyritual.com.au

The Wine House

Hosier Lane

Street-art Trail

3pm Catch the end of the day (and fewer crowds) at Hosier Lane, where the murals extend right along the street and up high, too, so don’t forget to crane your neck.

5pm Have an early bite to eat, along with a Spanish beer or glass of wine, at MoVida, one of Melbourne’s favourite tapas bars.

7pm Head through Howey Place to Presgrave Place, where there are framed artworks on the walls, partially hidden sculptures and the city’s tiniest gallery, Trink Tank. Stop for a cocktail at Bar Americano. w movida.com.au w baramericano.com

MoVida Alan Benson

17

Two-day

ESCAPE

Accessible Melbourne 1.5 hours before sunrise Meet your pilot and crew for an unforgettable sunrise hot air balloon ride over Melbourne’s city skyline courtesy of Global Ballooning. The company has easy-access baskets so that passengers with impaired mobility can also enjoy the best views in town.

9.30am(ish) Back on solid ground, head to

South of Johnston, with its easily accessed outdoor area at the front, for a hearty breakfast of delicious pancakes, southern-style baked beans and more.

w globalballooning.com.au w southofjohnston.com.au

Royal Botanic Gardens

Jardin Tan

Get a taste for marvellous Melbourne on this itinerary for two.

DAY ONE

3pm Check into your hotel and drop your bags.

4pm Find a spot overlooking the Yarra River at

Arbory Bar & Eatery. It’s a great place to relax with an Aperol spritz as the sun dips.

6pm Zip up to the top of Melbourne’s tallest

building to take in the best view of the city from the Eureka Skydeck.

8pm Treat yourself at Dinner by Heston, which offers innovative cuisine inspired by dishes from the past. w arbory.com.au w eurekaskydeck.com.au w dinnerbyheston.com.au

18

DAY TWO

11am After breakfast, head to the glorious Royal Botanic Gardens for a lazy wander around the rose garden, succulents, cacti, herb garden and indigenous rainforest.

1pm After working up a hunger on your garden walk, make your way to Jardin Tan at the main entrance to the gardens to lunch on FrenchVietnamese dishes like crispy bahn mi (Vietnamese sandwiches).

3.30pm Finish off your day in the gardens with a

romantic private guided punting boat tour on the centrepiece Ornamental Lake.

w rbg.vic.gov.au w jardintan.com.au w puntingonthelake.com.au

Sports Fans

During September, check at the closest visitor centre (or ask at your hotel reception) to find out if one of the Australian Football League finals is being played at the mighty Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) or Marvel Stadium.

Break for Daylesford

2pm When it’s not hosting a footy match (or cricket game during the summer months), the MCG welcomes visitors for its MCG Tour. Combine your MCG Tour with a visit to the National Sports Museum, also located at the MCG, where you can see some amazing memorabilia, as well as have fun in the interactive Game On! gallery.

w afl.com.au w nsm.org.au w turfbar.com.au

Fun and Games

4pm Become a space marine and fight the zombie

apocalypse as you leave the real world behind and step into the world of free-roam Virtual Reality at Zero Latency, set in a large warehouse in North Melbourne.

7pm Head into the city centre to grab a bite to eat at

the retro video-game-themed fast-food outlet, 8bit, in the heart of the city. Chomp down a Double Dragon or Zelda burger, or order a Wonder Boy hot dog.

8pm Make your way to Strike at Melbourne Central

or QV, where you can prove your bowling skills to a soundtrack of pumping tunes, and enjoy food and drink served to your lane. w zerolatencyvr.com w eat8bit.com.au w strikebowling.com.au

Itineraries

5pm If you haven’t managed to nab tickets for a footy match, head back into the city to the lively Turf Sports Bar where you can pull up a stool at the wooden bar and catch the game on one of the screens.

Lake House

10am Regular V/Line train services leave

Southern Cross Station for the journey to Woodend with a connecting coach to Daylesford; allow two hours. Otherwise hire a car for the 1½-hour drive.

12pm Drop your bags at Lake House, a luxury

hotel overlooking Lake Daylesford with elegant waterfront rooms.

12.30pm Grab a bite to eat at the delightful Wombat Hill House cafe tucked within the Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens.

1.30pm Work off lunch with a stroll around the botanic gardens with its looming oak, cypress and pine trees, and take in the views over Daylesford from the lookout tower.

3pm Head to the Daylesford Massage Spa for some pampering with a relaxing hot-oil massage or a full-body salt scrub and polish.

6pm Retreat to your room at the Lake House and enjoy a glass of wine on the balcony deck before dinner. w vline.com.au w lakehouse.com.au w wombathillhouse.com.au w daylesfordmassagespa.com

Strike

Want more regional Victoria highlights?

See page 86.

ACMI

19

My Melbourne

Simon’s Favourites Cafe

The Mess Hall is so reliable and delicious. It’s always a go-to for my meetings, catch-ups or a night out.

Restaurant

Melbourne Fringe Festival Simon Abrahams Creative Director and CEO at Melbourne Fringe Festival Coming up to his fifth year working for Melbourne Fringe, Simon Abrahams is gearing up for the festival with a new home for the Fringe Hub and plenty of exciting festival highlights.

Even before taking on the role of Creative Director and CEO of the Melbourne Fringe Festival (12–29 September), Simon Abrahams had cemented himself as a key player in Melbourne’s art scene. “I’m feeling more and more energised and challenged by the role every year,” he says. It’s been the perfect culmination of all of my previous roles and skills rolled into one – capacity for a big creative vision, collaboration with some of our city’s most interesting artists and need for long-term strategy. It’s a dream gig.”

Known for its unique arts offering and alternative spirit, Simon notes that his vision for the festival is “to amplify voices from the

20

margins through cultural democracy – that is, enabling any citizen of Melbourne to make a cultural contribution to the life of their city. Democratising the arts through enabling big ideas and lowering barriers to entry has been my great passion.

We’ve focused on programs for children, First Nations, deaf and disabled peoples and enabling freedom of artistic expression for anyone who has something to say.”

The Melbourne Fringe Festival takes place across the city, from hidden laneway spots and major arts venues to the Fringe’s new Hub at Trades Hall. “We’ve set up 11 different venues at Trades Hall (and an amazing late-night club) where the Fringe will really take flight with creative projects across every possible art form lighting up our city.”

City Wine Shop is informal but delicious – just the way I like it.

It’s all about the schnitzel.

View

Looking up at Trades Hall, the Fringe’s new home or looking out from the balcony onto Melbourne is my new favourite view of our city.

Shop

Readings isn’t considered one of the best bookshops in the world for nothing. It’s got knowledgeable staff, great stock and gives back to our culture. It’s a dream.

Bar

House of Correction and Goldilocks is so perfectly Melbourne. A lift above a noodle shop leads you to a quiet and grungy bar, which then leads up to a gorgeous rooftop bar. It’s everything.

Place

The Butterfly Club is a cabaret venue and bar hidden down an alley. It always has interesting independent artists and you can get a brilliant cocktail, too. w melbournefringe.com.au

The Forum

Arts& Culture From blockbuster exhibitions to world-class music and theatre performances, Melbourne offers all kinds of experiences to satisfy your creative side.

21

Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Melbourne Museum

History Retold

Koorie Heritage Trust

Victorian Stories

Trace the history and culture of the Indigenous people of southeastern Australia from Creation Time till the present day at the Koorie Heritage Trust Indigenous Culture Centre’s interactive multimedia exhibition. The centre is also the starting point for the Birrarung Wilam (River Camp) Walk. With a friendly guide, you’ll walk down to Birrarung Marr on the banks of the Yarra River to gain a more meaningful appreciation of the location and its significance to local Indigenous people. w koorieheritagetrust.com

22

At Melbourne Museum, Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre’s First Peoples exhibition tells the story of Aboriginal Victoria. It’s a story that stretches back more than 60,000 years and this exhibition celebrates the diversity, continuity and vitality of the Koorie people.

Visit the Milarri Garden to see plants used by the Indigenous people and view sculptures and animals. At 1.45pm each day, a guide feeds the short-finned eels in Milarri Pond and explains their importance to Aboriginal people. w museumsvictoria.com.au/ bunjilaka

Connect with the Land

Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Take an Aboriginal Heritage Walk in the Royal Botanic Gardens on the land of the Kulin nation with an Indigenous guide. He or she will perform a traditional smoking ceremony, then tell you about the local Boonerwurrung and Woiwurrung people and how they used native plants for food, tools and medicine. w rbg.vic.gov.au

Shrine of Remembrance

A must-do Melbourne experience. Discover the galleries and learn the poignant human stories of service and sacrifice within. Enjoy one of Melbourne’s best views as you explore history. Tours 11am and 12.45pm.

Tram: Any tram on Swanston Street (except route 1) from Federation Square to stop 19 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm) Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne t 03 9661 8100 w shrine.org.au Find us on:

Heide Museum of Modern Art Arts & Culture

An Idea Needing to be Made: Contemporary Ceramics is an exhibition that explores the vessel form and its continued use and reinvention by contemporary ceramic artists from Australia and overseas. 27 July – 20 October 2019.

Open: Tue–Sun & public holidays, 10am to 5pm 7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen t 03 9850 1500 w heide.com.au Find us on: Pippin Drysdale, Splendour at Black Rock, East Kimberley 2018-19 (detail), porcelain, courtesy of the artist and Adrian Sassoon, London, Joanna Bird, London, Sabbia Gallery, Sydney and Mobilia Gallery, Cambridge MA, Photograph: Robert Frith—acorn photo

Opera at Arts Centre Melbourne

Thereʼs no better way to get your culture fix in Australiaʼs cultural capital than by seeing an opera at Arts Centre Melbourne. Hear magnificent voices and see spectacular drama in the best opera theatre in the country.

Choose from three incredible productions this spring: Turandot, Pucciniʼs classic opera which includes the famous aria ʼNessun dormaʼ; Faust, featuring a glitzy cabaret, a charming devil and a demonic ballet; and Two Weddings, One Bride, a ridiculous romp through French Morocco featuring all the best bits of operetta in a short, musical-style performance.

Tram: Route, 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Train: To Flinders Street Station Performance Times: Evenings 7.30pm, matinees 1pm or 2pm on select dates 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne t 03 9685 3700 w opera.org.au Find us on:

23

State Library Victoria The fourth most popular library in the world and the busiest in Australia, State Library Victoria is a mustvisit Melbourne landmark.

Dating back to 1856, the State Library boasts incredible heritage architecture, including the majestic domed La Trobe Reading Room, one of the city’s most magnificent and photographed spaces. Head up to the viewing platform on Level 6 for breathtaking views of the soaring glass ceiling and book-lined balconies.

Free exhibitions with daily tours surround the dome showcasing some of the library’s precious treasures from its collection of more than five million items.

Tram: Route 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 8; or route 30 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 7 Train: To Melbourne Central Station Open: Mon–Thu, 10am to 9pm & Fri–Sun, 10am to 6pm Corner Russell Street and La Trobe Street, Melbourne t 03 8664 7000 w slv.vic.gov.au /statelibraryofvictoria @library_vic @library_vic

24

Russell Street Welcome Zone

See artefacts from Australia’s infamous bushranger, Ned Kelly, and a dedicated display of some of the world’s rarest books, including medieval manuscripts illuminated in gold.

Visit stately reading rooms and enjoy the Russell Street Welcome Zone’s vibrant lounge and meeting space, which includes Open book, a grand 29-metre artwork. The new Victoria Gallery opens in October with the stunning Velvet, Iron, Ashes exhibition.

Free entry and Wi-Fi available.

Relax before or after your visit at the bookshop and two onsite cafes.

Melbourne Theatre Company

A much-loved cultural fixture, Melbourne Theatre Company is your ticket to the city’s best entertainment all year round.

This spring, the smash hit comedy Black is the New White

by Nakkiah Lui plays at Southbank Theatre from 2 October, followed by Kiss of the Spider Woman (pictured) from 18 November. At Arts Centre Melbourne, Nadine Garner stars in the brilliant scientific drama Photograph 51 from 1 November.

Tram: Route 1 to stop 17 Train: To Flinders Street Station MTC Box Office at Southbank Theatre: Mon–Sat, from 9am 140 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank t 03 8688 0800 w mtc.com.au Find us on:

Discover Melbourne’s history, heritage and people. Built at the height of the gold rush, the magnificent Old Treasury Building now hosts a variety of displays centred on the history of Melbourne, featuring rare original documents from the Public Record Office Victoria. Uncover the development of Melbourne from fledgling village to modern metropolis.

Wayward Women? exhibition explores 10 stories of women in Melbourne during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Tram: Route 11, 12, 35, 48 or 109 to stop 8 Train: Parliament Station Open: Sun–Fri, 10am to 4pm 20 Spring Street, Melbourne t 03 9651 2233 w otb.org.au Find us on:

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Experience beautiful music with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra this Spring. With popular concerts at the Melbourne Town Hall and classical concerts nearly every week at its home, Hamer Hall at Arts Centre Melbourne, there’s a variety of performances for everyone. Highlights include Mozart 40, Brahms’ Requiem, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™ in Concert, Brian Cox: A Symphonic Universe and Hansel and Gretel in Concert.

Box Office Open: Mon–Fri, 10am to 6pm 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne t 03 9929 9600 w mso.com.au

25

Arts & Culture

Old Treasury Building

Cai Guo-Qiang

Arts & Culture

The Forum

Northcote Social Club

Terracotta Warriors

Catch a Gig

For Art Lovers

w forummelbourne.com.au w northcotesocialclub.com

w ngv.vic.gov.au

The live-music scene is a solid drawcard for Melbourne visitors, with more than 70,000 gigs held across the city each year. Get your fix while you’re here at The Forum, a beautifully restored atmospheric theatre that hosts rock shows, comedy and more year round. For something a bit more intimate, head to Northcote Social Club where punters pack in for rock and indie bands, both local and international.

People love NGV International, both for its incredible exhibitions and for the building itself. Catch the blockbuster show Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality (until 13 October), featuring China’s ancient terracotta warrior statues discovered in 1974 in the Shaanxi province. These feature alongside works by contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang. The local art collection can be found at Federation Square’s Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, including a fantastic selection of indigenous art.

Top: Cai Guo-Qiang, Man, Eagle and Eye in the Sky: Two Eagles 2004, © Cai Guo-Qiang, Photo by Hiro Ihara, courtesy Cai Studio.

Above right: Qin Shihuang’s terracotta warriors, Pit 1, Qin dynasty (221-206 BCE) (detail), © Shaanxi History Museum (Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center) and Emperor Qin Shihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum

27

Word on the Street Caroline (36) from South Yarra “Heide is one of my favourite museums in Melbourne. It’s only a short drive from the city but feels like you’re in the countryside.

I love the history of the place, the fantastic modern art and ending my visit with a coffee in the cafe.” w heide.com.au

Heide John Gollings

Cooks’ Cottage

Slice Of History

Built in 1755 in North Yorkshire, England, by the parents of Captain James Cook, Cooks’ Cottage was transported to Melbourne in 1934 and rebuilt in Fitzroy Gardens.

Visit to see interpretations of the explorer’s voyages. Between 1842 and 1929, Old Melbourne Gaol held the state’s worst prisoners and witnessed 133 hangings, including that of bushranger Ned Kelly. See historic artefacts and find out what it was like to be held here during the Watch House Experience. w melbourne.vic.gov.au/ cookscottage w oldmelbournegaol.com.au

28

Old Melbourne Gaol

ACMI Makeover

For all things the world of cinema, ACMI is the place to be. The Australian Centre for Moving Image educates and entertains with its immersive exhibitions that celebrate Australian cinema and TV. Its home at Federation Square is currently undergoing a huge makeover, but you can still catch ACMI screenings in temporary locations at Capitol Theatre and Treasury Theatre in town. w acmi.net.au

Fitzroy Gardens

Advertorial

In-spire-ing

Arts Centre Melbourne

The Cultural Hub

For more than 30 years, Arts Centre Melbourne has been a hub for story-telling through world-class theatre, dance, music, art and circus, and has thrilled audiences with a diverse program of local and international productions and exhibitions.

Arts Centre Melbourne is much bigger than even most Victorians realise, comprising three venues on both sides of St Kilda Road: The Theatres Building has the impressive State Theatre, Playhouse and intimate Fairfax Studio; Hamer Hall is a premier venue for musical performances, including those by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra; and Sidney Myer Music Bowl is popular for open-air concerts.

More than merely a place to see a show, this buzzing cultural precinct is a remarkable tourist attraction in its own right that can be explored and enjoyed in a variety of ways.

Arts & Culture

Sitting beneath one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks — the magnificent spire — Arts Centre Melbourne is at the heart of Australia’s largest performing arts precinct.

More Than Meets the Eye Take an entertaining insiderʼs journey with guided tours available daily at 11am. On Sundays (10am to 4pm), local artisans present their unique handmade goods at the Sunday Market on the Arts Centre Melbourne lawn.

Wining and Dining

There are plenty of great places to eat and drink. The Barre is perfect for a pre-show wine, meal or latenight drink. For a quick coffee and cake break try Cafe Vic and the cafe on the forecourt. Near Hamer Hall, Fatto Bar & Cantina, Teatro and Sake all overlook the Yarra River.

Australian Music Vault

Open daily, free Melbourne has long been Australia’s music capital, but now it’s the permanent home of the Australian Music Vault, a free exhibition showcasing the stories of contemporary Australian music.

tixatsix

Line up at the Theatres Building Box Office at 6pm nightly for your chance at one of 20 tickets to select evening performances for just $30. w artscentremelbourne.com.au

Guided tour

29

Scienceworks

Harry Potter & the Cursed Child Manuel Harlan

Polly Woodside

Marvellous Museums

Regardless of your interests, there is a clutch of museums sure to fascinate. Got kids with curious minds? Head to Scienceworks, where the interactive and immersive exhibits are both educational and entertaining.

Find out about the history of the city, from when the dinosaurs roamed to the present day, at Melbourne Museum. A favourite exhibit is Bugs Alive! — it even includes living examples of spiders and other creepycrawlies. Check out Melbourne’s gold-rush history in the basement vaults at the neoclassical Old Treasury Building’s museum. w museumsvictoria.com.au w oldtreasurybuilding.org.au

Melbourne on Stage

There is no shortage of stunning theatres around the city hosting everything from theatre and dance to comedy festivals.

Harry Potter fans young and old won’t want to miss the theatre production, Harry Potter & the Cursed Child playing at the Princess Theatre (until March 2020). The highly acclaimed Aboriginal performing arts group, Bangarra, is celebrating its 30th anniversary season with an incredible contemporary dance show 30 Years of 65,000 at the Arts Centre Melbourne (until 14 September). w marrinergroup.com.au w artscentremelbourne.com.au

Go Back in Time

They’re a little part of Melbourne’s history, but also great way to get around. The free City Circle trams — route number 35 — pass many of the major attractions. There’s also a running audio commentary on these heritage W Class trams, so you always know what you’re passing. It travelled 1.7 million kilometres, circumnavigating the world 17 times before retiring in Melbourne. Now, visitors can tour Polly Woodside, a tall ship that once transported coal and wheat, at its permanent mooring at South Wharf. Anyone captivated by planes should head to RAAF Museum at Point Cook. It has exhibits and interactive displays that explain the history of the Royal Australian Air Force. w ptv.vic.gov.au w nationaltrust.org.au w airforce.gov.au

30

Melbourne Sports Precinct

See & Do Here’s something we can promise you: you’ll never be bored in Melbourne. There are attractions and experiences galore to discover during your visit.

31

Walks 101

Carlton Gardens

Chocoholics Tours

The Great Outdoors

See the city in full bloom at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, an oasis of more than 8,500 plant species arranged in themed gardens. You could spend all day there, so take a picnic basket. Set beside the Royal Exhibition Building, impressive Carlton Gardens, with water features and majestic landscaping, is a popular lunch spot for students and city workers. Spring is the perfect time to see some of Melbourne’s most amazing floral displays on show at the Spanish Mission-style Conservatory, deep in the Fitzroy Gardens. w rbg.vic.gov.au a Carlton Gardens, 1–111 Carlton Street, Carlton w fitzroygardens.com/conservatory

Stepping Out

There’s no better way to get to know a city than with a local who loves it. Walks 101 operates free walking tours of the city, where guides will share its history and secrets. You can also find out where the best drinking holes are in the Hidden Laneway Bars tour. Get in touch with your sweet side with Chocoholics Tours, which take participants to some of Melbourne’s most indulgent chocolatiers and dessert bars.

w walks101.com w chocoholictours.com.au

32

Princes Bridge view

Insta-worthy Sites

Get your smartphone out and your camera ready because Melbourne provides plenty of photo-shoot options ready to dazzle your Instagram followers.

Get a backdrop of street art as you pose in Presgrave Place. At sunset, capture reflections on the water and the golden hue behind city skyscrapers from Princes Bridge.

Word on the Street Heather (52), St Kilda “Each weekend my husband and I spend our Saturday morning with a visit to the Queen Victoria Market. We love to stroll around browsing through the cheeses, fresh fish and deli items before stocking up on produce to take home to cook for the week.” w qvm.com.au

Queen Victoria Market

Go Wild for Wildlife

Feel as though you’ve become part of the underwater world at SEA LIFE Melbourne. Everyone loves watching the penguins splash in their icy pool, but there’s also the chance to walk through the oceanarium’s glass tunnel and stare at sharks and rays gliding overhead. Want to make the most of your visit to Melbourne Zoo? Book a close-up animal encounter with kangaroos, lemurs and giraffes. Head out of the city to the Werribee Open Range Zoo for an African safari experience. w melbourneaquarium.com.au w zoo.org.au

Melbourne Star

Up High

See Melbourne from a higher plain at Eureka Skydeck — from the 88th floor you’ll spy the city, Port Phillip Bay and the Dandenong Ranges. Take in the best view of the city on the giant ferris wheel, Melbourne Star.

Get the party started early with an upgrade to a Sparkling Flight in the afternoon with a glass of champagne to toast the view. w eurekaskydeck.com.au w melbournestar.com

Miss Fox

Pamper Yourself

Treat yourself to a little bit of luxury on holiday. Melbourne has plenty of places to while away an hour or two where you’ll come out feeling fresh and fabulous.

Miss Fox has a variety of spa treatments, and its central city location makes it easy to duck in and duck back out into the action.

Book in for some beauty action at HUD Skin Therapy where you can indulge in everything from a body-sculpting wrap to a spray tan. w missfox.com.au w hud.com.au

33

See & Do

Werribee Open Range Zoo

See & Do

The Q Train

The Q Train is a moving restaurant that travels through the heart of the Bellarine between Drysdale and Queenscliff. Drysdale Station is just an easy 15-minute drive from Geelong or 90-minute drive from Melbourne. Join The Q Train via a quick one-hour ferry journey from Docklands at the heart of MelbourneĘźs CBD, or Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula.

The Q Train serves local produce on every journey from the comfort of our refurbished dining cars.

It provides every customer with a delicious rail journey, and unique views of Swan Bay and The Bellarine Peninsula.

Transport: Port Phillip Ferries from Docklands for lunch services. Additional transport services available for evening services.

Open: Thu—Sun Drysdale Railway Station, 2110 Station Street Drysdale t 03 4238 3930 w theqtrain.com.au /theqtrainbellarine

@theqtrainbellarine

Wine and dine in style with The Q Train

This experience is a fantastic way for time-poor travellers to experience and enjoy regional Victoria in a day trip out of Melbourne. Never before has Australia seen a heritage rail line used for showcasing local food, wine, beer and cider.

Come aboard our restored carriages and enjoy a gastronomical journey unlike anything else you have experienced.

35

36

Parliament House

Visit Victoria’s Parliament House, one of Australia’s oldest and most architecturally distinguished public buildings. Free guided tours are provided on non-sitting days, Monday to Friday. Groups of six or more must book. On sitting days, come and see Parliament in action.

Public tours: Non-sitting days, Mon–Fri, 9.30am; 10.30am; 11.30am; 1.30pm; 2.30pm & 3.30pm Express tours: 1pm & 4pm Spring Street, East Melbourne t 03 9651 8568 w parliament.vic.gov.au/visit

Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market

On Sundays from 10am to 4pm, more than 80 local artisans fill Arts Centre Melbourneʼs lawn to showcase their unique, handmade goods, ranging from arts and crafts to freshly made edible delicacies. Everything on offer is produced locally, making the market a real favourite for those seeking one-of-a-kind treasures.

See & Do

Open: Sun, 10am to 4pm 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne t 1300 182 183 w artscentremelbourne.com.au

Melbourne River Cruises Enjoy a sightseeing cruise or a trip to Williamstown and back and discover the best of what Melbourne has to offer. + Ports & Docklands: 12.10pm and 3.00pm + River Gardens: 11am and 1.30pm + Williamstown Ferry: 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm Open: Daily, 9.30am to 3.30pm Special Offer: 2 for 1 Tickets on all Sightseeing and Williamstown Cruises. Coupon at the back of the book.

Ticket kiosk: Southbank lower promenade Berth 2 (below Southgate food court) t 03 8610 2600 w melbcruises.com.au Find us on:

37

OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE Present this offer to receive 10% discount off entry*

Open Daily from 10am eurekaskydeck.com.au

@eureka_skydeck #eurekaskydeck

The Southern Hemisphere’s highest viewing platform with the world’s only EDGE EXPERIENCE!

*Not valid in conjunction with any other offer.

Valid for all ticket types. Not valid for the EDGE Experience.

Melbourne Star Observation Wheel

Located in the city’s waterfront precinct of Docklands, Melbourne Star is the perfect way to start your Melbourne visit. Hear stories of the city’s origins and its place in the world while taking in views stretching up to 40 kilometres.

Special Offer: Present this ad for 20% off full-price general admission tickets Open: Daily; May–Aug, 11am to 7pm; Sep–Apr, 11am to 10pm; Christmas Day and ANZAC Day, 1pm to 10pm Last flight departs 30 minutes prior to closing time Last ticket sales 45 minutes prior to closing time Tram: Route 35, 70 or 86 to stop D11, free from CBD 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands t 03 8688 9688 w melbournestar.com Find us on:

See & Do

Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant

Indulge in a delicious, all-inclusive four course meal (including beverages) while taking in stunning views of our city and the cosmopolitan culture that makes up Melbourne. We provide multiple choices for entree, main course and dessert allowing you to select the dish that best appeals to your tastebuds.

Beverages include: Australian and international beers. Victorian wines and sparkling wines.

Premium range of spirits. Port and liqueur.

Tickets: adults $145, child (14–17) $95, child (2–13) $65 Special Offer: 10% off booking with code SOM10 Cruising hours: Thu, Fri, Sat and some Sundays Office and Booking hours: Mon–Fri: 9am to 5pm Ticket kiosk: Southbank lower promenade Berth 1 (below Southgate food court) t 03 8610 2600 w melbcruises.com.au Find us on:

39

Arthurs Seat Eagle

Get ready to soar! Board a state-of-the-art gondola and fly over the state forest to the highest point of the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Enjoy breathtaking views across the bay to the city in the safety and comfort of a contemporary gondola cabin.

Open: Daily, from 10am 1085 Arthurs Seat Road, Dromana t 03 5987 0600 e info@aseagle.com.au w aseagle.com.au

IceBar Melbourne

Rugged up in our unique snow gear you will make your way through the doors of the explorer’s ship and into the sub-zero temperatures on the other side. We offer the most unique arctic experience around for people of all ages, so don’t leave your junior explorers at home – we welcome anyone under the age of 18 until 7pm.

Transport: Flinders Street station Open daily: From 10am The Atrium, Federation Square, Melbourne t 03 9077 9716 w icebarmelbourne

Sunny Ridge

For generations, Sunny Ridge has been a much-loved attraction in the hinterland region of Victoriaʼs Mornington Peninsula.

We invite you to pick your own strawberries (November to April), enjoy delicious desserts from our cafe and browse our retail emporium of local products and seasonal produce.

Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm (Nov–Apr); Fri–Sun, school and public holidays, 11am to 4pm (May–Oct) 244 Shands Road, Main Ridge t 03 5989 4500 w sunnyridge.com.au Find us on:

St Kilda Esplanade Market

Set against the backdrop of St Kilda Beach, our makers’ market features more than 150 stalls of handcrafted artwork, jewellery, clothing and accessories, as well as a foodie zone. It’s an inspiring weekly destination for Melburnians and tourists alike. The market runs from Luna Park to Fitzroy Street, a great place to start when St Kilda.

Tram: Route 3a, 16 or 96 to stop 138 Open: Every Sun from 10am Upper Esplanade, St Kilda w stkildaesplanademarket.com.au Find us on:

40

An African safari adventure just 30 minutes from Melbourne.

A world of wildlife in the heart of Melbourne.

A bushland haven for Australian wildlife in the stunning Yarra Valley.

Open daily 9am to 5pm 1300 966 784 | zoo.org.au

KIDS VISIT FREE!

Children under 16 years of age receive free entry every weekend, during Victorian Government school holidays and on Victorian public holidays.

07 Bathing Beauties

Unmissable Spring Experiences

Royal Melbourne Show 2019

The top 10 — in no particular order — of the best Melbourne has to offer this season.

01 Take to the Water

Hop on a leisurely cruise down the Yarra River taking in the views and the sights of the city with Melbourne River Cruises. w melbcruises.com.au

02 Explore War History

The Shrine of Remembrance is one of the most impressive and sombre buildings in Melbourne.

There are excellent exhibits about Australia at war, more than 800 pieces of art and a spectacular view from the balcony.

04 Love a Good Scare?

Discover olden-day Melbourne’s dark side, when Chinatown was home to opium dens and poor houses supplied bodies to medical scientists, with Lantern Ghost Tours. w lanternghosttours.com.au

05 In Bloom

Get into the swing of spring with a flower workshop at Victoria Whitelaw, where highly skilled florists will show you how to perfect your floral styling skills. w victoriawhitelaw.com.au

Take a stroll along Brighton Beach to admire the brightly coloured wooden bathing boxes dating back to the Victorian era.

These historic structures lined up in a row make for a perfect Melbourne photo. a Brighton Beach

08 Soak Away Your Stress

In the heart of Collingwood, discover a little patch of serenity.

The Japanese Bath House offers a traditional experience — scrubbing and a sauna followed by single gender, communal bathing. Relax afterwards in the tatami lounge or book a shiatsu massage. w japanesebathhouse.com

09 Fun of the Fair

Get close to farm animals, see live performances, cheer on the woodchoppers, compare the show bags and so much more at the Royal Melbourne Show 2019 (21 September–1 October).

This is one of the city’s favourite events, for both kids and adults, so don’t miss it. w royalshow.com.au

10 Spontaneous Night Out

At Healesville Sanctuary you’ll get the chance to check out this country’s cutest and kookiest creatures.

Get close to a koala, watch birds of prey during a sky show, pat a wombat and loads more.

Walk through Luna Park’s instantly recognisable smiling face and get ready for an adrenaline rush.

There are full-on rides for big kids and gentle ones for littlies.

Combine a few hours there with a visit to St Kilda Beach.

Overwhelmed by the choices on offer for a night out in Melbourne? Want to bring a bit of spontaneity back into your life? Arts Centre Melbourne has you covered with tixastix, when it releases a limited number of $30 tickets at 6pm for performances that evening. Join the queue at the box office.

w zoo.org.au

w lunapark.com.au

w artscentremelbourne.com.au

w shrine.org.au

03 All Aussie Animals

42

06 Enter the Smile Zone

48 or p9 it)

ers

LE

We offer the best two-day Ultimate Great Ocean Road tour.

Let us show you this amazing road the correct way and spend two days with us. Maximum group size is 11.

See & Do

12pm to to 2pm

Around And About

Book now on our website and get 12% discount with promo code: OVG. We also have various other tours throughout Victoria.

See website for details.

Let us take you Around And About. t 0414 637 072 e info@aroundandabout.com.au w aroundandabout.com.au Find us on:

Port Phillip Ferries

Set the cruise control for a scenic day trip or regional getaway.

Cruise via the 400 seat ferry from Melbourne, Docklands to the Bellarine Peninsula. Enjoy local seafood, wineries and fabulous beaches. Experience the licensed on-board cafe, free Wi-Fi and look out for dolphins along the journey. Perfect for families, groups or a new adventure. Departs just across from Marvel Stadium and directly on the CBD free tram network.

Geelong services start December 2019.

Tram: Route 35, 70 or 75 to stop D3 Train: To Southern Cross Station Cruising daily: Mon–Fri, 7am to 7pm, Sat–Sun, 9am to 7pm 131 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands t 03 9514 8959 w portphillipferries.com.au Find us on:

43

Unplug at Australia’s newest and most electrifying adventure park. Situated just 1 min inland from the Great Ocean Road in Lorne. Experience Australia’s most extreme zip line, the Shockwave Zipcoaster.

Located at 180 Erskine Falls Road Lorne Victoria.

All information about activities available can be found at www.livewirepark.com.au

iFLY Melbourne — Indoor Skydiving

Ever dreamt of flying? Now you can! Indoor skydiving is the simulation of true free-fall conditions in a vertical wind tunnel. It’s where the dream of flight becomes a reality and every flyer has a chance to earn their ʼWingsʼ. + Ages 3 to 103 years old + Safe AND Exciting + Family and group packages + Enjoy Virtual Reality skydives + All abilities welcome Prices from $79 per person.

Special Offer: 15% discount for all first-time flyer packages using discount code: OVG15 Tram: Route 59 to stop 56 Open daily: 10am to 10pm. Bookings essential

See & Do

2 Burns Street, Essendon Fields t 1300 435 928 e info.melbourne@iflyworld.com w iflyworld.com.au Find us on:

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

Melbourneʼs award-winning wildlife park invites you to visit and get an up-close look at Australia’s amazing animals.

Explore our bushland while feeding kangaroos and wallabies, petting friendly koalas and enjoying encounters with colourful birds, dingoes and many other animals including endangered species.

Enjoy close-up animal encounters, keeper presentations and wildlife shows at Moonlit Sanctuary every day.

With more than 60 Australian species and located just 50 minutes from central Melbourne, Moonlit Sanctuary is the ideal place to learn more about the fascinating animals that call Australia home.

Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Road, Pearcedale t 03 5978 7935 w moonlitsanctuary.com.au Find us on:

45

MCG

Experience the National Sports Museum, guided tours of the ‘G and more at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Go behind the scenes on a guided MCG tour

Whether you’ve been to the MCG once or 100 times, you are sure to learn something new on this captivating experience. Step out onto the ground, then see the player change rooms, the famous MCC Long Room and more with a knowledgeable tour guide. In the midst of another exciting AFL season, there’s no better time to visit the MCG for a behind-the-scenes experience.

Tram: Route 48 or 75 to stop 12 or 70 to stop 7C Train: To Richmond or Jolimont Station MCG Tours: Daily, every 30 minutes between 10am to 3pm Alternative trading hours apply on event days.

Please visit our website for information.

Gate 3, MCG, Brunton Avenue, Richmond t 03 9657 8879 w mcg.org.au /melbournecricketground @mcg @mcg

46

My Match Day

Kids will have the opportunity to get up close with stars of the AFL and AFLW during the September school holidays as part of the `My Match Day’ program.

The program gives kids an opportunity to step into the shoes of an AFL or AFLW player as they take in the real-life match day experience at the MCG. This is a unique experience where the players will share their stories and offer insights into the routines and activities that happen in the rooms before and after the match.

Sessions run for one hour and full details of footballers and times can be found at: w nsm.org.au/holidays

Puffing Billy Railway

Loved by locals and visitors from around the world, Puffing Billy is Australia's favourite steam train.

Experience the historic train as it travels through the Dandenong Ranges, located only one-hour east of Melbourne.

Experiences include: + An authentic open-carriage train journey with trains departing from Belgrave and Lakeside stations. + Dine in style on board our Steam & Cuisine Luncheon first-class carriages and indulge in a delicious seasonal three-course menu or Natter Platter filled with a selection of cured meats, fine cheeses, and Devonshire Tea. Tours are offered by all major day-tour operators.

Train: Belgrave Line to Belgrave Station Open: Daily except Christmas Day

See & Do

1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave t 03 9757 0700 w puffingbilly.com.au Find us on:

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is one of the world’s finest botanic gardens, and a leading destination for nature, culture and science. With two locations in Melbourne and Cranbourne, the gardens are home to stunning horticulture displays and unique experiences.

Melbourne Gardens is an inner-city oasis with breathtaking landscapes and stunning plant collections. Journey into the ancestral lands of the local First Peoples, and be immersed in their rich culture on an Aboriginal Heritage Walk, or enjoy views of this spectacular 38-hectare garden in comfort with a ride on the Garden Explorer.

Tram: Route 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 19 Open: Daily, 7.30am until sunset Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Gardens Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne t 03 9252 2429 w rbg.vic.gov.au Find us on:

47

© 2019 Tynong North Operations Pty Ltd (Gumbuya World)

Packed Full of Fun

Discover Victoria’s newest & most thrilling Wildlife and Waterpark!

• Walk the new state of the art Wildlife Trail with over 50 species of Australian wildlife, photo opportunities, interactive bird experience and bird feeding, kangaroo feeding, dingos, wombats, pythons, macaws and much more • Have close encounters with Koalas • Take a Wagon ride in our authentic Australian bush environment • Over 12 exciting water experiences in Oasis Springs • Over 15 fantastic rides in Outback Explorer and Oz Adventure Park

ON 50 MILNY S from Melbo urn CBD e

.

Book online gumbuya.com.au

See & Do

Cooks’ Cottage Cooks’ Cottage and the gardens come alive in spring.

From our freshly planted cottage garden to the daffodils along the avenues, this is a great time to visit.

This humble cottage takes you back in time to the 18th century, where life was very different to today.

Homes were modest and basic with gardens used for remedies and food.

Look through the cottage and you will learn many things, such as: ++ why the beds were short ++ why a strange pot sits under the bed ++ what people wore in the 18th century Tram: Route 48 or 75 to stop 10 Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm. Last entry 4.45pm (except Christmas Day) Fitzroy Gardens, Wellington Parade, East Melbourne t 03 9658 9658 w whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/cookscottage /whatsonmelb @whatsonmelb @whatsonmelb

Finish your tour of the cottage at the stables.

This is where the Cook family would have raised their chickens, lambs and maybe even a cow. In here you will find a newly developed space offering an interactive experience for both young and old.

While you are buying your ticket for Cooks’ Cottage at the Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre, make sure you check out our amazing merchandise range. There is something for everyone in Fitzroy Gardens.

49

Queen Vic Market Queen Victoria Market is an authentic, bustling, inner-city market that has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for 140 years. Home to more than 600 small businesses, it’s a great place to discover fresh and specialty produce, handmade and unique products, great coffee and food, souvenirs and clothing.

Shopping at the market has always been one of life’s great pleasures. It’s not just the abundance of fresh food, it’s the friendly banter with the traders, the vibrant and multicultural atmosphere, the special events and festivals, and the sense of belonging that comes with it. While you’re here, make sure you visit

Tram: Route 19, 57 or 59 to stop 7; or route 58 to stop 9 Train: To Melbourne Central or Flagstaff Stations Open: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun. Please check website for trading hours.

Corner Elizabeth & Victoria Streets, Melbourne t 03 9320 5822 w qvm.com.au | thenightmarket.com.au /queenvicmarket | /queenvictorianightmarket @vicmarket | @thenightmarket

50

String Bean Alley, which is now home to a colourful collection of Melbourne’s best independent makers, creators, designers and artists.

A great way to explore the market is with the Ultimate Foodie Tour, a two-hour guided walking tour where you’ll indulge in some of the best food the market has to offer.

Bookings essential at the website.

Queen Victoria Market also plays host to Melbourne’s original night market on Wednesday nights, showcasing global street food, live music and entertainment, festival bars, specialty shopping and a great night out.

Chin Chin

Eat& Drink At any time of the day and well into the night, you’ll discover exceptional dining in Melbourne.

From breakfast bagels to evening cocktails, we’ve got you covered.

51

Word on the Street Alex (28) from Northcote “I love Japanese food so when I heard there was a new Japanese restaurant, Chotto Motto, doing gyoza (Japanese dumplings) in Collingwood, I had to jump on the tram there to try it. The dumplings are delicious and the whole place has a fun retro vibe with a beer-vending machine.” w chottomotto.com.au Chotto Motto

QT Hotel

Rooftops with a View

Join the city’s cool crowd at the slick rooftop bar at designconscious QT Hotel. Sip on a cocktail and enjoy incredible city views with Melbourne’s skyscrapers rising above you at Campari House. For something a little more whimsical, head up to the Madame Brussels terrace for a bit of garden party atmosphere complete with Astroturf, garden lounges and jugs of cocktails. w qthotelsandresorts.com w camparihouse.com.au w madamebrussels.com

52

Minamishima

Turning Japanese

Make sure you book in advance to enjoy the omakase (chef’s choice) menu at the small yet perfectly formed sushi restaurant, Minamishima. From the timbertop kitchen bar you’ll get to see all the precise skills that go into creating a perfect meal. Take a seat at the sushi bar to watch chefs slicing with precision at Kisume, one of Melbourne’s hottest restaurants. Japanese sharing plates make up the menu at Izakaya Den, located in a hip basement space. w minamishima.com.au w kisume.com.au w izakayaden.com.au

Krimper

Laneway Eats

Want tapas? MoVida is a Melbourne favourite, with classic Spanish dishes — bite-sized anchovies and tomato sorbet, for example — created from seasonal local produce. Duck into lively laneway eatery Shandong Mama Mini for crispy fried dumplings and local craft beer. The exposed brick and warm wood at warehouse cafe Krimper is an inviting space to linger over coffee or brunch. w movida.com.au a Shandong Mama Mini, 5 Centre Place w krimper.com.au

Brunetti

Eat & Drink

Betty’s Burgers

Top Paddock

Proud Mary

Cheat Meals

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Start the Day Right

w pizzapizzapizza.com.au w bettysburgers.com.au w enasouthbank.com.au

w facebook.com/cuppaturca w brunetti.com.au

w proudmarycoffee.com.au w threebagsfullcafe.com.au w toppaddockcafe.com

Tucked down Meyers Place, Pizza Pizza Pizza offers up pizza by the slice and has a hidden bar out back. Burgers are always a good bet and Betty’s Burgers does them either in a classic style — straight up with lettuce, tomato, cheese and special sauce — or with mushroom patties, crispy chicken or pork belly. ENA dishes up street food Greek style in the form of tasty gyros with a choice of felafel, chicken or lamb.

Stretchy ice-cream is a thing — in fact, it’s the main attraction at Cuppa Turca. Dondurma (Turkish ice-cream), with flavours as diverse as salted caramel and feta and melon, is beaten with a long metal stick to achieve an elastic texture.

You might be overwhelmed by the range of cakes and pastries on display in the cabinets at Brunetti. Luckily, many of them come in single-serve sizes, so you can try a few.

Join the hip locals queuing at Collingwood backstreet favourite, Proud Mary, for excellent coffee and creative brunch dishes. Three Bags Full draws hungry punters in for big all-day breakfasts and smoothies in a chic industrial setting. Richmond’s Top Paddock gets top marks for its delicious brunch menu of buttermilk waffles, chia porridge and chilli scrambled eggs.

53

Maha

Peaches

Arbory Bar & Eatery

Fine Dining

Make your Melbourne visit even more memorable by treating yourself to a swanky meal.

Dine on modern Indian creations at Tonka, a fine-dining surprise hidden away in a grungy city laneway. Follow the scent of spices to sub-basement restaurant Maha for Middle Eastern magic using the best local produce. For modern Italian in a relaxed bistro setting, head to Osteria Ilaria. w tonkarestaurant.com.au w maharestaurant.com.au w osteriailaria.com

Foddies

Bar Hopping

Toast the views with a strawberry gin sour or Aperol spritz at outdoor Arbory Bar & Eatery, sandwiched between Flinders Street Station and the Yarra River.

Sink into a dusk-pink suede booth or take to the rooftop terrace for seriously good cocktails at Peaches. Hit up happy hour at Trinket, a speakeasy-style bar with a cracking cocktail list and great pizzas. w arbory.com.au w peaches.melbourne w trinketbar.com.au

Gluten-free Gluttony

If gluten is no friend of yours you needn’t worry when dining out in Melbourne because there is a growing number of restaurants and cafes catering to gluten-free diners. Head to Foddies, a cafe looking after their gluten-free pals without skimping on taste, with tasty dishes such as a pulled beef burger or pumpkin and zucchini fritters. Thought pastries were off the menu for you? Think again. At Eat Cannoli you can do exactly as the name suggests – the cannoli shells are 100% gluten-free and filled with delicious classic and modern flavours. w foddies.com w eatcannoli.com.au

54

Pilgrim Bar

One of Melbourne’s hidden gems tucked away below Federation Square, Pilgrim is an intimate waterfront venue that proudly engages an allAustralian menu. Featuring more than 50 ethical, local and independent producers of iconic Aussie produce, this all-Australian drinking and dining experience is definitely worth fitting into your Melbourne itinerary. If you only have time for casual drinks, pop in for $5 Happy Hour on week days from 4.30pm to 6.30pm for the best view of the Yarra River.

Pilgrim Bar is located directly below Federation Square, which is across the road from Flinders Street Station.

Open daily 12pm to late.

Vaults 15-19 Federation Wharf t 96549575 w pilgrimbar.com.au Find us on:

Eat & Drink

Bridge Road Richmond Experience Melbourne like a local. Bridge Road is one of Melbourne’s fastest growing food precincts, with more than 155 cafes and restaurants offering cuisine from every corner of the globe. Bridge Road has food for every taste and budget from cheap eats to hatted restaurants. You can mingle with locals as you explore the array of shops offering everything from top-to-toe fashion, through to one-off homewares and furnishings.

As one of Melbourne’s original suburbs, Richmond offers a delightful sample of well-preserved early Australian architecture. Download our historical walk and follow the wall plaques to discover the area’s history.

Train: Richmond or West Richmond Station Tram: Route 48 or 75 w bridgerd.com.au Find us on:

55

56

Advertorial

Live a Little Finer There’s no need to travel far when you’re in Melbourne.

Simply head to Crown for the best of everything.

Crown is the city’s ultimate entertainment destination, offering all you could desire under one roof. With award-winning restaurants, sophisticated bars and nightclubs, retail outlets and a number of entertainment options, there is always something happening throughout the day and into the night at Crown.

Melbourne is buzzing with the excitement of the Spring Racing Carnival, so it’s the perfect time to soak up the sunshine at one of more than 70 restaurants and cafes set on the banks of the beautiful Yarra River. Enjoy some bubbles on the terrace before or after you head to the track, or relax with friends at one of our world-class restaurants such as Nobu, Ging Thai or Bistro Guillaume while you watch the world go by.

Take time out for some retail therapy, with high-end designer labels like Prada and Louis Vuitton, as well as lifestyle brands such as Seed, Witchery and G-Star RAW. If it’s entertainment you’re after, why not have a round with friends at Holey Moley, head to Juke’s for some karaoke or catch a live show at The Palms.

Getting There

Tram: Route 12, 96 or 109 to stop 124A; or route 58 to stop 115 Train: To Southern Cross Station or Flinders Street Station Walk: From Southern Cross Station (nine minutes) or Federation Square (17 minutes). w crownmelbourne.com.au

57

Eat & Drink

Spring is in the air

Let Us Entertain You

Claypots Barbarossa

Claypots is now in the city! At our cosy little pocket in Hardware Lane, Claypots Barbarossa is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. We take pride in our local fresh seafood, seasonal produce and the large choice of drinks on offer. Drop in for live music and a predinner cocktail with complimentary tapas during aperitivo hour from 5.30pm to 6.30pm every day.

Tram: Route 19, 57 or 59 to stop 3 Train: To Melbourne Central Station Open: Mon–Sun, 11am to 11pm 79 Hardware Lane, Melbourne t 03 9670 5255 Find us on:

The Hotel Windsor

This picturesque grand hotel (established in 1883) is home to Melbourne’s most prestigious afternoon tea. You’ll find all the charms of the tradition – French sparkling on arrival, an extensive tea menu and three-tiered silver stands with ribbon sandwiches, scones, French patisserie and petite savouries. A full dessert buffet with two chocolate fountains is served on weekends.

Tram: Route 11, 12, 35, 48 or 109 to stop 8; or route 86 or 96 to stop 9 Train: To Parliament Station (Bourke Street exit) Open: Daily for afternoon tea, Mon–Tue, 11.00am to 2.30pm, Wed–Sun, 11.30am to 4.30pm 111 Spring Street, Melbourne t 03 9633 6002 w thehotelwindsor.com.au

Charcoal Lane

Charcoal Lane is a social enterprise restaurant run by Mission Australia that provides hospitality training and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Located in the heart of Fitzroy, Charcoal Lane provides a twist on modern Australian food through the use of native Australian ingredients. This is a dining experience like no other in the city.

Tram: Route 86 to stop 14; and route 11 to stop 13 Open: Tue–Sat, 12pm to 3pm & 6pm to 9pm 136 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy t 03 9418 3400 e eat@charcoallane.com.au w charcoallane.com.au

58

Marnong Estate Gather with your friends & family for lunch or dinner at Bankvale Run restaurant.

Create unforgettable weddings, events or conferences in one of our stunning locations.

Stay in our luxury homestead with a vineyard setting, tennis court and Victorian gardens.

Gather, belong and connect at Marnong Estate, a truly spectacular destination.

Just 15 minutes from Melbourne Airport and 35 minutes North of Melbourne’s CBD 2335 Mickleham Rd, Mickleham

� / /marnongestate

03 9216 4000 | marnongestate.com.au

� /marnong-estate � /marnongestate

� /marnongestate

New in Town

Located at the University of Melbourne, social enterprise cafe home.two is fighting hunger and homelessness, serving great coffee and snacks with 100% of the profits going towards battling youth homelessness. CIBI Design Store & Cafe might not be new in town but it has moved to bigger and brighter digs to satisfy even more hungry diners with its nourishing Japanese-inspired cuisine. Presiding over Albert Park Lake, glamorous Sun Kitchen is drawing patrons for the views and for its mix of modern Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine. w students.unimelb.edu.au w shop.cibi.com.au w sun-kitchen.com

Catering to Kids

Call off the babysitter – many of Melbourne’s cafes cater to the little ones so bring them along. Parents can enjoy their coffee while watching the kids on the playground at Park Street Dining, or keep them busy with toys and the kids’ menu inside. The little ones won’t be begging to go home at cafe and milk bar Cowderoy’s Dairy where they can munch on googie eggs and iced Tim Tams.

Ezard CIBI Design Store & Cafe Mark Roper

w parkstreetdining.com.au w cowderoysdairy.com.au

Heartbreaker

Late-night Eats

Jet lag and late-night dancing can get the tummy rumbling for a good feed after hours, but there’s no need to leave the party when hunger strikes at Heartbreaker bar – just order a slice of pepperoni from onsite pizza place Connie’s to refuel. The perfect spot to soak up too many beers is Butchers Diner, where you can get burgers, Japanese fried chicken and octopus yakitori 24 hours a day. w heartbreakerbar.com.au w butchersdiner.com

Park Street Dining

60

Want more suggestions for places to eat in Melbourne’s neighbourhoods?

See page 75.

Did You Know...

The KeepCup, the first baristastandard reusable coffee cup, was invented in Melbourne more than a decade ago? They’re now sold all over the world. w keepcup.com.au

Pellegrini’s

Eat & Drink

Smith & Deli

Flower Drum

Veg Out

Dining Institutions

w redsparrowpizza.com w unionkiosk.com.au w smithanddaughters.com

w flowerdrum.melbourne a Pellegrini's, 66 Bourke Street

No meat? No worries. Melbourne offers a large number of plant-based eateries for vegetarians and vegans. Want a twist on the classics? Red Sparrow is a vegan pizzeria with toppings that include dairy-free cheese. In the city, grab a snack — coffee, jaffles, sweets — that’s 100% vegan at Union Kiosk. The menu at Smith & Deli reads like an omnivore’s dream but these takeaway sandwiches contain zero animal products.

Dine where the locals have been eating for decades at some of Melbourne’s much-loved institutions.

Renowned as one of the finest Cantonese restaurants in the country, Flower Drum has a menu of classic dishes, but ask the staff if you want the chef to create its signature banquet. Nip in for a morning espresso, prop at the counter for pasta or drop by for an evening tipple at beloved Pellegrini’s espresso bar.

61

Advertorial

5 Reasons to Love Fatto Stunning river views and modern Italian flavours are just the start of it.

Drink, Dine and Unwind

Head south of the Yarra River to experience three of Melbourne’s culinary superstars.

By the Sea

There’s no better place to revel in views of the glistening waters of Port Phillip Bay than the Stokehouse precinct. Set right on St Kilda Beach, both Stokehouse and its sand-level neighbour Pontoon have glorious views of the sea that make the perfect accompaniment to a stunning meal or drinks, from lunchtime till late.

Destination Dining

Stokehouse St Kilda Beach offers a slice of Australian beach luxe.

With its laidback atmosphere, uninterrupted seaside views, contemporary design features and exceptional menu, it’s the perfect place to celebrate any visit to Melbourne. Start with a glass of wine or signature cocktail at adjacent STOKEBAR — there’s even a terrace to enjoy the sea breeze and sunshine.

62

At Sand Level

The beachside deck at Pontoon is the perfect place to soak up the sun and relax by the beach. Head chef Rhys Hunter utilises the freshest seasonal ingredients and the wood-fired grill to create share plates that are a brilliant accompaniment to Pontoon’s extensive drinks list and communal vibe. w stokehouse.com.au w pontoonstkildabeach.com.au

01 Located on the edge of Hamer Hall, in Melbourne’s popular Arts and Culture precinct, Fatto has enviable views of the Yarra River and city skyline.

02 Enjoy superb pasta

dishes, contemporary Italian sharing plates, salumi and cheese at lunch or dinner.

03 Just after drinks? The

bartenders here mix up Aperol spritz and espresso martinis and pour a full range of beers and wines by the glass.

04 When you’re heading to

a show, book a table. The pre-theatre menu (between 5pm and 7pm) is $45 for two courses or $55 for three, with a guarantee to get you to your seats on time.

05 If you’re planning a

celebration or a big gettogether, the set Feasting menus, featuring modern takes on Italian classics, take the pressure off ordering and splitting the bill. w fatto.com.au

Kuwaii, Fitzroy

Shop All across Melbourne you’ll find amazing retailers plying their wares. Fill a suitcase with local fashion or find the perfect gift while you’re here.

63

Design A Space

Market Finds

Open all weekend, Fitzroy’s Rose St Artists’ Market is a place to pick up some amazing pieces of art, fashion, homewares and jewellery. Go for a walk on the beach then fossick through the stalls at St Kilda Esplanade Market, held each Sunday. More than 140 artists and craftspeople show their work at this open-air gallery by the sea. Unique, handmade goods, from arts and crafts to freshly baked delicacies, are the drawcard of the Sunday Market, held on the lawn of Arts Centre Melbourne and along St Kilda Road.

w rosestmarket.com.au w stkildaesplanademarket.com.au w artscentremelbourne.com.au

Rose Street Artists' Market, Fitzroy Paul Philipson

A Melbourne Momento

You’ll find plenty of cool, quirky souvenirs for yourself and gifts for those you left at home at The Melbourne Shop by Lumbi. It stocks Australianmade products like tea towels emblazoned with Flinders Street Station, T-shirts with pop-art Vegemite logos and scarves printed with the Federation Square atrium. w lumbi.com.au

Statement Pieces

If you’re shopping for a spring racing outfit, drop in to find fashion’s next big thing at Design A Space. This gallery-style store showcases the brightest Australian talents. You can’t go bare-headed to the races. It’s all about eye-catching hats and over-the-top fascinators, so jump online and browse the collection by local milliners at The Eternal Headonist. Want to add the perfect finishing touch to your outfit? Quirky, fun jewellery, sunglasses and bags can be found in the petite store of local designer Lucy Folk.

Lucy Folk

64

w designaspace.com.au w theeternalheadonist.com w lucyfolk.com

Central Equity Apartments

Central Equity is one of Melbourne’s most experienced residential developer with a range of new apartments for sale off the plan and a limited number that have just completed and are ready to occupy.

Located in a choice of prime locations in Southbank and the Central Business District, these new city homes are setting a new standard in inner city familysized apartment living.

Available in a variety of one, two and three bedroom combinations, they are thoughtfully designed and incorporate the latest in quality fixtures and fittings.

Extensive resident facilities and services include: concierge service, indoor pool, gym, residents’ lounge, outdoor terraces and much more.

Inspect: Mon–Sat, 10am to 5pm & Sun, 12pm to 5pm 151 City Road, Southbank and 560 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne t 9278 8888 w centralequity.com.au Find us on:

Johnston Jewellers

Johnston Jewellers, a family business dating back to 1901, is proud to be one of Melbourne’s largest opal dealers.

With knowledge stemming from an involvement in opal mining and manufacturing, Johnston Jewellers can provide first-class quality and a selection to suit all budgets.

We stock a huge selection of unmounted opals, as well as set opal jewellery, and are only too happy to explain the intricacies of purchasing one of these fine gems.

Johnston Jewellers also has a magnificent range of South Sea black, white and gold pearls, as well as jewellery, to choose from.

124 Exhibition Street, Melbourne t 03 9650 7434 e info@johnstonjewellers.com w johnstonjewellers.com Find us on:

66

David Jones

Get Personal

Looking for a bit of help when putting your outfit together? Two of the city’s best department stores offer personal shoppers to help tailor your look.

David Jones offers complimentary personal shoppers with no minimum spend to get you looking your best. For expert advice on the best styles and accessories to suit you, Myer has personal shoppers on hand and can be booked for individuals or groups, so grab a few friends and make an afternoon of it. w myer.com.au w davidjones.com

Myer

Game Time

w mindgamesmelbourne.com w minotaur.com.au

Shop

For a huge selection of games and entertainment for young and old, head to Mind Games, one of Australia’s largest game shops. The store is spread over two levels and you’ll find shelves crammed with puzzles, chess and board games. Pop-art megastore Minotaur is a great spot to pick up a gift for yourself, the kids or for a friend with everything from Japanese manga (comic books) and Space Invaders lunch tins to a huge range of DVDs and collectible figurines.

Mind Games

Don’t Forget the Kids

If you’re after classic and educational toys, enter the magical world of Jasper Junior. At Big Dreams you’ll find super-soft Kallisto koala hand puppets and an Egmont Alice musical kangaroo with joey, as well as games, books, party supplies and cute outfits. Check out Bucket and Spades for more gorgeous kids’ clothing, along with plush toys, books and homewares. w jasperjunior.com.au w bigdreams.com.au w bucketsandspades.com.au

Big Dreams

67

Arcade Escape You’ll be captivated by the exquisite architecture, as well as interesting stores, at The Block Arcade. It’s one of the finest examples of a nineteenth-century shopping arcade left in the world, and features mosaic floors, stained-glass windows and domed skylights. Another beauty is Royal Arcade, opened in 1870. While you’re browsing stores like Habbot Shoes and The Games Shop, don’t forget to check out Gaunt’s Clock where timekeepers Gog and Magog strike the chimes every hour.

Royal Arcade

w theblock.com.au w royalarcade.com.au

Alpha 60

Step Out in Style

A local favourite for chic fashion, Alpha 60 is the place to pick up a perfect Melbourne ensemble. It stocks edgy, architectural cuts in the favoured Melbourne fashion colour – lots of black. For all of the hottest accessories to match your new outfit, look no further than Miss Louise. You’ll find a carefully curated selection of skyhigh heels, bags and more from designers such as Saint Laurent and Versace. w alpha60.com.au w misslouise.com.au

68

Masons

Man About Town

There are a lot of well-dressed men in Melbourne, many of whom pick up their most stylish pieces from Masons, which stocks luxe labels including Jil Sander, Dior Homme and Junya Watanabe. Get suited up at Henry Bucks, where styles span casual, business and formal wear with brands such as Eton, Gant and Stefano Ricci. w masonsofficial.com w henrybucks.com.au

LEGOLAND

The Fashion Capital

Jump on the free Fashion Shuttle from Federation Square to explore Chadstone, one of the largest shopping centres in the southern hemisphere. This enormous centre has more than 550 stores, including 30 luxury brands. When you’ve spent all your holiday cash, there’s entertainment, too. Catch up on the latest releases at Hoyts cinema or take the kids to LEGOLAND for rides, play zones and block building. w chadstone.com.au

Downies Coins & Collectables

One of Australiaʼs largest displays of Chinese Lunar and collector coins featuring modern numismatic releases, decimal and pre-decimal Australian and world coins and banknotes.

Featuring three interactive, rotating coin display cabinets, mechanically controlled with a forward and reverse viewing function. Holding more than a thousand coins from all over the world, including an extensive British, Colonial, Ancient and Australian selection.

Specialised services include rare coin sales and wishlist fulfillment, valuation services including auction consignments, and gold and silver bullion sales.

Open: Mon–Thu, 9.30am to 5pm; Fri, 9.30am to 6pm & Sat, 9.30am to 5pm Shop U04 Southgate, 3 Southgate Avenue, Southbank t 03 9686 8411 w downies.com

Join the Le Souëf family to learn about the most beautiful gemstone in the world. With more than 40 yearsʼ experience mining, cutting and exporting opals, we can teach you about all eight varieties available in Australia and how they are cut, polished and valued.

Visit our showroom for a unique, interactive, obligation-free lesson, then browse our huge range of internationally guaranteed opals.

Tram: Route 19, 57 or 59 to stop 2 Open: Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 5.30pm & Sat–Sun, 10am to 5pm 63 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne t 03 9654 4444 w opals.net.au Find us on:

69

Shop

Lightning Ridge Opal Mines

Wi-Fi

Tax Free Luxury at Melbourne Airport International travellers can now discover a premium, pre-flight retail and dining destination at Melbourne Airport.

Located within the International Terminal after security, the T2 luxury precinct is home to 11 global designer fashion and accessories brands offering endless pre-flight retail therapy.

Fashion in full flight Label lovers can shop the latest runway looks tax free, from an impressive line-up of international designers including Tiffany & Co, Burberry, Salvatore Ferragamo, Max Mara, Emporio Armani, Watches of Switzerland, Bally, Michael Kors, Hugo Boss, Furla and Tumi.

This curated collection of some of the world’s finest fashion brands is Melbourne’s newest, luxury shopping attraction.

Tax & Duty Free Prices

Dining destination

Travellers can also shop tax and duty free on their favourite premium brands from the new duty free retail store.

As the last stop on the travel itinerary, jetsetters can enjoy a pre-flight bite to eat or drink from some of the city’s top hospitality hot spots.

As one of Australia’s best duty free experiences, Melbourne Duty Free has popular cosmetics, liquor, health and wellbeing, jewellery, electronics, and accessories brands available at unmissable prices. Whether it’s shopping for that perfect souvenir, or a gift for a loved one, visitors can spend less on top brands and exclusive products to depart Melbourne with lasting memories.

Six of Melbourne’s favourite restaurants and bars are on the menu, serving up a variety of gourmet dishes and cuisines.

Enjoy Spanish tapas at Bar Pulpo by Movida, French-inspired fare at Café Vue, healthy snacks from Urban Provedore, a refreshing drink at Two Johns pub or coffee from local institution, Brunetti.

www.melbourneairport.com.au

HOYTS

Archie Brother's Cirque Electriq Melbourne Star

ArtVo

8 Street Docklands

discover | explore | experience The District is the experiential heart of the Docklands. Shop your favourite Australian and global brands. Ride the iconic Melbourne Star for a bird’s eye view of Melbourne, recline in the state-of-the-art HOYTS, experience 3D art at ArtVo immersive gallery and dine at over 30 cafes and restaurants.

Located next to the Melbourne Star thedistrictdocklands.com.au

Archie Brothers

• Cirque Electriq •

SIMPLE B/W

Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

Neighbourhoods

Jump on a train or tram and head out of the city centre to explore the best of Melbourne’s suburbs, each with its own unique character.

75

Sunbury

Melbourne Airport Broadmeadows

Melton

Keilor

Airport West

St Albans Caroline Springs

Essendon Moonee Ponds Flemington

Sunshine

Footscray

Melbourne Neighbourhoods

Altona

Hoppers Crossing

Werribee Point Cook

Wyndham Harbour

76

Seddon Yarraville Spotswood

Newport

Williamstown

Port Phillip Bay

Epping

Hurstbridge

Diamond Creek

Thomastown

Kangaroo Ground

Bundoora Greensborough Eltham Pascoe Vale Preston

Coburg

Brunswick

Northcote

Parkville

Melbourne

Docklands

South Melbourne

Doncaster Kew

Richmond

Port Melbourne

Bulleen

Ivanhoe

Carlton Collingwood North Melbourne Fitzroy

Hawthorn

South Yarra Toorak

Camberwell

Burwood

Armadale

St Kilda

Box Hill

Canterbury

Mitcham

Ringwood

Wantirna

Glen Waverley

Caulfield

Brighton

Oakleigh

Wheelers Hill

Bentleigh Mulgrave Hampton

Clayton South

Rowville

Springvale

Noble Park

Sandringham

Dandenong

Mordialloc

Doveton

77 77

Neighbourhoods

Prahran Windsor

Elsternwick

Warrandyte

Templestowe

Heidelberg

St Kilda Pier

Mr Kitly

Brunswick

Alight the number 19 tram anywhere along Sydney Road, and you’ll find enough interesting stores to keep you busy for hours.

Mr Kitly is a favourite for its wellcurated selection of homewares, gifts, plants and clothing, from delicate Japanese ceramics to castiron kitchenware. There are lots of vintage stores on the strip, but a favourite is Melbourne Vintage for its edited selection of fashion, bags, hats and costume jewellery.

If the weather is sunny, head for the Retreat Hotel’s huge beer garden.

On the weekend, you’ll probably catch a band playing. w mrkitly.com.au w melbournevintage.com w retreathotelbrunswick. squarespace.com

78

Hotel Esplanade

St Kilda

Bayside St Kilda has a real charm.

It has a lot to do with the long stretches of sand and many other attractions. But consider heading here late in the afternoon — the fastest way from the city is on the number 96 tram. At dusk, penguins come in from the ocean at St Kilda Pier. Afterwards, head to Stokehouse with its excellent views, luxe beachy decor and seasonal, modern Australian menu. End the night with a nightcap and a gig at Hotel Esplanade (The Espy). w stkildapenguins.com.au w stokehouse.com.au w hotelesplanade.com.au

Feast of Merit

Richmond

When the sun starts to dip, jump on tram route 70, go past the sporting precinct – including the MCG where you might catch the sounds of footy fans cheering at the finals on the weekend – and alight on bustling Swan Street.

Have a drink on the rooftop at Feast of Merit then enjoy the European-inspired dishes and views of the people passing by at Saint Urban. Later, catch a band at one of Melbourne’s premier rock venues, The Corner Hotel. w feastofmerit.com w sainturban.com.au w cornerhotel.com

Suburban Shopping Strips Industry Beans

Flemington and Ascot Vale

Fitzroy

Jump on a number 11 tram from the city and head towards Brunswick Street, one of Melbourne’s most popular retail and dining precincts. There’s plenty of shopping to be done, but stop at Homie and spend up big on locally produced streetwear — all the profits support young people facing homelessness and hardship.

Need a coffee to keep you going? Industry Beans roasts its own and also does a delicious brunch. Further along stop in for a late night pizza at Bimbo.

w flemington.com.au w unionroad.com.au w laksaking.com.au

w homie.com.au w industrybeans.com w bimbo.melbourne

Starting in South Yarra work your way down to Windsor.

Slowly the high-street style changes to something more bohemian. Don’t miss Scanlan Theodore and Shag Vintage. w chapelstreet.com.au

02 High Street, Armadale

Leafy High Street Armadale not only hosts many highend Australian designer labels like Dion Lee and Camilla and Marc, but also is the home of a number of couturiers. w highstreetarmadale.com.au

Footscray

03 Gertrude St, Fitzroy

Any train heading to Sunbury, Werribee or Williamstown will drop you at Footscray. Grab a cheap bowl of noodles at Footscray Market before taking a stroll along the Maribyrnong River.

If the afternoon is getting on, stop for a drink at Back Alley Sally’s, a multilevel warehouse repurposed as a cool bar. w footscraymarketvictoria.com.au w backalleysallys.com.au

01 Chapel Street

Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

Catch the 86 tram towards the Northern suburbs and jump off at trendy Gertrude Street. Here you will find a vibrant mix of quirky and innovative local designers, colourful street art, cool cafés and a smattering of some of the city’s best food.

79

Neighbourhoods

Racing fans flock to Ascot Vale and neighbouring Flemington in spring, home to the Flemington Racecourse, which hosts the Spring Racing Carnival and Melbourne Cup. Start off in Ascot Vale with a wander down Union Road, the popular shopping street, and check out the boutiques and homewares stores. For a bite to eat, head to long-time Flemington favourite Laksa King for a bowl of spicy Malaysian goodness, located next to Newmarket train station.

Here’s where to find the best shopping precincts outside the city limits.

In The Know

The Tote

Bruce's Favourites Here are some of Bruce’s favourite places.

Café

I’ve eaten at Marios since it opened in the early 80s. The simple menu has hardly changed since they opened because it doesn’t need to – Marios serves great coffee and great food.

Bar

The Music Vault

Bruce Milne Melbourne Music Bus Tours host Bruce Milne has spent his life immersed in Melbourne’s music scene with an impressive roll call of experiences and accomplishments. He worked at Missing Link record label, started the Au-go-go label, editing Pulp fanzine, ran The Tote Hotel and is currently the co-owner of local institution, Greville Records, as well as being a regular RRR radio announcer. Over the decades Bruce has amassed a wealth of Melbourne music knowledge, anecdotes and stories, and there’s no one better qualified to host the Melbourne Music Bus Tours. Jump on board for a trip through the city’s rich music history. Tours depart from the Arts Centre Melbourne and each ride features a special music guest.

80

Above Board takes cocktail making to a new level. There are only 12 seats around an elegant bar and no alcohol on display. Let the bartender be your guide and expect to be impressed by the cocktail you’ll be served.

Restaurant

Recently, when a friend suggested a long drive to Glen Waverley for a Sri Lankan meal at Elephant Corridor, I thought he was crazy.

However, it was a worthwhile drive. I ate a meal that was unlike anything I have eaten before.

The rich spices used made each dish unique.

Music Venue

The Old Bar has bands playing every night of the week. It has three areas – a front bar, a band room and a back outdoor area. It’s open late and is a popular hangout for Melbourne’s musicians and music community. It’s a great place to see up-and-coming acts or established artists in an intimate setting.

Place

The Music Vault at Arts Centre Melbourne is a small, but constantly changing, celebration of Australian music. Inside the space are costumes, instruments, posters and memorabilia from some of our best loved and biggest artists.

East of the CBD, explore suburbs with refined architecture, lush parks, excellent cafes and shopping.

Cityof Boroondara Boroondara’s neighbourhoods all offer something different, from bustling high streets to low-key, community-focused suburbs.

Our leafy suburbs are also home to some of Melbourne’s most delightful parks and gardens.

If you’re adventurous, you could cover it off in a day: eat brunch in Kew Junction, go shopping in Glenferrie Road, pick vegetables in Ashburton, visit a deli in The Village North Balwyn, trawl the markets in Camberwell, do some more shopping in Maling Road or pick up a unique find at Burwood

Village, then grab a cheap eat at one of the local secrets in Greythorn.

Boroondara’s suburbs are easily accessible from the CBD via train, tram or bus, including two Night Bus services. Also on the brink of some of Melbourne’s biggest arterial roads, you can reach Boroondara with ease, no matter what your mode of transport.

Montebello, Camberwell

Getting There

Tram: Route 16, 48, 70, 72, 75 or 109 Train: Alamein, Belgrave or Lilydale Line to Auburn, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Surrey Hills, Canterbury and Ashburton Stations Chapter Three, Canterbury

w boroondara.vic.gov.au @boroondaralife

81

Neighbourhoods

Just east of the centre of Melbourne you’ll find the city of Boroondara. Stroll the streets to admire the Edwardian architecture or take a break in a serene park. There are also cafes, galleries and shops ready to be explored.

Mr Burton, Ashburton

Wonderful

Werribee Where secret gardens beckon, worldfamous wines entice and wildlife spotting makes lifetime memories – land your next adventure in Werribee and surrounds, located just 30 minutes from the city and en route to the Great Ocean Road.

Live Like Royalty

Be swept away by the romance and grandeur of historic Werribee Park Mansion, where you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time. It’s the perfect base to explore all that Werribee and its surrounds has to offer. Why not treat yourself to a spot of pampering while youʼre here? The spa at Mansion Hotel offers a range of indulgent treatments from customised facials to relaxation massages, or just sip some herbal tea by the heated pool.

Werribee Park Mansion

Smell the Roses

Wander along the rose-lined pathways, pack a picnic to enjoy out on the manicured lawns and take in the heady scent of spring at the gorgeous Victoria State Rose Garden. The gardens are at their best during the State Rose & Garden Show (9–10 November) with more than 5,000 roses spanning all shades of the rainbow in bloom.

Wining and Dining

Be sure to make time for a long lunch at the excellent Shadowfax Winery where you can taste award-winning handcrafted wines in a striking natural setting. The restaurant and cellar door are open daily and within easy walking distance of Werribee Park Mansion.

Close Encounters

Meet towering giraffe, rhinos and zebra on a safari bus ride through the open savannah at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Keep an eye out for spring baby animals and explore the African and Australian walking trails.

Werribee Visitor Information Centre Train: Werribee Line to Werribee Station Bus: Route 439 from Werribee Train Station to Werribee Park and Werribee Open Range Zoo Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm

Werribee Open Range Zoo

82

Werribee Park Tourism Precinct, K Road, Werribee t 03 8734 6006 w visitwerribee.com

VISITWERRIBEE.COM

www.experiencehobsonsbay.com Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre Local people local knowledge 1 Syme St, Williamstown, Melbourne, Victoria 3016, Australia

Republica, St Kilda

Advertorial Plan Your Journey

Download the free PTV app by searching ʼPublic Transport Victoriaʼ in the App Store or Google Play. w ptv.vic.gov.au

South of the River

Exploring Melbourne’s southern suburbs is as easy as downloading the PTV app.

St Ali, South Melbourne

9am Start the morning by

catching tram route 12 to stop 127, at York Street, South Melbourne, where you’re just a short stroll from St Ali Coffee Roasters. This industrial but welcoming warehouse space is where Melbourne’s third coffee wave began, and the breakfast menu is amazing.

11am Get back on the same tram then hop off at stop 131, Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre. Sure, you can swim a few laps, but there’s also a wave pool and water slide to enjoy.

4pm On the corner of Acland and Barkly Streets you’ll find the bus stop for route 246. Head towards Punt Road/Toorak Road in South Yarra and check out the retail strip.

1pm Now you’re ready for lunch!

Head to the light rail station, stop number 129, and catch tram route 96 to St Kilda. Get off at stop 136 — The Esplanade — and you’re on the doorstep of Republica.

Overlooking the bay, it’s the perfect spot for lunch.

6.30pm Stop for a spicy dinner

2.30pm Stretch your legs along

the beach and marvel at the kite surfers and sailboats as you walk up to Acland Street.

at Dainty Sichuan, where the dishes do not disappoint. When it’s time to return to your hotel, catch the train from South Yarra Station back to the city.

w stali.com.au w melbournesportshub.com.au w republica.net.au a Dainty Sichuan, 176 Toorak Road, South Yarra

85

Neighbourhoods

Expand the limits of your Melbourne visit by heading across the Yarra River to discover the delights on offer in some of the close suburbs to the south. Using your myki and the PTV app, you can easily navigate the best of the ’burbs on an exciting day trip.

Tarra Warra, Yarra Valley

Regional Victoria Travel out of the city to discover stunning landscapes across the state. From pristine beaches to historic towns, Victoria has it all.

86

Self-drive Adventures Hit the open road to discover Victoria’s regions at your own pace on a self-drive tour.

Go Beyond Melbourne

Travel from Melbourne to the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Phillip Island and on to the white beaches and wineries of the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas. Put together a three-, four- or five-day journey winding through lush valleys and pristine coastal landscapes.

Sydney–Melbourne Touring Routes

Great Alpine Road

The Great Alpine Road extends from the High Country region to East Gippsland, winding through lofty mountains, pine forests, bushland and past rivers, vineyards and farms. The 308-kilometre touring route got its name for being the mountain equivalent of Victoria’s famous Great Ocean Road.

The 850-kilometre Great Southern Touring Route takes in the breathtaking beauty of the Great Ocean Road, rich Aboriginal culture in the Grampians and the intriguing history of the Goldfields.

Toll Roads

Some major roads around Melbourne carry tolls, which means you need to pay to use them. If you use the CityLink or EastLink toll roads, you’ll need to pay in advance or within three days of travel via the applicable operator’s website (see below). Alternatively, you can call CityLink or EastLink (see website for phone numbers) to make a payment over the phone, or purchase a pass over the counter at a post office.

Regional Victoria

Chart a course from Melbourne to Sydney (via Canberra) on the Heritage Drive, exploring historic gold-rush towns, award-winning vineyards and the mighty Murray River along the way. Alternatively, the 1160-kilometre Coastal Drive hugs the southeast coast of Australia, taking in national parks, pristine beaches and amazing native wildlife.

Great Southern Touring Route

If you are hiring a car, check with your hire company to see if toll payments are taken care of as part of the hire fee. w citylink.com.au w eastlink.com.au

8787

Halls Gap

Grampians

Bendigo

Ararat

He Castlemaine

Daylesford

Creswick

Dunkeld

Ballarat

Woodend

Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges

Geelong & The Bellarine Peninsula

Me Geelong

Portarlington

Ocean Grove Torquay

Warrnambool

Great Ocean Road

Apollo Bay

Mornington Peninsula

12 Apostles

Distance from Melbourne Geelong & The Bellarine Bendigo Ballarat

The Murray

Mornington Peninsula

Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges

88

75km / 47mi 147km / 91mi 115km / 71mi 214km / 133mi 55km / 34mi 60km / 37mi

Gippsland

Great Ocean Road

188km / 117mi 207km / 128mi

Phillip Island

142km / 88mi

High Country

308km / 191mi

Daylesford & Macedon Ranges Grampians

113km / 70mi 254km / 158mi

So

The Murray

Bright Mount Beauty

Nagambie

eathcote

High Country

MansďŹ eld

Marysville Healesville

elbourne

n

Myrtleford

Shepparton

Echuca

Port Phillip Bay

orrento

Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges

Lakes Entrance

Gippsland

French Island

Regional Victoria

Phillip Island

Mt Baw Baw

Wonthaggi Inverloch Wilsons Promotory

Regional

Victoria

89 89

Metung

Bright

Head northeast of Melbourne for a three-an-a-half-hour drive to the stunning High Country region.

During spring, it’s blanketed by native wildflowers, so get your hiking boots out or cover more ground on a mountain bike. Be sure to stop in at the lovely town of Bright for its excellent food scene.

Don’t miss the famous wagyu cheeseburger at Tomahawks, and stop in at the Bright Brewery on the banks of the Ovens River to sample its range of tasty beers.

Yarra Valley

Hire a car and take a day trip to explore this picturesque region, just 50 minutes’ drive east of the city. It’s best known for its worldclass wineries, but be sure to try the award-winning spirits at Four Pillars Gin and the handmade sweets at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie.

Gippsland

The seaside towns of Metung and Paynesville are some of Victoria’s best-kept secrets. Tranquil and unspoiled, they’re perfect if your idea of fun is fishing, walking along the beach, water-skiing and wildlife watching. w visiteastgippsland.com.au

w visityarravalley.com.au

w victoriashighcountry.com.au

91

Regional Victoria

High Country

Four Pillars Gin

Word on the street Kevin (38) from Geelong “Being so close to the Great Ocean Road we try to head out there most weekends. My wife and l love visiting Point Addis beach and doing the Koorie Cultural Walk looking for wildlife.

For lunch, we usually stop in for a meal at the Aireys Inlet Pub or take in the sea views and excellent food at Captain Moonlite in Anglesea.” w visitgreatoceanroad.org.au The Great Ocean Road

Bendigo

Bendigo Art Gallery

The Murray

92

There are regular V/Line services from Melbourne to the goldrush town of Bendigo each day.

When you arrive, jump on the vintage Talking Tram to get your bearings and find out a bit about the town’s history. At Bendigo Art Gallery, check out Desert Lines: Batik from Central Australia (to 17 November), showcasing works from the NGV collection of distinct batik styles from five Central Desert Indigenous communities. The region is known for its excellent wineries and produce, and you can taste the best of it during Bendigo Uncorked Week (4–12 October). w bendigotourism.com

Ballarat

This historic gold-rush town is easy to reach on a V/Line service from Southern Cross Station.

Drop your bags at the beautifully restored Craig’s Royal Hotel, which dates back to 1865.

There are great cultural attractions on offer, including the excellent Art Gallery of Ballarat, and foodies will be happy too, with a great range of restaurants and cafes. Hop Temple is a favourite for casual eats and craft beer, or try the region’s wine at Mitchell Harris. w visitballarat.com.au

The Murray

This mighty river borders Victoria and New South Wales and is the lifeblood for millions of people.

Head in your hire car to Mildura and treat your family to a holiday on the water with Mildura Houseboats. You can swim in the river, go fishing, look for wildlife or just relax. Be sure to eat at Stefano’s, which serves Italian cucina povera in Mildura’s Grand Hotel. w visitthemurray.com.au

Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa

Located a short 90-minute drive from Melbourne, the historic Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa is a must-visit destination.

The historic bathhouse has been providing traditional wellness bathing since 1895. Drawing mineral-rich waters directly from the source, this bathhouse reconnects you with an array of mineral wellness experiences, including indulgent 100% pure, private mineral baths and a selection of specially designed wellness packages.

Enjoy indulgences including the large social bathhouse or experience the more exclusive Sanctuary bathing, which includes the aroma steam room, magnesium salt therapy pool and relaxation pool.

Mineral Springs Reserve Road, Hepburn Springs t 03 5321 6000 e info@hepburnbathhouse.com w hepburnbathhouse.com Find us on:

Ballarat Wildlife Park

Take a leisurely stroll around the Wildlife Park and enjoy handfeeding some of the 100 freeroaming kangaroos. Join our free guided tour and one of our numerous keeper talks throughout the day, and ask our friendly staff about a personal Animal Encounter, which includes close contact with your chosen animal and a professional photograph as a memento of the occasion.

Oh, and don’t miss our new little penguins exhibit.

Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm (except Christmas Day) 250 Fussell Street, Ballarat t 03 5333 5933 w wildlifepark.com.au Find us on:

93

Regional Victoria

Only 90 minutes west of Melbourne, at Ballarat Wildlife Park you can get up close and personal to some of Australia’s most famous native animals, including kangaroos, koalas, a variety of reptiles ranging from snakes to lizards and even giant tortoises. See a 3.5-metre-long anaconda, Tasmanian devils, Victoria’s only Komodo dragon and Crunch our 660-kilogram, five-metre super croc.

For Beer Lovers Regional Victoria is home to a number of top-notch places producing tasty craft beers, from breweries on the beach to pubs in the hills.

Wilsons Promontory

Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula

It’s only an hour on the V/Line train from Melbourne to the state’s second biggest city, set on the waterfront. Geelong has undergone a transformation in recent years, with many restaurants, bars and shops popping up around town. Head to Little Malop Street for a few wines at the cosy Geelong Cellar Door. Book ahead to dine at award-winning Igni restaurant and be sure to check out the local art at Boom Gallery.

Also in the neighbourhood is Little Creatures Brewery, where you can do a tour or just enjoy the casual fare and fresh brews. w visitgeelongbellarine.com.au

Wilsons Promontory

Get back to nature at Wilsons Promontory National Park. You’ll need to get there by car, but it’s worth it to witness beautiful Squeaky Beach and the many bays. Be prepared to walk if you want to explore the more isolated eastern side of the Prom. There are plenty of camping grounds if you want to stay overnight. w visitpromcountry.com.au

Great Ocean Road

It’s recognised as one of the most beautiful drives in the country, so hire a car and give yourself a couple of days to explore the coastline. Get up early to see the stunning 12 Apostles as the sun comes up, then stop for lunch in Apollo Bay at the Great Ocean Road Brewhouse. Stay the night at the luxury The Drift House in Port Fairy before heading back towards Melbourne. w visitgreatoceanroad.org.au

Geelong

94

01 Coldstream Brewery

While the Yarra Valley might be better known for its premium wines, beer lovers are also catered for at the Coldstream Brewery. The cosy pub here is just the place for a relaxed meal while you try some of the beers and ciders produced onsite. w coldstreambrewery.com.au

02 Little Creatures

Housed in an historic red-brick wool mill in an industrial part of Geelong, Little Creatures is a huge warehouse-style brewery/pub with a great range of beers and daily brewery tours. w littlecreatures.com.au

03 St Andrews Beach Brewery

Located on the Mornington Peninsula, St Andrews Beach Brewery is a slick operation set in former racing stables and offers a range of beers from an Australian lager to an IPA and Czech pilsner. w standrewsbeachbrewery.com.au

Central Gippslandʼs High Country Regional Victoria

East of Melbourne, Gippsland offers a palette of experiences waiting to be discovered. Here’s a look at Central Gippsland – an area of unassuming villages and wineries linked by a rail trail on the way to the High Country.

Tinamba is home to Central Gippsland's most loved pub. The restaurant boasts an inventive menu and a refreshing take on pub fare, using exceptional locally grown produce.

Maffra is an RV friendly town. Make sure you catch the Gippsland Vehicle Collection here, and the town is book-ended by two great wineries.

Pretty-as-a-picture Briagolong doesn’t disappoint.

From walks at the Redgum Forest to swimming at Blue Pool, this town ticks all the boxes.

Heading north, Mitchell River National Park is a breathtaking find. Here you’ll find the stunningly beautiful Den of Nargun, with a rich Indigenous history.

Arrive in Dargo, a little township with a big colourful history. Enjoy warm country pubs, before stepping off for the Alpine National Park and the Avon Wilderness. w centralgippsland.com.au /visitgippsland

95

Marysville, Kinglake Ranges, Eildon, Yea, Alexandra

Greater Shepparton Immerse yourself in the many experiences found throughout Greater Shepparton. Explore natural bush alongside stunning rivers and lakes that provide the perfect setting for cycling and walking tours.

There’s an enticing cultural scene to explore.

Discover the Aboriginal Street Art Project and colourful Moooving Art Cows. Or visit the awardwinning Shepparton Art Museum and be entertained by a show at Riverlinks.

All of this adventuring will leave you hungry, so find out why our region is known as Australia’s food bowl. Taste and see the passion that’s assigned to creating unique local menus and our multicultural food festivals.

Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre 33 Nixon St, Shepparton t 1800 808 839 w visitshepparton.com.au /visitshepparton @visitshepparton

Regional Victoria

Shepparton has a range of activities for the young and young at heart. Cool off at Aquamoves or explore Australia’s largest outdoor adventure playground, KidsTown.

This spring get your ticket for the first ever Land of Plenty music festival, bringing some of Australia’s hottest and upcoming artists to Shepparton.

Shepparton is a short two-hour drive north of Melbourne or you can board one of the regular V/line services to reach the many great things Greater Shepparton has to offer.

97

CommBank.

The bank more new arrivals choose. commbank.com.au/hello

City Circle Tram

Useful Information

99

Melbourne Airport

With four terminals servicing arrivals and departures, Melbourne Airport is Victoria’s gateway to the world.

More than 305 million passengers use the airport each year, and there are plenty of ways to spend your time before your plane takes off.

Terminal 1

Terminal 2

Home to Qantas’ Melbourne domestic aircraft, Terminal 1 has more than 60 retail outlets, offering a broad range of products and services. Whether it’s the latest fashions, a new magazine or just some travel essentials, there’s something for everyone.

The transformation of the Terminal 2 luxury precinct is now complete. Showcasing the sophisticated essence of Melbourne city, all 11 world-class retailers are ready for travellers to explore a range of luxury goods.

Fashion labels such as Victoria’s Secret, Mimco and Sunglass Hut will ensure you’re suitably dressed for any occasion, while restaurant Billie Chu brings a taste of Asia to travellers, offering a range of exciting dishes. Throw in a number of other cafes, bars and fast food outlets, and there’s a meal for any traveller.

This international terminal houses some of the most fashionable and desirable brands in the world, including Tiffany & Co, Burberry, Salvatore Ferragamo, Max Mara, Emporio Armani, Watches of Switzerland, Bally, Michael Kors, Hugo Boss, Furla and Tumi.

100

Terminal 2

Adjacent to the luxury precinct is the next-generation Melbourne Duty Free and a variety of new shopping and dining experiences.

Reflecting the Melburnian food and coffee culture, the restaurants and bars feature culinary delights from some of the city’s most celebrated chefs, who serve up an authentic taste of the city.

Terminal 3

Virgin Australia operates from Terminal 3, which is located at the left end of the main airport building, directly adjacent to the International Terminal.

One of the most popular venues in the airport is PJ O’Brien’s Irish pub, with Able Baker Charlie another favourite for authentic Italian food.

Terminal 4

Among the extensive list of retailers are household names Country Road, Witchery, Mimco and Peter Alexander. One of Melbourne’s favourite eateries, Brunetti Café, is also on hand to provide a tasty way to spend your time before flying off on your Jetstar, Tigerair or Regional Express flight. w melbourneairport.com.au Terminal 2

101

Useful Information

Terminal 4 was opened in August 2015 and features new technology, including automated check-in kiosks and bag-drop facilities, as well as an expanded departure lounge and more shopping and food choices.

Getting

Around From trams and trains to bike hire and ferries, here’s all you need to know about getting around Melbourne.

Tickets

myki is a reusable travel card — your ticket for trains, trams and buses in Melbourne and many parts of regional Victoria. To get started, buy a myki Explorer Pack, a physical myki card or you can get a digital myki card on your Android phone.

myki Explorer

Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne.

Your pack also includes handy maps, a souvenir wallet and discounts to lots of our favourite places.

You can buy a myki Explorer pack from: ++ SkyBus terminals at Melbourne Airport and Southern Cross Station ++ PTV Hubs ++ the concierge desk at many hotels and accommodation providers For a complete list visit the website below. w ptv.vic.gov.au/mykiexplorer

Buy Your myki Card and Top Up

You can buy and top up your myki at hundreds 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. For more on fares, visit the website below. w ptv.vic.gov.au/fares

Mobile myki

With Mobile myki, you can get a myki, top up on the go and touch on with your Android phone.

Download Google PayTM to get started, or to find out more visit the website below. w ptv.vic.gov.au/mobilemyki

102

Free Tram Travel

The city’s Free Tram Zone includes the city centre and extends from Queen Victoria Market to Docklands, Spring Street, Flinders Street Station and Federation Square (see the Melbourne tram map on page 105). If you’re only travelling in the Free Tram Zone you don’t need a myki.

Travel on the City Circle Tram is also free. Hop on and off the historic trams as often as you like.

You don’t need a myki if you’re only travelling on the City Circle Tram.

Regional Victoria

With the largest public transport network in Australia, Victoriaʼs trains and coaches can take you to many parts of regional Victoria. Simply make your way to V/Lineʼs passenger hub at Southern Cross Station and the staff will help you plan your next adventure.

PTV Hubs

Find out more about public transport in Melbourne and Victoria by visiting a PTV Hub located at: ++ Melbourne — Southern Cross Station (on concourse near the corner of Spencer Street and Collins Street) ++ Geelong — Westfield Shopping Centre, 95 Malop Street, Geelong (ground floor near the Target entrance) ++ Bendigo — Bendigo Marketplace, 37 Garsed Street, Bendigo (near the Bank of Melbourne)

Plan Your Journey

Download the free PTV app or visit the website below to plan your journey and get real-time travel updates. w ptv.vic.gov.au

Night Network

Explore after dark on weekends with the Night Network. Public transport runs all night on weekends for metropolitan trains, some trams and buses, with coaches running to regional towns from 2am. Stay out longer and enjoy Melbourne’s vibrant nightlife, popular hot spots and special events throughout the year. w ptv.vic.gov.au/nightnetwork

SkyBus

SkyBus is a direct service between Southern Cross Station and Melbourne Airport that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The buses depart every 10 minutes in both directions and stop at Terminals 1, 3 and 4. If you’re heading to Southbank, Docklands, St Kilda, Frankston, Mornington Peninsula or Melbourne’s western suburbs, SkyBus runs services to these areas.

Taxis

Taxis can be hired off the street, from designated taxi ranks or by phone/online bookings. There are taxi ranks all over the CBD (refer to the Melbourne City map on the inside back cover), including four safe-city taxi ranks for late-night travellers. Between 10pm and 5am, Victorian taxi drivers are allowed to ask for an upfront deposit for the trip fare.

Melbourne’s major taxi companies are 13 CABS and Silvertop Taxis.

Uber is another way to get around Melbourne.

Download the Uber app on your smartphone then book a driver. w cpv.vic.gov.au w 13cabs.com.au w silvertop.com.au w uber.com/en-au

w skybus.com.au

Bike Hire

Melbourne Bike Share allows locals and visitors aged 15 and older to hire a set of wheels (and helmet) from one of 50 public bike racks across the CBD. You can borrow and return bikes at any of the racks across the borrowing network. Bikes can be hired for as little as $3 per day and $8 per week (providing you with unlimited 45-minute trips) using Visa or Mastercard. For everything you need to know about the bike sharing program, including pricing and rack locations, visit the website. w melbournebikeshare.com.au

Traffic laws in Victoria may be different to those in your home city. There are major traffic rules that apply in Victoria to keep road users safe and ensure traffic flows efficiently. Visit the VicRoads website for more information about Victoria’s road laws and guidelines for appropriate child restraints. w vicroads.vic.gov.au

103

Useful Information

Driving

Avalon Airport

If you want to touch down and drive straight out to enjoy the sights, choose Avalon Airport. Avalon is the most efficient and economical airport in Australia.

It’s only 40 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, which is now easier than ever to reach through SkyBus Avalon City Express.

Avalon Airport is also the closest international airport to the Great Ocean Road, Bells Beach, Geelong and the 12 Apostles.

Drive straight up the highway, park out the front, grab a drink or meal and stay connected with free Wi-Fi, while charging all your devices in comfort right by the gate. It really is flying made easy.

Bus: SkyBus Avalon City Express to/from Southern Cross Station via Werribee, or SkyBus Geelong Express to/from Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast.

Open: Daily, 4am to midnight 80 Beach Road, Lara t 03 5227 9100 w avalonairport.com.au Find us on:

SkyBus Airport Transfers

SkyBus Melbourne City Express is famous for running 24/7, 365 days a year and every eight minutes during peak times. Our Southbank, Docklands, St Kilda, Peninsula Express and Western Express services operate seven days a week. We also service Avalon Airport and meet every AirAsia flight. Enjoy free Wi-Fi onboard and unlimited luggage. Ticket booths: Melbourne Airport at kerbside CBD and SkyBus Gateway Terminal at Southern Cross Station. SkyBus Link free transfer service between Southern Cross Station and accommodation in Melbourne’s city centre, available to all Melbourne City Express and Avalon City Express passengers.

Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For tickets and fare information visit our website.

Melbourne Airport at kerbside (T1, T3 & T4) CBD SkyBus Gateway Terminal at Southern Cross Station t 1300 SKYBUS w skybus.com.au Find us on:

104

Regional Victoria

105

106

Useful Information

107

City of

Melbourne Visitor Services

You 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.

Melbourne Visitor Services

Melbourne visitor services are your key to unlocking the secrets of the city and getting the most out of your visit to Melbourne. With key hubs around the city, pop-up services at premier events and roving ambassadors in some of our most visited areas, you’re never too far away from helpful, local advice.

Let the friendly staff and volunteers give you their tips on the must-visit bars and restaurants, shopping, key attractions and events not to miss in Melbourne.

Find us at: ++ Melbourne Visitor Hub at Town Hall ++ Melbourne Visitor Booth in Bourke Street Mall ++ Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre ++ Queen Victoria Market Visitor Hub

Melbourne Visitor Booth in Bourke Street Mall

Friendly volunteers at the Melbourne Visitor Booth provide free maps and information on shopping, attractions and what’s on in Melbourne, from the centre of this busy retail strip.

Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day)

Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre

Make this hub your first stop when visiting the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens. Find out about the picturesque surrounds, current events and attractions, purchase your Cooks’ Cottage tickets, or a gift from our shop and pause to enjoy the cafe and free Wi-Fi.

++ City Ambassadors

Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm (closed Christmas Day)

Melbourne Visitor Hub at Town Hall

Queen Victoria Market Visitor Hub

Located within the historic Melbourne Town Hall, this hub is close to the retail, dining and laneways for which Melbourne is revered. Volunteers can help you plan your time in Melbourne and share tips only a local would know, as well as provide maps, give advice on public transport connections and assist with access to free Wi-Fi. Open: Daily, 9am to 6pm (closed Christmas Day) 10am to 5pm (Good Friday)

108

Visit the hub in String Bean Alley at the Queen Victoria Market or seek out our ambassadors in their eye-catching red uniforms to receive trusted, local advice on how to best explore the sights and delights of the market and beyond.

Open: Market days, Tue & Thu, 9am to 2pm; Fri–Sun, 9am to 3pm

Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre

City Ambassadors

Dressed in their distinctive red uniforms, City Ambassadors provide a mobile information service in the city and can help with advice on shopping, events and how to get around.

Mon–Sat, 10am to 4pm; Sun, 11.30am to 3pm (excluding Good Friday & Christmas Day)

Melbourne Greeter Service

Free two- to four-hour walking orientations of the city are conducted by trained volunteers. Orientations in English depart daily at 9.30am. Orientations in other languages are available upon request.

Bookings are essential. Phone 03 9658 9658 on weekdays and 03 9658 9942 on weekends or visit the What's On website for further information.

Melbourne Town Hall Tours

Mon, Wed–Fri, 11am & 1pm (excluding public holidays)

Cooks’ Cottage

A visit to the family-friendly Cooks’ Cottage in the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens is a must when exploring Melbourne. Step back in time and learn about life in the eighteenth-century. Dress up in traditional costumes and surround yourself with centuries-old antiques. Stroll through a delightful English cottage garden, and find out about Captain James Cook’s adventures.

Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm (closed Christmas Day) For ticket prices and more information visit the What’s On website.

24/7 Guide to What’s On in Melbourne For more information on events, restaurants, shopping destinations and things to do in Melbourne City visit the dedicated What’s On website. Share your favourite city experiences using #melbmoment.

Explore Melbourne in Chinese

Useful Information

Free one-hour tours of the historic Melbourne Town Hall give visitors the chance to learn about the architectural, social and political significance of this impressive nineteenth century building.

Cooks’ Cottage

For the latest updates on what’s going on in Melbourne, including upcoming events and opportunities, search CityofMelb in the WeChat app to subscribe. t 03 9658 9658 e visitor@melbourne.vic.gov.au w whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/visitors /whatsonmelb @whatsonmelb @whatsonmelb

109

Traveller

Tips Wondering where to get your hands on visitor information, buy tickets to a show or what to do in an emergency? Here is a handy reference guide and tips to help your trip run smoothly.

Time Zone

Melbourne is located in the Australian Eastern Time zone.

Standard Time is UTC/GMT +10 hours. Daylight Saving Time is UTC/GMT +11 hours and commences at 2am on 1 October.

Weather

During spring (September to November), Melbourne’s average temperatures during the day are 10 to 20ºC (49 to 67ºF). For daily forecasts, check the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) website. w bom.gov.au

110

Luggage Lockers

Lockers are available for hire at several locations throughout Melbourne.

Various sized lockers are available at Southern Cross Station and hire ranges from $6 to $12 for 24 hours. Travellers Aid offers short-term luggage storage at Flinders Street Station between 8am and 8pm daily (same day only, not overnight). For costs, visit the website. w southerncrossstation.com.au/ luggage-services w travellersaid.org.au

Be Sun Smart

Too much of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause painful sunburn. Australia has some of the highest UV levels in the world, so it is important to apply sunscreen and wear protective clothing such as a shirt, hat and sunglasses if you’re spending time outdoors, even during the cooler months. Visit the SunSmart Victoria website to check the daily UV index and alerts. w sunsmart.com.au

Smoking Laws

Victoria has strict laws on where people are permitted to smoke tobacco as well as e-cigarettes and personal vaporisers.

Smoking is not allowed in or around non-enclosed drinking and eating venues, outdoor areas where food is served (alfresco dining), train stations and platforms, public transport, cars carrying passengers under the age of 18 years, shopping centres, and enclosed spaces that are workplaces (to protect the health of employees, customers and public).

QV Melbourne and The Tan running track have also been declared smoke-free precincts.

Visit the website below for full details of smoke-free locations and smoking laws in Melbourne. w melbourne.vic.gov.au

Accessible Melbourne

Improving accessibility to Melbourne’s public transport, visitor attractions, events, venues and amenities for people with special mobility needs is a major priority of the Victorian Government and City Council.

Maps and Resources

The City of Melbourne offers downloadable Mobility Maps on its website covering the different city precincts. Lonely Planet also offers a free Accessible Melbourne e-book packed with tips and recommendations for travellers with special needs.

Other useful online resources for accessible travel and recreation throughout Victoria and Australia are provided by Australia For All and NICAN. w melbourne.vic.gov.au w lonelyplanet.com/ shop.lonelyplanet.com w nican.com.au

w travellersaid.org.au

The below support numbers can be of service during an emergency.

Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance) 000 Lifeline (Counselling/crisis support) 131 114 Poisons Information 131 126 Nurse-On-Call 1300 606 024

Police Stations Melbourne East 202 Bourke Street, Melbourne East 03 9637 1100

Melbourne West 313 Spencer Street, Docklands 03 8690 4444

Major Hospitals

Epworth Hospital 89 Bridge Road, Richmond 03 9426 6666 Royal Melbourne Hospital 300 Grattan Street, Parkville 03 9342 7000 St. Vincent’s Health 41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy 03 9288 2211 The Alfred Hospital 55 Commercial Road, St Kilda 03 9076 2000

Useful Information

Assistance and Support Travellers Aid provides travelrelated support and aid, including accessible toilets, showers, equipment loan and a rest area.

It provides advice and assistance to older and frail people, and people with disabilities to ensure safe passage. This not-for-profit operation has been helping travellers for almost 100 years.

Some services attract a small fee, but many are performed free of charge by staff and volunteers. Travellers Aid is located at Southern Cross Station (open seven days from 6.30am to 9.30pm) and Flinders Street Station (open seven days from 8am to 8pm).

In an Emergency

The Royal Children’s Hospital 50 Flemington Road, Parkville 03 9345 5522

Travellers Aid

111

Advertiser Index Arts & Culture

Eat & Drink

Arts Centre Melbourne

29

Bridge Road Richmond

55

Heide Museum of Modern Art

23

Charcoal Lane

58

Melbourne Theatre Company

25

Claypots Barbarossa

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

25

Crown Dining

Museums Victoria

26

Fatto

62

Old Treasury Building

25

Marnog Estate

59

Opera Australia

23

Pilgrim Bar

55

Shrine of Remembrance

23

Pontoon

62

State Library

24

Stokehouse St Kilda Beach

62

The Hotel Windsor

58

See & Do Around and About Travel and Planning

43

Arthurs Seat Eagle

40

Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market

37

Cook’s Cottage

49

Eureka Skydeck

38

Gumbuya World

48

Healesville Sactuary

41

Ice Bar Melbourne

40

iFLy Australia

45

Live Wire Park

44

Melbourne Star Observation Wheel

39

Melbourne River Cruises

37

Melbourne Zoo

41

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

45

National Sports Museum and MCG

46

Otway Fly Treetops Adventures

43

Parliament House Tours

37

Port Phillip Ferries

43

Puffing Billy Railway

47

Queen Victoria Market

50

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

47

Sea Life Melbourne

36

Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant

39

St Kilda Esplanade Market

40

Sunny Ridge

40

The Q Train

35

Melbourne Cup Carnival

34

Werribee Open Range Zoo

41

112

58 56–57

Shop Central Equity Apartments

66

Collins 234

70

Chadstone

71

Downies Coins Melbourne

69

Johnston Jewellers

66

Lightning Ridge Opal Mines Melbourne Airport Shopping

69 72–73

Spencer Outlet Centre

65

The District Docklands

74

Regional Victoria Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa

93

Ballarat Wildlife Park

93

Useful Information Commonwealth Bank Avalon Airport

98 104

Skybus 104

Accommodation Index Melbourne CBD Accommodation (refer to map on page 122–123)

GRID REF

Adelphi Hotel | 03 8080 8888

E3

14

Pan Pacific Melbourne | 03 9027 2000

B3

2

Atlantis Hotel Melbourne | 03 9600 2900

C2

15

Sheraton Melbourne Hotel | 03 9290 1000

F2

3

City Limits Hotel Apartments | 03 9662 2544

F2

16

Stamford Plaza Melbourne | 03 9659 1000

F2

4

Crown Metropol Melbourne | 1800 056 662

C3

17

The Hotel Windsor | 03 9633 6000

F2

5

Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands 03 8578 0000

A1

18

The Langham Melbourne | 03 8696 8888

E3

6

Fraser Place | 03 9669 6888

F2

19

The Sebel Melbourne Docklands | 03 9641 7500

B1

7

Grand Hyatt Melbourne | 03 9657 1234

F3

20

The Victoria Hotel | 03 9669 0000

E2

8

Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders | 03 9629 4111

C3

21

The Westin Melbourne | 03 9635 2222

E3

9

Melbourne Marriott Hotel | 03 9662 3900

F2

22

Treasury on Collins Apartment Hotel | 03 8535 8535

D2

10

Oaks on Collins | 03 8610 6444

D3

23

WRAP on Southbank | 03 9249 6300

D4

11

Oaks on Lonsdale | 03 9200 7500

F2

Greater Melbourne Accommodation

12

Oaks on Market | 03 8631 1111

D3

Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne | 03 9246 1200

13

Oaks on William | 03 8329 6600

D1

PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport | 03 8347 2000

Published by Visit Victoria Victoria’s Tourism & Events Company e ovmarketing@visitvictoria.com.au w visitvictoria.com

This guide uses paper from internationally certified sustainably managed forests and is printed at a plant that holds the ISO14001 Environmental Management System certification.

The following organisations have actively endorsed this publication as the Official Visitor Guide to Melbourne While every attempt has been made to ensure accurate information at the time of going to press, the publishers accept no responsibility for supplied information or omissions.

113

Useful Information

1

5

19

13

2

10

8

14

4

6

9 11 3

17 20

16

22 7 21

12

1

18

23

15