Guidebook for Melbourne
Shopping
Bargain shopping mall with all the big brands in Australia. Nike, Adidas, Couch, Kate Spade, etc.
583 locals recommend
DFO South Wharf
20 Convention Centre PlBargain shopping mall with all the big brands in Australia. Nike, Adidas, Couch, Kate Spade, etc.
The District/434 Docklands Dr station
434 Docklands DrSpencer Outlet Centre
201 Spencer StEmporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StMelbourne Central
Swanston StreetMyer Melbourne
336 Bourke StDavid Jones
310 Bourke StChadstone Shopping Centre
1341 Dandenong RoadEssentials
Big Supermarket just a few mins walk from my apartment. One of the main supermarkets in Australia. Get some local snacks - Tim Tam, Arnott, etc
258 locals recommend
Coles Spencer St
201 Spencer StBig Supermarket just a few mins walk from my apartment. One of the main supermarkets in Australia. Get some local snacks - Tim Tam, Arnott, etc
Woolworths QV
Swanston StreetWoolworths Southern Cross Station (Metro)
Spencer StreetChemist Warehouse South Melbourne
310 Clarendon StCheapest supplements and medicine in town
All the essentials in one place ranging from local/interstate train/couch/bus, car rental, to food n shopping.
646 locals recommend
Southern Cross Station
All the essentials in one place ranging from local/interstate train/couch/bus, car rental, to food n shopping.
Woolworths Victoria Harbour
93 Merchant StCostco Docklands
381 Footscray RdFood Scene
Patricia Coffee Brewers
493-495 Little Bourke StBest coffee in town
Brother Baba Budan
359 Little Bourke StOne of the best coffee shops in town. Locally roasted
Claimed world's best croissant. Try it out! They use high-quality imported butter
142 locals recommend
Lune Croissanterie
119 Rose StClaimed world's best croissant. Try it out! They use high-quality imported butter
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetHardware Lane
Hardware LaneDegraves Street
Degraves StreetHigher Ground
650 Little Bourke StOne of most instagram able place in Melbourne. Try the hot cake!
They are very popular for brunch. Try the pork belly and baked eggs
19 locals recommend
Hardware Société
123 Hardware StThey are very popular for brunch. Try the pork belly and baked eggs
Calia Emporium
287 Lonsdale StTry vous vide 63 degree egg with waygu beef and lava matcha cake
Hopetoun Tea Rooms
421 Bourke StOldest tea room
Rare Steakhouse Downtown
42-44 King StSteak!!
Metro Burgers on Degraves
12 Degraves StTry Kangaroo meat burger !!
The Meat & Wine Co Southbank
3 Queens Bridge StreetQuality steak with reasonable price!
Agathé Pâtisserie
322 Coventry StAgathé Pâtisserie Petite
335 Bourke StLune Croissanterie
119 Rose St+39 Pizzeria
362 Little Bourke StOne of best pizza in town
Tipo 00
361 Little Bourke StLovely pasta
Lanzhou Beef Noodle Bar
379 Elizabeth StCheap eat- Watch they pulling noodle while eating noodle.
8bit
8 Droop StGrill'd Southern Cross
Spencer StreetHealthy burger, love the ‘mighty melbourne’
Shujinko
225 Russell StBest Japanese ramen, the secret is in the broth
Drinks & Nightlife
Cookie
252 Swanston StTry out different cocktails
Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant
43 Little Bourke StreetLui Bar
525 Collins StNice view, fancy romantic restaurant bar
Section 8
27-29 Tattersalls LnLaneway, open bar, hidden gem
Transit Rooftop Bar
Federation SquareNice view overlooking flinders station and South Gate
Carlton Brewhouse
24 Thompson StThe Mill Brewery
40 Sackville StThe Crafty Squire
127 Russell StNaked For Satan
285 Brunswick StLygon Street Carlton
Witches In Britches
84 Dudley StWatch live musical comedy show while having dinner
Ice bar melbourne
319 Brunswick StSightseeing
Docklands
Parliament Gardens
531 Albert StChinatown Precinct
35 Market LnState Library Victoria
328 Swanston StRoyal Arcade
335 Bourke StBlock Arcade
282 Collins StCrown Melbourne
8 Whiteman StMarvel Stadium
740 Bourke StFlinders Street Railway Station
Flinders StreetOld Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell StBrighton Bathing Boxes
EsplanadeSt. Kilda Pier Penguin Colony
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
101 Waterfront WaySEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
King StreetFor family and kids.
The tallest tower at the moment, magnificent view! Try the looking down the edge!
537 locals recommend
Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuayThe tallest tower at the moment, magnificent view! Try the looking down the edge!
Flagstaff Gardens
309-311 William St
Checkout possums during night time!
Puffing Billy Railway
1 Old Monbulk RdHistorical steam train!
Melbourne Zoo
Elliott AvenueMelbourne River Cruises
Southbank PromenadeBotanic Gardens Visitor Centre
100 Birdwood AveArts & Culture
Arts Centre station
Hosier Lane
7-9 Hosier LnUnion Lane
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StreetCarlton Gardens
Exhibition from around the world in one place. Don’t have to travel thousand miles to admire art
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdExhibition from around the world in one place. Don’t have to travel thousand miles to admire art
Major events running throughout the years! Check their website for more details.
263 locals recommend
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
1 Convention Centre PlMajor events running throughout the years! Check their website for more details.
Shrine of Remembrance
City advice
Ways to save
Free trams within CBD
Don’t need to touch on when u are in CBD. Try to walk if your destination fall outside free tram zone, that would save u lunch money.
Getting around
Googlemaps
Use Googlemaps for public transportation or Uber/Didi/Ola.
Customs and culture
Hook turn in CBD
Please be aware of hook turn when driving. Do check online about hook turn before driving in CBD!
Useful phrases
Say ‘Please’ when asking for help
Add ‘please’ in your question, people would become 10x nicer:)