Holiday 202510 MelbourneAU
Places
In the City
Flinders Street Station & Federation Square – classic starting point.
- Hosier Lane – iconic street art alley.
- Queen Victoria Market – huge food and goods market.
- Eureka Skydeck – big views from one of the tallest buildings.
Laneways & arcades – duck into Degraves Street, Block Arcade, and Centre Place for coffee and food.
Arts & Culture
- National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) – world-class art gallery.
- :ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image) – film, TV, and gaming exhibitions.
- State Library of Victoria – the dome reading room is worth a look.
Sports & Events
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) – go for a tour or catch AFL/cricket.
- :Rod Laver Arena – home of the Australian Open tennis.
Parks & Gardens
- Royal Botanic Gardens – huge, peaceful, great for a walk.
Carlton Gardens & Royal Exhibition Building – UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Fitzroy Gardens – has Captain Cook’s Cottage.
Day Trips & Surrounds
- St Kilda – beach, penguins on the pier at sunset, Luna Park.
- Yarra Valley – wineries and countryside.
- Great Ocean Road – the Twelve Apostles and epic coastal drive.
- Phillip Island – penguin parade at dusk.
- Mornington Peninsula – hot springs, beaches, wineries.