Melbourne

fitzroy

Fitzroy - Trendy 'bohemian' area north of the CBD, filled with eclectic cafes and stores.

Brunswick St
Long and lively cafe/bar strip with cheap and decent eats.
Smith St
Slightly run down yet charming street with cafes, bars, and unique clothing and other shops.
northern melbourne

Tullamarine— Home to Melbourne's International airport.

Woodlands Historic Park
Immediately north of Melbourne Airport, contains an 1840s homestead and a nature reserve.
prahran

Prahran lies to the south of the city and shopping is the main draw.

Chapel Street
Famous for its street cafes and designer fashion boutiques. Cheaper stores are found at its southern end.
Prahran Market
is a market dedicated to the finest quality fresh food. You can find gourmet delights here that you will find in no other place in Melbourne. Prahran Market also has children's activities and a large Market Square to sit and enjoy.
Commercial Road
Known for its gay-friendly eateries, shops and clubs.
st kilda

St Kilda is Melbourne's beach-side nightlife precinct and is tremendously popular area for beachcombers and those looking to grab a bite or sip on a latte by the sea.

Luna Park
Historic amusement park built in 1912.
St Kilda Pier
Popular spot for fishing and walking.
St Kilda Esplanade
Fine place for walking, skating, sunbathing and on Sundays, discovering new treasures at the Esplanade Sunday market.
St Kilda Botanical Gardens
With the first trees planted in 1859, the Botanical Gardens are a sprawling oasis of tranquility and greenery.
Jewish Museum of Australia
Depicts the history of the Jewish community in Australia.
southern suburbs

Brighton— Melbourne's prime bayside suburb featuring excellent upmarket cafes and boutique shops.

Brighton Beach
One of Melbourne's favoured beaches, be sure to check out the infamous 'bathing boxes', brightly coloured boxes that are dotted along the sand.
city centre

The City Centre probably has the most to attract the traveller, including cafes, boutiques, department stores, and Victorian architecture, which can all be sampled on foot.

Flinders Street Railway Station
Arguably the defining landmark of Melbourne, a nice, colonial-era railway station at the junction of Flinders Street and Swanston Street. The main entrance is known for several clocks hanging over it, and is a popular meeting spot for locals.
Docklands
An entire new precinct filled with shops, bars, restaurants and things to do for all the family as well as a stadium with a waterside setting.
Eureka Tower
Tallest residential building in the southern hemisphere, panoramic views of the whole of Melbourne.
Parliament House of Victoria
The first seat of the Australian federal government, free tours are available on week days.
Queen Victoria Market
Huge and colorful, with an assortment of fresh and dry produce, souvenirs and other interesting things.
State Library
Worthwhile if you're into books, city architecture and free internet.
Southgate
Pretty promenade on the south bank of the Yarra, with lively restaurants, bars and a Sunday art & craft market.
Federation Square
Modernistic and popular meeting space to see Melburnians enjoy life whilst sitting down at cafes and bars.
Immigration museum
Located on Flinders Street, Explore the moving stories of people from all over the world who have migrated to Australia
Police Museum
Also located on Flinders Street, See over 150 years of stories and displays of crime, justice, courage, forensic techniques and examples of how police are making Victoria a safer place to live.
Shrine of Remembrance
Located on St Kilda Road, Major War Memorial with unique Ray of Light demonstration every half hour. Also offering panoramic views of Melbourne parks from rooftop balcony.