Things to do in Melbourne
Things to do in Melbourne
EAT
- For the best freshly made pasta in town hit up Tipo 00 361 Little Bourke Street
- For the (hotly debated) best dumplings in the CBD visit Hutong Dumpling Bar | 14-16 Market Lane
- For a more stripped back dumpling joint try Shandong Mamma | Shop 7 200 Bourke Street
- For tasty pizza and fun times go to Dom’s Social Club 1/301 Swanston Street
- For instagram worthy lobster rolls and more, hit up Pinchy’s | Level 1 200 Bourke Street,
- If you like old school velvet booths and ready to splurge, book a table at Grill Americano |
112 Flinders Lane - Stroll down Flinders Lane and pop into Supernormal for a mix of Japanese, Korean and Chinese bites |
180 Flinders Lane - In town for the weekend? Book in brunch at Farmer’s Daughter | 80 Collins 95 Exhibition Street
DRINK
- City Wine Shop | 159 Spring Street
- Gimlet at Cavendish House | 33 Russell Street
- Kirk’s Wine Bar | Crn Hardware ln & Little Bourke Street
- Caretaker’s Cottage | 139-141 Little Lonsdale Street
- Bar Ampere | 16 Russell Place,
- Bar Margaux | Basement 111 Lonsdale Street,
- Gin Palace | 10 Russell Place, Melbourne
- Embla | 122 Russell Street, Melbourne
- Garden State Hotel | 101 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
CBD drinks with a view
- Dom’s Social Club | 1/301 Swanston Street
- HER Rooftop | Level 5 270 Lonsdale Street (enter via Drewery Lane)
- Heroes | Level 1–3 188 Bourke St
- Ponyfish Island | Evan Walker Bridge
DO
- Walk the world renowned trail of the Elephants at Melbourne Zoo
- Visit a local landmark and foodie destination - the Queen Victoria Markets
- Take a free guided tour through Royal Botanical Gardens Victoria or enjoy a sensory experience as you wander through the different gardens while listening to Sonica Botanica
- A day trip to Yarra Valley wine country
- The Melbourne Aquarium is a perfect rainy day activity. You can even suit up in Antarctic snow gear and join the penguins in their enclosure.
- With a rotating roster of big name exhibits, the National Gallery of Victoria is not to be missed.
- Another great rainy day destination is ACMI - the museum of film, TV, video games and art.
- Explore the Dandenongs and learn Aboriginal history with 1-hour guided Wurundjeri Walking Tour
EVENTS
- Illicit Networks Workshops (XIII) 2023, 11-12 December
- Monash University Book Launch - Wrongful Convictions in Australia, Addressing Issues in the Criminal Justice System - Tuesday 5th December, 5.30 - 6.30pm. Register here
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