Explore the Laneways
Delicious food, coffee, and more await within Melbourne’s hidden laneways. Enjoy al fresco dining all along Degraves Street and Hardware Lane. When you’re done pop on over to Hosier Lane, home to the cities thriving graffiti and mural arts culture.
Indulge in the Arts
Melbourne’s thriving art culture is host to one of the largest collections in the Southern hemisphere at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). Find thought provoking work here, the Ian Pottter Centre or ACMI (for audiovisual works).
Catch the Footy at “The G”
The MCG is largest sporting stadium in the southern hemisphere. And August is prime time to catch an Aussie Rules Football (AFL) game.
Experience Aboriginal Culture
Always was, always will be. Learn more about the native cultures and peoples of Australia through guided nature walk, museum visit, and more: Aboriginal Culture Experiences
See Aussie Wildlife
The Werribee Open Range Zoo is a one-of-a-kind, safari-style zoo experience. For something a bit closer to the city, you can also find koalas at Melbourne Zoo too.
Living the High Life
See the sprawling Melbourne metropolis from the vantage of Eureka Tower. Or if cocktails are more your speed, check out Lui Bar or Fable.
Have a Read at the State Library
The State Library of Victoria is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, open for tours daily. Eric’s favorite spot to do work is La Trobe Reading Room. You’ll know it when you see it.
Feeling Lucky?
Bet it all on black at in the Crown Casino precinct. But there’s more than slots around here. Dine on cuisine from street eats to luxury delights. Or act like a kid again in Kingpin, with plenty of kid-friendly activities like bowling, arcades, and laser tag.
The Great Ocean Road
Hire a car and hit open road for the most scenic drive in Victoria. Explore the southern coast and if you’re up for it, the 12 Apostles is an immaculate natural landmass 4 hours outside of Melbourne.
We Don’t Like Sydney But..
..If you’re traveling from all the way overseas, we’re sure the Opera House is on your bucket list. Cheap flights depart to Sydney daily. Make it a day trip (or more) and don’t forget to grab our favourite espresso martini at the Opera Bar.
Cheap Eats
- SAL’S PIZZA (CBD and multiple locations)
- WAZZUP FALAFEL (Northcote)
- GRILL’D (multiple locations)
Mid-Range
- CAPITANO, Carlton
- Supernormal, CBD
A Little Luxe
- YAKIMONO, CBD
- CHIN CHIN, CBD
Curious
Experimental cocktails in a mind-bending lounge.
Music Room (inside HER Bar)
Intimate, yet lively DJ sets in one most acoustically-sound rooms in the entire city.
Stomping Ground Brewing Co.
Local brewery with a laidback atmosphere.
Whisky & Alement
Endless drams from the world’s most coveted distilleries, with local beer pairings to match.
Waxflower
Vinyl sets from local DJ’s blasting through speakers that look like the one’s your grandparents had.