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Melbourne has a lot to offer, and I recommend that you have at least 2 full days to explore the city and like more to be able to visit some of the nearby attractions for exampleGreat Ocean RoadandPhillip Island. I have compiled my own list of attractions in Melbourne itself that is worth a visit.
Street Art
At first glance, the narrow alleys and spawns may seem a bit scary and not just a place you want to stroll around. But in fact, this is exactly where you find what I think is what makes Melbourne unique –Street Art. Explore the streets and alleys and immerse yourself in today’s street artists. Remember to look around the corners.
Hosier Lane
Some of the most iconic alleys are Hoiser Lane and ACDC Lane which are located in the central part of the city not far from Flinders Street Station which is clearly worth a visit, but unfortunately the building was covered by a huge scaffold when I was there.
The Fitzroy and Collingwood district are located northeast of the center and are the more unpolished part of the city, but still incredibly charming. Citizens are one of the oldest areas of Melbourne. Fitzroy is known for its street art, music scene and bohemian culture, where Collingwood is known for its historic buildings dating back to the nineteenth century.
Go up Gertrude st. and turn at Smith St. (Go to the north). There are many exciting shops, cafes, restaurants and bars – especially at Smith st.
Café culture
People in Melbourne are proud of their coffee, and Melbourne has a wealth of cozy cafes where you can both sit and enjoy your coffee, or take it on-the-go. If you are not an avid coffee drinker, it may be a good idea to use sugar in the coffee as it may well taste a bit bitter if you, like me, are not the big coffee player but more a coffee survivor. The best thing is that the coffee costs only half of what it costs at home.
State Library of Victoria
Now, libraries are usually not the place I typically stay on my vacation, but the State Library of Victoria is definitely worth a visit. The library located on Swanston St. Mixes the traditional library with museum. The place is also a perfect if you need to make a short Wi-Fi Pitstop.
La Trope Reading Room
La Trobe Reading Room is the heart of the library, and something of an architectural piece of art. The space was inaugurated in 1913 and is designed to mimic the British Museum Library in London and the Library of Congress in Washington DC. There is room for 320 readers at the work tables, and if you go up on Level 6 there is a fantastic panoramic view of the dome and the reading room below.
Eureka Skydeck 88
The Eureka Tower is Melbourne’s tallest building. In just 38 seconds, the elevator takes you up on the 88 floor, where you can get a 365 degree view all over Melbourne. Enjoy the trip around while focusing through the preset binoculars on specific sights.
You can see, among other things, the impressive 1956 Olympic system, which today has become an integral part of Melbourne’s sports scene. If you do not suffer too much from height fright, you should try the main attraction – The Edge – which is a viewing platform whose walls, floor and ceiling consists exclusively of glass and which protrudes from the 88 floor. Unfortunately, the platform was closed when I was up there.
Price:Access to Eureka Skydeck 88 costs $ 20 AUD – The Edge costs additional $ 12 AUD
NGV International
The Art Museum is free and is Australia’s oldest and most visited museum. The collection is from Europe, Asia, America and Oceania. The museum mixes old and modern art, and is therefore a beautiful mix of antiques from different communities, figures, paintings and photographs.
The Great Hall
On the ground floor you will find “The Great Hall” which has fantastic stained glass mosaik ceiling, designed by Leonard French from 1968. Sit back to one of the many puffs that fill the room and stir up on the mosaic ceiling while emptying your head for thoughts.
Melbourne Zoo
Melbourne Zoo is a huge large park where you can experience elephants, gorillas, orangutans, huge turtles and giraffes. Melbourne Zoo has done a lot to create plants that are very lifelike against the animals. It’s nice to see that the animals have space, but unfortunately it also means that many of the animals are hard to see. Especially on hot days when the animals are not so active. Melbourne Zoo is suitable for families with children.
Price:$ 36 AUD-If you visit Melbourne Zoo this weekend, kids are between 4-15 free.
Relax in the green oases
On hot days, the green parks are a welcome place to pull some air and sit in the shade under the big trees. Buy lunch like take away or read a good book while enjoying the tranquility in the middle of the big city. Some of the smaller parks close to the center are Treasury Gardens, Fitzroy Garden and Carlton Garden South (in front of Royal Exibition Building).
Treasury Gardens
If you have the courage for a bigger trip, a trip around the Royal Botanic Gardens can clearly be recommended. You can take the tram to Domain Road and take several different routes around the garden. Remember to bring water especially in the summer.
Melbourne Aquarium
Melbourne Aquarium is on the banks of the Yara River. The aquarium is furnished on four levels and you follow a route around the aquarium. Compared to other aquariums that I have visited, I was really excited about Melbourne Aquarium. Among other things, you can experience several different tropical fish, sharks and royal penguins, but the aquarium’s main attraction is one of Australia’s largest saltwater crocodiles – Pinjarra!
Price:Approx. $ 35 AUD – Prices vary and it is clearly recommended to buy tickets online.
ACMI – Australian Center for The Moving Image
Acmi is perfect if you are traveling with kids. The exhibition on the ground floor is free and is a tribute to TV, film and gaming, and shows its history, however, with a marked focus on Australia’s film and TV history. They pay homage to Famous Australian TV people, actors, film directors, etc.
The exhibition is very interactive where you have the opportunity to play iconic computer games. If you are interested in the film industry, ACMI is definitely worth a visit.
You will find the entrance via Flinders St.
Price: Free access to the main exhibition on the ground floor.
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