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melbourne: laneways, street art & ocean road down under
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items discover australia’s cultural capital through melbourne’s funky laneways and cool-girl café culture. from exploring alleys splattered in street art to driving the scenic great ocean road, these are the ultimate experiences i recommend when visiting m...
find the full travel guide here: https://www.destination195.com/destinations/what-to-do-in-melbourne
find the full travel guide here: https://www.destination195.com/destinations/what-to-do-in-melbourne
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what to do in melbourne 🐨
where to eat in melbourne 🐟
shop 'til you drop in melbourne 👗
what to do in melbourne 🐨
discover the top day trip and city sights to explore with 2 days in melbourne. follow this list from top to bottom to plan great ocean road pit stops for your first day, then dive into melbourne’s creative cultural landmarks on day two.
this cliffside day trip highlights the rugged coastal landscape of picturesque beaches along the southern ocean while introducing you to quintessential aussie animals 🦘
Great Ocean Road Day Trip
home to one of the world's longest-running surf competitions attracting professional shredders from around the globe with its powerful, consistent swell 🏄
Bells Beach
a surf capital whose evolution gave rise to major surf brands quiksilver and rip curl—shop around the flagship location of the latter 🛍️
Torquay
a coastal town where you’ll undoubtedly encounter your first australian animal of the day: white cockatoos with a yellow plume on their head 🐤 continue down the main commercial strip to shop for beach-inspired souvenirs from quaint curations like th...
Lorne
a scenic vantage point showcasing the dramatic meeting of the saint george river with the turquoise southern ocean—keep your eyes to the sky in hopes of spotting a laughing kookaburra hiding in the eucalyptus trees 🪶
Teddys Lookout
the perfect place for a surf break if you feel like bracing the waves. otherwise, frolic on the expansive sandy beach and grab aussie snacks like tim tams from the wye general store 🍫
Wye River
self-guided 0.5-mile fern-filled rainforest walk which takes 15 minutes to stroll past towering myrtle beech trees and moss-covered logs 🌿
Maits Rest Rainforest Walk
dramatic collection of limestone stacks rising out of the ocean formed by millions of years of constant wave and wind erosion 🪨
Twelve Apostles
take a trip down the steps to reveal how truly staggering the cliffs and twelve apostles are when observed from sea level 🪜
Gibson Steps
before walking into chin chin for dinner, a cult-favorite foray into southeast asian cuisine, pop down hosier lane for a peek at the colorful street art scene
Hosier Lane
38 hectares of greenery in the city reflecting over a century and a half of horticultural development and heritage 🌼
the free shrine of remembrance has an upper balcony with sweeping panoramic views of the skyline and the ornamental lake offers private 30-minute punting boat tours complete with a dainty sun parasol
the free shrine of remembrance has an upper balcony with sweeping panoramic views of the skyline and the ornamental lake offers private 30-minute punting boat tours complete with a dainty sun parasol
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
australia's oldest and most-visited public art gallery; rotating exhibitions like a yayoi kusama feature live alongside the free permanent collection of more than 75,000 works spanning from ancient civilizations to contemporary times 🖼️
National Gallery of Victoria
ranked the second coolest street in the world by time out in 2022, this tree-lined stretch of funky fitzroy—the creative hub of melbourne—is chock full of independent shopping and dining joints 🛍️
Gertrude Street
where to eat in melbourne 🐟
everywhere i ate during my 2 days in melbourne—this carefully curated list spans everything from australian café culture to fresh seafood and international street food. from top to bottom, it follows the exact order in which i visited each spot.
an artisanal viennoiserie so coveted a local guide revealed bakery customers carry their to-go bags around all day to show they secured a bite 🥐
Lune
indulge in local delicacies like lamington—sponge cake squares coated in chocolate and rolled in coconut—but be sure to not feed the birds! 🎂
Louttit Bay Bakery
totti’s italian trattoria is the top place for lunch in lorne if you visit outside of a tuesday or wednesday; otherwise, grab a cocktail with a side of ocean views on the elevated deck of the lorne hotel bistro and beer garden 🍝
Lorne Hotel
a fresh taste of the sea paired with sparkling harbor views—the seafood platter for two is the clear winner, complete with flaky battered white fish and malt vinegar chips, silky scallops, and shiny red prawns 🦐
Apollo Bay Fisherman's Co-Op
cult-favorite foray into southeast asian cuisine—include the crispy barramundi and green apple salad in your order, which not only includes the continent’s prized buttery fish but is also topped with the caramelized sticky pork chin chin is renowned ...
Chin Chin
a seasonal selection of aussie café fare in a heritage-listed, 1880’s terrace house. the fluffy blueberry and ricotta hotcakes are complimented by a cup of specialty coffee bean blends, although you can’t go wrong with any of their vivid plates of lo...
The Kettle Black
floating capri cantina that's the epitome of sun-kissed summer days, serving spritzes, pizza and pasta mains, and bar antipasti bites in this primarily walk-in venue 🌞
to incorporate further relaxation into your agenda, reserve a daybed or the whole aperol pool club lounge with a group
to incorporate further relaxation into your agenda, reserve a daybed or the whole aperol pool club lounge with a group
AFLOAT
over 45 street food stands and trucks serving international cuisine from every corner of the globe, there’s truly something for everyone at the summer night market running every wednesday from november through march 🥟
Queen Victoria Market
relaxed walk-in rooftop that's the perfect place to watch the day turn pink behind the skyline, complimented with sophisticated concoctions including the signature HER energy drink infused with caffeine if you plan to keep the party going all night l...
HER
shop 'til you drop in melbourne 👗
funky fitzroy finds to keep an eye out for when strolling down gertrude street, these are the best places to shop in melbourne
a high-fashion amalgamation of couture pieces pushing the limits of convention
The Signet Bureau
perfectly polished porcelain sets for the home with minimalistic charm in pastel hues
Mud Australia
curation of trendy, one-of-a-kind gems like the lightweight abstract plissé tee i bought
Sunday Social