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history

 THE HISTORY OF MELBOURNE
The city’s origins lie in a surge in   The growth of this city is often
nineteenth century urbanisation        taken for granted, but Melbourne
which ringed the Pacific with a        was not predetermined or
network of bustling commercial         inevitable. It was established by
cities: Melbourne, Sydney,             speculators technically in breach
Brisbane, Auckland, San Francisco,     of the law. The hinterland was
Seattle and Vancouver. They grew       not given out to capitalists but
as gateways to their expansive         licensed, leased and purchased by
hinterlands, facilitating European     investors and speculators.
settlement and the harnessing of
their developing regional economies    This entrepreneurial quality was
to world money and produce markets.    reinforced by the gold discoveries
                                       which attracted settlers who
They were cities of the nineteenth     were young, enterprising and
century, built from scratch, their     independent. These were the
spatial form shaped by the latest      people who opposed state aid to
technological innovations and          religion, fought for the eight hour
their social economic structures       day, pressed for land to be opened
mirroring the logic of modern          up to the small settler and most
capitalist market place. Melbourne     dramatically espoused the protection
- fittingly dubbed “Marvellous         of local industry ~ inverting the
Melbourne” by George Sala in           orthodoxies of Great Britain.
1888, encapsulates this remarkable
city’s building progress. Melbourne    A strong imprint remains of the
was for most of the nineteenth         industries established between
century the most remarkable of         1860 and 1890, especially in
these Pacific Rim cities, and the      areas like clothing and footwear
largest in both population and in      establishing Marvellous Melbourne
physical extent.                       as the shopping capital of Australia
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contents
4        Contents                             45      Ballarat
6        Events                               46      Entertainment
12       Highlights Shopping                  48      Visitor Information
24       Highlights Attractions               52      Travelling on public transport
28       Dining                               56      Greater Melbourne Map
33       Maps                                 57      Regional Tourism
39       Suburbs Map                                  Recovery Initiative
40       CBD Map Legend                       60      Train Map
41       Phillip Island                       62      Tram Map
42       St Kilda                             64      Things to do
44       Bendigo                              69      Discount Coupons

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25/03/2020 to 19/04/2020                 29/05/2020 - 7/06/ 2020
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL                  THE MELBOURNE
COMEDY FESTIVAL                          INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
For three and a half weeks in            The Festival takes place in concert
March and April the city loads up        halls, arts venues, jazz clubs and
on laughs, with comedians hitting        throughout the streets of Melbourne
stages across the city and further       as the city comes alive with the
afield.                                  spirit of jazz.
The Festival has something to tickle     Each festival program aims to
everybody’s funny bone with free         appeal to young and old, to
family entertainment, world-class        enthusiasts and the uninitiated,
special events, trail-blazing solo       to encourage as many people as
shows and late-night fun. Celebrate      possible to experience the very
the joyful, the inspiring and the        personal impact that jazz can have.
silly at the Melbourne International
Comedy Festival!                         The Festival’s vision is to be
                                         one of the leading centres of
‘This is the best time of the year to    jazz presentation in the world
be in Melbourne – there are endless      by providing a platform for
forms of comedy to enjoy, the city       performance, collaboration,
is teeming with funny, interesting       education and engagement. Its
people from all over the world. If       diverse programming includes
you’ve never been to the festival        modern masters of jazz, late night
before, you’re in for the time of your   art parties, free events, Australian
life’ The Age.                           /international collaborations and
                                         pathways for emerging artists.
Melbourne Town Hall
90-130 Swanston Street Melbourne         The Melbourne International Jazz
With shows at various venues             Festival is run by a dedicated Board
across the city.                         and Management team who are
P. 03 9245 3700                          passionate about making Melbourne
E. info@comedyfestival.com.au            a world-class destination for jazz.
www.comedyfestival.com.au
                                         www.melbournejazz.com
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events

 BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL

Universal Theatrical Group,            Set in a northern town during
Working Title Films,Greene             the miners’ strike of 1984/5, the
Light Stage, Michael Coppel            show follows Billy’s journey from
Entertainments and Louise Withers      boxing ring to ballet class where
Presents are delighted to present      he discovers a passion for dance
Billy Elliot the Musical.              that unites his family, inspires his
                                       community and changes his life
Featuring music by the legendary       forever.
Elton John, Billy Elliot the Musical
is an extraordinary theatrical         Now playing until 19 April
experience that has captivated         REGENT THEATRE
audiences around the world.            191 Collins St, Melbourne VIC
Seen by over 12 million people         www.billyelliotthemusical.com.au
worldwide and acclaimed by
audiences and critics alike, Billy
Elliot is the recipient of over 85
awards internationally.

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MARCH 2020                                    host to the festival with 10 days of
                                              dinners, parties, talks, demonstrations
04/03/2020 to 14/03/2020                      and free events for the whole family.
Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival   All day and night the Market will be
The Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion        a magnet for food-loving Melburnians
Festival is an annual celebration             , from Sichuan to spaghetti, plants
of fashion, arts, ideas and creative          to passionate people. Queen Victoria
endeavour for everyone to enjoy. All-         Market Cnr Elizabeth and Victoria streets
encompassing with a curated program of        www.melbournefoodandwine.com.au
premium runways, workshops, industry
seminars, forums, live entertainment and      to 21/03/2020
much more. Royal Exhibition Building          Come From Away
www.vamff.com.au                              Come From Away tells the remarkable
                                              true story of thousands of stranded
12/03/2020 to 15/03/2020                      passengers and the small town in
Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix         Newfoundland, Canada that welcomed
2020                                          them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran
See the best of Melbourne, the best of        high, but uneasiness turned into
racing, the best of culture, together         trust, music soared into the night, and
in one melting pot like nothing else          gratitude grew into enduring
on the planet. Melbourne’s newest live        friendships. Comedy Theatre 240
music series, AusGP Sessions, is set          Exhibition Street Melbourne.
to make its debut at this year’s race.        www.comefromaway.com.au
See the likes of Daniel Ricciardo, Lewis
Hamilton and Max Verstappen on the            22/03/2020
Melbourne Walk. Get ready for selfies         Friend in Me Family Day
and autographs each day. Albert Park          This event was born in 2017 when
Grand Prix Circuit                            Melbourne mum Louise Larkin heard
www.grandprix.com.au                          the story of Logan Camilleri from Melton
                                              on Fox FM – a little boy who had
12/03/2020 to 10/05/2020                      no one turn up to his sixth birthday
Cirque du Soleil’s Kurios: Cabinet of         party. Four years later, the annual
Curiosities                                   event has quadrupled in size (from 350
Cirque du Soleil will return to               at the first party to a whopping
Melbourne from March 2020 with its            2,000 smiling faces at last year’s event)
most acclaimed touring show, a tale           and is moving to Melbourne
in which time comes to a complete             Showgrounds to accommodate
stop, transporting the audience inside        the growth in 2020. Melbourne
a fantasy world where everything is           Showgrounds, Flemington
possible. Flemington Racecourse               www.friendinme.org.au
www.cirquedusoleil.com/kurios
                                              12/03/2020 to 23/03/2020
18/03/2020 to 21/03/2020                      Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Senior Moments 2                              Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF)
The smash hit Senior Moments is back          heads into its 30th year to showcase the
in a senior sequel without equal:             finest, contemporary queer cinema from
Senior Moments 2: ‘Remember                   Australia and beyond in the largest queer
Remember’ is another seriously silly          film festival in the southern hemisphere.
comedy revue, a brilliantly funny             The Capitol Level 1 113 Swanston Street
collection of comic sketches and songs        Melbourne www.mqff.com.au
performed by a cast who are old enough
to know better! Athenaeum Theatre 188         25/03/2020 to 19/04/2020
Collins Street Melbourne                      Melbourne International Comedy Festival
www.seniormomentsshow.com.au                  The Melbourne International Comedy
                                              Festival takes over town! For three
19/03/2020 to 29/03/2020                      and a half weeks in March and April the
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival              city loads up on laughs, with comedians
The Queen Victoria Market, is playing         hitting stages across the city and further
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afield. Free family entertainment, world-     24/05/2019 to 05/04/2020
class special events, trail-blazing solo      Our Bodies, Our Voices, Our Marks
shows and late-night fun.                     Documenting the Body, curated by
Melbourne Town Hall                           Stanislava Pinchuk, presents local and
90-130 Swanston Street Melbourne              contemporary perspectives on tattooing
*Shows at various venues across the           as it intersects with themes of
city. www.comedyfestival.com.au               immigration, journeys, the body, heritage
                                              and identity. Immigration Museum 400-
29/03/2020                                    424 Flinders Street Melbourne
Victoria’s Multicultural Festival             museumsvictoria.com.au/
Enjoy free music, dance performances,
art, film, cultural cuisines and activities   09/04/2020
for all ages. With a range of cultural        Mad Scientist Craft at Southbank Library
experiences on offer, visitors will           Colour and decorate your own lab coat
have an opportunity to deepen their           in this workshop for mini mad scientists
understanding and appreciation for            aged seven and up. Southbank Library at
diversity and help strengthen our             Boyd Ground 207 City Road, Southbank
community. Queen Victoria Market Cnr          www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/
Elizabeth and Victoria streets Melbourne
multiculturalcommission.vic.gov.au            10/04/2020
                                              Good Friday Appeal Kids Day Out
25/03/2020 to 29/03/2020                      The Good Friday Appeal Kids Day
Melbourne International Flower & Garden       Out, Bring the whole family together
Show                                          for a day of amusement, activities and
Attracting over 100,000 garden, design        entertainment, all while raising much
and DIY enthusiasts with the country’s        needed funds for The Royal Children’s
best landscape designers returning to         Hospital. Melbourne Convention and
create the largest and most ambitious         Exhibition Centre 1 Convention Centre
show gardens ever seen at the event.          Place, South Wharf
Royal Exhibition Building 9 Nicholson         www.goodfridayappeal.com.au
Street Carlton melbflowershow.com.au
                                              16/04/2020 to 19/04/2020
APRIL 2020                                    Melbourne Home Show
                                              The Melbourne Home Show, is packed
01/04/2020 to 08/04/2020                      to the rafters with all the latest building
Junior Rangers – Mysterious Mammals           and renovation products from more
Put on your detective hat and join the        than 250 leading brands. Melbourne
City of Melbourne Park Rangers to help        Convention and Exhibition Centre
solve the mysterious case of Melbourne’s      South Wharf
missing mammals. Junior Rangers will          www.melbournehomeshow.com.au
hunt for evidence of the furry, four-
legged creatures hidden in the tree tops      18/04/2020 to 19/04/2020
and grasslands, and learn about the           Autumn Plant Sale – Melbourne Gardens
strange and wonderful animals that once       In need of a little more greenery in your
roamed Royal Park. Australian Native          life? Colour your home with treasures
Gardens, Royal Park 1 Gatehouse Street        from the autumn plant sale at Melbourne
Melbourne www.melbourne.vic.gov.au            Gardens. Select from juicy succulents,
                                              beautiful blossoms, pretty natives, tasty
02/04/2020 to 06/04/2020                      herbs and everything in between.
Marvel Universe Live                          Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Birdwood
Immersive video projection and cutting-       Avenue Melbourne
edge special effects captivate and            bit.ly/37CFk84
transport audiences across the universe
from the fantastical Savage Land to New       23/04/2020 to 10/05/2020
York City and beyond. Rod Laver Arena         Hamlet
Melbourne Park Batman Avenue                  Hamlet is a portrait of a young man
www.marveluniverselive.com/                   struggling with the death of his
                                              father, his mother’s hasty remarriage to
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his uncle, and the vision of his father’s   Melbourne Convention and Exhibition
ghost looming in his mind’s eye Arts        Centre, South Wharf
Centre Melbourne 100 St Kilda Rd            internationalcoffeeexpo.com
www.artscentremelbourne.com.au
                                            06/05/2020
23/04/2020 to 07/06/2020                    Spirit of the Dance
SIX the Musical                             Is coming to Australia with their new
The global all-female pop concert           spine tingling 21st anniversary show.
musical, is the five-star phenomenon        ‘Spirit of the Dance’ is Irish in origin
that is ‘bursting at the corset with 21st   and bursts with raw energy, having been
century sass and attitude’Critically        described as explosive, breathtaking, and
acclaimed across the UK with a studio       spectacular. This blockbuster show takes
album storming up the UK pop                dance to the next level and features a
charts, the sell-out intoxicating Tudor     fusion of heart-pounding Irish dance,
take-off continues. Comedy Theatre 240      combined with dance styles from around
Exhibition Street Melbourne                 the world including Scottish, Flamenco,
www.sixthemusical.com/australia             Latin, salsa, street dance, hip-hop,
                                            techno can-can and American tap.
25 /04/2020                                 Hamer Hall 100 St Kilda Rd Southbank
Anzac Day                                   www.mellenevents.com.au/
Anzac Day is a time for the community
to come together to remember and            10/05/2020
recognise the service and sacrifice of      Mother’s Day Classic
members of the Australian Defence           It’s not only a fun way to spend Mother’s
Force. Originally a commemoration of        Day but it’s also about supporting
the landing of Australian and New           those in the community who have been
Zealand forces on Gallipoli on 25 April     affected by breast cancer. Over the past
1915, Anzac Day is a public expression      22 years, the Mother’s Day Classic has
of gratitude and reflection resonates       donated over $37 million to the National
to the present day.​www.shrine.org.au/      Breast Cancer Foundation to fund life-
Remembrance/Anzac-Day                       saving breast cancer research projects.
                                            Make Mother’s Day mean more this year
MAY 2020                                    by attending this incredible event and
                                            supporting a cause that affects so many
to 03/05/2020                               Australians. Alexandra Gardens St Kilda
Shrek the Musical                           www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/
Shrek the Musical brings the hilarious
story of everyone’s favourite ogre to       11/05/2020 to 17/05/2020
life on the stage. In a faraway kingdom     Melbourne Knowledge Week
turned upside down, things get              Melbourne Knowledge Week is
ugly when an unseemly ogre – not a          back this May with seven days of
handsome prince – shows up to rescue        interactive events, workshops, dinners
a feisty princess. Her Majesty’s Theatre    and performances. Discover bold
219 Exhibition Street Melbourne             ideas, inspiring creativity and smart
www.shrekthemusical.com.au                  technologies that will shape Melbourne
                                            in the coming years.
04/05/2020 to 07/05/2020                    Venues: See website for details.
Melbourne International Coffee Expo 2020    https://mkw.melbourne.vic.gov.au
Melbourne International Coffee Expo
(MICE) is known throughout the Asia         15/05/2020 to 31/05/2020
Pacific as the largest and most exciting    Next Wave Festival
dedicated coffee event. Established         this year under the theme A Government
back in 2012, it has become a must-         of Artists. A two-week program spanning
attend event for everyone in the coffee     all art forms and showcases 28 major
community.MICE will host the World          artistic commissions. The program also
Barista Championship and World Brewers      features parties, public programs and
Cup, showcasing Melbourne and our           public interventions. Various venues
coffee talent to the world.                 across Melbourne
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See website for full program and venues       Gardens Victoria Birdwood Avenue
nextwave.org.au                               Melbourne. Meet at the Visitor Centre
                                              bit.ly/37Mg4MP
to 15/05/2020
ClimateWatch Walk                             JUNE 2020
Become a citizen scientist and help
monitor the biodiversity at Melbourne’s       03/06/2020 to 04/06/2020
Royal Botanic Gardens. On this guided         Birds of Tokyo with MSO
walk, you’ll search for the impacts of        One of Australia’s most successful
climate change and collect valuable           contemporary rock bands, join forces
information for Earthwatch with the           with the Melbourne Symphony
ClimateWatch app. Suits ages 8+ years.        Orchestra. Conductor Vanessa Scammell
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Birdwood       will lead the five-piece band and the
Avenue. bit.ly/2wrOsPW                        MSO in an evening that showcases their
                                              brand new music. Hamer Hall 100 St
16/05/2020 to 17/05/2020                      Kilda Road Southbank
Buddha’s Day and Multicultural Festival       www.mso.com.au
25th annual Buddha’s Day and
Multicultural Festival, with over             05/06/2020 to 04/10/2020
40 events, an extensive Go Vege               Pierre Bonnard
vegetarian food fair, spectacular cultural    One of the most beloved painters of the
performances, children’s activities           20th century, celebrated for his use
one of Victoria’s largest animal farms,       of colour to convey an exquisite sense
bubble classes and demonstrations and         of emotion. In 2020, Australians have
a Dragon Boat sprint race along the Yarra     the opportunity to appreciate this great
River.Experience a slower pace through        painter, in the most comprehensive
an array of mindfulness experiences           exhibition of Pierre Bonnard yet
including gentle tai chi, the ancient         presented in this country.
practice of sutra calligraphy and the         NGV International 180 St Kilda Road
quietude of tea ceremonies. From spicy        Melbourne www.ngv.vic.gov.au
hotpots to Malaysian desserts, savour a
range of tasty vegetarian treat in the Go     19/06/2020 to 19/07/2020
Vege Food Fair along the banks of             Lightscape
the Yarra River. Federation Square            A new immersive experience is
Cnr Flinders and Swanston Streets             coming to Melbourne next winter, with
Melbourne. www.buddhaday.org.au               illuminated creations lighting a journey
                                              through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria’s
to 30/05/2020                                 Melbourne Gardens. Watch as light
Billy Elliot the Musical                      tumbles from the undergrowth to light up
Set in a northern town during the             trees like fizzing fireworks It’s a winter
miners’ strike of 1984-1985, the show         walk like no other.
follows Billy’s journey from boxing ring to   Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Birdwood
ballet class where he discovers a passion     Avenue Melbourne
for dance that unites his family, inspires    www.melbournelightscape.com.au/
his community and changes his life
forever. Regent Theatre 191-197 Collins       20/06/2020 to 21/06/2020
Street Melbourne                              Truffle Melbourne Festival Weekend
www. billyelliotthemusical.com.au             Come along to a free celebration of all
                                              things truffle – the largest outside
to 31/05/2020                                 Europe.There’ll be all-day entertainment
Free Guided Walk at Melbourne Gardens         with live truffle dog and truffle
See the highlights of Melbourne’s             chef demonstrations and the tastiest
green sanctuary in the middle of              truffle treats in town – try affordable
the bustling city with a free guided          truffle creations from Melbourne’s best.
walkFind sensational views and photo          Queen Victoria Market Cnr Elizabeth and
opportunities, and uncover the heritage       Victoria streets Melbourne
and plant diversity of Melbourne Gardens      trufflemelbourne.com
with a passionate guide. Royal Botanic
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OPAL GEMS
Australia is the most important
source for fine opal gemstones.
Australian opals include black
opal, boulder opal, crystal opal,
fire opal and white opal. Famous
opal deposits in New South Wales
are at Lightning Ridge and White
Cliffs, in South Australia, and also
at Coober Pedy and Andamooka.
Other opal deposits are also found
in Queensland. Australia is the
main source of the world’s finest
and largest supply of precious
opal, including the rarest and most
valuable Australian black opal.           1993, Australia declared opal its
                                          national gemstone. Some of the
The best black opal is thought            finest and largest Australian opals
to come from Lightning Ridge in           ever seen include the multicolored
New South Wales. Australian opal          precious opal gem called the Virgin
is known for its incredible play          Rainbow, from Coober Pedy, Big
of color and excellent stability.         Ben, which was found in Lightning
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Melbourne has long been recognised        Place. Got a hobby or special
as Australia’s shopping and fashion       interest? Whatever your ‘thing’
capital. If it’s fashion you’re seeking   you’ll find it right in the heart
then Melbourne has it covered. The        of the city. The network of lanes
city’s funky laneways and tree-           and arcades are host to some
lined streets are a haven for small       of Melbourne’s most intriguing
boutiques specialising in Australian      shops, which sell everything from
designers, jewellery, accessories and     coins to spells and antique books
international fashion.                    to model trains. The city is also a
For a wide range of designers and         great place for buying fresh food.
retailers under the one roof you          Queen Victoria Market is the largest
can’t go past retail centres such         open air market in the southern
as GPO Melbourne, Melbourne               hemisphere and considered a
Central, QV, Collinstwo3four,             mecca for foodies.
Australia on Collins and Collins

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SHRINE OF                                    hour as it does naturally at 11am on the
                                             11th day of the 11th month each year.
REMEMBERENCE                                 Beneath the inner sanctum a labyrinth
                                             of galleries unfolds, featuring over 800
The Shrine is the Victorian state memorial   artworks, historical artefacts and the
to Australians who served in global          personal effects of Australians at war.
conflicts throughout our nation’s history.
Inspired by Classical architecture, the      Special exhibitions and events are held
Shrine was designed and built by veterans    throughout the year providing an ever
of the First World War.                      changing experience.

Renowned for its architecture the Shrine     Shrine tours are available daily from
offers a multi-layered journey rich in       the Visitor Centre at 11:00am and
meaning and symbology.                       12:45pm. Birdwood Avenue and St
                                             Kilda Road
A Ray of Light traces its path across
the commemorative stone every half           www.shrine.org.au
                                             Shutterstock.com

ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE
Australia’s largest and busiest
performing arts venues, the Arts
Centre stages more than 4400
performances and public events
at its three venues: the Theatres
Building, hosting the State Theatre,
Playhouse and Fairfax Studio; the
Hamer Hall concert venue; and the
Sidney Myer Music Bowl.                      houses an important collection of
                                             items documenting nearly 200 years
Arts Centre Melbourne is host                of performance in Australia across
and partner to national and state            theatre, music, dance, circus &
companies such as Opera Australia,           opera.
the Australian Ballet, Melbourne
Theatre Company, Melbourne                   A visit to Arts Centre Melbourne
Symphony Orchestra, Australian               doesn’t stop at the stage, with guided
Chamber Orchestra, Victorian                 tours, the foyers’ art collections, a
Opera, Sydney Dance Company and              Sunday crafts market and a range of
Bangarra Dance Theatre. The centre           on-site restaurants and bars enticing
also operates the largest performing         visitors to stay a while.
arts learning and participation              100 St Kilda Road
program in Australia.                        Melbourne VIC 3004
The Performing Arts Collection
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Howey Place, formerly known          Capitol Arcade which connects it
as “Cole’s Walk” is a shopping       with Swanston Street.
arcade in Melbourne, Victoria.
                                     HISTORY
It is a short, narrow covered
laneway, running south from          Before 1896, Howey Place was just
Little Collins Street between        a drab lane. In 1896 the lane was
Swanston Street and Elizabeth        covered with a glass canopy and
Street in the central business       created glass showcases along the
district of Melbourne.               street to attract tenants.
Located in the heart of the          Howey House, a tall art-deco
shopping precinct, Howey Place       building and part of the Collins
is currently flanked with small      Street in the 1930s once
designer fashion shops. It joins     connected the lane to Collins
with the Sportsgirl Centre, a        Street via an open laneway,
shopping mall at 234 Collins         however Howey House was
Street which runs through to         demolished in the 1980s for the
Collins Street, as well forming an   construction of the Sportsgirl
“L” shape toward the back of the     Centre, a modern shopping mall.

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COLLINS
AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER STREET

For over 170 years, Melburnians have considered Collins
Street to be the grandest street of this great city.

Collins Street is a magnificent      all the banks, financial services,
tree lined street extending past     medical specialists, leading legal
Spencer Street into the newly        firms, great eating, commercial
developed area of Docklands          offices and major media outlets!
No other street in any of our        Collins Street is serviced by
nations capital cities, has the      Melbourne’s famous tram
charm and style which includes       network and has easy access
in its mix of three churches, five   from three nearby train stations.
leading hotels, two live theatres,   Treat yourself to Collins Street,
the splendid Town Hall – civic       as thousands of tourists and
building plus the “Paris End”        Melburnians do every day.
with international five star
shopping, leading clubs,

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BOURKE STREET MALL                    stunningly refurbished and
                                      converted into a sophisticated and
Immerse yourself in bustling          contemporary retail experience and
Bourke Street Mall, emerging          home of the first Australian outpost
laden with shopping bags, with        for Swedish retail behemoth H&M.
the sounds of the street’s lively     Two full floors of stark white walls,
buskers. Melbourne’s retail heart     floors and glass are perfect for
links Swanston and Elizabeth          displaying the full H&M range of
streets and is only open to trams     fashion, homewares and cosmetics.
and pedestrians. Be aware of          Delicious eateries in GPO Lane are
approaching trams situated in the     there for mid-shopping sustenance.
middle of Bournke Street as you       The Melbourne Visitor Booth
shop at department stores and         is midway along the Mall, with
the flagships of fashion retailers.   friendly volunteers and staff who
Here you’ll find Melbourne’s two      can assist you with directions,
main department stores. David         shopping and handy tips.
Jones occupies three buildings for
its vast array of wares, while Myer   HOW TO GET THERE
looms with its nine stories, plus
the Lonsdale Street store. Check      By tram: Any tram along Swanston
out the Mural Hall for a diversion,   or Elizabeth streets to Bourke St.
and come at the year’s end for the    By foot: Two blocks north from
nostalgia kick of the cherished       Federation Square (about 5 mins).
Christmas windows.Melbourne’s
1864 postal building has been
highlights – shopping

Opals                                         The Block Arcade
Australia’s national gem and one of only      Opened in 1892, The Block Arcade has
six national symbols of Australia - a         over 30 shops including the historic
fitting memento of your stay downunder.       Hopetoun Tea Rooms. Entrances from
International visitors are exempt from tax.   282 Collins Street and 100 Elizabeth
                                              Street. Call 9654 5244.

Bourke Street Mall                              ETIHAD
                                               STADIUM
Hub of the city where visitors and locals
gather to watch the many performers.
Also gateway to two leading department
stores and busy shopping arcades.
                                                                   SOUTHERN
                                                                   CROSS
                                                                   STATION

H&H Jewellery & Opal Gallery
Jewellery made to order.
192 Collins Street. Melbourne Vic 3000
Tel: (03) 9650 2727

The National Opal Collection                  Southgate and Southbank
See Australia’s most important opalized       Leisure and shopping area with a definite
                                              emphasis on casual dining on the river
fossil and specimen collection. Great Tax
                                              bank. Also a focal point for Yarra River
Free shopping for Opals.                      tours or a relaxing stroll along Southbank
119 Swanston Street, Melbourne.               Promenade.
T: 9662 3524.

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MELBOURNE HIGHLIGHTS
SHOPPING AND ATTRACTIONS

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Melbourne is renowned as the           Melbourne is a city bursting with
shopping capital of Australia. To      attractions of interest for all ages.
find your way around to some of
the best shopping and attractions      Tower above Melbourne at The
Melbourne has to offer use our         Eureka Skydeck. Nothing you
unique shopping highlights map         have ever experienced will prepare
on page 20/21 and attractions          you for the awe inspiring view
highlights map on P26/27 to find       of Melbourne from the Southern
the best Visitor ReWards in town.      Hemisphere’s highest viewing
These unique maps point out the        platform.
exact location of the best shopping    The historic Block Arcade on
and attractions in town. Couple        Collins Street will transport you
this with our discount vouchers on     back in time with one of the
p46/47 for the best savings on offer   finest examples of a 19th Century
in Melbourne. Be sure to SHOW          shopping arcade which has
your Hello Melbourne publication       the largest mosaic floor area in
in store either in hard copy or        Australia, housing 29 exceptional
the online version on your tablet      retailers.
or smart phone to get the best
discount deals around.                 Around the corner in Swanston

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Street is the National Opal             grocers and shopping.
Collection with Australia’s most
important Opalized fossil and           For made to order and off the shelf
specimen collections.                   leather goods check out Leather
                                        Cargo in Lonsdale Street.
Meander along Collins Street. No        Not be missed is the Melbourne
other street in Australia has the       Sea Life Aquarium which opens a
charm and style which includes          window to the magical world under
Ashley Opals, Rutherford Pearls,        the sea.
and H&H Jewellers. The area
features a mix of churches, hotels,     Walk down Swanston St into
live theatres, the Town Hall plus the   St Kilda Road to visit Historic
“Paris End” with international five     Flinders Street station, The Arts
star shopping.                          Centre, South Gate, National
                                        Gallery of Victoria and the Shrine
Walk down Lonsdale Street and           of Remembrance all of which are
discover Melbourne’s’ Greek             within walking distance of each
Precinct with an array of shopping,     another.
restaurants and cake shops Greeks
are famous for.                         Over the next 4 pages see the
                                        locations to the major attractions
On Little Bourke Street is              on the pointer maps.
China Town a colourful strip of
restaurants, Chinese museum,

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Melbourne Zoo
Exhibits more than 350 species
of animals from around the world.
Highlights include African Rainforest
area, Underwater Seal viewing, the
Butterfly House and the Trail of the
Elephants exhibit. Open daily 9am-5pm.
Elliott Ave. Parkville. Call 9285 9300

Williamstown
Picturesque and historic waterfront
haven, just a stone’s throw away from
the city. Affords excellent views of the
cityscape and the popular Nelson’s
Place shopping and eating strip.

Australian Open Tennis
Experience the excitement of Grand
Slam tennis and play on the same
courts as the world’s best players at
Australian Open Tennis Melbourne Park,
home of the Australian Open. Court
hire is available 7 days a week. For
more information or bookings call 9286
1244.

Cooks’ Cottage.
Fitzroy Gardens and the Conservatory
Beautiful gardens, historical significance
of the cottage, and the seasonal floral
displays at the conservatory make a trip
to this venue worthwhile. Call: 9419
4677

Shrine of Remembrance
Melbourne’s iconic landmark and
Victoria’s war memorial, dedicated in
1934. Visitor Centre features changing
exhibitions, audio visual presentations
and retail shop. The Shrine is
situated on a large reserve containing
monuments and remembrance trees.
Open 10am-5pm daily. St Kilda Road,
Melbourne. Telephone: (03) 9661 8100
www.shrine.org.au

St. Kilda
Famous for its magnificent bay vistas,
The Esplanade, and the Sunday Craft
Market. Acland Street is synonymous
with cakes. Fitzroy Street also has many
cafes and restaurants and is always
bustling with activity at night. Take
the No.16 St. Kilda Beach tram from
Swanston Street.

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Lygon St.                     Bridge Road, Richmond
Colourful area with a         Melbourne’s leading street for fashion,
distinct Italian flavour.     food, furniture and galleries. Designer
Restaurants offer pizza       label discount stores and factory and
and pasta, as well as the     warehouse outlets. Bridge Road has
cappuccinos & caffe lattes.   energy, sass, superb food and coffee.
Take the No.1 East Coburg     Take the No.75 East Burwood tram from
tram from Swanston Street.    Flinders Street.

                              Chapel Street
                              Chapel Street has established a
                              reputation as Melbourne’s style capital.
                              Famous people from around the world
                              can be found shopping on Chapel Street
                              for designer labels. This area is also
                              famous for its cafes and dining, and
                              exciting nightlife. Take the No.6 Glen
                              Iris tram from Swanston Street.

                              Toorak Village
                              The Rodeo Drive of Australia. You
                              can shop at exclusive designer stores,
                              pamper yourself at the hair and beauty
                              parlours, enjoy a meal at one of the
                              many cafés, go on to a nightclub or see
                              a film at the Trak. To get there take the
                              No.8 Toorak tram from Swanston Street.

                              Como House
                              This elegant mansion, built in the
                              1840s is an example of Regency
                              architecture at its best and was home to
                              a very prominent Melbourne family for
                              95 years. Como Ave, South Yarra. Call:
                              9827 2500

                              Chadstone Shopping Centre
                              If you only wear Italian labels, but can’t
                              get to the Via Condotti, take a short trip
                              to Chadstone. International labels find a
                              home away from home amongst the local
                              brands at Australia’s premier shopping
                              centre. With close to 400 stores, you’re
                              bound to find something you love.
 Albert Park Lake
 Delightful parkland area
                              High Street, Armadale
 with a 5km walking or        Delightful shopping strip boasting a
 jogging track around         variety of quality merchandise, with a
 the lake. Home to the        definite focus on Antiques, Persian rugs
 Australian Formula 1         and Galleries. Only 20 minutes by tram
 Grand Prix, sport and        from the city. Take the No.6 Glen Iris
 recreation centre, and the   tram from Swanston Street.
 Golf Course.

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Chinatown                                    Queen Victoria Market
Colourful strip on Little Bourke St.,        Our largest and most historic market
stretching from Swanston Walk to             offering more than 1000 stalls of produce
Exhibition St. and famous for its            and merchandise, including a wide range
concentration of fine Chinese restaurants    of souvenirs. A good chance to shop with
and grocers.                                 the locals. Tel: 9320 5822

Arcades
The arcades and malls in the city hold        ETIHAD
                                             STADIUM
many pleasant surprises for those who
care to venture. The Block and Royal
Arcades, Centrepoint, Howey Place, The
Causeway & The Walk are all worth a visit.
                                                                 SOUTHERN
                                                                 CROSS
                                                                 STATION

Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
Take a spin around the Melbourne Star
for breathtaking views of Melbourne and
surrounds. From a height of almost 400
feet (120 meters), gaze down on urban
landmarks as you circle the observation
wheel in a comfortable passenger pod.

                                             Eureka Skydeck
Flinders Street Station                      Eureka Skydeck 88 is the only
The oldest metropolitan station in
                                             observation deck in the world that can
Australia and a Melbourne Landmark.
                                             thrill you with ‘The Edge’ - a glass cube
Also one of our busiest thoroughfares
                                             which projects 3 metres out from the
- more than 260,000 people pass
                                             building - with you in it - suspended
through daily.
                                             almost 300 metres above the ground!

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The National Opal Collection not             Melbourne Museum - Call: 13 11 02
only houses Australia’s most important       Real, hands on, virtual and innovative
                                             fun! Stroll through a lush Australian
opalized fossil and specimen collection.     rainforest or track the passage of time
119 Swanston Street, Melbourne.              with awesome dinosaurs.
T: 9662 3524.                                Open daily 10am - 5pm. Carlton Gardens.

                                             Bourke Street Mall
                                             Hub of the city where visitors and locals
                                             gather to watch the many performers.
                                             Also gateway to two leading department
                                             stores and busy shopping arcades.

                                             TGI Fridays
                                             TGI Fridays prides itself on providing
                                             a fun and relaxed atmosphere, friendly
                                             service and original recipes. Fridays fun
                                             and friendly atmosphere is perfect for a
                                             night out with family and friends.

Southgate and Southbank                      The Arts Centre
Leisure and shopping area with a definite    A guided tour of this magnificent
emphasis on casual dining on the river       building is certainly a worthwhile
bank. Also a focal point for Yarra River     experience. The spire is the city’s
tours or a relaxing stroll along Southbank   most familiar landmark. Tours can be
Promenade.                                   arranged by calling 9281 8000

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Hellenic Museum                                   Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Located at the heritage listed former Royal       Australia’s largest and best equipped
Mint building, experience the wealth and          exhibition venue and host to many grand
diversity of Greek culture. Current exhibitions   exhibitions. Located next to the Crown
include Gods, Myths & Mortals, a collection       Complex along the Yarra River. Telephone:
of treasures spanning 8,000 years of history.     9205 6400
Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm. 280
William Street, Melbourne. PH 8615 9016

Sealife Melbourne
                                                   ETIHAD
                                                  STADIUM

The Melbourne Aquarium is an
interactive discovery into the Southern
Ocean where vistors are plunged into
the ultimate water experience.                                       SOUTHERN
Call 1800 026 576                                                    CROSS
                                                                     STATION

                        Immigration
                        Museum
                        Discover Victoria’s
                        multicultural
                        history and explore
                        one of Melbourne’s
                        finest 19th century
                        buildings, the Old
                        Customs House.
                        Open daily
                        10am - 5pm.
                        Tel: 9927 2700

Melbourne Maritime Museum                         Crown Entertainment Complex
Discover the sights, sounds and sensations        Non-stop excitement offering something
of Melbourne’s maritime heritage and              for everybody. Featuring cinemas,
Home of the Polly Woodside. Open Daily            restaurants, bars, nightclubs, disco,
10.00am - 4.00pm                                  theatre, exclusive shopping and a Casino
9699 9760. South Wharf Road, Southbank            with an array of machines and gaming
                                                  tables. Telephone: 9292 8888

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                                                                   heading

Old Melbourne Gaol                               Cooks’ Cottage
Victoria’s oldest surviving penal                The oldest building in Australia providing
establishment. See the original hanging          an insight into 18th Century England.
beam or book a night performance & explore
                                                 Celebrates the life of Captain James Cook.
the gaol by candlelight. Russell Street, City.
Tel: 9663 7228                                   Open Daily 9am - 5pm. Phone: 9419 4677

                                                 National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
                                                 Rich treasury of visual arts featuring art by
                                                 Australian and international artists.
                                                 180 St Kilda Road Melbourne VIC 3000
                                                 (03) 8620 2222

                                                 Ice Bar
                                                 The ultimate arctic experience at minus 10
                                                 degrees. P. (03) 9077 9716
                                                 www.icebarmelbourne.com
                                                 The Atrium, Federation Square, Melbourne

                                                                       Federation Square
                                                                       Visit one of Victoria’s
                                                                       most unique areas.
                                                                       See the Ian Potter
                                                                       Centre, NGV; The
                                                                       Australian Centre for
                                                                       the Moving Image;
Shrine of Remembrance                                                  Visit the Melbourne
Visit Melbourne’s iconic landmark and                                  Visitor Centre,
Victoria’s war memorial. Free admission.                               restaurants, cafes,
Open 10am-5pm daily. St Kilda Rd/                                      bars and much more.
                                                                       Visit www.fedsq.com
Birdwood Ave Melbourne. Telephone: (03)
9661 8100 www.shrine.org.au

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All day and into the night the Market   of all things truffle – the largest
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Melbourne is known as the culinary     traditional, exotic or homespun
capital of Australia. Experience       flavours – Melbourne’s vast dining
Melbourne’s rich mix of cultures       scene offers a startling array of
reflected in its myriad restaurants,   the world’s great cuisines, from
cafes, bistros and bars.               popular favourites to the truly
                                       groundbreaking. Share a drink while
The various cultures have come         snacking on high end tapas in a
to dominate the dining scene in        laneway eatery, take on a Szechuan
specific areas. China Town on Little   chilli dish in Chinatown, or break
Bourke St , Little Italy in lygon      out of the CBD and discover the
St, Little Vietnam in Victoria St      city’s specialist eating destinations
Richmond and chic fusion cuisine       – Richmond for Vietnamese,
in Chapel St Fitzroy for Spanish       Carlton’s ‘Little Italy. Whatever
and Brunswick for Lebanese             you tastebuds demand, Melbourne
Whether you’re after modern,           provides.

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highlights

DINING LOCATOR MAP
Hello Melbourne’s unique Dining Locator Map points you in the direction
of some of the best dining experiences on offer in Melbourne. There’s
something for the whole family from Asian fusion to pancakes, dinner
and show to burgers. Visit a different venue on each day of your stay and
experience the rich culnary diversity on offer in Melbourne.
The exact location of each venue is pinpointed on the central map so it’s
easy for you to find.

NEWQUAY, DOCKLANDS
Enjoy harbourside dining and a
range of cuisines at more than 20           ETIHAD
                                           STADIUM
restaurants, bars and cafes, some of
which are run by the biggest names in
Melbourne hospitality.
                                                             SOUTHERN
                                                             CROSS
                                                             STATION

VICTORIA STREET, RICHMOND
Victoria Street in inner city Richmond
is the heart of Melbourne’s Vietnamese
community with exceptional Asian food
at bargain prices.

                                         SOUTHBANK
                                         Southbank draws a sophisticated crowd
                                         to its cultural venues, which include
                                         the Malthouse theater, based in a
                                         restored brewery, and the state-of-the-
                                         art Melbourne Recital Centre which
                                         hosts classical concerts. There are
                                         clubs, food courts and designer shops
                                         in the sprawling Crown Casino complex.
                                         The lively riverside promenades feature
                                         al fresco fine dining and cargo sheds
                                         housing craft-beer bars.
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CHAPEL STREET
Stroll down Chapel St and be prepared to get thiose taste buds going.It’s
fun to check out extravagant celebration cakes as it is to eat a small layered
creation yourself. Stroll up retail-rich Chapel Street to buzzy, snack cafes and
restaurants. Browse nearby Prahran
Market for local produce, artisan
chocolate, fab coffee. Take the
back streets to Greville Street, turn
left and then right on Chapel Street
towards the crush of restaurants
and cafes that is Windsor.

                                             CARLTON
                                             Carlton has some of the best dining
                                             options, including restaurants that
                                             offer everything from fine dining to
                                             cheap casual lunches with a glass
                                             of wine. Choose from some of the
                                             best venues in one of Melbourne’s
                                             most sort after location If you’re
                                             looking for a cool restaurant in
                                             one of Carlton’s food precinct’s
                                             including, Lygon Street, Drummond
                                             Street, Rathdowne Village,
                                             Nicholson Street and Swanston
                                             Street or for BYO, Italian or Indian
                                             dining, we make it easy to discover
                                             the perfect place for your next
                                             Saturday night out, private dining
                                             experience or group Sunday lunch.

                                         CHINA TOWN
                                         Chinatown is a distinctive and well
                                         known area of Melbourne which dates
                                         back to the gold rush days of the
                                         1850s. Chinatown Melbourne is the
                                         longest continuous Chinese settlement
                                         in the western world. Chinatown’s
                                         essential character and main focus is
                                         along Little Bourke Street with alleys
                                         that link the area to Bourke Street and
                                         Lonsdale Street.

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VICTORIAN WINE
REGIONS
North-East Victoria
The North East Victoria Wine
Zone has five wine regions, Alpine
Valleys, Beechworth, Glenrowan,
King Valley and Rutherglen. No
matter what your favourite wine
may be, the North East will have
something for you.

Rutherglen
The name of this wine region
is etched into the history of
Australian winemaking. The
fortified wine styles of Port and
especially Liqueur Muscat and
Tokay are undoubtedly of world
class. After about 140 years as
a wine region Rutherglen was
developing a fairly tired, passé
image in the late nineties, but
since then it has been revitalised.

Beechworth
Is a small historic town
surrounded by a small wine
region. There are only a few
wineries but they make up for
their limited production by
making wines of great finesse.

Yarra Valley
Sir Paz Cellar Door
Offering Estate Grown wines
of distinction and exclusive
Mediterranean Cheese Platters
for all discerning wine & cheese
enthusiasts. Open 11.00am to
5.00pm every Sunday.
www.sirpaz.com
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Attractions                                               Villages
                                                            Map ref.                                                   Map ref.
                 Albert Park Lake .............................U9         Acland Street................................W 15
                 Arts & Leisure Precinct .................V 5             Bridge Road...................................AA4
                                                                          Brunswick Street............................W 1
                 C arlton Gardens..............................V2
                                                                          C hapel Street ...................................Z9
                 C omo House ................................AA8          C larendon Street.............................T7
                 Esplanade, St Kilda........................V14           Fitzroy Street..................................V13
                 Fawkner Park ...................................X 9      Greville Street................................Y10
                 Flinders Street Station...................U4             Lygon Street.....................................U1
                 Fitzroy Gardens.............................W 3          Swan Street....................................AA6
                                                                          Toorak Road, Sth Yarra..................Y8
                 Government House .....................W 6
                                                                          The Village, Toorak ......................AA8
                 Glasshouse Stadium.......................X 5             Victoria Parade.................................Z3
                 Kings Domain.................................W 6
                                                                           Shopping
                 Luna Park.......................................W 15                                                  Map ref.
                 Melbourne C ricket Ground.........X 4                     C omo C entre...................................Z8
                 Melbourne Park.............................W 5            Jam Factory........................................Z9
                                                                           Prahran Market ................................Y9
                 Q ueen Victoria Market ..................T2
                                                                           Pran C entral ...................................Z10
                 O  lympic
                 AAMI      Park ...................................X 6
                        Park                                               South Melbourne Market..............T8
                 Rod Laver Arena...........................W 5             Q ueen Victoria Market ..................T2
                 Royal Botanic Gardens..................X 7                Something Aussie.............................S2
                 Royal Exhibition Building...............V1                Hotels
                 Royal Melbourne Zoo....................T1                 N o on map                                 Map ref.
                 Shrine of Remembrance................V7                    1   C omo .........................................Z8
                 Spencer Street Station....................S4               2   C arlton
                                                                                Sebel     C rest.........................X
                                                                                       & Citigate      Albert Pk 11
                                                                            3   St Kilda Rd Parkview Hotel...W 10
                 St Kilda Beach.................................T14
                                                                            4   Eden on the Park...................W 8
                 Victorian Arts C entre.....................V5              5   N ovotel Bayside ....................V14
                 Vodafone Arena..............................X 5            6   O ld Melbourne.........................S1
         P       Yarra Bend Park............................AA2             7   Bayview on the Park...........W 10
             P                 Tram line                           W alking & Cycling track

     P                   Police                    Hospitals                        City Link underground tunnel

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           P   Car park                       Taxi stand     j     Toilet         Police       † Place of Worship
               Post office                    Walking & Cycling track                  Tram line              Hospitals

               Foreign Language Bookshop (FLB)                 Information Centre      $ Foreign Exchange Building
     CITY                                           SPORTING VENUES                             TRANSPORT
                               Map ref.                                     Map ref.                                      Map ref.
Alexandra Gardens                     M10      Melbourne Cricket Ground          R10       Coach Terminal                      D5
ACMI, Australian Centre for                    Melbourne Park                    M9        The Met Shop                        K6
the Moving Image                        K8     Melbourne City Baths               K2       Flagstaff Station                   F3
Bourke St Mall                           J5    Rod Laver Arena                   N9        Flinders St Station                  J8
Chinatown                               L5     Marvel   Stadium
                                               Telstra Dome                       B4       Melbourne Central Station           K3
                                                                                           Parliament Station                  N5
Crown Entertainment Complex             F9
                                                    THEATRES                               Qantas Office                       K2
Federation Square                      K8
                                               No. on map                   Map ref.       Southern
                                                                                           Spencer       Cross Station
                                                                                                     St Station                D6
Cooks’Gardens
Fitzroy  Cottage & Cook’s Cottage      Q7
Imax Theatre                           N1      1 Athenaeum Theatre                K6
                                               2 Comedy Theatre                  N4             CHURCHES
Immigration Museum                     G7                                                  No. on map                     Map ref.
                                               3 Her Majesty’s Theatre           M5
Melbourne Gaol                          K8                                                 1 Baptist Church                    K6
                                               4 Hoyts Cinemas                    L5
Melbourne Central                        J3                                                2 Church of Christ City             K3
                                               5 Kino Cinemas (Collins Place)    N7
Melbourne Concert Hall (VAC)*            J9                                                3 German Lutheran                   P5
                                               6 Melbourne Concert Hall           K9
Melbourne Cricket Ground              Q10                                                  4 St Augustines                     E5
                                               7 Princess Theatre                M5
Melbourne Convention Centre            C8                                                  5 St. Francis (Catholic)             J4
                                               8 Regent Theatre                   K7
Melbourne Docklands                    A3                                                  6 St. Patricks (Cathedral)          P5
                                               9 Russell St Cinemas               L6
Melbourne Maritime Museum              C9                                                  7 St. Pauls (Anglican)              K7
                                               10 Victorian Arts Centre          K10
Melbourne Observation Deck              F7                                                 8 St. Peters (Anglican)             P5
                                               11 State Theatre                   K9       9 Scots Church                      L6
National Gallery of Victoria (VAC)*    J10        VillageCasino
                                               12 Crown     Cinemas
                                                                  Cinemas         E9
NGV^, The Ian Potter Centre            K8                                                  10 St. Michaels Uniting             L6
NewQuay                                A2                                                  11 Wesley Church                    M4
                                                   TOURIST
Queen Victoria Gardens                K10      INFORMATION CENTRES                              GALLERIES
Queen Victoria Market                  H1                                   Map ref.       No. on map                     Map ref.
QV                                     K4      Bourke St Mall                     J5       1 Aboriginal Gallery of Dreamings   N5
Southgate                                I9    Fitzroy Gardens
                                               Docklands                         P8
                                                                                 A3        2 National Gallery of Victoria      J10
Swanston Walk                            J5    Melbourne Visitor Hub
                                               Metshop                           K6
                                                                                  J6       3 Melbourne Museum                   P1
Marvel   Stadium
Telstra Dome                            B4     RACV                              H6        4 ACMI, Australian Centre for
World Trade Centre                     D8      NewQuay                           A2           the Moving Image                 K8
                                               Victorian Visitors Centre          J8       5 NGV^, The Ian Potter Centre       K8
     ARCHITECTURAL DELIGHTS
                                                    PARKS & GARDENS                             HOTELS / MOTELS
                               Map ref.
                                                                                                                          Map ref.
National Australia Bank                 I7                                  Map ref.
                                                                                           Batman Hill Hotel                   E7
ANZ Bank                                I7     Alexandra Gardens                  L9
                                                                                           Clarion Suites Gateway              F8
Block Arcade                            I6     Carlton Gardens                   N3        Crowne Plaza Melbourne              D8
Old Commercial Bank                    H7      Docklands Park                     A6       Crown Towers Hotel                  F9
Olderfleet Buildings                   F7      Fitzroy Gardens                   Q7        Duxton                              H8
Parliament Building                    N5      Queen Victoria Gardens            K10       Grand Chancellor                    L4
Princess Theatre                       N5                                                  Grand Hyatt                         L7
Regent Theatre                         K7           SHOPPING                               Grand Hotel Melbourne               D7
                                                                            Map ref.       Grand Mercure                       H7
Royal Arcade                            J6
                                               Australia on Collins               J6       Holiday Inn on Flinders             E7
Royal Exhibition Centre                N2
                                               Block Arcade                       J6       Langham Hotel                        I9
Shot Tower                              J3
                                               Bourke St Mall                     J5       Melbourne Marriott Hotel            L4
St Patricks Cathedral                  O5
                                               Centrepoint                       K6        Mercure Hotel                       M8
St Pauls Cathedral                     K7      Centreway Arcade                   J7
Windsor Hotel                          N6                                                  Novotel on Collins                   J6
                                               Chinatown                         M5        Park Hyatt                          O6
                                               collins two3four                   J6       Rialto                              F7
     OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST                  Collins Place                     M7        Rydges Melbourne                    M5
                               Map ref.        David Jones/Myer                   J4       Saville Park Suites                 M3
Chinese Museum                         L4      Galleria Shopping Plaza            I6       Saville on Russell                  L4
Melbourne Town Hall                    K6      Melbourne Central                  J4       Vibe Savoy Hotel                    D6
Old Royal Mint                         G3      Paramount Centre                  L5        Sofitel                             M7
Philatelic Centre                      L3      Royal Arcade                       J6       Stamford Plaza, The                 L6
State Library of Victoria              K3      Southgate                          J8       The Victoria Hotel                  K6
Treasury Building                      O6      The Walk                           J6       The Westin Melbourne                K7
Foreign Language Bookshop (FLB)        K7                                                  Windsor                             N6
*(VAC) = Victorian Arts Centre         ^(NGV) = National Gallery of Victoria
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