What to Do in Melbourne

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The Ian Potter Centre

Melbourne, Australia

The Ian Potter Centre provides a visual history of the many cultures that have shaped the evolution of art in Australia. An outpost of the oldest public art museum in Australia, the National Gallery of Victoria, NGV Australia offers a fascinating introduction to the incredible diversity of Australian fine art and fashion. Featuring both modern and traditional indigenous art as well as non-indigenous works from the colonial period to the present day.

Address

NGV Australia, The Ian Potter Museum of Art, Federation Square, CBD Melbourne

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Hot Air Balloon Flight

Melbourne, Australia

Floating over Melbourne at sunrise gives you a unique perspective of the bayside city. Watch the metropolis come to life from a birds-eye view of the inner suburbs, the parks and the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground while tracing the meandering Yarra River. Balloon Flights Over Melbourne follow their flights with a champagne breakfast.

Address

10 Bond Street, Abbotsford, VIC 3067

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Queen Victoria Night Market

Melbourne, Australia

The largest open-air market in the Southern hemisphere, the stallholders at the Queen Vic sell a huge variety of produce and arts and crafts, with Asian grocers trading alongside Mediterranean delis. The Night Markets, open Wednesday evenings from July through August and November through March, are popular, attracting artists, musicians and a truly impressive assortment of street food.

Address

Corner of Victoria Street and Elizabeth Street, CBD Melbourne

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Drink Lots of Coffee

Melbourne, Australia

There’s no denying that Melbourne is one of the best for coffee culture. And lets face it, not many of us need convincing to make a pit stop for a brew – especially when its as good as what the city’s abundance of cafés have on offer. For a morning kick, and frankly, a booster in between, check out micro roaster and café, Seven Seeds.

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Explore the Laneways and Arcades

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne is all about its grand Victorian arcades and laneways (those hidden cobble thoroughfares). The most famous of these is Hosier Lane, a little alley best known for its evolving street art. Elsewhere, Market Lane is a fragrant entryway to Chinatown, where iconic restaurants like HuTong Dumpling House are a must visit, while the ornate French renaissance architecture at Block Arcade houses stores like Crabtree & Evelyn and Georg Jensen.

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Great Ocean Road Drive

Melbourne, Australia

For a day out, hire a car and meander along the Great Ocean Road, arguably one of the best road trips in the world. Stretching over 250km, start in Torquay and make sure you stop off at iconic sights such as The Twelve Apostles, Gibson Steps and London Arch.

Address

Great Ocean Road VIC 3269