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Top places to visit in Melbourne

6 places worth your time in Melbourne, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Laneways and street art

Laneways and street art
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Hosier and AC/DC Lane, with murals repainted constantly and bars hidden behind unmarked doors.

2. Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market
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A market since 1878, with a Wednesday night market in summer.

3. National Gallery of Victoria

National Gallery of Victoria
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Australia's oldest and most visited gallery, free for the permanent collection.

4. Royal Botanic Gardens

Royal Botanic Gardens
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Ninety-four acres beside the Yarra, with an Aboriginal heritage walk.

5. Great Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road
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The Twelve Apostles and a coastal drive, best over two days rather than one.

6. St Kilda

St Kilda
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A beachside suburb with a pier, a little penguin colony and a 1912 amusement park.

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