20 F4 211 Flinders Street, Melbourne Tram: 70, 75 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 5 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 6pm; Sat, 9am to 5pm & Sun, 10am to 4pm t 9614 3294 w cityhatters.com.au Established in 1910, City Hatters offers the finest selection of hats and caps from around the world including Christys, Tilley, Kangol, Goorin Bros, Brixton, Hills and of course the iconic Australianmade Akubra. We also have a very broad range of hand-woven Panamas and other summer styles. Open seven days a week.
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234 Collins Street, Melbourne Tram: 109, 12, 48 or 11 to stop 6 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, Mon–Wed, 10am to 6pm; Thu, 10am to 7pm; Fri, 10am to 8pm; Sat, 10am to 5pm & Sun, 12pm to 5pm t See website for unique store phone numbers w collins234.com.au
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23 G4 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; or 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm t 8662 1543 w designstore.ngv.melbourne
119 Swanston Street, Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 6 Open: Daily, 9am to 5.30pm t 9662 3524 w nationalopal.com
City Sightseeing Melbourne
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The best way to see Melbourne! Melbourne is renowned for its major sporting and cultural events, stylish fashion, the arts, food and wine, and much more. Explore and see the city’s major attractions, bustling laneways, cafes and beaches at your own leisure as you hop on and hop off our buses at any of the 27 stops located in the city and surrounds, including the suburb of St Kilda.
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. The pack includes handy maps, a souvenir wallet and discounts to lots of our favourite places. Just top up your myki if you want to keep exploring Victoria. You can buy your myki Explorer Pack from the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier. It is available as a full fare or child/concession fare.
23 F6 NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 t 8620 2243
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Nestled in the heart of the CBD, Collins234 is where locals go for fashion, beauty and specialty stores — including one of the city’s largest bookstores. Collins234 is conveniently located a few steps from the Collins and Swanston Street corner.
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The National Gallery of Victoria collaborates with leading local and international artists, designers and makers to offer unique contemporary products.
Experience Melbourne by tram along Route 109, departing conveniently from Station Pier. Visit the tall ship Polly Woodside at South Wharf. Take a stroll along Southbank Promenade. See historic Block Arcade, the Collins Street luxury shopping precinct and Parliament House in the city. And further on in Richmond, sample some of multicultural Melbourne’s finest food in the Victoria Street restaurant precinct.
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The spectacular showroom has Australia’s largest range of competitively priced tax-free opals and opal jewellery. You will also discover the link between the opal and the dinosaur at this free display of rare opal specimens and opalised fossils.
17 G4 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; or 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm t 8620 2222 w ngv.melbourne
DFO South Wharf
NGV design store
The National Opal Collection
An award-winning museum showcasing the rich history and diverse culture of the Jewish people, with a particular focus on Australian Jewish life, past and present. With four galleries and two changing exhibition spaces, the Museum brings Judaism to life, drawing on its unique collection. Group bookings, guided tours and Synagogue visits are available. Visitors from all cultural and religious backgrounds are welcome.
17 F6 NGV International 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm The NGV is Australia's oldest, largest and most visited gallery. Free entry and free guided tours, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm daily.
National Gallery of Victoria
Explore free exhibitions and stunning spaces, including the majestic domed La Trobe Reading Room, in Australia’s oldest and busiest state library.
State Library Victoria
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Experience Melbourne
MCG Tours and the National Sports Museum
Explore Regional Victoria in a Day There are a great variety of options for shore excursions within a 90-minute drive from Melbourne. The state’s compact size means its unique and varied landscapes are easily accessible.
Melbourne is a city that knows how to live. Explore the historic arcades and laneways lined with fine dining restaurants, chic cafes, hidden bars and fashion boutiques or head to one of the many lush gardens throughout the city.
Exploring Melbourne
What better way to explore the city than on foot. We’ve created a sample itinerary to inspire you and make it easier. Check it out online by following the link below. Or why not join one of the many walking tour operators listed on our website. w visitmelbourne.com/itinerary
Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges
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Melburnians are known around the world for their love of sports. Every year millions of sports fans from around the world flock to the city to experience a live sporting event at the many venues around the city. Take a tour of the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG, also known as ‘the G’), visit the National Sports Museum, tour Melbourne Park (home of the Australian Open) and Flemington Racecourse (home of the Melbourne Cup). w visitmelbourne.com/sports
Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula 1–2 hours from Melbourne
1½–2 hours from Melbourne
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Geelong takes full advantage of its unique north-facing bay with fabulous waterfront eateries, landscaped gardens and walking paths set against the backdrop of Corio Bay. Stroll past the sculptured bollards dotted along the foreshore that chronicle characters from the city’s past and present. Geelong is also the major gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road.
Flock to the Macedon Ranges and Spa Country to enjoy Australia’s largest concentration of mineral springs, scenic surroundings, a thriving arts and craft community, and award-winning food and wine. Revive and indulge in a luxurious spa bath and massage, or enjoy many of the region’s towns and attractions such as the Convent Gallery or the Lavendula lavender farm.
Shopping is on the top of the to-do list in Melbourne. You can’t beat Melbourne’s major department stores and shopping centres for the biggest and best choice of international designers. Visit old favourites Myer and David Jones, the newest, St. Collins Lane and the largest, Chadstone. Explore Queen Victoria Market (closed Mondays and Wednesdays), a historic landmark and the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere. Find a bargain at DFO South Wharf or District Docklands. Shop till you drop in arcades and laneways brimming with designer boutiques and fashion houses. w visitmelbourne.com/shopping
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The Yarra Valley is home to Victoria’s earliest vineyards. Numerous wineries provide cellardoor sales and tastings of hand-crafted wines, and have restaurants serving gourmet food and fine local produce. A visit to Healesville Sanctuary will allow you to see native Australian wildlife in natural surroundings and experience Aboriginal culture.
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Birrarung Marr
25 I2 136 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy Tram: 86 to stop 14; or 11 to stop 13 Open: Tue–Sat, 12pm to 3pm & 6pm to 9pm t 9418 3400 w charcoallane.com.au
26 C2 50 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 127 Train: Southern Cross Station Open: Thu, 6pm to 10pm; Fri–Sat, 12pm to 10pm & Sun, 12pm to 8pm or by appointment t 9005 4420 w starward.com.au Ten minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, STARWARD Distillery is Melbourne’s only urban whisky distillery, which is as innovative as the city it calls home and the spirit it produces. Explore a library of limited cask releases perched up at our large industrial cocktail bar or leafy ‘whisky garden’ and experience one of the few places in the world where you can sip cocktails beside the stills making the spirit you’re drinking. For the more adventurous, immerse yourself in the world of whisky by booking public and private tours or a weekend masterclass through our website. Pick up one of our distillery door only releases that showcase our exploration into different areas of distillation.
20 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf 22 B5 Tram: 12, 96 or 109 to stop 124a; or 35, 70 or 75 to stop D5 Train: Southern Cross Station Open: Sat–Thu, 10am to 6pm & Fri, 10am to 9pm t 9099 1111 w dfo.com.au/south-wharf
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16 E4 26 Alma Road, St Kilda Tram: 3 or 67 to stop 32 Open: Tue–Thu, 10am to 4pm; Fri, 10am to 3pm & Sun, 10am to 5pm (closed Jewish holy days) t 8534 3600 w jewishmuseum.com.au
18 G2 Corner Russell & La Trobe Streets Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 30, 35 (free City Circle), 64, 67 or 72 to stop 6 Train: Melbourne Central Station Open: Daily, Mon–Thu, 10am to 9pm & Fri–Sun, 10am to 6pm t 8664 7099 w slv.vic.gov.au
Australian By Design
Dianna Snape Photography
15 H1 Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton Tram: 86, 96 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 12 Train: Parliament Station Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas) t 13 11 02 w museumsvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka Highlights include the multi-award wining First Peoples, the largest exhibition ever to focus on the story of Aboriginal Victoria, and the story of Bunjil, the wedge-tailed eagle in the immersive sound and light cinema.
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Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre
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Charcoal Lane is a social enterprise restaurant run by Mission Australia that provides hospitality training and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Located in the heart of Fitzroy, Charcoal Lane provides a twist on modern Australian food through the use of native Australian ingredients.
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Alternatively, you can buy and top up your myki at Station Pier, a range of shops (including all 7-Eleven stores), myki machines and station ticket offices. As a guide, $10 will get you around Melbourne for a day, with a little change.
19 F4 Room 303E, 3rd Floor (Lift 1, opposite Hopetoun Tea Rooms), Block Arcade, 282 Collins Street, Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 5 Open: Daily, Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 6pm; Sat & Sun, 11am to 4pm t 9663 9883 w australianbydesign.com.au
Buy your myki card and top up
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. Buy yours from the myki customer service desk in the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier.
myki Explorer Pack
myki is your ticket to travel on trains, trams and buses in Melbourne and many parts of regional Victoria. To get started, buy a myki Explorer pack or myki card.
For almost 15 years Australian By Design has been showcasing exceptional quality, Australiancrafted gifts and souvenirs at affordable prices. We specialise in Aboriginal art and craft, timber, pewter, bronze, silk scarves, jewellery and hand-blown glass, plus many other beautiful Australian-made gifts. Most of our products have been hand-crafted in Australia by outstanding craftspeople, some of whom have been creating their beautiful pieces for more than 40 years.
The 109 tram leaves from stop 129 – Beacon Cove/Light Rail, at the end of Station Pier. It travels through Port Melbourne, past the Crown Entertainment Complex, and crosses the Yarra River before turning right into Collins Street. You can also return to Station Pier on the 109 tram, towards Port Melbourne.
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Arts & Culture You can travel to the city centre from Station Pier by bus or tram, using a myki card.
Arts Centre Melbourne
Queen Victoria Market
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Food and wine
City streets and laneways are filled with restaurants, bars, cafes and who could forget the fabulous riverside venues that hum with activity. Melbourne’s food and wine scene is constantly evolving with new venues opening on a weekly basis. Multicultural influences can be found throughout the city, from Mediterranean and French dishes to SouthEast Asian and Japanese flavours, and most recently a wave of Mexican and tapas venues. Relax with a cup of freshly ground specialty coffee, or enjoy a long lunch after a morning of shopping. Whatever your pick, Melbourne will serve up something magical. w visitmelbourne.com/food
Phillip Island
Phillip Island is famed for showing Australian wildlife in its natural habitat. It is home to a colony of little penguins that make their way from the sea up Summerland Beach to their burrows every day at dusk. Australia’s largest colony of fur seals, koalas and a large population of mutton birds and migratory water birds also live on the island. Ideally your ship will be staying overnight or departing late at night to allow you to witness the penguin parade at dusk. Phillip Island Nature Parks
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Victoria’s fascinating native wildlife includes kangaroos, koalas, wombats, platypus, echidnas and lovable little penguins. You can watch an extensive collection of native animals at the Melbourne Zoo, or alternatively head to Healesville Sanctuary in the Yarra Valley, Moonlit Sanctuary on the Mornington Peninsula or Ballarat Wildlife Park (all within one to one and a half hours drive from Melbourne). Marine creatures can be found at SEA LIFE Melbourne.
Find reminders of Melbourne’s rich history in the numerous historical buildings and monuments around the city. See the striking interiors of the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and explore horrifying tales of prison life in the Old Melbourne Gaol. Discover Melbourne’s multicultural past at the Immigration Museum, then stop by the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens to visit Cooks’ Cottage, the oldest building in Australia.
Parks, gardens and vast open spaces located neatly in the city centre make it easy to relax and enjoy the fresh air. Take a stroll through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, go on the Aboriginal Heritage Walk and visit the nearby Shrine of Remembrance. Wander Birrarung Marr along the Yarra River, explore the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, home to Cooks’ Cottage, or experience the waterside views at Docklands.
w vic.gov.au/wifi Free public Wi-Fi is available in select areas throughout the city centre. Visit the website below to find your nearest outdoor VicFreeWiFi hotspot.
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Plan your journey Melbourne has a Free Tram Zone — refer to the city map for boundaries. Travel on the historic City Circle Tram is also free. You don’t need a myki if you’re only travelling in the Free Tram Zone or on the City Circle Tram. Station Pier is outside these areas.
Free tram travel An express bus operates as a return service from Station Pier to Market Street in the city, most cruise ship days, from 8am to 5pm. Buses don’t run on turnaround visits.
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w citysightseeing.melbourne The red hop-on, hop-off double decker bus will pick you up from the end of Station Pier and take you around some of Melbourne and St Kilda’s most recognised sights. You must pre-purchase your ticket to board the bus.
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t 13 22 27 (13CABS) | 13 10 08 (Silver Top) w taxi.vic.gov.au Whether you want to go to the city centre or nearby St Kilda, Melbourne’s taxis will get you there. Taxi fares vary, so estimate the cost of your trip using the website below or call one of the numbers below to book.
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F5 14 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, Mon–Sat, 9am (10am Hamer Hall) till late & Sun, 10am to 5pm or after last performance t 1300 182 183 w artscentremelbourne.com.au Grab a bite at one of our many great places to eat and drink, explore a free exhibition or join a guided tour and discover more about one of Melbourne's iconic landmarks. For the perfect local gift, visit our makers market, every Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Be sure to stop by the Australian Music Vault, developed by Arts Centre Melbourne in consultation with the music industry. It's a celebration of the Australian contemporary music story — past, present and future.
Celebrate the living, vibrant Koorie culture of Victoria and view one of the most significant Aboriginal cultural collections in the world. Established in a spirit of collaboration between Museums Victoria and the Aboriginal community, Bunjilaka presents the Koorie experience with immense power, depth and respect.
Visit Australia's largest performing arts centre to share in a remarkable experience. From local and international music, to theatre, comedy, opera, dance and shows for kids, Arts Centre Melbourne has something for everyone.
Transport in Melbourne
The iconic Great Ocean Road winds westwards from the major regional city of Geelong to the South Australian border. One of the most visited stretches of this road is the Port Campbell National Park, home to the Twelve Apostles, the remarkable limestone rock stacks rising from the ocean. Experiencing the Great Ocean Road requires a minimum of two days/one night. If you are short of time, you can still have a taste of it by joining an express bus tour or a charter plane or helicopter tour. w visitmelbourne.com/regions
Goldfields
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
Embark on an enjoyable Melbourne experience on the Southern Hemisphere’s only giant observation wheel. Soar 120 metres into the sky in one of our fully enclosed temperature-controlled cabins and take in 360-degree uninterrupted views over Melbourne and surrounds. 5 A1 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands Tram: 70, 86 or 35 to stop D11, free from CBD Open: Daily, May–Aug, 11am to 7pm; Sep–Apr 11am to 10pm; Christmas Day & ANZAC Day, 1pm to 10pm Last flight departs 30 mins prior to closing time. Last ticket sales 45 mins prior to closing time. t 8688 9688 w melbournestar.com
Grand nineteenth-century buildings grace the streetscapes of Ballarat and Bendigo, while townships like Maldon and Castlemaine wear their goldrush heritage on their sleeves. Sovereign Hill, a living outdoor museum, recreates a goldmining town and the life of its people in the 1850s — a must-see for all visitors. Fine food and wine, outstanding art galleries and extensive parklands and gardens complement the Goldfields experience.
City River Cruises Melbourne
Experience the true charm of Melbourne from the water. Enjoy a one- or two-hour cruise along the Yarra River to Herring Island, Docklands, or both. We offer live commentary, complimentary tea and coffee, bar, sun deck, and friendly service. Show this listing for a 10% discount. Tickets at Flinders Street Station kiosk. Berth 4, Federation Wharf, Princes Walk, 1 F5 Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 6 (Town Hall), then 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, 9.30am to 3.30pm t 0450 778 000 w cityrivercruises.com.au
Melbourne Zoo
You won’t believe how many animals are at Melbourne Zoo! Over 320 species from around the world can be found just 10 minutes from the city centre. Tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. See eye to eye with orang-utans and walk the trail of the elephants. Spy native wildlife including koalas and kangaroos and head underwater to see the little penguins and seals. 6 C1 Elliott Avenue, Parkville Train: Upfield Line to Royal Park Station Tram: 58 to stop 26 Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/melbourne
Eureka Skydeck 88
Eureka Skydeck 88 is the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere. You will reach level 88 in less than 40 seconds and be amazed by the awesome views of Melbourne through floor to ceiling windows. Skydeck 88 is the only observation deck in the world that can thrill you with ‘The Edge’ — a glass cube which projects three metres out of the building, 300-metres up, with you in it!
2 E5 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank Tram: 58 to stop 115; or 1–6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, 10am to 10pm (last entry 9.30pm) t 9693 8888 w eurekaskydeck.com.au
Old Melbourne Gaol
Located in the city centre the Old Melbourne Gaol is Victoria’s oldest surviving prison. It offers visitors an immersive experience where they can walk the cells where some of Australia’s most notorious prisoners were held, discover the life and death of Ned Kelly, trial being arrested by a Charge Sergeant, or see the gaol on a night tour.
7 G2 377 Russell Street, Melbourne Train: Melbourne Central Station Tram: 35 (free City Circle) or 30 to stop 7 Open: Daily, 9.30am to 5pm and night tours (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day) t 9656 9889 w oldmelbournegaol.com.au
Sovereign Hill, Ballarat
Mornington Peninsula 1–2 hours from Melbourne
The MCG is an icon of Melbourne. In a city known for its world-class sports and events, no visit is complete without a trip to this magnificent stadium. Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the stadium and uncover some of its hidden secrets by taking a guided MCG tour. Visitors can also explore the nation’s rich sporting history in the world-class National Sports Museum — a treasure trove filled with thousands of interesting artefacts and displays.
Flemington Racecourse
Home of the Melbourne Cup, Flemington is one of Australia's most significant cultural and sporting venues. It is a national heritage-listed site, and boasts the largest public rose garden in the Southern Hemisphere. Flemington Racecourse holds 25 racedays per year, with each day offering something unique.
4 I6 Melbourne Cricket Ground Entry via Gate 3, Yarra Park Tram: 48 or 75 to stop 12; or 70 to stop 7C Train: Richmond Station or Jolimont Station Open: National Sports Museum: Daily, 10am to 5pm. MCG Tours: Daily, every 30 minutes between 10am to 3pm. Alternative trading hours apply on event days. Please visit our website for information. t 9657 8879 w mcg.org.au
3 B1 448 Epsom Road, Flemington Tram: 57 to stop 30 Train: Flemington Racecourse Station Open: Visit the Flemington website below for a list of racedays or to book a tour of the Flemington Racecourse t 1300 727 575 w flemington.com.au
Old Treasury Building Museum
Old Treasury Building Museum is one of the finest nineteenth-century buildings in Australia. It stored gold and was the office of the Premier and Governor. Visit the original gold vaults and enjoy the fascinating exhibition stories highlighting key moments from Victoria’s history.
8 H4 20 Spring Street, Melbourne Tram: 35 (free City Circle), 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 8 Open: Sun–Fri, 10am to 4pm t 9651 2233 w oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
X Queen Victoria Market
Queen Victoria Market is an authentic, bustling, X inner-city market that has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for 140 years. It's a great place to discover fresh and specialty produce, hand-made and unique products, great coffee and food, souvenirs and clothing. Shopping at the market has always been one of life’s great pleasures. It’s not just the abundance of fresh food, it’s the friendly banter with the traders, the vibrant and multicultural atmosphere, and the sense of belonging that comes with it. Be sure to take the Ultimate Foodie Tour, where you’ll indulge in some of the best food the market has to offer. Bookings essential via website below.
The Mornington Peninsula is dotted with historic seaside villages. Visit stylish Sorrento, take a stroll along the picturesque harbour of Mornington and stop at the charming nineteenth-century fishing hamlet of Flinders. A trip to nearby Cape Schanck will provide superb views of Bass Strait. Soak up at the Peninsula Hot Springs, ride a horse, play a round of golf and indulge in an abundance of local wine and produce.
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Puffing Billy Railway
Experience the magic of a ride on Puffing Billy as it travels through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, located only one hour east of Melbourne. Enjoy a leisurely ride on our daily excursion trains, or indulge in lunch on board our newly refurbished first-class dining carriages.
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Werribee Open Range Zoo
Experience an African adventure just 30 minutes from Melbourne. Take a guided safari across the open range savannah spotting rhinos, giraffes and zebras! Discover a pride of lions, visit one of the world’s largest gorilla exhibits and discover a family of hippos. Our 200-hectare property is home to some of Africa’s most iconic animals, as well as wildlife from the grasslands of Asia, North America and Australia.
St Kilda Esplanade Market
The St Kilda Esplanade Market has been a St Kilda Sunday delight since the 1970s. Shop for handcrafted arts and crafts including gifts and souvenirs, fine jewellery, bags, clothing, art works and more. Come and find your treasure and buy direct from the artisans who created them! Handmade, unique, local... your Esplanade Market.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Enjoy this calm oasis in the heart of Melbourne. Discover beautiful plants and stunning vistas in one of the world’s finest gardens. Learn about Indigenous culture on an Aboriginal Heritage Walk, relax at one of our cafes or take a punt tour on the lake. Special events and programs run year-round. Free entry.
10 E3 Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne Tram: 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 19 Open: Daily, 7.30am till sunset t 9252 2300 w rbg.vic.gov.au
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13 A2 K Road, Werribee South Train: Werribee Line to Werribee Station Bus: 439 from Werribee Station to Werribee Open Range Zoo Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/werribee
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Your first stop when visiting the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens. Find out about current events and attractions, purchase your Cooks’ Cottage tickets and merchandise, and enjoy the free Wi-Fi and cafe facilities. Open daily, 9am to 5pm (closed Christmas Day)
Queen Victoria Market Visitor Hub
City Ambassadors and a new Visitor Hub are located at the iconic Queen Victoria Market to support both locals and visitors who flock to Melbourne’s favourite destination.
Wominjeka – Welcome
Open Tue & Thu, 9am to 2pm, and Fri-Sun, 9am to 3pm
For Aboriginal people, the city now known as Melbourne has been home since the beginning of time. The sprawling metropolis of this urban city rests upon the ancestral lands of the Kulin Nation of the Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung (Wurundjeri) people. Experience Melbourne’s rich Indigenous culture at one of the many locations across the city.
Aboriginal Heritage Walk at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
From Sunday to Friday each week, visitors can join Indigenous guides for a walk through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria to discover the traditional uses for plants.
Koorie Heritage Trust Cultural Centre
Dressed in their distinctive red uniforms, City Ambassadors provide a mobile information service in the city with information on shopping, events and how to get around.
First Peoples at Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum’s First Peoples at the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre is the largest exhibition to focus on the story of Aboriginal Victoria from the times of creation to today. w visitmelbourne.com/aboriginal
The Trust protects, promotes and preserves the living culture and history of south-east Australian Koorie people. The gift shop sells an extensive range of authentic, locally produced Aboriginal artworks and products.
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Visitor Information Visitors will find much to love in Melbourne. On every street and laneway, there are shopping, dining and cultural experiences to discover. It’s all here — let a local show you the way.
Melbourne Visitor Services
Melbourne visitor services are your key to unlocking the secrets of the city and getting the most out of your visit to Melbourne. With key hubs around the city, pop-up services at premier events and roving ambassadors in some of our most visited areas, you’re never too far away from helpful, local advice. Let the friendly staff and volunteers give you their tips on the must-visit bars and restaurants, shopping, key attractions and events not to miss in Melbourne.
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
This gallery in Federation Square focuses solely on Australian art. The Aboriginal collection is particularly strong, with both artefacts and works by major Indigenous artists on permanent display.
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Charcoal Lane, Fitzroy
Enjoy a taste of native ingredients in this seasonally inspired Australian cuisine restaurant. This social enterprise supports young Aboriginal people and is open every day for lunch and dinner (except Sunday and Monday).
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Melbourne Visitor Booth in the Bourke Street Mall
Friendly volunteers at the Melbourne Visitor Booth provide free maps and information on shopping, attractions and events in Melbourne.
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Open daily, 9am to 5pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day) Located within one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, the Melbourne Visitor Hub at Town Hall provides free visitor information and maps, along with recommendations for the latest things to see and do to make the most of your Melbourne experience.
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Victoria is Australia’s second-smallest state. Packed into such a compact area is a wealth of diverse landscapes, from national parks teeming with wildlife, to wineries, lakes and mountains. Best of all, many of Victoria’s unique and varied attractions are easily accessible as day trips from Melbourne. Founded on the banks of the Yarra River in 1835, Melbourne is now home to over four million passionate and welcoming
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Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre
Your first stop when visiting the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens. Find out about current events and attractions, purchase your Cooks’ Cottage tickets and merchandise, and enjoy the free Wi-Fi and cafe facilities. Open daily, 9am to 5pm (closed Christmas Day)
Queen Victoria Market Visitor Hub
City Ambassadors and a new Visitor Hub are located at the iconic Queen Victoria Market to support both locals and visitors who flock to Melbourne’s favourite destination.
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Open Tue & Thu, 9am to 2pm, and Fri-Sun, 9am to 3pm
For Aboriginal people, the city now known as Melbourne has been home since the beginning of time. The sprawling metropolis of this urban city rests upon the ancestral lands of the Kulin Nation of the Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung (Wurundjeri) people. Experience Melbourne’s rich Indigenous culture at one of the many locations across the city.
Aboriginal Heritage Walk at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
From Sunday to Friday each week, visitors can join Indigenous guides for a walk through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria to discover the traditional uses for plants.
Koorie Heritage Trust Cultural Centre
Dressed in their distinctive red uniforms, City Ambassadors provide a mobile information service in the city with information on shopping, events and how to get around.
First Peoples at Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum’s First Peoples at the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre is the largest exhibition to focus on the story of Aboriginal Victoria from the times of creation to today. w visitmelbourne.com/aboriginal
The Trust protects, promotes and preserves the living culture and history of south-east Australian Koorie people. The gift shop sells an extensive range of authentic, locally produced Aboriginal artworks and products.
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Visitor Information Visitors will find much to love in Melbourne. On every street and laneway, there are shopping, dining and cultural experiences to discover. It’s all here — let a local show you the way.
Melbourne Visitor Services
Melbourne visitor services are your key to unlocking the secrets of the city and getting the most out of your visit to Melbourne. With key hubs around the city, pop-up services at premier events and roving ambassadors in some of our most visited areas, you’re never too far away from helpful, local advice. Let the friendly staff and volunteers give you their tips on the must-visit bars and restaurants, shopping, key attractions and events not to miss in Melbourne.
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
This gallery in Federation Square focuses solely on Australian art. The Aboriginal collection is particularly strong, with both artefacts and works by major Indigenous artists on permanent display.
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Charcoal Lane, Fitzroy
Enjoy a taste of native ingredients in this seasonally inspired Australian cuisine restaurant. This social enterprise supports young Aboriginal people and is open every day for lunch and dinner (except Sunday and Monday).
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Melbourne Visitor Booth in the Bourke Street Mall
Friendly volunteers at the Melbourne Visitor Booth provide free maps and information on shopping, attractions and events in Melbourne.
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City Ambassadors
Open daily, 9am to 5pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day) Located within one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, the Melbourne Visitor Hub at Town Hall provides free visitor information and maps, along with recommendations for the latest things to see and do to make the most of your Melbourne experience.
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20 F4 211 Flinders Street, Melbourne Tram: 70, 75 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 5 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 6pm; Sat, 9am to 5pm & Sun, 10am to 4pm t 9614 3294 w cityhatters.com.au Established in 1910, City Hatters offers the finest selection of hats and caps from around the world including Christys, Tilley, Kangol, Goorin Bros, Brixton, Hills and of course the iconic Australianmade Akubra. We also have a very broad range of hand-woven Panamas and other summer styles. Open seven days a week.
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234 Collins Street, Melbourne Tram: 109, 12, 48 or 11 to stop 6 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, Mon–Wed, 10am to 6pm; Thu, 10am to 7pm; Fri, 10am to 8pm; Sat, 10am to 5pm & Sun, 12pm to 5pm t See website for unique store phone numbers w collins234.com.au
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23 G4 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; or 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm t 8662 1543 w designstore.ngv.melbourne
119 Swanston Street, Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 6 Open: Daily, 9am to 5.30pm t 9662 3524 w nationalopal.com
City Sightseeing Melbourne
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The best way to see Melbourne! Melbourne is renowned for its major sporting and cultural events, stylish fashion, the arts, food and wine, and much more. Explore and see the city’s major attractions, bustling laneways, cafes and beaches at your own leisure as you hop on and hop off our buses at any of the 27 stops located in the city and surrounds, including the suburb of St Kilda.
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. The pack includes handy maps, a souvenir wallet and discounts to lots of our favourite places. Just top up your myki if you want to keep exploring Victoria. You can buy your myki Explorer Pack from the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier. It is available as a full fare or child/concession fare.
23 F6 NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 t 8620 2243
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Nestled in the heart of the CBD, Collins234 is where locals go for fashion, beauty and specialty stores — including one of the city’s largest bookstores. Collins234 is conveniently located a few steps from the Collins and Swanston Street corner.
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The National Gallery of Victoria collaborates with leading local and international artists, designers and makers to offer unique contemporary products.
Experience Melbourne by tram along Route 109, departing conveniently from Station Pier. Visit the tall ship Polly Woodside at South Wharf. Take a stroll along Southbank Promenade. See historic Block Arcade, the Collins Street luxury shopping precinct and Parliament House in the city. And further on in Richmond, sample some of multicultural Melbourne’s finest food in the Victoria Street restaurant precinct.
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The spectacular showroom has Australia’s largest range of competitively priced tax-free opals and opal jewellery. You will also discover the link between the opal and the dinosaur at this free display of rare opal specimens and opalised fossils.
17 G4 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; or 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm t 8620 2222 w ngv.melbourne
DFO South Wharf
NGV design store
The National Opal Collection
An award-winning museum showcasing the rich history and diverse culture of the Jewish people, with a particular focus on Australian Jewish life, past and present. With four galleries and two changing exhibition spaces, the Museum brings Judaism to life, drawing on its unique collection. Group bookings, guided tours and Synagogue visits are available. Visitors from all cultural and religious backgrounds are welcome.
17 F6 NGV International 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm The NGV is Australia's oldest, largest and most visited gallery. Free entry and free guided tours, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm daily.
National Gallery of Victoria
Explore free exhibitions and stunning spaces, including the majestic domed La Trobe Reading Room, in Australia’s oldest and busiest state library.
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MCG Tours and the National Sports Museum
Explore Regional Victoria in a Day There are a great variety of options for shore excursions within a 90-minute drive from Melbourne. The state’s compact size means its unique and varied landscapes are easily accessible.
Melbourne is a city that knows how to live. Explore the historic arcades and laneways lined with fine dining restaurants, chic cafes, hidden bars and fashion boutiques or head to one of the many lush gardens throughout the city.
Exploring Melbourne
What better way to explore the city than on foot. We’ve created a sample itinerary to inspire you and make it easier. Check it out online by following the link below. Or why not join one of the many walking tour operators listed on our website. w visitmelbourne.com/itinerary
Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges
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Melburnians are known around the world for their love of sports. Every year millions of sports fans from around the world flock to the city to experience a live sporting event at the many venues around the city. Take a tour of the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG, also known as ‘the G’), visit the National Sports Museum, tour Melbourne Park (home of the Australian Open) and Flemington Racecourse (home of the Melbourne Cup). w visitmelbourne.com/sports
Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula 1–2 hours from Melbourne
1½–2 hours from Melbourne
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Geelong takes full advantage of its unique north-facing bay with fabulous waterfront eateries, landscaped gardens and walking paths set against the backdrop of Corio Bay. Stroll past the sculptured bollards dotted along the foreshore that chronicle characters from the city’s past and present. Geelong is also the major gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road.
Flock to the Macedon Ranges and Spa Country to enjoy Australia’s largest concentration of mineral springs, scenic surroundings, a thriving arts and craft community, and award-winning food and wine. Revive and indulge in a luxurious spa bath and massage, or enjoy many of the region’s towns and attractions such as the Convent Gallery or the Lavendula lavender farm.
Shopping is on the top of the to-do list in Melbourne. You can’t beat Melbourne’s major department stores and shopping centres for the biggest and best choice of international designers. Visit old favourites Myer and David Jones, the newest, St. Collins Lane and the largest, Chadstone. Explore Queen Victoria Market (closed Mondays and Wednesdays), a historic landmark and the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere. Find a bargain at DFO South Wharf or District Docklands. Shop till you drop in arcades and laneways brimming with designer boutiques and fashion houses. w visitmelbourne.com/shopping
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The Yarra Valley is home to Victoria’s earliest vineyards. Numerous wineries provide cellardoor sales and tastings of hand-crafted wines, and have restaurants serving gourmet food and fine local produce. A visit to Healesville Sanctuary will allow you to see native Australian wildlife in natural surroundings and experience Aboriginal culture.
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Birrarung Marr
25 I2 136 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy Tram: 86 to stop 14; or 11 to stop 13 Open: Tue–Sat, 12pm to 3pm & 6pm to 9pm t 9418 3400 w charcoallane.com.au
26 C2 50 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 127 Train: Southern Cross Station Open: Thu, 6pm to 10pm; Fri–Sat, 12pm to 10pm & Sun, 12pm to 8pm or by appointment t 9005 4420 w starward.com.au Ten minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, STARWARD Distillery is Melbourne’s only urban whisky distillery, which is as innovative as the city it calls home and the spirit it produces. Explore a library of limited cask releases perched up at our large industrial cocktail bar or leafy ‘whisky garden’ and experience one of the few places in the world where you can sip cocktails beside the stills making the spirit you’re drinking. For the more adventurous, immerse yourself in the world of whisky by booking public and private tours or a weekend masterclass through our website. Pick up one of our distillery door only releases that showcase our exploration into different areas of distillation.
20 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf 22 B5 Tram: 12, 96 or 109 to stop 124a; or 35, 70 or 75 to stop D5 Train: Southern Cross Station Open: Sat–Thu, 10am to 6pm & Fri, 10am to 9pm t 9099 1111 w dfo.com.au/south-wharf
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16 E4 26 Alma Road, St Kilda Tram: 3 or 67 to stop 32 Open: Tue–Thu, 10am to 4pm; Fri, 10am to 3pm & Sun, 10am to 5pm (closed Jewish holy days) t 8534 3600 w jewishmuseum.com.au
18 G2 Corner Russell & La Trobe Streets Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 30, 35 (free City Circle), 64, 67 or 72 to stop 6 Train: Melbourne Central Station Open: Daily, Mon–Thu, 10am to 9pm & Fri–Sun, 10am to 6pm t 8664 7099 w slv.vic.gov.au
Australian By Design
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15 H1 Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton Tram: 86, 96 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 12 Train: Parliament Station Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas) t 13 11 02 w museumsvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka Highlights include the multi-award wining First Peoples, the largest exhibition ever to focus on the story of Aboriginal Victoria, and the story of Bunjil, the wedge-tailed eagle in the immersive sound and light cinema.
Jewish Museum of Australia
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre
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Charcoal Lane is a social enterprise restaurant run by Mission Australia that provides hospitality training and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Located in the heart of Fitzroy, Charcoal Lane provides a twist on modern Australian food through the use of native Australian ingredients.
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Alternatively, you can buy and top up your myki at Station Pier, a range of shops (including all 7-Eleven stores), myki machines and station ticket offices. As a guide, $10 will get you around Melbourne for a day, with a little change.
19 F4 Room 303E, 3rd Floor (Lift 1, opposite Hopetoun Tea Rooms), Block Arcade, 282 Collins Street, Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 5 Open: Daily, Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 6pm; Sat & Sun, 11am to 4pm t 9663 9883 w australianbydesign.com.au
Buy your myki card and top up
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. Buy yours from the myki customer service desk in the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier.
myki Explorer Pack
myki is your ticket to travel on trains, trams and buses in Melbourne and many parts of regional Victoria. To get started, buy a myki Explorer pack or myki card.
For almost 15 years Australian By Design has been showcasing exceptional quality, Australiancrafted gifts and souvenirs at affordable prices. We specialise in Aboriginal art and craft, timber, pewter, bronze, silk scarves, jewellery and hand-blown glass, plus many other beautiful Australian-made gifts. Most of our products have been hand-crafted in Australia by outstanding craftspeople, some of whom have been creating their beautiful pieces for more than 40 years.
The 109 tram leaves from stop 129 – Beacon Cove/Light Rail, at the end of Station Pier. It travels through Port Melbourne, past the Crown Entertainment Complex, and crosses the Yarra River before turning right into Collins Street. You can also return to Station Pier on the 109 tram, towards Port Melbourne.
Tram Route 109
Arts & Culture You can travel to the city centre from Station Pier by bus or tram, using a myki card.
Arts Centre Melbourne
Queen Victoria Market
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Food and wine
City streets and laneways are filled with restaurants, bars, cafes and who could forget the fabulous riverside venues that hum with activity. Melbourne’s food and wine scene is constantly evolving with new venues opening on a weekly basis. Multicultural influences can be found throughout the city, from Mediterranean and French dishes to SouthEast Asian and Japanese flavours, and most recently a wave of Mexican and tapas venues. Relax with a cup of freshly ground specialty coffee, or enjoy a long lunch after a morning of shopping. Whatever your pick, Melbourne will serve up something magical. w visitmelbourne.com/food
Phillip Island
Phillip Island is famed for showing Australian wildlife in its natural habitat. It is home to a colony of little penguins that make their way from the sea up Summerland Beach to their burrows every day at dusk. Australia’s largest colony of fur seals, koalas and a large population of mutton birds and migratory water birds also live on the island. Ideally your ship will be staying overnight or departing late at night to allow you to witness the penguin parade at dusk. Phillip Island Nature Parks
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Victoria’s fascinating native wildlife includes kangaroos, koalas, wombats, platypus, echidnas and lovable little penguins. You can watch an extensive collection of native animals at the Melbourne Zoo, or alternatively head to Healesville Sanctuary in the Yarra Valley, Moonlit Sanctuary on the Mornington Peninsula or Ballarat Wildlife Park (all within one to one and a half hours drive from Melbourne). Marine creatures can be found at SEA LIFE Melbourne.
Find reminders of Melbourne’s rich history in the numerous historical buildings and monuments around the city. See the striking interiors of the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and explore horrifying tales of prison life in the Old Melbourne Gaol. Discover Melbourne’s multicultural past at the Immigration Museum, then stop by the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens to visit Cooks’ Cottage, the oldest building in Australia.
Parks, gardens and vast open spaces located neatly in the city centre make it easy to relax and enjoy the fresh air. Take a stroll through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, go on the Aboriginal Heritage Walk and visit the nearby Shrine of Remembrance. Wander Birrarung Marr along the Yarra River, explore the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, home to Cooks’ Cottage, or experience the waterside views at Docklands.
w vic.gov.au/wifi Free public Wi-Fi is available in select areas throughout the city centre. Visit the website below to find your nearest outdoor VicFreeWiFi hotspot.
Fast and free Wi-Fi
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Plan your journey Melbourne has a Free Tram Zone — refer to the city map for boundaries. Travel on the historic City Circle Tram is also free. You don’t need a myki if you’re only travelling in the Free Tram Zone or on the City Circle Tram. Station Pier is outside these areas.
Free tram travel An express bus operates as a return service from Station Pier to Market Street in the city, most cruise ship days, from 8am to 5pm. Buses don’t run on turnaround visits.
Bus Route 109
w citysightseeing.melbourne The red hop-on, hop-off double decker bus will pick you up from the end of Station Pier and take you around some of Melbourne and St Kilda’s most recognised sights. You must pre-purchase your ticket to board the bus.
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t 13 22 27 (13CABS) | 13 10 08 (Silver Top) w taxi.vic.gov.au Whether you want to go to the city centre or nearby St Kilda, Melbourne’s taxis will get you there. Taxi fares vary, so estimate the cost of your trip using the website below or call one of the numbers below to book.
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F5 14 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, Mon–Sat, 9am (10am Hamer Hall) till late & Sun, 10am to 5pm or after last performance t 1300 182 183 w artscentremelbourne.com.au Grab a bite at one of our many great places to eat and drink, explore a free exhibition or join a guided tour and discover more about one of Melbourne's iconic landmarks. For the perfect local gift, visit our makers market, every Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Be sure to stop by the Australian Music Vault, developed by Arts Centre Melbourne in consultation with the music industry. It's a celebration of the Australian contemporary music story — past, present and future.
Celebrate the living, vibrant Koorie culture of Victoria and view one of the most significant Aboriginal cultural collections in the world. Established in a spirit of collaboration between Museums Victoria and the Aboriginal community, Bunjilaka presents the Koorie experience with immense power, depth and respect.
Visit Australia's largest performing arts centre to share in a remarkable experience. From local and international music, to theatre, comedy, opera, dance and shows for kids, Arts Centre Melbourne has something for everyone.
Transport in Melbourne
The iconic Great Ocean Road winds westwards from the major regional city of Geelong to the South Australian border. One of the most visited stretches of this road is the Port Campbell National Park, home to the Twelve Apostles, the remarkable limestone rock stacks rising from the ocean. Experiencing the Great Ocean Road requires a minimum of two days/one night. If you are short of time, you can still have a taste of it by joining an express bus tour or a charter plane or helicopter tour. w visitmelbourne.com/regions
Goldfields
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
Embark on an enjoyable Melbourne experience on the Southern Hemisphere’s only giant observation wheel. Soar 120 metres into the sky in one of our fully enclosed temperature-controlled cabins and take in 360-degree uninterrupted views over Melbourne and surrounds. 5 A1 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands Tram: 70, 86 or 35 to stop D11, free from CBD Open: Daily, May–Aug, 11am to 7pm; Sep–Apr 11am to 10pm; Christmas Day & ANZAC Day, 1pm to 10pm Last flight departs 30 mins prior to closing time. Last ticket sales 45 mins prior to closing time. t 8688 9688 w melbournestar.com
Grand nineteenth-century buildings grace the streetscapes of Ballarat and Bendigo, while townships like Maldon and Castlemaine wear their goldrush heritage on their sleeves. Sovereign Hill, a living outdoor museum, recreates a goldmining town and the life of its people in the 1850s — a must-see for all visitors. Fine food and wine, outstanding art galleries and extensive parklands and gardens complement the Goldfields experience.
City River Cruises Melbourne
Experience the true charm of Melbourne from the water. Enjoy a one- or two-hour cruise along the Yarra River to Herring Island, Docklands, or both. We offer live commentary, complimentary tea and coffee, bar, sun deck, and friendly service. Show this listing for a 10% discount. Tickets at Flinders Street Station kiosk. Berth 4, Federation Wharf, Princes Walk, 1 F5 Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 6 (Town Hall), then 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, 9.30am to 3.30pm t 0450 778 000 w cityrivercruises.com.au
Melbourne Zoo
You won’t believe how many animals are at Melbourne Zoo! Over 320 species from around the world can be found just 10 minutes from the city centre. Tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. See eye to eye with orang-utans and walk the trail of the elephants. Spy native wildlife including koalas and kangaroos and head underwater to see the little penguins and seals. 6 C1 Elliott Avenue, Parkville Train: Upfield Line to Royal Park Station Tram: 58 to stop 26 Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/melbourne
Eureka Skydeck 88
Eureka Skydeck 88 is the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere. You will reach level 88 in less than 40 seconds and be amazed by the awesome views of Melbourne through floor to ceiling windows. Skydeck 88 is the only observation deck in the world that can thrill you with ‘The Edge’ — a glass cube which projects three metres out of the building, 300-metres up, with you in it!
2 E5 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank Tram: 58 to stop 115; or 1–6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, 10am to 10pm (last entry 9.30pm) t 9693 8888 w eurekaskydeck.com.au
Old Melbourne Gaol
Located in the city centre the Old Melbourne Gaol is Victoria’s oldest surviving prison. It offers visitors an immersive experience where they can walk the cells where some of Australia’s most notorious prisoners were held, discover the life and death of Ned Kelly, trial being arrested by a Charge Sergeant, or see the gaol on a night tour.
7 G2 377 Russell Street, Melbourne Train: Melbourne Central Station Tram: 35 (free City Circle) or 30 to stop 7 Open: Daily, 9.30am to 5pm and night tours (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day) t 9656 9889 w oldmelbournegaol.com.au
Sovereign Hill, Ballarat
Mornington Peninsula 1–2 hours from Melbourne
The MCG is an icon of Melbourne. In a city known for its world-class sports and events, no visit is complete without a trip to this magnificent stadium. Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the stadium and uncover some of its hidden secrets by taking a guided MCG tour. Visitors can also explore the nation’s rich sporting history in the world-class National Sports Museum — a treasure trove filled with thousands of interesting artefacts and displays.
Flemington Racecourse
Home of the Melbourne Cup, Flemington is one of Australia's most significant cultural and sporting venues. It is a national heritage-listed site, and boasts the largest public rose garden in the Southern Hemisphere. Flemington Racecourse holds 25 racedays per year, with each day offering something unique.
4 I6 Melbourne Cricket Ground Entry via Gate 3, Yarra Park Tram: 48 or 75 to stop 12; or 70 to stop 7C Train: Richmond Station or Jolimont Station Open: National Sports Museum: Daily, 10am to 5pm. MCG Tours: Daily, every 30 minutes between 10am to 3pm. Alternative trading hours apply on event days. Please visit our website for information. t 9657 8879 w mcg.org.au
3 B1 448 Epsom Road, Flemington Tram: 57 to stop 30 Train: Flemington Racecourse Station Open: Visit the Flemington website below for a list of racedays or to book a tour of the Flemington Racecourse t 1300 727 575 w flemington.com.au
Old Treasury Building Museum
Old Treasury Building Museum is one of the finest nineteenth-century buildings in Australia. It stored gold and was the office of the Premier and Governor. Visit the original gold vaults and enjoy the fascinating exhibition stories highlighting key moments from Victoria’s history.
8 H4 20 Spring Street, Melbourne Tram: 35 (free City Circle), 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 8 Open: Sun–Fri, 10am to 4pm t 9651 2233 w oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
X Queen Victoria Market
Queen Victoria Market is an authentic, bustling, X inner-city market that has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for 140 years. It's a great place to discover fresh and specialty produce, hand-made and unique products, great coffee and food, souvenirs and clothing. Shopping at the market has always been one of life’s great pleasures. It’s not just the abundance of fresh food, it’s the friendly banter with the traders, the vibrant and multicultural atmosphere, and the sense of belonging that comes with it. Be sure to take the Ultimate Foodie Tour, where you’ll indulge in some of the best food the market has to offer. Bookings essential via website below.
The Mornington Peninsula is dotted with historic seaside villages. Visit stylish Sorrento, take a stroll along the picturesque harbour of Mornington and stop at the charming nineteenth-century fishing hamlet of Flinders. A trip to nearby Cape Schanck will provide superb views of Bass Strait. Soak up at the Peninsula Hot Springs, ride a horse, play a round of golf and indulge in an abundance of local wine and produce.
11 E1 Corner Elizabeth & Victoria Streets X X Melbourne Address or 58 to stop 9 Tram: 19, 57 or 59 to stop 7; 58 to stop 9 Train: Melbourne Central or Flagstaff Station 8am to 2pm; Fri, Friday, to Open: Tue & Thu, 6am 6am8am to 5pm; 5pm; Sat,to8am to&3pm Sun,to9am to 4pm Sat, 6am 3pm Sun,&9am 4pm 9320 0000 5822 w website.com.au qvm.com.au t 9000
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Puffing Billy Railway
Experience the magic of a ride on Puffing Billy as it travels through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, located only one hour east of Melbourne. Enjoy a leisurely ride on our daily excursion trains, or indulge in lunch on board our newly refurbished first-class dining carriages.
1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave Train: Belgrave Line to Belgrave Station Open: Daily except Christmas Day t 9757 0700 w puffingbilly.com.au
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Werribee Open Range Zoo
Experience an African adventure just 30 minutes from Melbourne. Take a guided safari across the open range savannah spotting rhinos, giraffes and zebras! Discover a pride of lions, visit one of the world’s largest gorilla exhibits and discover a family of hippos. Our 200-hectare property is home to some of Africa’s most iconic animals, as well as wildlife from the grasslands of Asia, North America and Australia.
St Kilda Esplanade Market
The St Kilda Esplanade Market has been a St Kilda Sunday delight since the 1970s. Shop for handcrafted arts and crafts including gifts and souvenirs, fine jewellery, bags, clothing, art works and more. Come and find your treasure and buy direct from the artisans who created them! Handmade, unique, local... your Esplanade Market.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Enjoy this calm oasis in the heart of Melbourne. Discover beautiful plants and stunning vistas in one of the world’s finest gardens. Learn about Indigenous culture on an Aboriginal Heritage Walk, relax at one of our cafes or take a punt tour on the lake. Special events and programs run year-round. Free entry.
10 E3 Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne Tram: 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 19 Open: Daily, 7.30am till sunset t 9252 2300 w rbg.vic.gov.au
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13 A2 K Road, Werribee South Train: Werribee Line to Werribee Station Bus: 439 from Werribee Station to Werribee Open Range Zoo Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/werribee
E4 12 Upper Esplanade, St Kilda Tram: 3a, 16 or 96 to stop 138 Open: Sun, 10am to 4pm (5pm daylight savings) t 9209 6777 | 0403 604 119 w stkildaesplanademarket.com.au
25 I2 136 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy Tram: 86 to stop 14; or 11 to stop 13 Open: Tue–Sat, 12pm to 3pm & 6pm to 9pm t 9418 3400 w charcoallane.com.au
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Free tram travel
For almost 15 years Australian By Design has been showcasing exceptional quality, Australiancrafted gifts and souvenirs at affordable prices. We specialise in Aboriginal art and craft, timber, pewter, bronze, silk scarves, jewellery and hand-blown glass, plus many other beautiful Australian-made gifts. Most of our products have been hand-crafted in Australia by outstanding craftspeople, some of whom have been creating their beautiful pieces for more than 40 years.
Tickets
The 109 tram leaves from stop 129 – Beacon Cove/Light Rail, at the end of Station Pier. It travels through Port Melbourne, past the Crown Entertainment Complex, and crosses the Yarra River before turning right into Collins Street. You can also return to Station Pier on the 109 tram, towards Port Melbourne.
Established in 1910, City Hatters offers the finest selection of hats and caps from around the world including Christys, Tilley, Kangol, Goorin Bros, Brixton, Hills and of course the iconic Australianmade Akubra. We also have a very broad range of hand-woven Panamas and other summer styles. Open seven days a week.
City Hatters
21 F4 234 Collins Street, Melbourne Tram: 109, 12, 48 or 11 to stop 6 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, Mon–Wed, 10am to 6pm; Thu, 10am to 7pm; Fri, 10am to 8pm; Sat, 10am to 5pm & Sun, 12pm to 5pm t See website for unique store phone numbers w collins234.com.au Nestled in the heart of the CBD, Collins234 is where locals go for fashion, beauty and specialty stores — including one of the city’s largest bookstores. Collins234 is conveniently located a few steps from the Collins and Swanston Street corner.
Collins234
20 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf 22 B5 Tram: 12, 96 or 109 to stop 124a; or 35, 70 or 75 to stop D5 Train: Southern Cross Station Open: Sat–Thu, 10am to 6pm & Fri, 10am to 9pm t 9099 1111 w dfo.com.au/south-wharf
23 G4 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; or 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm t 8662 1543 w designstore.ngv.melbourne 23 F6 NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 t 8620 2243
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DFO South Wharf
The National Gallery of Victoria collaborates with leading local and international artists, designers and makers to offer unique contemporary products.
NGV design store
119 Swanston Street, Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 6 Open: Daily, 9am to 5.30pm t 9662 3524 w nationalopal.com
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The spectacular showroom has Australia’s largest range of competitively priced tax-free opals and opal jewellery. You will also discover the link between the opal and the dinosaur at this free display of rare opal specimens and opalised fossils.
The National Opal Collection
Australian By Design
Dianna Snape Photography
Grab a bite at one of our many great places to eat and drink, explore a free exhibition or join a guided tour and discover more about one of Melbourne's iconic landmarks. For the perfect local gift, visit our makers market, every Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Be sure to stop by the Australian Music Vault, developed by Arts Centre Melbourne in consultation with the music industry. It's a celebration of the Australian contemporary music story — past, present and future.
Highlights include the multi-award wining First Peoples, the largest exhibition ever to focus on the story of Aboriginal Victoria, and the story of Bunjil, the wedge-tailed eagle in the immersive sound and light cinema.
Celebrate the living, vibrant Koorie culture of Victoria and view one of the most significant Aboriginal cultural collections in the world. Established in a spirit of collaboration between Museums Victoria and the Aboriginal community, Bunjilaka presents the Koorie experience with immense power, depth and respect.
Visit Australia's largest performing arts centre to share in a remarkable experience. From local and international music, to theatre, comedy, opera, dance and shows for kids, Arts Centre Melbourne has something for everyone.
Arts Centre Melbourne
Jewish Museum of Australia
17 F6 NGV International 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm The NGV is Australia's oldest, largest and most visited gallery. Free entry and free guided tours, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm daily.
National Gallery of Victoria
18 G2 Corner Russell & La Trobe Streets Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 30, 35 (free City Circle), 64, 67 or 72 to stop 6 Train: Melbourne Central Station Open: Daily, Mon–Thu, 10am to 9pm & Fri–Sun, 10am to 6pm t 8664 7099 w slv.vic.gov.au Explore free exhibitions and stunning spaces, including the majestic domed La Trobe Reading Room, in Australia’s oldest and busiest state library.
State Library Victoria
Cruise Arrivals Guide
Melbourne OFFICIAL VISITOR MAP
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Transport in Melbourne
An award-winning museum showcasing the rich history and diverse culture of the Jewish people, with a particular focus on Australian Jewish life, past and present. With four galleries and two changing exhibition spaces, the Museum brings Judaism to life, drawing on its unique collection. Group bookings, guided tours and Synagogue visits are available. Visitors from all cultural and religious backgrounds are welcome.
17 G4 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; or 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm t 8620 2222 w ngv.melbourne
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You can travel to the city centre from Station Pier by bus or tram, using a myki card.
16 E4 26 Alma Road, St Kilda Tram: 3 or 67 to stop 32 Open: Tue–Thu, 10am to 4pm; Fri, 10am to 3pm & Sun, 10am to 5pm (closed Jewish holy days) t 8534 3600 w jewishmuseum.com.au
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Find reminders of Melbourne’s rich history in the numerous historical buildings and monuments around the city. See the striking interiors of the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and explore horrifying tales of prison life in the Old Melbourne Gaol. Discover Melbourne’s multicultural past at the Immigration Museum, then stop by the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens to visit Cooks’ Cottage, the oldest building in Australia.
Victoria’s fascinating native wildlife includes kangaroos, koalas, wombats, platypus, echidnas and lovable little penguins. You can watch an extensive collection of native animals at the Melbourne Zoo, or alternatively head to Healesville Sanctuary in the Yarra Valley, Moonlit Sanctuary on the Mornington Peninsula or Ballarat Wildlife Park (all within one to one and a half hours drive from Melbourne). Marine creatures can be found at SEA LIFE Melbourne.
Phillip Island Nature Parks
Arts & Culture
15 H1 Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton Tram: 86, 96 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 12 Train: Parliament Station Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas) t 13 11 02 w museumsvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka
Parks, gardens and vast open spaces located neatly in the city centre make it easy to relax and enjoy the fresh air. Take a stroll through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, go on the Aboriginal Heritage Walk and visit the nearby Shrine of Remembrance. Wander Birrarung Marr along the Yarra River, explore the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, home to Cooks’ Cottage, or experience the waterside views at Docklands.
Heritage
Grand nineteenth-century buildings grace the streetscapes of Ballarat and Bendigo, while townships like Maldon and Castlemaine wear their goldrush heritage on their sleeves. Sovereign Hill, a living outdoor museum, recreates a goldmining town and the life of its people in the 1850s — a must-see for all visitors. Fine food and wine, outstanding art galleries and extensive parklands and gardens complement the Goldfields experience.
F5 14 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, Mon–Sat, 9am (10am Hamer Hall) till late & Sun, 10am to 5pm or after last performance t 1300 182 183 w artscentremelbourne.com.au
Outdoors
Wildlife
Phillip Island is famed for showing Australian wildlife in its natural habitat. It is home to a colony of little penguins that make their way from the sea up Summerland Beach to their burrows every day at dusk. Australia’s largest colony of fur seals, koalas and a large population of mutton birds and migratory water birds also live on the island. Ideally your ship will be staying overnight or departing late at night to allow you to witness the penguin parade at dusk.
1½–2 hours from Melbourne
Tram Route 109
Pellegrini’s
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Goldfields
Taxis
Shop
20 F4 211 Flinders Street, Melbourne Tram: 70, 75 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 5 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 6pm; Sat, 9am to 5pm & Sun, 10am to 4pm t 9614 3294 w cityhatters.com.au
City streets and laneways are filled with restaurants, bars, cafes and who could forget the fabulous riverside venues that hum with activity. Melbourne’s food and wine scene is constantly evolving with new venues opening on a weekly basis. Multicultural influences can be found throughout the city, from Mediterranean and French dishes to SouthEast Asian and Japanese flavours, and most recently a wave of Mexican and tapas venues. Relax with a cup of freshly ground specialty coffee, or enjoy a long lunch after a morning of shopping. Whatever your pick, Melbourne will serve up something magical.
Phillip Island
Whether you want to go to the city centre or nearby St Kilda, Melbourne’s taxis will get you there. Taxi fares vary, so estimate the cost of your trip using the website below or call one of the numbers below to book.
19 F4 Room 303E, 3rd Floor (Lift 1, opposite Hopetoun Tea Rooms), Block Arcade, 282 Collins Street, Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 5 Open: Daily, Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 6pm; Sat & Sun, 11am to 4pm t 9663 9883 w australianbydesign.com.au
Buy your myki card and top up
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Food and wine
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STARWARD Whisky Distillery
Birrarung Marr
1–1½ hours from Melbourne
See & Do
The Great Ocean Road 3–5 hours from Melbourne
Yarra Valley
Melbourne City Sightseeing
Yarra Trams
The Yarra Valley is home to Victoria’s earliest vineyards. Numerous wineries provide cellardoor sales and tastings of hand-crafted wines, and have restaurants serving gourmet food and fine local produce. A visit to Healesville Sanctuary will allow you to see native Australian wildlife in natural surroundings and experience Aboriginal culture.
Queen Victoria Market
myki is your ticket to travel on trains, trams and buses in Melbourne and many parts of regional Victoria. To get started, buy a myki Explorer pack or myki card.
myki Explorer Pack
Experience Melbourne by tram along Route 109, departing conveniently from Station Pier. Visit the tall ship Polly Woodside at South Wharf. Take a stroll along Southbank Promenade. See historic Block Arcade, the Collins Street luxury shopping precinct and Parliament House in the city. And further on in Richmond, sample some of multicultural Melbourne’s finest food in the Victoria Street restaurant precinct.
Geelong takes full advantage of its unique north-facing bay with fabulous waterfront eateries, landscaped gardens and walking paths set against the backdrop of Corio Bay. Stroll past the sculptured bollards dotted along the foreshore that chronicle characters from the city’s past and present. Geelong is also the major gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road.
Shopping is on the top of the to-do list in Melbourne. You can’t beat Melbourne’s major department stores and shopping centres for the biggest and best choice of international designers. Visit old favourites Myer and David Jones, the newest, St. Collins Lane and the largest, Chadstone. Explore Queen Victoria Market (closed Mondays and Wednesdays), a historic landmark and the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere. Find a bargain at DFO South Wharf or District Docklands. Shop till you drop in arcades and laneways brimming with designer boutiques and fashion houses.
myki Explorer Pack
City Sightseeing Melbourne
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. The pack includes handy maps, a souvenir wallet and discounts to lots of our favourite places. Just top up your myki if you want to keep exploring Victoria. You can buy your myki Explorer Pack from the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier. It is available as a full fare or child/concession fare.
Flock to the Macedon Ranges and Spa Country to enjoy Australia’s largest concentration of mineral springs, scenic surroundings, a thriving arts and craft community, and award-winning food and wine. Revive and indulge in a luxurious spa bath and massage, or enjoy many of the region’s towns and attractions such as the Convent Gallery or the Lavendula lavender farm.
Shopping
The red hop-on, hop-off double decker bus will pick you up from the end of Station Pier and take you around some of Melbourne and St Kilda’s most recognised sights. You must pre-purchase your ticket to board the bus.
The best way to see Melbourne! Melbourne is renowned for its major sporting and cultural events, stylish fashion, the arts, food and wine, and much more. Explore and see the city’s major attractions, bustling laneways, cafes and beaches at your own leisure as you hop on and hop off our buses at any of the 27 stops located in the city and surrounds, including the suburb of St Kilda.
Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
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Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula
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Bus Route 109
Getting
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Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges
1–2 hours from Melbourne
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. Buy yours from the myki customer service desk in the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier.
Around
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Exploring Melbourne
1½ hours from Melbourne
An express bus operates as a return service from Station Pier to Market Street in the city, most cruise ship days, from 8am to 5pm. Buses don’t run on turnaround visits.
Alternatively, you can buy and top up your myki at Station Pier, a range of shops (including all 7-Eleven stores), myki machines and station ticket offices. As a guide, $10 will get you around Melbourne for a day, with a little change.
Departs daily: Station Pier
28 C3 Plan your journey t 1800 800 007 w ptv.vic.gov.au/mykiexplorer
There are a great variety of options for shore excursions within a 90-minute drive from Melbourne. The state’s compact size means its unique and varied landscapes are easily accessible.
Melburnians are known around the world for their love of sports. Every year millions of sports fans from around the world flock to the city to experience a live sporting event at the many venues around the city. Take a tour of the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG, also known as ‘the G’), visit the National Sports Museum, tour Melbourne Park (home of the Australian Open) and Flemington Racecourse (home of the Melbourne Cup).
Melbourne has a Free Tram Zone — refer to the city map for boundaries. Travel on the historic City Circle Tram is also free. You don’t need a myki if you’re only travelling in the Free Tram Zone or on the City Circle Tram. Station Pier is outside these areas.
Eat & Drink
Charcoal Lane is a social enterprise restaurant run by Mission Australia that provides hospitality training and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Located in the heart of Fitzroy, Charcoal Lane provides a twist on modern Australian food through the use of native Australian ingredients.
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Melbourne is a city that knows how to live. Explore the historic arcades and laneways lined with fine dining restaurants, chic cafes, hidden bars and fashion boutiques or head to one of the many lush gardens throughout the city.
What better way to explore the city than on foot. We’ve created a sample itinerary to inspire you and make it easier. Check it out online by following the link below. Or why not join one of the many walking tour operators listed on our website.
Plan your journey
Ten minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, STARWARD Distillery is Melbourne’s only urban whisky distillery, which is as innovative as the city it calls home and the spirit it produces. Explore a library of limited cask releases perched up at our large industrial cocktail bar or leafy ‘whisky garden’ and experience one of the few places in the world where you can sip cocktails beside the stills making the spirit you’re drinking. For the more adventurous, immerse yourself in the world of whisky by booking public and private tours or a weekend masterclass through our website. Pick up one of our distillery door only releases that showcase our exploration into different areas of distillation.
Departs daily: Federation Square
Explore Regional Victoria in a Day
Sports
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26 C2 50 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 127 Train: Southern Cross Station Open: Thu, 6pm to 10pm; Fri–Sat, 12pm to 10pm & Sun, 12pm to 8pm or by appointment t 9005 4420 w starward.com.au
MCG Tours and the National Sports Museum
Experience Melbourne
The iconic Great Ocean Road winds westwards from the major regional city of Geelong to the South Australian border. One of the most visited stretches of this road is the Port Campbell National Park, home to the Twelve Apostles, the remarkable limestone rock stacks rising from the ocean. Experiencing the Great Ocean Road requires a minimum of two days/one night. If you are short of time, you can still have a taste of it by joining an express bus tour or a charter plane or helicopter tour. w visitmelbourne.com/regions
1½–2 hours from Melbourne
City River Cruises Melbourne
Experience the true charm of Melbourne from the water. Enjoy a one- or two-hour cruise along the Yarra River to Herring Island, Docklands, or both. We offer live commentary, complimentary tea and coffee, bar, sun deck, and friendly service. Show this listing for a 10% discount. Tickets at Flinders Street Station kiosk. Berth 4, Federation Wharf, Princes Walk, 1 F5 Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 6 (Town Hall), then 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, 9.30am to 3.30pm t 0450 778 000 w cityrivercruises.com.au
Eureka Skydeck 88
Eureka Skydeck 88 is the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere. You will reach level 88 in less than 40 seconds and be amazed by the awesome views of Melbourne through floor to ceiling windows. Skydeck 88 is the only observation deck in the world that can thrill you with ‘The Edge’ — a glass cube which projects three metres out of the building, 300-metres up, with you in it!
Mornington Peninsula 1–2 hours from Melbourne
The Mornington Peninsula is dotted with historic seaside villages. Visit stylish Sorrento, take a stroll along the picturesque harbour of Mornington and stop at the charming nineteenth-century fishing hamlet of Flinders. A trip to nearby Cape Schanck will provide superb views of Bass Strait. Soak up at the Peninsula Hot Springs, ride a horse, play a round of golf and indulge in an abundance of local wine and produce.
Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road
Home of the Melbourne Cup, Flemington is one of Australia's most significant cultural and sporting venues. It is a national heritage-listed site, and boasts the largest public rose garden in the Southern Hemisphere. Flemington Racecourse holds 25 racedays per year, with each day offering something unique.
7 Riverside Quay, Southbank Tram: 58 to stop 115; or 1–6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, 10am to 10pm (last entry 9.30pm) t 9693 8888 w eurekaskydeck.com.au
4 I6 Melbourne Cricket Ground Entry via Gate 3, Yarra Park Tram: 48 or 75 to stop 12; or 70 to stop 7C Train: Richmond Station or Jolimont Station Open: National Sports Museum: Daily, 10am to 5pm. MCG Tours: Daily, every 30 minutes between 10am to 3pm. Alternative trading hours apply on event days. Please visit our website for information. t 9657 8879 w mcg.org.au
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
Melbourne Zoo
Old Melbourne Gaol
Old Treasury Building Museum
Puffing Billy Railway
5 A1 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands Tram: 70, 86 or 35 to stop D11, free from CBD Open: Daily, May–Aug, 11am to 7pm; Sep–Apr 11am to 10pm; Christmas Day & ANZAC Day, 1pm to 10pm Last flight departs 30 mins prior to closing time. Last ticket sales 45 mins prior to closing time. t 8688 9688 w melbournestar.com
6 C1 Elliott Avenue, Parkville Train: Upfield Line to Royal Park Station Tram: 58 to stop 26 Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/melbourne
7 G2 377 Russell Street, Melbourne Train: Melbourne Central Station Tram: 35 (free City Circle) or 30 to stop 7 Open: Daily, 9.30am to 5pm and night tours (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day) t 9656 9889 w oldmelbournegaol.com.au
8 H4 20 Spring Street, Melbourne Tram: 35 (free City Circle), 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 8 Open: Sun–Fri, 10am to 4pm t 9651 2233 w oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave Train: Belgrave Line to Belgrave Station Open: Daily except Christmas Day t 9757 0700 w puffingbilly.com.au
Embark on an enjoyable Melbourne experience on the Southern Hemisphere’s only giant observation wheel. Soar 120 metres into the sky in one of our fully enclosed temperature-controlled cabins and take in 360-degree uninterrupted views over Melbourne and surrounds.
You won’t believe how many animals are at Melbourne Zoo! Over 320 species from around the world can be found just 10 minutes from the city centre. Tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. See eye to eye with orang-utans and walk the trail of the elephants. Spy native wildlife including koalas and kangaroos and head underwater to see the little penguins and seals.
Located in the city centre the Old Melbourne Gaol is Victoria’s oldest surviving prison. It offers visitors an immersive experience where they can walk the cells where some of Australia’s most notorious prisoners were held, discover the life and death of Ned Kelly, trial being arrested by a Charge Sergeant, or see the gaol on a night tour.
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Flemington Racecourse
3 B1 448 Epsom Road, Flemington Tram: 57 to stop 30 Train: Flemington Racecourse Station Open: Visit the Flemington website below for a list of racedays or to book a tour of the Flemington Racecourse t 1300 727 575 w flemington.com.au
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The MCG is an icon of Melbourne. In a city known for its world-class sports and events, no visit is complete without a trip to this magnificent stadium. Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the stadium and uncover some of its hidden secrets by taking a guided MCG tour. Visitors can also explore the nation’s rich sporting history in the world-class National Sports Museum — a treasure trove filled with thousands of interesting artefacts and displays.
Queen Victoria Market is an authentic, bustling, X inner-city market that has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for 140 years. It's a great place to discover fresh and specialty produce, hand-made and unique products, great coffee and food, souvenirs and clothing. Shopping at the market has always been one of life’s great pleasures. It’s not just the abundance of fresh food, it’s the friendly banter with the traders, the vibrant and multicultural atmosphere, and the sense of belonging that comes with it. Be sure to take the Ultimate Foodie Tour, where you’ll indulge in some of the best food the market has to offer. Bookings essential via website below. 11 E1 Corner Elizabeth & Victoria Streets X X Melbourne Address Tram: 19, 57 or 59 to stop 7; 58 or 58 to stop to stop 9 9 Train: Melbourne Central or Flagstaff Station Open: Tue & Thu, 6am 8am to 2pm; Fri, Friday, to 6am8am to 5pm; 5pm; Sat,to8am to&3pm Sun,to9am to 4pm Sat, 6am 3pm Sun,&9am 4pm 9320 0000 5822 w website.com.au qvm.com.au t 9000
Old Treasury Building Museum is one of the finest nineteenth-century buildings in Australia. It stored gold and was the office of the Premier and Governor. Visit the original gold vaults and enjoy the fascinating exhibition stories highlighting key moments from Victoria’s history.
Experience the magic of a ride on Puffing Billy as it travels through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, located only one hour east of Melbourne. Enjoy a leisurely ride on our daily excursion trains, or indulge in lunch on board our newly refurbished first-class dining carriages.
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Werribee Open Range Zoo
St Kilda Esplanade Market
The St Kilda Esplanade Market has been a St Kilda Sunday delight since the 1970s. Shop for handcrafted arts and crafts including gifts and souvenirs, fine jewellery, bags, clothing, art works and more. Come and find your treasure and buy direct from the artisans who created them! Handmade, unique, local... your Esplanade Market.
E4 12 Upper Esplanade, St Kilda Tram: 3a, 16 or 96 to stop 138 Open: Sun, 10am to 4pm (5pm daylight savings) t 9209 6777 | 0403 604 119 w stkildaesplanademarket.com.au
Experience an African adventure just 30 minutes from Melbourne. Take a guided safari across the open range savannah spotting rhinos, giraffes and zebras! Discover a pride of lions, visit one of the world’s largest gorilla exhibits and discover a family of hippos. Our 200-hectare property is home to some of Africa’s most iconic animals, as well as wildlife from the grasslands of Asia, North America and Australia.
13 A2 K Road, Werribee South Train: Werribee Line to Werribee Station Bus: 439 from Werribee Station to Werribee Open Range Zoo Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/werribee
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Enjoy this calm oasis in the heart of Melbourne. Discover beautiful plants and stunning vistas in one of the world’s finest gardens. Learn about Indigenous culture on an Aboriginal Heritage Walk, relax at one of our cafes or take a punt tour on the lake. Special events and programs run year-round. Free entry.
10 E3 Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne Tram: 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 19 Open: Daily, 7.30am till sunset t 9252 2300 w rbg.vic.gov.au
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25 I2 136 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy Tram: 86 to stop 14; or 11 to stop 13 Open: Tue–Sat, 12pm to 3pm & 6pm to 9pm t 9418 3400 w charcoallane.com.au
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Fast and free Wi-Fi
Charcoal Lane
Free tram travel
For almost 15 years Australian By Design has been showcasing exceptional quality, Australiancrafted gifts and souvenirs at affordable prices. We specialise in Aboriginal art and craft, timber, pewter, bronze, silk scarves, jewellery and hand-blown glass, plus many other beautiful Australian-made gifts. Most of our products have been hand-crafted in Australia by outstanding craftspeople, some of whom have been creating their beautiful pieces for more than 40 years.
Tickets
The 109 tram leaves from stop 129 – Beacon Cove/Light Rail, at the end of Station Pier. It travels through Port Melbourne, past the Crown Entertainment Complex, and crosses the Yarra River before turning right into Collins Street. You can also return to Station Pier on the 109 tram, towards Port Melbourne.
Established in 1910, City Hatters offers the finest selection of hats and caps from around the world including Christys, Tilley, Kangol, Goorin Bros, Brixton, Hills and of course the iconic Australianmade Akubra. We also have a very broad range of hand-woven Panamas and other summer styles. Open seven days a week.
City Hatters
21 F4 234 Collins Street, Melbourne Tram: 109, 12, 48 or 11 to stop 6 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, Mon–Wed, 10am to 6pm; Thu, 10am to 7pm; Fri, 10am to 8pm; Sat, 10am to 5pm & Sun, 12pm to 5pm t See website for unique store phone numbers w collins234.com.au Nestled in the heart of the CBD, Collins234 is where locals go for fashion, beauty and specialty stores — including one of the city’s largest bookstores. Collins234 is conveniently located a few steps from the Collins and Swanston Street corner.
Collins234
20 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf 22 B5 Tram: 12, 96 or 109 to stop 124a; or 35, 70 or 75 to stop D5 Train: Southern Cross Station Open: Sat–Thu, 10am to 6pm & Fri, 10am to 9pm t 9099 1111 w dfo.com.au/south-wharf
23 G4 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; or 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm t 8662 1543 w designstore.ngv.melbourne 23 F6 NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 t 8620 2243
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DFO South Wharf
The National Gallery of Victoria collaborates with leading local and international artists, designers and makers to offer unique contemporary products.
NGV design store
119 Swanston Street, Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 6 Open: Daily, 9am to 5.30pm t 9662 3524 w nationalopal.com
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The spectacular showroom has Australia’s largest range of competitively priced tax-free opals and opal jewellery. You will also discover the link between the opal and the dinosaur at this free display of rare opal specimens and opalised fossils.
The National Opal Collection
Australian By Design
Dianna Snape Photography
Grab a bite at one of our many great places to eat and drink, explore a free exhibition or join a guided tour and discover more about one of Melbourne's iconic landmarks. For the perfect local gift, visit our makers market, every Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Be sure to stop by the Australian Music Vault, developed by Arts Centre Melbourne in consultation with the music industry. It's a celebration of the Australian contemporary music story — past, present and future.
Highlights include the multi-award wining First Peoples, the largest exhibition ever to focus on the story of Aboriginal Victoria, and the story of Bunjil, the wedge-tailed eagle in the immersive sound and light cinema.
Celebrate the living, vibrant Koorie culture of Victoria and view one of the most significant Aboriginal cultural collections in the world. Established in a spirit of collaboration between Museums Victoria and the Aboriginal community, Bunjilaka presents the Koorie experience with immense power, depth and respect.
Visit Australia's largest performing arts centre to share in a remarkable experience. From local and international music, to theatre, comedy, opera, dance and shows for kids, Arts Centre Melbourne has something for everyone.
Arts Centre Melbourne
Jewish Museum of Australia
17 F6 NGV International 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm The NGV is Australia's oldest, largest and most visited gallery. Free entry and free guided tours, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm daily.
National Gallery of Victoria
18 G2 Corner Russell & La Trobe Streets Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 30, 35 (free City Circle), 64, 67 or 72 to stop 6 Train: Melbourne Central Station Open: Daily, Mon–Thu, 10am to 9pm & Fri–Sun, 10am to 6pm t 8664 7099 w slv.vic.gov.au Explore free exhibitions and stunning spaces, including the majestic domed La Trobe Reading Room, in Australia’s oldest and busiest state library.
State Library Victoria
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Transport in Melbourne
An award-winning museum showcasing the rich history and diverse culture of the Jewish people, with a particular focus on Australian Jewish life, past and present. With four galleries and two changing exhibition spaces, the Museum brings Judaism to life, drawing on its unique collection. Group bookings, guided tours and Synagogue visits are available. Visitors from all cultural and religious backgrounds are welcome.
17 G4 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; or 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm t 8620 2222 w ngv.melbourne
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You can travel to the city centre from Station Pier by bus or tram, using a myki card.
16 E4 26 Alma Road, St Kilda Tram: 3 or 67 to stop 32 Open: Tue–Thu, 10am to 4pm; Fri, 10am to 3pm & Sun, 10am to 5pm (closed Jewish holy days) t 8534 3600 w jewishmuseum.com.au
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Find reminders of Melbourne’s rich history in the numerous historical buildings and monuments around the city. See the striking interiors of the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and explore horrifying tales of prison life in the Old Melbourne Gaol. Discover Melbourne’s multicultural past at the Immigration Museum, then stop by the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens to visit Cooks’ Cottage, the oldest building in Australia.
Victoria’s fascinating native wildlife includes kangaroos, koalas, wombats, platypus, echidnas and lovable little penguins. You can watch an extensive collection of native animals at the Melbourne Zoo, or alternatively head to Healesville Sanctuary in the Yarra Valley, Moonlit Sanctuary on the Mornington Peninsula or Ballarat Wildlife Park (all within one to one and a half hours drive from Melbourne). Marine creatures can be found at SEA LIFE Melbourne.
Phillip Island Nature Parks
Arts & Culture
15 H1 Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton Tram: 86, 96 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 12 Train: Parliament Station Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas) t 13 11 02 w museumsvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka
Parks, gardens and vast open spaces located neatly in the city centre make it easy to relax and enjoy the fresh air. Take a stroll through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, go on the Aboriginal Heritage Walk and visit the nearby Shrine of Remembrance. Wander Birrarung Marr along the Yarra River, explore the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, home to Cooks’ Cottage, or experience the waterside views at Docklands.
Heritage
Grand nineteenth-century buildings grace the streetscapes of Ballarat and Bendigo, while townships like Maldon and Castlemaine wear their goldrush heritage on their sleeves. Sovereign Hill, a living outdoor museum, recreates a goldmining town and the life of its people in the 1850s — a must-see for all visitors. Fine food and wine, outstanding art galleries and extensive parklands and gardens complement the Goldfields experience.
F5 14 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, Mon–Sat, 9am (10am Hamer Hall) till late & Sun, 10am to 5pm or after last performance t 1300 182 183 w artscentremelbourne.com.au
Outdoors
Wildlife
Phillip Island is famed for showing Australian wildlife in its natural habitat. It is home to a colony of little penguins that make their way from the sea up Summerland Beach to their burrows every day at dusk. Australia’s largest colony of fur seals, koalas and a large population of mutton birds and migratory water birds also live on the island. Ideally your ship will be staying overnight or departing late at night to allow you to witness the penguin parade at dusk.
1½–2 hours from Melbourne
Tram Route 109
Pellegrini’s
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Goldfields
Taxis
Shop
20 F4 211 Flinders Street, Melbourne Tram: 70, 75 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 5 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 6pm; Sat, 9am to 5pm & Sun, 10am to 4pm t 9614 3294 w cityhatters.com.au
City streets and laneways are filled with restaurants, bars, cafes and who could forget the fabulous riverside venues that hum with activity. Melbourne’s food and wine scene is constantly evolving with new venues opening on a weekly basis. Multicultural influences can be found throughout the city, from Mediterranean and French dishes to SouthEast Asian and Japanese flavours, and most recently a wave of Mexican and tapas venues. Relax with a cup of freshly ground specialty coffee, or enjoy a long lunch after a morning of shopping. Whatever your pick, Melbourne will serve up something magical.
Phillip Island
Whether you want to go to the city centre or nearby St Kilda, Melbourne’s taxis will get you there. Taxi fares vary, so estimate the cost of your trip using the website below or call one of the numbers below to book.
19 F4 Room 303E, 3rd Floor (Lift 1, opposite Hopetoun Tea Rooms), Block Arcade, 282 Collins Street, Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 5 Open: Daily, Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 6pm; Sat & Sun, 11am to 4pm t 9663 9883 w australianbydesign.com.au
Buy your myki card and top up
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Food and wine
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STARWARD Whisky Distillery
Birrarung Marr
1–1½ hours from Melbourne
See & Do
The Great Ocean Road 3–5 hours from Melbourne
Yarra Valley
Melbourne City Sightseeing
Yarra Trams
The Yarra Valley is home to Victoria’s earliest vineyards. Numerous wineries provide cellardoor sales and tastings of hand-crafted wines, and have restaurants serving gourmet food and fine local produce. A visit to Healesville Sanctuary will allow you to see native Australian wildlife in natural surroundings and experience Aboriginal culture.
Queen Victoria Market
myki is your ticket to travel on trains, trams and buses in Melbourne and many parts of regional Victoria. To get started, buy a myki Explorer pack or myki card.
myki Explorer Pack
Experience Melbourne by tram along Route 109, departing conveniently from Station Pier. Visit the tall ship Polly Woodside at South Wharf. Take a stroll along Southbank Promenade. See historic Block Arcade, the Collins Street luxury shopping precinct and Parliament House in the city. And further on in Richmond, sample some of multicultural Melbourne’s finest food in the Victoria Street restaurant precinct.
Geelong takes full advantage of its unique north-facing bay with fabulous waterfront eateries, landscaped gardens and walking paths set against the backdrop of Corio Bay. Stroll past the sculptured bollards dotted along the foreshore that chronicle characters from the city’s past and present. Geelong is also the major gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road.
Shopping is on the top of the to-do list in Melbourne. You can’t beat Melbourne’s major department stores and shopping centres for the biggest and best choice of international designers. Visit old favourites Myer and David Jones, the newest, St. Collins Lane and the largest, Chadstone. Explore Queen Victoria Market (closed Mondays and Wednesdays), a historic landmark and the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere. Find a bargain at DFO South Wharf or District Docklands. Shop till you drop in arcades and laneways brimming with designer boutiques and fashion houses.
myki Explorer Pack
City Sightseeing Melbourne
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. The pack includes handy maps, a souvenir wallet and discounts to lots of our favourite places. Just top up your myki if you want to keep exploring Victoria. You can buy your myki Explorer Pack from the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier. It is available as a full fare or child/concession fare.
Flock to the Macedon Ranges and Spa Country to enjoy Australia’s largest concentration of mineral springs, scenic surroundings, a thriving arts and craft community, and award-winning food and wine. Revive and indulge in a luxurious spa bath and massage, or enjoy many of the region’s towns and attractions such as the Convent Gallery or the Lavendula lavender farm.
Shopping
The red hop-on, hop-off double decker bus will pick you up from the end of Station Pier and take you around some of Melbourne and St Kilda’s most recognised sights. You must pre-purchase your ticket to board the bus.
The best way to see Melbourne! Melbourne is renowned for its major sporting and cultural events, stylish fashion, the arts, food and wine, and much more. Explore and see the city’s major attractions, bustling laneways, cafes and beaches at your own leisure as you hop on and hop off our buses at any of the 27 stops located in the city and surrounds, including the suburb of St Kilda.
Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
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Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula
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Bus Route 109
Getting
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Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges
1–2 hours from Melbourne
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. Buy yours from the myki customer service desk in the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier.
Around
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Exploring Melbourne
1½ hours from Melbourne
An express bus operates as a return service from Station Pier to Market Street in the city, most cruise ship days, from 8am to 5pm. Buses don’t run on turnaround visits.
Alternatively, you can buy and top up your myki at Station Pier, a range of shops (including all 7-Eleven stores), myki machines and station ticket offices. As a guide, $10 will get you around Melbourne for a day, with a little change.
Departs daily: Station Pier
28 C3 Plan your journey t 1800 800 007 w ptv.vic.gov.au/mykiexplorer
There are a great variety of options for shore excursions within a 90-minute drive from Melbourne. The state’s compact size means its unique and varied landscapes are easily accessible.
Melburnians are known around the world for their love of sports. Every year millions of sports fans from around the world flock to the city to experience a live sporting event at the many venues around the city. Take a tour of the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG, also known as ‘the G’), visit the National Sports Museum, tour Melbourne Park (home of the Australian Open) and Flemington Racecourse (home of the Melbourne Cup).
Melbourne has a Free Tram Zone — refer to the city map for boundaries. Travel on the historic City Circle Tram is also free. You don’t need a myki if you’re only travelling in the Free Tram Zone or on the City Circle Tram. Station Pier is outside these areas.
Eat & Drink
Charcoal Lane is a social enterprise restaurant run by Mission Australia that provides hospitality training and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Located in the heart of Fitzroy, Charcoal Lane provides a twist on modern Australian food through the use of native Australian ingredients.
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Melbourne is a city that knows how to live. Explore the historic arcades and laneways lined with fine dining restaurants, chic cafes, hidden bars and fashion boutiques or head to one of the many lush gardens throughout the city.
What better way to explore the city than on foot. We’ve created a sample itinerary to inspire you and make it easier. Check it out online by following the link below. Or why not join one of the many walking tour operators listed on our website.
Plan your journey
Ten minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, STARWARD Distillery is Melbourne’s only urban whisky distillery, which is as innovative as the city it calls home and the spirit it produces. Explore a library of limited cask releases perched up at our large industrial cocktail bar or leafy ‘whisky garden’ and experience one of the few places in the world where you can sip cocktails beside the stills making the spirit you’re drinking. For the more adventurous, immerse yourself in the world of whisky by booking public and private tours or a weekend masterclass through our website. Pick up one of our distillery door only releases that showcase our exploration into different areas of distillation.
Departs daily: Federation Square
Explore Regional Victoria in a Day
Sports
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26 C2 50 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 127 Train: Southern Cross Station Open: Thu, 6pm to 10pm; Fri–Sat, 12pm to 10pm & Sun, 12pm to 8pm or by appointment t 9005 4420 w starward.com.au
MCG Tours and the National Sports Museum
Experience Melbourne
The iconic Great Ocean Road winds westwards from the major regional city of Geelong to the South Australian border. One of the most visited stretches of this road is the Port Campbell National Park, home to the Twelve Apostles, the remarkable limestone rock stacks rising from the ocean. Experiencing the Great Ocean Road requires a minimum of two days/one night. If you are short of time, you can still have a taste of it by joining an express bus tour or a charter plane or helicopter tour. w visitmelbourne.com/regions
1½–2 hours from Melbourne
City River Cruises Melbourne
Experience the true charm of Melbourne from the water. Enjoy a one- or two-hour cruise along the Yarra River to Herring Island, Docklands, or both. We offer live commentary, complimentary tea and coffee, bar, sun deck, and friendly service. Show this listing for a 10% discount. Tickets at Flinders Street Station kiosk. Berth 4, Federation Wharf, Princes Walk, 1 F5 Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 6 (Town Hall), then 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, 9.30am to 3.30pm t 0450 778 000 w cityrivercruises.com.au
Eureka Skydeck 88
Eureka Skydeck 88 is the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere. You will reach level 88 in less than 40 seconds and be amazed by the awesome views of Melbourne through floor to ceiling windows. Skydeck 88 is the only observation deck in the world that can thrill you with ‘The Edge’ — a glass cube which projects three metres out of the building, 300-metres up, with you in it!
Mornington Peninsula 1–2 hours from Melbourne
The Mornington Peninsula is dotted with historic seaside villages. Visit stylish Sorrento, take a stroll along the picturesque harbour of Mornington and stop at the charming nineteenth-century fishing hamlet of Flinders. A trip to nearby Cape Schanck will provide superb views of Bass Strait. Soak up at the Peninsula Hot Springs, ride a horse, play a round of golf and indulge in an abundance of local wine and produce.
Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road
Home of the Melbourne Cup, Flemington is one of Australia's most significant cultural and sporting venues. It is a national heritage-listed site, and boasts the largest public rose garden in the Southern Hemisphere. Flemington Racecourse holds 25 racedays per year, with each day offering something unique.
7 Riverside Quay, Southbank Tram: 58 to stop 115; or 1–6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, 10am to 10pm (last entry 9.30pm) t 9693 8888 w eurekaskydeck.com.au
4 I6 Melbourne Cricket Ground Entry via Gate 3, Yarra Park Tram: 48 or 75 to stop 12; or 70 to stop 7C Train: Richmond Station or Jolimont Station Open: National Sports Museum: Daily, 10am to 5pm. MCG Tours: Daily, every 30 minutes between 10am to 3pm. Alternative trading hours apply on event days. Please visit our website for information. t 9657 8879 w mcg.org.au
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
Melbourne Zoo
Old Melbourne Gaol
Old Treasury Building Museum
Puffing Billy Railway
5 A1 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands Tram: 70, 86 or 35 to stop D11, free from CBD Open: Daily, May–Aug, 11am to 7pm; Sep–Apr 11am to 10pm; Christmas Day & ANZAC Day, 1pm to 10pm Last flight departs 30 mins prior to closing time. Last ticket sales 45 mins prior to closing time. t 8688 9688 w melbournestar.com
6 C1 Elliott Avenue, Parkville Train: Upfield Line to Royal Park Station Tram: 58 to stop 26 Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/melbourne
7 G2 377 Russell Street, Melbourne Train: Melbourne Central Station Tram: 35 (free City Circle) or 30 to stop 7 Open: Daily, 9.30am to 5pm and night tours (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day) t 9656 9889 w oldmelbournegaol.com.au
8 H4 20 Spring Street, Melbourne Tram: 35 (free City Circle), 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 8 Open: Sun–Fri, 10am to 4pm t 9651 2233 w oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave Train: Belgrave Line to Belgrave Station Open: Daily except Christmas Day t 9757 0700 w puffingbilly.com.au
Embark on an enjoyable Melbourne experience on the Southern Hemisphere’s only giant observation wheel. Soar 120 metres into the sky in one of our fully enclosed temperature-controlled cabins and take in 360-degree uninterrupted views over Melbourne and surrounds.
You won’t believe how many animals are at Melbourne Zoo! Over 320 species from around the world can be found just 10 minutes from the city centre. Tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. See eye to eye with orang-utans and walk the trail of the elephants. Spy native wildlife including koalas and kangaroos and head underwater to see the little penguins and seals.
Located in the city centre the Old Melbourne Gaol is Victoria’s oldest surviving prison. It offers visitors an immersive experience where they can walk the cells where some of Australia’s most notorious prisoners were held, discover the life and death of Ned Kelly, trial being arrested by a Charge Sergeant, or see the gaol on a night tour.
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Flemington Racecourse
3 B1 448 Epsom Road, Flemington Tram: 57 to stop 30 Train: Flemington Racecourse Station Open: Visit the Flemington website below for a list of racedays or to book a tour of the Flemington Racecourse t 1300 727 575 w flemington.com.au
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The MCG is an icon of Melbourne. In a city known for its world-class sports and events, no visit is complete without a trip to this magnificent stadium. Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the stadium and uncover some of its hidden secrets by taking a guided MCG tour. Visitors can also explore the nation’s rich sporting history in the world-class National Sports Museum — a treasure trove filled with thousands of interesting artefacts and displays.
Queen Victoria Market is an authentic, bustling, X inner-city market that has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for 140 years. It's a great place to discover fresh and specialty produce, hand-made and unique products, great coffee and food, souvenirs and clothing. Shopping at the market has always been one of life’s great pleasures. It’s not just the abundance of fresh food, it’s the friendly banter with the traders, the vibrant and multicultural atmosphere, and the sense of belonging that comes with it. Be sure to take the Ultimate Foodie Tour, where you’ll indulge in some of the best food the market has to offer. Bookings essential via website below. 11 E1 Corner Elizabeth & Victoria Streets X X Melbourne Address Tram: 19, 57 or 59 to stop 7; 58 or 58 to stop to stop 9 9 Train: Melbourne Central or Flagstaff Station Open: Tue & Thu, 6am 8am to 2pm; Fri, Friday, to 6am8am to 5pm; 5pm; Sat,to8am to&3pm Sun,to9am to 4pm Sat, 6am 3pm Sun,&9am 4pm 9320 0000 5822 w website.com.au qvm.com.au t 9000
Old Treasury Building Museum is one of the finest nineteenth-century buildings in Australia. It stored gold and was the office of the Premier and Governor. Visit the original gold vaults and enjoy the fascinating exhibition stories highlighting key moments from Victoria’s history.
Experience the magic of a ride on Puffing Billy as it travels through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, located only one hour east of Melbourne. Enjoy a leisurely ride on our daily excursion trains, or indulge in lunch on board our newly refurbished first-class dining carriages.
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Werribee Open Range Zoo
St Kilda Esplanade Market
The St Kilda Esplanade Market has been a St Kilda Sunday delight since the 1970s. Shop for handcrafted arts and crafts including gifts and souvenirs, fine jewellery, bags, clothing, art works and more. Come and find your treasure and buy direct from the artisans who created them! Handmade, unique, local... your Esplanade Market.
E4 12 Upper Esplanade, St Kilda Tram: 3a, 16 or 96 to stop 138 Open: Sun, 10am to 4pm (5pm daylight savings) t 9209 6777 | 0403 604 119 w stkildaesplanademarket.com.au
Experience an African adventure just 30 minutes from Melbourne. Take a guided safari across the open range savannah spotting rhinos, giraffes and zebras! Discover a pride of lions, visit one of the world’s largest gorilla exhibits and discover a family of hippos. Our 200-hectare property is home to some of Africa’s most iconic animals, as well as wildlife from the grasslands of Asia, North America and Australia.
13 A2 K Road, Werribee South Train: Werribee Line to Werribee Station Bus: 439 from Werribee Station to Werribee Open Range Zoo Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/werribee
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Enjoy this calm oasis in the heart of Melbourne. Discover beautiful plants and stunning vistas in one of the world’s finest gardens. Learn about Indigenous culture on an Aboriginal Heritage Walk, relax at one of our cafes or take a punt tour on the lake. Special events and programs run year-round. Free entry.
10 E3 Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne Tram: 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 19 Open: Daily, 7.30am till sunset t 9252 2300 w rbg.vic.gov.au
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20 F4 211 Flinders Street, Melbourne Tram: 70, 75 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 5 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 6pm; Sat, 9am to 5pm & Sun, 10am to 4pm t 9614 3294 w cityhatters.com.au Established in 1910, City Hatters offers the finest selection of hats and caps from around the world including Christys, Tilley, Kangol, Goorin Bros, Brixton, Hills and of course the iconic Australianmade Akubra. We also have a very broad range of hand-woven Panamas and other summer styles. Open seven days a week.
City Hatters
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234 Collins Street, Melbourne Tram: 109, 12, 48 or 11 to stop 6 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, Mon–Wed, 10am to 6pm; Thu, 10am to 7pm; Fri, 10am to 8pm; Sat, 10am to 5pm & Sun, 12pm to 5pm t See website for unique store phone numbers w collins234.com.au
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23 G4 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; or 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm t 8662 1543 w designstore.ngv.melbourne
119 Swanston Street, Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 6 Open: Daily, 9am to 5.30pm t 9662 3524 w nationalopal.com
City Sightseeing Melbourne
myki Explorer Pack
Yarra Trams
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The best way to see Melbourne! Melbourne is renowned for its major sporting and cultural events, stylish fashion, the arts, food and wine, and much more. Explore and see the city’s major attractions, bustling laneways, cafes and beaches at your own leisure as you hop on and hop off our buses at any of the 27 stops located in the city and surrounds, including the suburb of St Kilda.
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. The pack includes handy maps, a souvenir wallet and discounts to lots of our favourite places. Just top up your myki if you want to keep exploring Victoria. You can buy your myki Explorer Pack from the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier. It is available as a full fare or child/concession fare.
23 F6 NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 t 8620 2243
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Nestled in the heart of the CBD, Collins234 is where locals go for fashion, beauty and specialty stores — including one of the city’s largest bookstores. Collins234 is conveniently located a few steps from the Collins and Swanston Street corner.
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The National Gallery of Victoria collaborates with leading local and international artists, designers and makers to offer unique contemporary products.
Experience Melbourne by tram along Route 109, departing conveniently from Station Pier. Visit the tall ship Polly Woodside at South Wharf. Take a stroll along Southbank Promenade. See historic Block Arcade, the Collins Street luxury shopping precinct and Parliament House in the city. And further on in Richmond, sample some of multicultural Melbourne’s finest food in the Victoria Street restaurant precinct.
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The spectacular showroom has Australia’s largest range of competitively priced tax-free opals and opal jewellery. You will also discover the link between the opal and the dinosaur at this free display of rare opal specimens and opalised fossils.
17 G4 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; or 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm t 8620 2222 w ngv.melbourne
DFO South Wharf
NGV design store
The National Opal Collection
An award-winning museum showcasing the rich history and diverse culture of the Jewish people, with a particular focus on Australian Jewish life, past and present. With four galleries and two changing exhibition spaces, the Museum brings Judaism to life, drawing on its unique collection. Group bookings, guided tours and Synagogue visits are available. Visitors from all cultural and religious backgrounds are welcome.
17 F6 NGV International 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm The NGV is Australia's oldest, largest and most visited gallery. Free entry and free guided tours, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm daily.
National Gallery of Victoria
Explore free exhibitions and stunning spaces, including the majestic domed La Trobe Reading Room, in Australia’s oldest and busiest state library.
State Library Victoria
Cruise Arrivals Guide
Melbourne OFFICIAL VISITOR MAP
Experience Melbourne
MCG Tours and the National Sports Museum
Explore Regional Victoria in a Day There are a great variety of options for shore excursions within a 90-minute drive from Melbourne. The state’s compact size means its unique and varied landscapes are easily accessible.
Melbourne is a city that knows how to live. Explore the historic arcades and laneways lined with fine dining restaurants, chic cafes, hidden bars and fashion boutiques or head to one of the many lush gardens throughout the city.
Exploring Melbourne
What better way to explore the city than on foot. We’ve created a sample itinerary to inspire you and make it easier. Check it out online by following the link below. Or why not join one of the many walking tour operators listed on our website. w visitmelbourne.com/itinerary
Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges
Sports
1½ hours from Melbourne
Melburnians are known around the world for their love of sports. Every year millions of sports fans from around the world flock to the city to experience a live sporting event at the many venues around the city. Take a tour of the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG, also known as ‘the G’), visit the National Sports Museum, tour Melbourne Park (home of the Australian Open) and Flemington Racecourse (home of the Melbourne Cup). w visitmelbourne.com/sports
Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula 1–2 hours from Melbourne
1½–2 hours from Melbourne
1½–2 hours from Melbourne
Geelong takes full advantage of its unique north-facing bay with fabulous waterfront eateries, landscaped gardens and walking paths set against the backdrop of Corio Bay. Stroll past the sculptured bollards dotted along the foreshore that chronicle characters from the city’s past and present. Geelong is also the major gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road.
Flock to the Macedon Ranges and Spa Country to enjoy Australia’s largest concentration of mineral springs, scenic surroundings, a thriving arts and craft community, and award-winning food and wine. Revive and indulge in a luxurious spa bath and massage, or enjoy many of the region’s towns and attractions such as the Convent Gallery or the Lavendula lavender farm.
Shopping is on the top of the to-do list in Melbourne. You can’t beat Melbourne’s major department stores and shopping centres for the biggest and best choice of international designers. Visit old favourites Myer and David Jones, the newest, St. Collins Lane and the largest, Chadstone. Explore Queen Victoria Market (closed Mondays and Wednesdays), a historic landmark and the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere. Find a bargain at DFO South Wharf or District Docklands. Shop till you drop in arcades and laneways brimming with designer boutiques and fashion houses. w visitmelbourne.com/shopping
Pellegrini’s
Heritage
Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges 1–1½ hours from Melbourne
The Yarra Valley is home to Victoria’s earliest vineyards. Numerous wineries provide cellardoor sales and tastings of hand-crafted wines, and have restaurants serving gourmet food and fine local produce. A visit to Healesville Sanctuary will allow you to see native Australian wildlife in natural surroundings and experience Aboriginal culture.
See
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The Great Ocean Road 3–5 hours from Melbourne
Shopping
Birrarung Marr
25 I2 136 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy Tram: 86 to stop 14; or 11 to stop 13 Open: Tue–Sat, 12pm to 3pm & 6pm to 9pm t 9418 3400 w charcoallane.com.au
26 C2 50 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 127 Train: Southern Cross Station Open: Thu, 6pm to 10pm; Fri–Sat, 12pm to 10pm & Sun, 12pm to 8pm or by appointment t 9005 4420 w starward.com.au Ten minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, STARWARD Distillery is Melbourne’s only urban whisky distillery, which is as innovative as the city it calls home and the spirit it produces. Explore a library of limited cask releases perched up at our large industrial cocktail bar or leafy ‘whisky garden’ and experience one of the few places in the world where you can sip cocktails beside the stills making the spirit you’re drinking. For the more adventurous, immerse yourself in the world of whisky by booking public and private tours or a weekend masterclass through our website. Pick up one of our distillery door only releases that showcase our exploration into different areas of distillation.
20 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf 22 B5 Tram: 12, 96 or 109 to stop 124a; or 35, 70 or 75 to stop D5 Train: Southern Cross Station Open: Sat–Thu, 10am to 6pm & Fri, 10am to 9pm t 9099 1111 w dfo.com.au/south-wharf
STARWARD Whisky Distillery
Shop
Tickets
16 E4 26 Alma Road, St Kilda Tram: 3 or 67 to stop 32 Open: Tue–Thu, 10am to 4pm; Fri, 10am to 3pm & Sun, 10am to 5pm (closed Jewish holy days) t 8534 3600 w jewishmuseum.com.au
18 G2 Corner Russell & La Trobe Streets Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 30, 35 (free City Circle), 64, 67 or 72 to stop 6 Train: Melbourne Central Station Open: Daily, Mon–Thu, 10am to 9pm & Fri–Sun, 10am to 6pm t 8664 7099 w slv.vic.gov.au
Australian By Design
Dianna Snape Photography
15 H1 Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton Tram: 86, 96 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 12 Train: Parliament Station Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas) t 13 11 02 w museumsvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka Highlights include the multi-award wining First Peoples, the largest exhibition ever to focus on the story of Aboriginal Victoria, and the story of Bunjil, the wedge-tailed eagle in the immersive sound and light cinema.
Jewish Museum of Australia
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Outdoors
Eat & Drink
Charcoal Lane is a social enterprise restaurant run by Mission Australia that provides hospitality training and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Located in the heart of Fitzroy, Charcoal Lane provides a twist on modern Australian food through the use of native Australian ingredients.
Charcoal Lane
Alternatively, you can buy and top up your myki at Station Pier, a range of shops (including all 7-Eleven stores), myki machines and station ticket offices. As a guide, $10 will get you around Melbourne for a day, with a little change.
19 F4 Room 303E, 3rd Floor (Lift 1, opposite Hopetoun Tea Rooms), Block Arcade, 282 Collins Street, Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 5 Open: Daily, Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 6pm; Sat & Sun, 11am to 4pm t 9663 9883 w australianbydesign.com.au
Buy your myki card and top up
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. Buy yours from the myki customer service desk in the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier.
myki Explorer Pack
myki is your ticket to travel on trains, trams and buses in Melbourne and many parts of regional Victoria. To get started, buy a myki Explorer pack or myki card.
For almost 15 years Australian By Design has been showcasing exceptional quality, Australiancrafted gifts and souvenirs at affordable prices. We specialise in Aboriginal art and craft, timber, pewter, bronze, silk scarves, jewellery and hand-blown glass, plus many other beautiful Australian-made gifts. Most of our products have been hand-crafted in Australia by outstanding craftspeople, some of whom have been creating their beautiful pieces for more than 40 years.
The 109 tram leaves from stop 129 – Beacon Cove/Light Rail, at the end of Station Pier. It travels through Port Melbourne, past the Crown Entertainment Complex, and crosses the Yarra River before turning right into Collins Street. You can also return to Station Pier on the 109 tram, towards Port Melbourne.
Tram Route 109
Arts & Culture You can travel to the city centre from Station Pier by bus or tram, using a myki card.
Arts Centre Melbourne
Queen Victoria Market
Yarra Valley
Food and wine
City streets and laneways are filled with restaurants, bars, cafes and who could forget the fabulous riverside venues that hum with activity. Melbourne’s food and wine scene is constantly evolving with new venues opening on a weekly basis. Multicultural influences can be found throughout the city, from Mediterranean and French dishes to SouthEast Asian and Japanese flavours, and most recently a wave of Mexican and tapas venues. Relax with a cup of freshly ground specialty coffee, or enjoy a long lunch after a morning of shopping. Whatever your pick, Melbourne will serve up something magical. w visitmelbourne.com/food
Phillip Island
Phillip Island is famed for showing Australian wildlife in its natural habitat. It is home to a colony of little penguins that make their way from the sea up Summerland Beach to their burrows every day at dusk. Australia’s largest colony of fur seals, koalas and a large population of mutton birds and migratory water birds also live on the island. Ideally your ship will be staying overnight or departing late at night to allow you to witness the penguin parade at dusk. Phillip Island Nature Parks
Wildlife
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Victoria’s fascinating native wildlife includes kangaroos, koalas, wombats, platypus, echidnas and lovable little penguins. You can watch an extensive collection of native animals at the Melbourne Zoo, or alternatively head to Healesville Sanctuary in the Yarra Valley, Moonlit Sanctuary on the Mornington Peninsula or Ballarat Wildlife Park (all within one to one and a half hours drive from Melbourne). Marine creatures can be found at SEA LIFE Melbourne.
Find reminders of Melbourne’s rich history in the numerous historical buildings and monuments around the city. See the striking interiors of the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and explore horrifying tales of prison life in the Old Melbourne Gaol. Discover Melbourne’s multicultural past at the Immigration Museum, then stop by the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens to visit Cooks’ Cottage, the oldest building in Australia.
Parks, gardens and vast open spaces located neatly in the city centre make it easy to relax and enjoy the fresh air. Take a stroll through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, go on the Aboriginal Heritage Walk and visit the nearby Shrine of Remembrance. Wander Birrarung Marr along the Yarra River, explore the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, home to Cooks’ Cottage, or experience the waterside views at Docklands.
w vic.gov.au/wifi Free public Wi-Fi is available in select areas throughout the city centre. Visit the website below to find your nearest outdoor VicFreeWiFi hotspot.
Fast and free Wi-Fi
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Plan your journey Melbourne has a Free Tram Zone — refer to the city map for boundaries. Travel on the historic City Circle Tram is also free. You don’t need a myki if you’re only travelling in the Free Tram Zone or on the City Circle Tram. Station Pier is outside these areas.
Free tram travel An express bus operates as a return service from Station Pier to Market Street in the city, most cruise ship days, from 8am to 5pm. Buses don’t run on turnaround visits.
Bus Route 109
w citysightseeing.melbourne The red hop-on, hop-off double decker bus will pick you up from the end of Station Pier and take you around some of Melbourne and St Kilda’s most recognised sights. You must pre-purchase your ticket to board the bus.
Melbourne City Sightseeing
t 13 22 27 (13CABS) | 13 10 08 (Silver Top) w taxi.vic.gov.au Whether you want to go to the city centre or nearby St Kilda, Melbourne’s taxis will get you there. Taxi fares vary, so estimate the cost of your trip using the website below or call one of the numbers below to book.
Taxis
F5 14 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, Mon–Sat, 9am (10am Hamer Hall) till late & Sun, 10am to 5pm or after last performance t 1300 182 183 w artscentremelbourne.com.au Grab a bite at one of our many great places to eat and drink, explore a free exhibition or join a guided tour and discover more about one of Melbourne's iconic landmarks. For the perfect local gift, visit our makers market, every Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Be sure to stop by the Australian Music Vault, developed by Arts Centre Melbourne in consultation with the music industry. It's a celebration of the Australian contemporary music story — past, present and future.
Celebrate the living, vibrant Koorie culture of Victoria and view one of the most significant Aboriginal cultural collections in the world. Established in a spirit of collaboration between Museums Victoria and the Aboriginal community, Bunjilaka presents the Koorie experience with immense power, depth and respect.
Visit Australia's largest performing arts centre to share in a remarkable experience. From local and international music, to theatre, comedy, opera, dance and shows for kids, Arts Centre Melbourne has something for everyone.
Transport in Melbourne
The iconic Great Ocean Road winds westwards from the major regional city of Geelong to the South Australian border. One of the most visited stretches of this road is the Port Campbell National Park, home to the Twelve Apostles, the remarkable limestone rock stacks rising from the ocean. Experiencing the Great Ocean Road requires a minimum of two days/one night. If you are short of time, you can still have a taste of it by joining an express bus tour or a charter plane or helicopter tour. w visitmelbourne.com/regions
Goldfields
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
Embark on an enjoyable Melbourne experience on the Southern Hemisphere’s only giant observation wheel. Soar 120 metres into the sky in one of our fully enclosed temperature-controlled cabins and take in 360-degree uninterrupted views over Melbourne and surrounds. 5 A1 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands Tram: 70, 86 or 35 to stop D11, free from CBD Open: Daily, May–Aug, 11am to 7pm; Sep–Apr 11am to 10pm; Christmas Day & ANZAC Day, 1pm to 10pm Last flight departs 30 mins prior to closing time. Last ticket sales 45 mins prior to closing time. t 8688 9688 w melbournestar.com
Grand nineteenth-century buildings grace the streetscapes of Ballarat and Bendigo, while townships like Maldon and Castlemaine wear their goldrush heritage on their sleeves. Sovereign Hill, a living outdoor museum, recreates a goldmining town and the life of its people in the 1850s — a must-see for all visitors. Fine food and wine, outstanding art galleries and extensive parklands and gardens complement the Goldfields experience.
City River Cruises Melbourne
Experience the true charm of Melbourne from the water. Enjoy a one- or two-hour cruise along the Yarra River to Herring Island, Docklands, or both. We offer live commentary, complimentary tea and coffee, bar, sun deck, and friendly service. Show this listing for a 10% discount. Tickets at Flinders Street Station kiosk. Berth 4, Federation Wharf, Princes Walk, 1 F5 Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 6 (Town Hall), then 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, 9.30am to 3.30pm t 0450 778 000 w cityrivercruises.com.au
Melbourne Zoo
You won’t believe how many animals are at Melbourne Zoo! Over 320 species from around the world can be found just 10 minutes from the city centre. Tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. See eye to eye with orang-utans and walk the trail of the elephants. Spy native wildlife including koalas and kangaroos and head underwater to see the little penguins and seals. 6 C1 Elliott Avenue, Parkville Train: Upfield Line to Royal Park Station Tram: 58 to stop 26 Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/melbourne
Eureka Skydeck 88
Eureka Skydeck 88 is the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere. You will reach level 88 in less than 40 seconds and be amazed by the awesome views of Melbourne through floor to ceiling windows. Skydeck 88 is the only observation deck in the world that can thrill you with ‘The Edge’ — a glass cube which projects three metres out of the building, 300-metres up, with you in it!
2 E5 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank Tram: 58 to stop 115; or 1–6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, 10am to 10pm (last entry 9.30pm) t 9693 8888 w eurekaskydeck.com.au
Old Melbourne Gaol
Located in the city centre the Old Melbourne Gaol is Victoria’s oldest surviving prison. It offers visitors an immersive experience where they can walk the cells where some of Australia’s most notorious prisoners were held, discover the life and death of Ned Kelly, trial being arrested by a Charge Sergeant, or see the gaol on a night tour.
7 G2 377 Russell Street, Melbourne Train: Melbourne Central Station Tram: 35 (free City Circle) or 30 to stop 7 Open: Daily, 9.30am to 5pm and night tours (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day) t 9656 9889 w oldmelbournegaol.com.au
Sovereign Hill, Ballarat
Mornington Peninsula 1–2 hours from Melbourne
The MCG is an icon of Melbourne. In a city known for its world-class sports and events, no visit is complete without a trip to this magnificent stadium. Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the stadium and uncover some of its hidden secrets by taking a guided MCG tour. Visitors can also explore the nation’s rich sporting history in the world-class National Sports Museum — a treasure trove filled with thousands of interesting artefacts and displays.
Flemington Racecourse
Home of the Melbourne Cup, Flemington is one of Australia's most significant cultural and sporting venues. It is a national heritage-listed site, and boasts the largest public rose garden in the Southern Hemisphere. Flemington Racecourse holds 25 racedays per year, with each day offering something unique.
4 I6 Melbourne Cricket Ground Entry via Gate 3, Yarra Park Tram: 48 or 75 to stop 12; or 70 to stop 7C Train: Richmond Station or Jolimont Station Open: National Sports Museum: Daily, 10am to 5pm. MCG Tours: Daily, every 30 minutes between 10am to 3pm. Alternative trading hours apply on event days. Please visit our website for information. t 9657 8879 w mcg.org.au
3 B1 448 Epsom Road, Flemington Tram: 57 to stop 30 Train: Flemington Racecourse Station Open: Visit the Flemington website below for a list of racedays or to book a tour of the Flemington Racecourse t 1300 727 575 w flemington.com.au
Old Treasury Building Museum
Old Treasury Building Museum is one of the finest nineteenth-century buildings in Australia. It stored gold and was the office of the Premier and Governor. Visit the original gold vaults and enjoy the fascinating exhibition stories highlighting key moments from Victoria’s history.
8 H4 20 Spring Street, Melbourne Tram: 35 (free City Circle), 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 8 Open: Sun–Fri, 10am to 4pm t 9651 2233 w oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
X Queen Victoria Market
Queen Victoria Market is an authentic, bustling, X inner-city market that has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for 140 years. It's a great place to discover fresh and specialty produce, hand-made and unique products, great coffee and food, souvenirs and clothing. Shopping at the market has always been one of life’s great pleasures. It’s not just the abundance of fresh food, it’s the friendly banter with the traders, the vibrant and multicultural atmosphere, and the sense of belonging that comes with it. Be sure to take the Ultimate Foodie Tour, where you’ll indulge in some of the best food the market has to offer. Bookings essential via website below.
The Mornington Peninsula is dotted with historic seaside villages. Visit stylish Sorrento, take a stroll along the picturesque harbour of Mornington and stop at the charming nineteenth-century fishing hamlet of Flinders. A trip to nearby Cape Schanck will provide superb views of Bass Strait. Soak up at the Peninsula Hot Springs, ride a horse, play a round of golf and indulge in an abundance of local wine and produce.
11 E1 Corner Elizabeth & Victoria Streets X X Melbourne Address or 58 to stop 9 Tram: 19, 57 or 59 to stop 7; 58 to stop 9 Train: Melbourne Central or Flagstaff Station 8am to 2pm; Fri, Friday, to Open: Tue & Thu, 6am 6am8am to 5pm; 5pm; Sat,to8am to&3pm Sun,to9am to 4pm Sat, 6am 3pm Sun,&9am 4pm 9320 0000 5822 w website.com.au qvm.com.au t 9000
Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road
Puffing Billy Railway
Experience the magic of a ride on Puffing Billy as it travels through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, located only one hour east of Melbourne. Enjoy a leisurely ride on our daily excursion trains, or indulge in lunch on board our newly refurbished first-class dining carriages.
1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave Train: Belgrave Line to Belgrave Station Open: Daily except Christmas Day t 9757 0700 w puffingbilly.com.au
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Werribee Open Range Zoo
Experience an African adventure just 30 minutes from Melbourne. Take a guided safari across the open range savannah spotting rhinos, giraffes and zebras! Discover a pride of lions, visit one of the world’s largest gorilla exhibits and discover a family of hippos. Our 200-hectare property is home to some of Africa’s most iconic animals, as well as wildlife from the grasslands of Asia, North America and Australia.
St Kilda Esplanade Market
The St Kilda Esplanade Market has been a St Kilda Sunday delight since the 1970s. Shop for handcrafted arts and crafts including gifts and souvenirs, fine jewellery, bags, clothing, art works and more. Come and find your treasure and buy direct from the artisans who created them! Handmade, unique, local... your Esplanade Market.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Enjoy this calm oasis in the heart of Melbourne. Discover beautiful plants and stunning vistas in one of the world’s finest gardens. Learn about Indigenous culture on an Aboriginal Heritage Walk, relax at one of our cafes or take a punt tour on the lake. Special events and programs run year-round. Free entry.
10 E3 Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne Tram: 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 19 Open: Daily, 7.30am till sunset t 9252 2300 w rbg.vic.gov.au
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13 A2 K Road, Werribee South Train: Werribee Line to Werribee Station Bus: 439 from Werribee Station to Werribee Open Range Zoo Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/werribee
E4 12 Upper Esplanade, St Kilda Tram: 3a, 16 or 96 to stop 138 Open: Sun, 10am to 4pm (5pm daylight savings) t 9209 6777 | 0403 604 119 w stkildaesplanademarket.com.au
20 F4 211 Flinders Street, Melbourne Tram: 70, 75 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 5 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 6pm; Sat, 9am to 5pm & Sun, 10am to 4pm t 9614 3294 w cityhatters.com.au Established in 1910, City Hatters offers the finest selection of hats and caps from around the world including Christys, Tilley, Kangol, Goorin Bros, Brixton, Hills and of course the iconic Australianmade Akubra. We also have a very broad range of hand-woven Panamas and other summer styles. Open seven days a week.
City Hatters
Around Getting
234 Collins Street, Melbourne Tram: 109, 12, 48 or 11 to stop 6 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, Mon–Wed, 10am to 6pm; Thu, 10am to 7pm; Fri, 10am to 8pm; Sat, 10am to 5pm & Sun, 12pm to 5pm t See website for unique store phone numbers w collins234.com.au
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23 G4 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; or 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm t 8662 1543 w designstore.ngv.melbourne
119 Swanston Street, Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 6 Open: Daily, 9am to 5.30pm t 9662 3524 w nationalopal.com
City Sightseeing Melbourne
myki Explorer Pack
Yarra Trams
28 C3 Plan your journey t 1800 800 007 w ptv.vic.gov.au/mykiexplorer
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The best way to see Melbourne! Melbourne is renowned for its major sporting and cultural events, stylish fashion, the arts, food and wine, and much more. Explore and see the city’s major attractions, bustling laneways, cafes and beaches at your own leisure as you hop on and hop off our buses at any of the 27 stops located in the city and surrounds, including the suburb of St Kilda.
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. The pack includes handy maps, a souvenir wallet and discounts to lots of our favourite places. Just top up your myki if you want to keep exploring Victoria. You can buy your myki Explorer Pack from the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier. It is available as a full fare or child/concession fare.
23 F6 NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 t 8620 2243
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Nestled in the heart of the CBD, Collins234 is where locals go for fashion, beauty and specialty stores — including one of the city’s largest bookstores. Collins234 is conveniently located a few steps from the Collins and Swanston Street corner.
Collins234
Bursting for brands? Need DFO. Find over 180 Australian and international designer brands at up to 70% off. Pick up your Tourism Offer booklet today.
The National Gallery of Victoria collaborates with leading local and international artists, designers and makers to offer unique contemporary products.
Experience Melbourne by tram along Route 109, departing conveniently from Station Pier. Visit the tall ship Polly Woodside at South Wharf. Take a stroll along Southbank Promenade. See historic Block Arcade, the Collins Street luxury shopping precinct and Parliament House in the city. And further on in Richmond, sample some of multicultural Melbourne’s finest food in the Victoria Street restaurant precinct.
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The spectacular showroom has Australia’s largest range of competitively priced tax-free opals and opal jewellery. You will also discover the link between the opal and the dinosaur at this free display of rare opal specimens and opalised fossils.
17 G4 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; or 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm t 8620 2222 w ngv.melbourne
DFO South Wharf
NGV design store
The National Opal Collection
An award-winning museum showcasing the rich history and diverse culture of the Jewish people, with a particular focus on Australian Jewish life, past and present. With four galleries and two changing exhibition spaces, the Museum brings Judaism to life, drawing on its unique collection. Group bookings, guided tours and Synagogue visits are available. Visitors from all cultural and religious backgrounds are welcome.
17 F6 NGV International 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm The NGV is Australia's oldest, largest and most visited gallery. Free entry and free guided tours, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm daily.
National Gallery of Victoria
Explore free exhibitions and stunning spaces, including the majestic domed La Trobe Reading Room, in Australia’s oldest and busiest state library.
State Library Victoria
Cruise Arrivals Guide
Melbourne OFFICIAL VISITOR MAP
Experience Melbourne
MCG Tours and the National Sports Museum
Explore Regional Victoria in a Day There are a great variety of options for shore excursions within a 90-minute drive from Melbourne. The state’s compact size means its unique and varied landscapes are easily accessible.
Melbourne is a city that knows how to live. Explore the historic arcades and laneways lined with fine dining restaurants, chic cafes, hidden bars and fashion boutiques or head to one of the many lush gardens throughout the city.
Exploring Melbourne
What better way to explore the city than on foot. We’ve created a sample itinerary to inspire you and make it easier. Check it out online by following the link below. Or why not join one of the many walking tour operators listed on our website. w visitmelbourne.com/itinerary
Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges
Sports
1½ hours from Melbourne
Melburnians are known around the world for their love of sports. Every year millions of sports fans from around the world flock to the city to experience a live sporting event at the many venues around the city. Take a tour of the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG, also known as ‘the G’), visit the National Sports Museum, tour Melbourne Park (home of the Australian Open) and Flemington Racecourse (home of the Melbourne Cup). w visitmelbourne.com/sports
Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula 1–2 hours from Melbourne
1½–2 hours from Melbourne
1½–2 hours from Melbourne
Geelong takes full advantage of its unique north-facing bay with fabulous waterfront eateries, landscaped gardens and walking paths set against the backdrop of Corio Bay. Stroll past the sculptured bollards dotted along the foreshore that chronicle characters from the city’s past and present. Geelong is also the major gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road.
Flock to the Macedon Ranges and Spa Country to enjoy Australia’s largest concentration of mineral springs, scenic surroundings, a thriving arts and craft community, and award-winning food and wine. Revive and indulge in a luxurious spa bath and massage, or enjoy many of the region’s towns and attractions such as the Convent Gallery or the Lavendula lavender farm.
Shopping is on the top of the to-do list in Melbourne. You can’t beat Melbourne’s major department stores and shopping centres for the biggest and best choice of international designers. Visit old favourites Myer and David Jones, the newest, St. Collins Lane and the largest, Chadstone. Explore Queen Victoria Market (closed Mondays and Wednesdays), a historic landmark and the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere. Find a bargain at DFO South Wharf or District Docklands. Shop till you drop in arcades and laneways brimming with designer boutiques and fashion houses. w visitmelbourne.com/shopping
Pellegrini’s
Heritage
Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges 1–1½ hours from Melbourne
The Yarra Valley is home to Victoria’s earliest vineyards. Numerous wineries provide cellardoor sales and tastings of hand-crafted wines, and have restaurants serving gourmet food and fine local produce. A visit to Healesville Sanctuary will allow you to see native Australian wildlife in natural surroundings and experience Aboriginal culture.
See
& Do
The Great Ocean Road 3–5 hours from Melbourne
Shopping
Birrarung Marr
25 I2 136 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy Tram: 86 to stop 14; or 11 to stop 13 Open: Tue–Sat, 12pm to 3pm & 6pm to 9pm t 9418 3400 w charcoallane.com.au
26 C2 50 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 127 Train: Southern Cross Station Open: Thu, 6pm to 10pm; Fri–Sat, 12pm to 10pm & Sun, 12pm to 8pm or by appointment t 9005 4420 w starward.com.au Ten minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, STARWARD Distillery is Melbourne’s only urban whisky distillery, which is as innovative as the city it calls home and the spirit it produces. Explore a library of limited cask releases perched up at our large industrial cocktail bar or leafy ‘whisky garden’ and experience one of the few places in the world where you can sip cocktails beside the stills making the spirit you’re drinking. For the more adventurous, immerse yourself in the world of whisky by booking public and private tours or a weekend masterclass through our website. Pick up one of our distillery door only releases that showcase our exploration into different areas of distillation.
20 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf 22 B5 Tram: 12, 96 or 109 to stop 124a; or 35, 70 or 75 to stop D5 Train: Southern Cross Station Open: Sat–Thu, 10am to 6pm & Fri, 10am to 9pm t 9099 1111 w dfo.com.au/south-wharf
STARWARD Whisky Distillery
Shop
Tickets
16 E4 26 Alma Road, St Kilda Tram: 3 or 67 to stop 32 Open: Tue–Thu, 10am to 4pm; Fri, 10am to 3pm & Sun, 10am to 5pm (closed Jewish holy days) t 8534 3600 w jewishmuseum.com.au
18 G2 Corner Russell & La Trobe Streets Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 30, 35 (free City Circle), 64, 67 or 72 to stop 6 Train: Melbourne Central Station Open: Daily, Mon–Thu, 10am to 9pm & Fri–Sun, 10am to 6pm t 8664 7099 w slv.vic.gov.au
Australian By Design
Dianna Snape Photography
15 H1 Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton Tram: 86, 96 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 12 Train: Parliament Station Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas) t 13 11 02 w museumsvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka Highlights include the multi-award wining First Peoples, the largest exhibition ever to focus on the story of Aboriginal Victoria, and the story of Bunjil, the wedge-tailed eagle in the immersive sound and light cinema.
Jewish Museum of Australia
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Outdoors
Eat & Drink
Charcoal Lane is a social enterprise restaurant run by Mission Australia that provides hospitality training and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Located in the heart of Fitzroy, Charcoal Lane provides a twist on modern Australian food through the use of native Australian ingredients.
Charcoal Lane
Alternatively, you can buy and top up your myki at Station Pier, a range of shops (including all 7-Eleven stores), myki machines and station ticket offices. As a guide, $10 will get you around Melbourne for a day, with a little change.
19 F4 Room 303E, 3rd Floor (Lift 1, opposite Hopetoun Tea Rooms), Block Arcade, 282 Collins Street, Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 5 Open: Daily, Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 6pm; Sat & Sun, 11am to 4pm t 9663 9883 w australianbydesign.com.au
Buy your myki card and top up
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. Buy yours from the myki customer service desk in the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier.
myki Explorer Pack
myki is your ticket to travel on trains, trams and buses in Melbourne and many parts of regional Victoria. To get started, buy a myki Explorer pack or myki card.
For almost 15 years Australian By Design has been showcasing exceptional quality, Australiancrafted gifts and souvenirs at affordable prices. We specialise in Aboriginal art and craft, timber, pewter, bronze, silk scarves, jewellery and hand-blown glass, plus many other beautiful Australian-made gifts. Most of our products have been hand-crafted in Australia by outstanding craftspeople, some of whom have been creating their beautiful pieces for more than 40 years.
The 109 tram leaves from stop 129 – Beacon Cove/Light Rail, at the end of Station Pier. It travels through Port Melbourne, past the Crown Entertainment Complex, and crosses the Yarra River before turning right into Collins Street. You can also return to Station Pier on the 109 tram, towards Port Melbourne.
Tram Route 109
Arts & Culture You can travel to the city centre from Station Pier by bus or tram, using a myki card.
Arts Centre Melbourne
Queen Victoria Market
Yarra Valley
Food and wine
City streets and laneways are filled with restaurants, bars, cafes and who could forget the fabulous riverside venues that hum with activity. Melbourne’s food and wine scene is constantly evolving with new venues opening on a weekly basis. Multicultural influences can be found throughout the city, from Mediterranean and French dishes to SouthEast Asian and Japanese flavours, and most recently a wave of Mexican and tapas venues. Relax with a cup of freshly ground specialty coffee, or enjoy a long lunch after a morning of shopping. Whatever your pick, Melbourne will serve up something magical. w visitmelbourne.com/food
Phillip Island
Phillip Island is famed for showing Australian wildlife in its natural habitat. It is home to a colony of little penguins that make their way from the sea up Summerland Beach to their burrows every day at dusk. Australia’s largest colony of fur seals, koalas and a large population of mutton birds and migratory water birds also live on the island. Ideally your ship will be staying overnight or departing late at night to allow you to witness the penguin parade at dusk. Phillip Island Nature Parks
Wildlife
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Victoria’s fascinating native wildlife includes kangaroos, koalas, wombats, platypus, echidnas and lovable little penguins. You can watch an extensive collection of native animals at the Melbourne Zoo, or alternatively head to Healesville Sanctuary in the Yarra Valley, Moonlit Sanctuary on the Mornington Peninsula or Ballarat Wildlife Park (all within one to one and a half hours drive from Melbourne). Marine creatures can be found at SEA LIFE Melbourne.
Find reminders of Melbourne’s rich history in the numerous historical buildings and monuments around the city. See the striking interiors of the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and explore horrifying tales of prison life in the Old Melbourne Gaol. Discover Melbourne’s multicultural past at the Immigration Museum, then stop by the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens to visit Cooks’ Cottage, the oldest building in Australia.
Parks, gardens and vast open spaces located neatly in the city centre make it easy to relax and enjoy the fresh air. Take a stroll through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, go on the Aboriginal Heritage Walk and visit the nearby Shrine of Remembrance. Wander Birrarung Marr along the Yarra River, explore the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, home to Cooks’ Cottage, or experience the waterside views at Docklands.
w vic.gov.au/wifi Free public Wi-Fi is available in select areas throughout the city centre. Visit the website below to find your nearest outdoor VicFreeWiFi hotspot.
Fast and free Wi-Fi
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Plan your journey Melbourne has a Free Tram Zone — refer to the city map for boundaries. Travel on the historic City Circle Tram is also free. You don’t need a myki if you’re only travelling in the Free Tram Zone or on the City Circle Tram. Station Pier is outside these areas.
Free tram travel An express bus operates as a return service from Station Pier to Market Street in the city, most cruise ship days, from 8am to 5pm. Buses don’t run on turnaround visits.
Bus Route 109
w citysightseeing.melbourne The red hop-on, hop-off double decker bus will pick you up from the end of Station Pier and take you around some of Melbourne and St Kilda’s most recognised sights. You must pre-purchase your ticket to board the bus.
Melbourne City Sightseeing
t 13 22 27 (13CABS) | 13 10 08 (Silver Top) w taxi.vic.gov.au Whether you want to go to the city centre or nearby St Kilda, Melbourne’s taxis will get you there. Taxi fares vary, so estimate the cost of your trip using the website below or call one of the numbers below to book.
Taxis
F5 14 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, Mon–Sat, 9am (10am Hamer Hall) till late & Sun, 10am to 5pm or after last performance t 1300 182 183 w artscentremelbourne.com.au Grab a bite at one of our many great places to eat and drink, explore a free exhibition or join a guided tour and discover more about one of Melbourne's iconic landmarks. For the perfect local gift, visit our makers market, every Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Be sure to stop by the Australian Music Vault, developed by Arts Centre Melbourne in consultation with the music industry. It's a celebration of the Australian contemporary music story — past, present and future.
Celebrate the living, vibrant Koorie culture of Victoria and view one of the most significant Aboriginal cultural collections in the world. Established in a spirit of collaboration between Museums Victoria and the Aboriginal community, Bunjilaka presents the Koorie experience with immense power, depth and respect.
Visit Australia's largest performing arts centre to share in a remarkable experience. From local and international music, to theatre, comedy, opera, dance and shows for kids, Arts Centre Melbourne has something for everyone.
Transport in Melbourne
The iconic Great Ocean Road winds westwards from the major regional city of Geelong to the South Australian border. One of the most visited stretches of this road is the Port Campbell National Park, home to the Twelve Apostles, the remarkable limestone rock stacks rising from the ocean. Experiencing the Great Ocean Road requires a minimum of two days/one night. If you are short of time, you can still have a taste of it by joining an express bus tour or a charter plane or helicopter tour. w visitmelbourne.com/regions
Goldfields
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
Embark on an enjoyable Melbourne experience on the Southern Hemisphere’s only giant observation wheel. Soar 120 metres into the sky in one of our fully enclosed temperature-controlled cabins and take in 360-degree uninterrupted views over Melbourne and surrounds. 5 A1 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands Tram: 70, 86 or 35 to stop D11, free from CBD Open: Daily, May–Aug, 11am to 7pm; Sep–Apr 11am to 10pm; Christmas Day & ANZAC Day, 1pm to 10pm Last flight departs 30 mins prior to closing time. Last ticket sales 45 mins prior to closing time. t 8688 9688 w melbournestar.com
Grand nineteenth-century buildings grace the streetscapes of Ballarat and Bendigo, while townships like Maldon and Castlemaine wear their goldrush heritage on their sleeves. Sovereign Hill, a living outdoor museum, recreates a goldmining town and the life of its people in the 1850s — a must-see for all visitors. Fine food and wine, outstanding art galleries and extensive parklands and gardens complement the Goldfields experience.
City River Cruises Melbourne
Experience the true charm of Melbourne from the water. Enjoy a one- or two-hour cruise along the Yarra River to Herring Island, Docklands, or both. We offer live commentary, complimentary tea and coffee, bar, sun deck, and friendly service. Show this listing for a 10% discount. Tickets at Flinders Street Station kiosk. Berth 4, Federation Wharf, Princes Walk, 1 F5 Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 6 (Town Hall), then 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, 9.30am to 3.30pm t 0450 778 000 w cityrivercruises.com.au
Melbourne Zoo
You won’t believe how many animals are at Melbourne Zoo! Over 320 species from around the world can be found just 10 minutes from the city centre. Tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. See eye to eye with orang-utans and walk the trail of the elephants. Spy native wildlife including koalas and kangaroos and head underwater to see the little penguins and seals. 6 C1 Elliott Avenue, Parkville Train: Upfield Line to Royal Park Station Tram: 58 to stop 26 Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/melbourne
Eureka Skydeck 88
Eureka Skydeck 88 is the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere. You will reach level 88 in less than 40 seconds and be amazed by the awesome views of Melbourne through floor to ceiling windows. Skydeck 88 is the only observation deck in the world that can thrill you with ‘The Edge’ — a glass cube which projects three metres out of the building, 300-metres up, with you in it!
2 E5 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank Tram: 58 to stop 115; or 1–6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, 10am to 10pm (last entry 9.30pm) t 9693 8888 w eurekaskydeck.com.au
Old Melbourne Gaol
Located in the city centre the Old Melbourne Gaol is Victoria’s oldest surviving prison. It offers visitors an immersive experience where they can walk the cells where some of Australia’s most notorious prisoners were held, discover the life and death of Ned Kelly, trial being arrested by a Charge Sergeant, or see the gaol on a night tour.
7 G2 377 Russell Street, Melbourne Train: Melbourne Central Station Tram: 35 (free City Circle) or 30 to stop 7 Open: Daily, 9.30am to 5pm and night tours (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day) t 9656 9889 w oldmelbournegaol.com.au
Sovereign Hill, Ballarat
Mornington Peninsula 1–2 hours from Melbourne
The MCG is an icon of Melbourne. In a city known for its world-class sports and events, no visit is complete without a trip to this magnificent stadium. Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the stadium and uncover some of its hidden secrets by taking a guided MCG tour. Visitors can also explore the nation’s rich sporting history in the world-class National Sports Museum — a treasure trove filled with thousands of interesting artefacts and displays.
Flemington Racecourse
Home of the Melbourne Cup, Flemington is one of Australia's most significant cultural and sporting venues. It is a national heritage-listed site, and boasts the largest public rose garden in the Southern Hemisphere. Flemington Racecourse holds 25 racedays per year, with each day offering something unique.
4 I6 Melbourne Cricket Ground Entry via Gate 3, Yarra Park Tram: 48 or 75 to stop 12; or 70 to stop 7C Train: Richmond Station or Jolimont Station Open: National Sports Museum: Daily, 10am to 5pm. MCG Tours: Daily, every 30 minutes between 10am to 3pm. Alternative trading hours apply on event days. Please visit our website for information. t 9657 8879 w mcg.org.au
3 B1 448 Epsom Road, Flemington Tram: 57 to stop 30 Train: Flemington Racecourse Station Open: Visit the Flemington website below for a list of racedays or to book a tour of the Flemington Racecourse t 1300 727 575 w flemington.com.au
Old Treasury Building Museum
Old Treasury Building Museum is one of the finest nineteenth-century buildings in Australia. It stored gold and was the office of the Premier and Governor. Visit the original gold vaults and enjoy the fascinating exhibition stories highlighting key moments from Victoria’s history.
8 H4 20 Spring Street, Melbourne Tram: 35 (free City Circle), 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 8 Open: Sun–Fri, 10am to 4pm t 9651 2233 w oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
X Queen Victoria Market
Queen Victoria Market is an authentic, bustling, X inner-city market that has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for 140 years. It's a great place to discover fresh and specialty produce, hand-made and unique products, great coffee and food, souvenirs and clothing. Shopping at the market has always been one of life’s great pleasures. It’s not just the abundance of fresh food, it’s the friendly banter with the traders, the vibrant and multicultural atmosphere, and the sense of belonging that comes with it. Be sure to take the Ultimate Foodie Tour, where you’ll indulge in some of the best food the market has to offer. Bookings essential via website below.
The Mornington Peninsula is dotted with historic seaside villages. Visit stylish Sorrento, take a stroll along the picturesque harbour of Mornington and stop at the charming nineteenth-century fishing hamlet of Flinders. A trip to nearby Cape Schanck will provide superb views of Bass Strait. Soak up at the Peninsula Hot Springs, ride a horse, play a round of golf and indulge in an abundance of local wine and produce.
11 E1 Corner Elizabeth & Victoria Streets X X Melbourne Address or 58 to stop 9 Tram: 19, 57 or 59 to stop 7; 58 to stop 9 Train: Melbourne Central or Flagstaff Station 8am to 2pm; Fri, Friday, to Open: Tue & Thu, 6am 6am8am to 5pm; 5pm; Sat,to8am to&3pm Sun,to9am to 4pm Sat, 6am 3pm Sun,&9am 4pm 9320 0000 5822 w website.com.au qvm.com.au t 9000
Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road
Puffing Billy Railway
Experience the magic of a ride on Puffing Billy as it travels through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, located only one hour east of Melbourne. Enjoy a leisurely ride on our daily excursion trains, or indulge in lunch on board our newly refurbished first-class dining carriages.
1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave Train: Belgrave Line to Belgrave Station Open: Daily except Christmas Day t 9757 0700 w puffingbilly.com.au
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Werribee Open Range Zoo
Experience an African adventure just 30 minutes from Melbourne. Take a guided safari across the open range savannah spotting rhinos, giraffes and zebras! Discover a pride of lions, visit one of the world’s largest gorilla exhibits and discover a family of hippos. Our 200-hectare property is home to some of Africa’s most iconic animals, as well as wildlife from the grasslands of Asia, North America and Australia.
St Kilda Esplanade Market
The St Kilda Esplanade Market has been a St Kilda Sunday delight since the 1970s. Shop for handcrafted arts and crafts including gifts and souvenirs, fine jewellery, bags, clothing, art works and more. Come and find your treasure and buy direct from the artisans who created them! Handmade, unique, local... your Esplanade Market.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Enjoy this calm oasis in the heart of Melbourne. Discover beautiful plants and stunning vistas in one of the world’s finest gardens. Learn about Indigenous culture on an Aboriginal Heritage Walk, relax at one of our cafes or take a punt tour on the lake. Special events and programs run year-round. Free entry.
10 E3 Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne Tram: 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 19 Open: Daily, 7.30am till sunset t 9252 2300 w rbg.vic.gov.au
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13 A2 K Road, Werribee South Train: Werribee Line to Werribee Station Bus: 439 from Werribee Station to Werribee Open Range Zoo Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/werribee
E4 12 Upper Esplanade, St Kilda Tram: 3a, 16 or 96 to stop 138 Open: Sun, 10am to 4pm (5pm daylight savings) t 9209 6777 | 0403 604 119 w stkildaesplanademarket.com.au
25 I2 136 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy Tram: 86 to stop 14; or 11 to stop 13 Open: Tue–Sat, 12pm to 3pm & 6pm to 9pm t 9418 3400 w charcoallane.com.au
w vic.gov.au/wifi Free public Wi-Fi is available in select areas throughout the city centre. Visit the website below to find your nearest outdoor VicFreeWiFi hotspot.
Fast and free Wi-Fi
Charcoal Lane
Free tram travel
For almost 15 years Australian By Design has been showcasing exceptional quality, Australiancrafted gifts and souvenirs at affordable prices. We specialise in Aboriginal art and craft, timber, pewter, bronze, silk scarves, jewellery and hand-blown glass, plus many other beautiful Australian-made gifts. Most of our products have been hand-crafted in Australia by outstanding craftspeople, some of whom have been creating their beautiful pieces for more than 40 years.
Tickets
The 109 tram leaves from stop 129 – Beacon Cove/Light Rail, at the end of Station Pier. It travels through Port Melbourne, past the Crown Entertainment Complex, and crosses the Yarra River before turning right into Collins Street. You can also return to Station Pier on the 109 tram, towards Port Melbourne.
Established in 1910, City Hatters offers the finest selection of hats and caps from around the world including Christys, Tilley, Kangol, Goorin Bros, Brixton, Hills and of course the iconic Australianmade Akubra. We also have a very broad range of hand-woven Panamas and other summer styles. Open seven days a week.
City Hatters
21 F4 234 Collins Street, Melbourne Tram: 109, 12, 48 or 11 to stop 6 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, Mon–Wed, 10am to 6pm; Thu, 10am to 7pm; Fri, 10am to 8pm; Sat, 10am to 5pm & Sun, 12pm to 5pm t See website for unique store phone numbers w collins234.com.au Nestled in the heart of the CBD, Collins234 is where locals go for fashion, beauty and specialty stores — including one of the city’s largest bookstores. Collins234 is conveniently located a few steps from the Collins and Swanston Street corner.
Collins234
20 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf 22 B5 Tram: 12, 96 or 109 to stop 124a; or 35, 70 or 75 to stop D5 Train: Southern Cross Station Open: Sat–Thu, 10am to 6pm & Fri, 10am to 9pm t 9099 1111 w dfo.com.au/south-wharf
23 G4 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; or 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm t 8662 1543 w designstore.ngv.melbourne 23 F6 NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 t 8620 2243
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DFO South Wharf
The National Gallery of Victoria collaborates with leading local and international artists, designers and makers to offer unique contemporary products.
NGV design store
119 Swanston Street, Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 6 Open: Daily, 9am to 5.30pm t 9662 3524 w nationalopal.com
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The spectacular showroom has Australia’s largest range of competitively priced tax-free opals and opal jewellery. You will also discover the link between the opal and the dinosaur at this free display of rare opal specimens and opalised fossils.
The National Opal Collection
Australian By Design
Dianna Snape Photography
Grab a bite at one of our many great places to eat and drink, explore a free exhibition or join a guided tour and discover more about one of Melbourne's iconic landmarks. For the perfect local gift, visit our makers market, every Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Be sure to stop by the Australian Music Vault, developed by Arts Centre Melbourne in consultation with the music industry. It's a celebration of the Australian contemporary music story — past, present and future.
Highlights include the multi-award wining First Peoples, the largest exhibition ever to focus on the story of Aboriginal Victoria, and the story of Bunjil, the wedge-tailed eagle in the immersive sound and light cinema.
Celebrate the living, vibrant Koorie culture of Victoria and view one of the most significant Aboriginal cultural collections in the world. Established in a spirit of collaboration between Museums Victoria and the Aboriginal community, Bunjilaka presents the Koorie experience with immense power, depth and respect.
Visit Australia's largest performing arts centre to share in a remarkable experience. From local and international music, to theatre, comedy, opera, dance and shows for kids, Arts Centre Melbourne has something for everyone.
Arts Centre Melbourne
Jewish Museum of Australia
17 F6 NGV International 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm The NGV is Australia's oldest, largest and most visited gallery. Free entry and free guided tours, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm daily.
National Gallery of Victoria
18 G2 Corner Russell & La Trobe Streets Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 30, 35 (free City Circle), 64, 67 or 72 to stop 6 Train: Melbourne Central Station Open: Daily, Mon–Thu, 10am to 9pm & Fri–Sun, 10am to 6pm t 8664 7099 w slv.vic.gov.au Explore free exhibitions and stunning spaces, including the majestic domed La Trobe Reading Room, in Australia’s oldest and busiest state library.
State Library Victoria
Cruise Arrivals Guide
Melbourne OFFICIAL VISITOR MAP
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Transport in Melbourne
An award-winning museum showcasing the rich history and diverse culture of the Jewish people, with a particular focus on Australian Jewish life, past and present. With four galleries and two changing exhibition spaces, the Museum brings Judaism to life, drawing on its unique collection. Group bookings, guided tours and Synagogue visits are available. Visitors from all cultural and religious backgrounds are welcome.
17 G4 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; or 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm t 8620 2222 w ngv.melbourne
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You can travel to the city centre from Station Pier by bus or tram, using a myki card.
16 E4 26 Alma Road, St Kilda Tram: 3 or 67 to stop 32 Open: Tue–Thu, 10am to 4pm; Fri, 10am to 3pm & Sun, 10am to 5pm (closed Jewish holy days) t 8534 3600 w jewishmuseum.com.au
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Find reminders of Melbourne’s rich history in the numerous historical buildings and monuments around the city. See the striking interiors of the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and explore horrifying tales of prison life in the Old Melbourne Gaol. Discover Melbourne’s multicultural past at the Immigration Museum, then stop by the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens to visit Cooks’ Cottage, the oldest building in Australia.
Victoria’s fascinating native wildlife includes kangaroos, koalas, wombats, platypus, echidnas and lovable little penguins. You can watch an extensive collection of native animals at the Melbourne Zoo, or alternatively head to Healesville Sanctuary in the Yarra Valley, Moonlit Sanctuary on the Mornington Peninsula or Ballarat Wildlife Park (all within one to one and a half hours drive from Melbourne). Marine creatures can be found at SEA LIFE Melbourne.
Phillip Island Nature Parks
Arts & Culture
15 H1 Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton Tram: 86, 96 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 12 Train: Parliament Station Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas) t 13 11 02 w museumsvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka
Parks, gardens and vast open spaces located neatly in the city centre make it easy to relax and enjoy the fresh air. Take a stroll through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, go on the Aboriginal Heritage Walk and visit the nearby Shrine of Remembrance. Wander Birrarung Marr along the Yarra River, explore the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, home to Cooks’ Cottage, or experience the waterside views at Docklands.
Heritage
Grand nineteenth-century buildings grace the streetscapes of Ballarat and Bendigo, while townships like Maldon and Castlemaine wear their goldrush heritage on their sleeves. Sovereign Hill, a living outdoor museum, recreates a goldmining town and the life of its people in the 1850s — a must-see for all visitors. Fine food and wine, outstanding art galleries and extensive parklands and gardens complement the Goldfields experience.
F5 14 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, Mon–Sat, 9am (10am Hamer Hall) till late & Sun, 10am to 5pm or after last performance t 1300 182 183 w artscentremelbourne.com.au
Outdoors
Wildlife
Phillip Island is famed for showing Australian wildlife in its natural habitat. It is home to a colony of little penguins that make their way from the sea up Summerland Beach to their burrows every day at dusk. Australia’s largest colony of fur seals, koalas and a large population of mutton birds and migratory water birds also live on the island. Ideally your ship will be staying overnight or departing late at night to allow you to witness the penguin parade at dusk.
1½–2 hours from Melbourne
Tram Route 109
Pellegrini’s
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Goldfields
Taxis
Shop
20 F4 211 Flinders Street, Melbourne Tram: 70, 75 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 5 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 6pm; Sat, 9am to 5pm & Sun, 10am to 4pm t 9614 3294 w cityhatters.com.au
City streets and laneways are filled with restaurants, bars, cafes and who could forget the fabulous riverside venues that hum with activity. Melbourne’s food and wine scene is constantly evolving with new venues opening on a weekly basis. Multicultural influences can be found throughout the city, from Mediterranean and French dishes to SouthEast Asian and Japanese flavours, and most recently a wave of Mexican and tapas venues. Relax with a cup of freshly ground specialty coffee, or enjoy a long lunch after a morning of shopping. Whatever your pick, Melbourne will serve up something magical.
Phillip Island
Whether you want to go to the city centre or nearby St Kilda, Melbourne’s taxis will get you there. Taxi fares vary, so estimate the cost of your trip using the website below or call one of the numbers below to book.
19 F4 Room 303E, 3rd Floor (Lift 1, opposite Hopetoun Tea Rooms), Block Arcade, 282 Collins Street, Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 5 Open: Daily, Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 6pm; Sat & Sun, 11am to 4pm t 9663 9883 w australianbydesign.com.au
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Food and wine
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STARWARD Whisky Distillery
Birrarung Marr
1–1½ hours from Melbourne
See & Do
The Great Ocean Road 3–5 hours from Melbourne
Yarra Valley
Melbourne City Sightseeing
Yarra Trams
The Yarra Valley is home to Victoria’s earliest vineyards. Numerous wineries provide cellardoor sales and tastings of hand-crafted wines, and have restaurants serving gourmet food and fine local produce. A visit to Healesville Sanctuary will allow you to see native Australian wildlife in natural surroundings and experience Aboriginal culture.
Queen Victoria Market
myki is your ticket to travel on trains, trams and buses in Melbourne and many parts of regional Victoria. To get started, buy a myki Explorer pack or myki card.
myki Explorer Pack
Experience Melbourne by tram along Route 109, departing conveniently from Station Pier. Visit the tall ship Polly Woodside at South Wharf. Take a stroll along Southbank Promenade. See historic Block Arcade, the Collins Street luxury shopping precinct and Parliament House in the city. And further on in Richmond, sample some of multicultural Melbourne’s finest food in the Victoria Street restaurant precinct.
Geelong takes full advantage of its unique north-facing bay with fabulous waterfront eateries, landscaped gardens and walking paths set against the backdrop of Corio Bay. Stroll past the sculptured bollards dotted along the foreshore that chronicle characters from the city’s past and present. Geelong is also the major gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road.
Shopping is on the top of the to-do list in Melbourne. You can’t beat Melbourne’s major department stores and shopping centres for the biggest and best choice of international designers. Visit old favourites Myer and David Jones, the newest, St. Collins Lane and the largest, Chadstone. Explore Queen Victoria Market (closed Mondays and Wednesdays), a historic landmark and the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere. Find a bargain at DFO South Wharf or District Docklands. Shop till you drop in arcades and laneways brimming with designer boutiques and fashion houses.
myki Explorer Pack
City Sightseeing Melbourne
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. The pack includes handy maps, a souvenir wallet and discounts to lots of our favourite places. Just top up your myki if you want to keep exploring Victoria. You can buy your myki Explorer Pack from the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier. It is available as a full fare or child/concession fare.
Flock to the Macedon Ranges and Spa Country to enjoy Australia’s largest concentration of mineral springs, scenic surroundings, a thriving arts and craft community, and award-winning food and wine. Revive and indulge in a luxurious spa bath and massage, or enjoy many of the region’s towns and attractions such as the Convent Gallery or the Lavendula lavender farm.
Shopping
The red hop-on, hop-off double decker bus will pick you up from the end of Station Pier and take you around some of Melbourne and St Kilda’s most recognised sights. You must pre-purchase your ticket to board the bus.
The best way to see Melbourne! Melbourne is renowned for its major sporting and cultural events, stylish fashion, the arts, food and wine, and much more. Explore and see the city’s major attractions, bustling laneways, cafes and beaches at your own leisure as you hop on and hop off our buses at any of the 27 stops located in the city and surrounds, including the suburb of St Kilda.
Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
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Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula
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Bus Route 109
Getting
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Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges
1–2 hours from Melbourne
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. Buy yours from the myki customer service desk in the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier.
Around
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Exploring Melbourne
1½ hours from Melbourne
An express bus operates as a return service from Station Pier to Market Street in the city, most cruise ship days, from 8am to 5pm. Buses don’t run on turnaround visits.
Alternatively, you can buy and top up your myki at Station Pier, a range of shops (including all 7-Eleven stores), myki machines and station ticket offices. As a guide, $10 will get you around Melbourne for a day, with a little change.
Departs daily: Station Pier
28 C3 Plan your journey t 1800 800 007 w ptv.vic.gov.au/mykiexplorer
There are a great variety of options for shore excursions within a 90-minute drive from Melbourne. The state’s compact size means its unique and varied landscapes are easily accessible.
Melburnians are known around the world for their love of sports. Every year millions of sports fans from around the world flock to the city to experience a live sporting event at the many venues around the city. Take a tour of the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG, also known as ‘the G’), visit the National Sports Museum, tour Melbourne Park (home of the Australian Open) and Flemington Racecourse (home of the Melbourne Cup).
Melbourne has a Free Tram Zone — refer to the city map for boundaries. Travel on the historic City Circle Tram is also free. You don’t need a myki if you’re only travelling in the Free Tram Zone or on the City Circle Tram. Station Pier is outside these areas.
Eat & Drink
Charcoal Lane is a social enterprise restaurant run by Mission Australia that provides hospitality training and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Located in the heart of Fitzroy, Charcoal Lane provides a twist on modern Australian food through the use of native Australian ingredients.
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Melbourne is a city that knows how to live. Explore the historic arcades and laneways lined with fine dining restaurants, chic cafes, hidden bars and fashion boutiques or head to one of the many lush gardens throughout the city.
What better way to explore the city than on foot. We’ve created a sample itinerary to inspire you and make it easier. Check it out online by following the link below. Or why not join one of the many walking tour operators listed on our website.
Plan your journey
Ten minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, STARWARD Distillery is Melbourne’s only urban whisky distillery, which is as innovative as the city it calls home and the spirit it produces. Explore a library of limited cask releases perched up at our large industrial cocktail bar or leafy ‘whisky garden’ and experience one of the few places in the world where you can sip cocktails beside the stills making the spirit you’re drinking. For the more adventurous, immerse yourself in the world of whisky by booking public and private tours or a weekend masterclass through our website. Pick up one of our distillery door only releases that showcase our exploration into different areas of distillation.
Departs daily: Federation Square
Explore Regional Victoria in a Day
Sports
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26 C2 50 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 127 Train: Southern Cross Station Open: Thu, 6pm to 10pm; Fri–Sat, 12pm to 10pm & Sun, 12pm to 8pm or by appointment t 9005 4420 w starward.com.au
MCG Tours and the National Sports Museum
Experience Melbourne
The iconic Great Ocean Road winds westwards from the major regional city of Geelong to the South Australian border. One of the most visited stretches of this road is the Port Campbell National Park, home to the Twelve Apostles, the remarkable limestone rock stacks rising from the ocean. Experiencing the Great Ocean Road requires a minimum of two days/one night. If you are short of time, you can still have a taste of it by joining an express bus tour or a charter plane or helicopter tour. w visitmelbourne.com/regions
1½–2 hours from Melbourne
City River Cruises Melbourne
Experience the true charm of Melbourne from the water. Enjoy a one- or two-hour cruise along the Yarra River to Herring Island, Docklands, or both. We offer live commentary, complimentary tea and coffee, bar, sun deck, and friendly service. Show this listing for a 10% discount. Tickets at Flinders Street Station kiosk. Berth 4, Federation Wharf, Princes Walk, 1 F5 Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 6 (Town Hall), then 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, 9.30am to 3.30pm t 0450 778 000 w cityrivercruises.com.au
Eureka Skydeck 88
Eureka Skydeck 88 is the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere. You will reach level 88 in less than 40 seconds and be amazed by the awesome views of Melbourne through floor to ceiling windows. Skydeck 88 is the only observation deck in the world that can thrill you with ‘The Edge’ — a glass cube which projects three metres out of the building, 300-metres up, with you in it!
Mornington Peninsula 1–2 hours from Melbourne
The Mornington Peninsula is dotted with historic seaside villages. Visit stylish Sorrento, take a stroll along the picturesque harbour of Mornington and stop at the charming nineteenth-century fishing hamlet of Flinders. A trip to nearby Cape Schanck will provide superb views of Bass Strait. Soak up at the Peninsula Hot Springs, ride a horse, play a round of golf and indulge in an abundance of local wine and produce.
Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road
Home of the Melbourne Cup, Flemington is one of Australia's most significant cultural and sporting venues. It is a national heritage-listed site, and boasts the largest public rose garden in the Southern Hemisphere. Flemington Racecourse holds 25 racedays per year, with each day offering something unique.
7 Riverside Quay, Southbank Tram: 58 to stop 115; or 1–6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, 10am to 10pm (last entry 9.30pm) t 9693 8888 w eurekaskydeck.com.au
4 I6 Melbourne Cricket Ground Entry via Gate 3, Yarra Park Tram: 48 or 75 to stop 12; or 70 to stop 7C Train: Richmond Station or Jolimont Station Open: National Sports Museum: Daily, 10am to 5pm. MCG Tours: Daily, every 30 minutes between 10am to 3pm. Alternative trading hours apply on event days. Please visit our website for information. t 9657 8879 w mcg.org.au
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
Melbourne Zoo
Old Melbourne Gaol
Old Treasury Building Museum
Puffing Billy Railway
5 A1 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands Tram: 70, 86 or 35 to stop D11, free from CBD Open: Daily, May–Aug, 11am to 7pm; Sep–Apr 11am to 10pm; Christmas Day & ANZAC Day, 1pm to 10pm Last flight departs 30 mins prior to closing time. Last ticket sales 45 mins prior to closing time. t 8688 9688 w melbournestar.com
6 C1 Elliott Avenue, Parkville Train: Upfield Line to Royal Park Station Tram: 58 to stop 26 Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/melbourne
7 G2 377 Russell Street, Melbourne Train: Melbourne Central Station Tram: 35 (free City Circle) or 30 to stop 7 Open: Daily, 9.30am to 5pm and night tours (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day) t 9656 9889 w oldmelbournegaol.com.au
8 H4 20 Spring Street, Melbourne Tram: 35 (free City Circle), 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 8 Open: Sun–Fri, 10am to 4pm t 9651 2233 w oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave Train: Belgrave Line to Belgrave Station Open: Daily except Christmas Day t 9757 0700 w puffingbilly.com.au
Embark on an enjoyable Melbourne experience on the Southern Hemisphere’s only giant observation wheel. Soar 120 metres into the sky in one of our fully enclosed temperature-controlled cabins and take in 360-degree uninterrupted views over Melbourne and surrounds.
You won’t believe how many animals are at Melbourne Zoo! Over 320 species from around the world can be found just 10 minutes from the city centre. Tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. See eye to eye with orang-utans and walk the trail of the elephants. Spy native wildlife including koalas and kangaroos and head underwater to see the little penguins and seals.
Located in the city centre the Old Melbourne Gaol is Victoria’s oldest surviving prison. It offers visitors an immersive experience where they can walk the cells where some of Australia’s most notorious prisoners were held, discover the life and death of Ned Kelly, trial being arrested by a Charge Sergeant, or see the gaol on a night tour.
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Flemington Racecourse
3 B1 448 Epsom Road, Flemington Tram: 57 to stop 30 Train: Flemington Racecourse Station Open: Visit the Flemington website below for a list of racedays or to book a tour of the Flemington Racecourse t 1300 727 575 w flemington.com.au
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The MCG is an icon of Melbourne. In a city known for its world-class sports and events, no visit is complete without a trip to this magnificent stadium. Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the stadium and uncover some of its hidden secrets by taking a guided MCG tour. Visitors can also explore the nation’s rich sporting history in the world-class National Sports Museum — a treasure trove filled with thousands of interesting artefacts and displays.
Queen Victoria Market is an authentic, bustling, X inner-city market that has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for 140 years. It's a great place to discover fresh and specialty produce, hand-made and unique products, great coffee and food, souvenirs and clothing. Shopping at the market has always been one of life’s great pleasures. It’s not just the abundance of fresh food, it’s the friendly banter with the traders, the vibrant and multicultural atmosphere, and the sense of belonging that comes with it. Be sure to take the Ultimate Foodie Tour, where you’ll indulge in some of the best food the market has to offer. Bookings essential via website below. 11 E1 Corner Elizabeth & Victoria Streets X X Melbourne Address Tram: 19, 57 or 59 to stop 7; 58 or 58 to stop to stop 9 9 Train: Melbourne Central or Flagstaff Station Open: Tue & Thu, 6am 8am to 2pm; Fri, Friday, to 6am8am to 5pm; 5pm; Sat,to8am to&3pm Sun,to9am to 4pm Sat, 6am 3pm Sun,&9am 4pm 9320 0000 5822 w website.com.au qvm.com.au t 9000
Old Treasury Building Museum is one of the finest nineteenth-century buildings in Australia. It stored gold and was the office of the Premier and Governor. Visit the original gold vaults and enjoy the fascinating exhibition stories highlighting key moments from Victoria’s history.
Experience the magic of a ride on Puffing Billy as it travels through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, located only one hour east of Melbourne. Enjoy a leisurely ride on our daily excursion trains, or indulge in lunch on board our newly refurbished first-class dining carriages.
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Werribee Open Range Zoo
St Kilda Esplanade Market
The St Kilda Esplanade Market has been a St Kilda Sunday delight since the 1970s. Shop for handcrafted arts and crafts including gifts and souvenirs, fine jewellery, bags, clothing, art works and more. Come and find your treasure and buy direct from the artisans who created them! Handmade, unique, local... your Esplanade Market.
E4 12 Upper Esplanade, St Kilda Tram: 3a, 16 or 96 to stop 138 Open: Sun, 10am to 4pm (5pm daylight savings) t 9209 6777 | 0403 604 119 w stkildaesplanademarket.com.au
Experience an African adventure just 30 minutes from Melbourne. Take a guided safari across the open range savannah spotting rhinos, giraffes and zebras! Discover a pride of lions, visit one of the world’s largest gorilla exhibits and discover a family of hippos. Our 200-hectare property is home to some of Africa’s most iconic animals, as well as wildlife from the grasslands of Asia, North America and Australia.
13 A2 K Road, Werribee South Train: Werribee Line to Werribee Station Bus: 439 from Werribee Station to Werribee Open Range Zoo Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/werribee
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Enjoy this calm oasis in the heart of Melbourne. Discover beautiful plants and stunning vistas in one of the world’s finest gardens. Learn about Indigenous culture on an Aboriginal Heritage Walk, relax at one of our cafes or take a punt tour on the lake. Special events and programs run year-round. Free entry.
10 E3 Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne Tram: 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 19 Open: Daily, 7.30am till sunset t 9252 2300 w rbg.vic.gov.au
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25 I2 136 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy Tram: 86 to stop 14; or 11 to stop 13 Open: Tue–Sat, 12pm to 3pm & 6pm to 9pm t 9418 3400 w charcoallane.com.au
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Fast and free Wi-Fi
Charcoal Lane
Free tram travel
For almost 15 years Australian By Design has been showcasing exceptional quality, Australiancrafted gifts and souvenirs at affordable prices. We specialise in Aboriginal art and craft, timber, pewter, bronze, silk scarves, jewellery and hand-blown glass, plus many other beautiful Australian-made gifts. Most of our products have been hand-crafted in Australia by outstanding craftspeople, some of whom have been creating their beautiful pieces for more than 40 years.
Tickets
The 109 tram leaves from stop 129 – Beacon Cove/Light Rail, at the end of Station Pier. It travels through Port Melbourne, past the Crown Entertainment Complex, and crosses the Yarra River before turning right into Collins Street. You can also return to Station Pier on the 109 tram, towards Port Melbourne.
Established in 1910, City Hatters offers the finest selection of hats and caps from around the world including Christys, Tilley, Kangol, Goorin Bros, Brixton, Hills and of course the iconic Australianmade Akubra. We also have a very broad range of hand-woven Panamas and other summer styles. Open seven days a week.
City Hatters
21 F4 234 Collins Street, Melbourne Tram: 109, 12, 48 or 11 to stop 6 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, Mon–Wed, 10am to 6pm; Thu, 10am to 7pm; Fri, 10am to 8pm; Sat, 10am to 5pm & Sun, 12pm to 5pm t See website for unique store phone numbers w collins234.com.au Nestled in the heart of the CBD, Collins234 is where locals go for fashion, beauty and specialty stores — including one of the city’s largest bookstores. Collins234 is conveniently located a few steps from the Collins and Swanston Street corner.
Collins234
20 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf 22 B5 Tram: 12, 96 or 109 to stop 124a; or 35, 70 or 75 to stop D5 Train: Southern Cross Station Open: Sat–Thu, 10am to 6pm & Fri, 10am to 9pm t 9099 1111 w dfo.com.au/south-wharf
23 G4 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; or 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm t 8662 1543 w designstore.ngv.melbourne 23 F6 NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 t 8620 2243
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DFO South Wharf
The National Gallery of Victoria collaborates with leading local and international artists, designers and makers to offer unique contemporary products.
NGV design store
119 Swanston Street, Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 6 Open: Daily, 9am to 5.30pm t 9662 3524 w nationalopal.com
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The spectacular showroom has Australia’s largest range of competitively priced tax-free opals and opal jewellery. You will also discover the link between the opal and the dinosaur at this free display of rare opal specimens and opalised fossils.
The National Opal Collection
Australian By Design
Dianna Snape Photography
Grab a bite at one of our many great places to eat and drink, explore a free exhibition or join a guided tour and discover more about one of Melbourne's iconic landmarks. For the perfect local gift, visit our makers market, every Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Be sure to stop by the Australian Music Vault, developed by Arts Centre Melbourne in consultation with the music industry. It's a celebration of the Australian contemporary music story — past, present and future.
Highlights include the multi-award wining First Peoples, the largest exhibition ever to focus on the story of Aboriginal Victoria, and the story of Bunjil, the wedge-tailed eagle in the immersive sound and light cinema.
Celebrate the living, vibrant Koorie culture of Victoria and view one of the most significant Aboriginal cultural collections in the world. Established in a spirit of collaboration between Museums Victoria and the Aboriginal community, Bunjilaka presents the Koorie experience with immense power, depth and respect.
Visit Australia's largest performing arts centre to share in a remarkable experience. From local and international music, to theatre, comedy, opera, dance and shows for kids, Arts Centre Melbourne has something for everyone.
Arts Centre Melbourne
Jewish Museum of Australia
17 F6 NGV International 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm The NGV is Australia's oldest, largest and most visited gallery. Free entry and free guided tours, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm daily.
National Gallery of Victoria
18 G2 Corner Russell & La Trobe Streets Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 30, 35 (free City Circle), 64, 67 or 72 to stop 6 Train: Melbourne Central Station Open: Daily, Mon–Thu, 10am to 9pm & Fri–Sun, 10am to 6pm t 8664 7099 w slv.vic.gov.au Explore free exhibitions and stunning spaces, including the majestic domed La Trobe Reading Room, in Australia’s oldest and busiest state library.
State Library Victoria
Cruise Arrivals Guide
Melbourne OFFICIAL VISITOR MAP
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Transport in Melbourne
An award-winning museum showcasing the rich history and diverse culture of the Jewish people, with a particular focus on Australian Jewish life, past and present. With four galleries and two changing exhibition spaces, the Museum brings Judaism to life, drawing on its unique collection. Group bookings, guided tours and Synagogue visits are available. Visitors from all cultural and religious backgrounds are welcome.
17 G4 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13; or 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop 5 Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm t 8620 2222 w ngv.melbourne
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You can travel to the city centre from Station Pier by bus or tram, using a myki card.
16 E4 26 Alma Road, St Kilda Tram: 3 or 67 to stop 32 Open: Tue–Thu, 10am to 4pm; Fri, 10am to 3pm & Sun, 10am to 5pm (closed Jewish holy days) t 8534 3600 w jewishmuseum.com.au
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Find reminders of Melbourne’s rich history in the numerous historical buildings and monuments around the city. See the striking interiors of the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and explore horrifying tales of prison life in the Old Melbourne Gaol. Discover Melbourne’s multicultural past at the Immigration Museum, then stop by the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens to visit Cooks’ Cottage, the oldest building in Australia.
Victoria’s fascinating native wildlife includes kangaroos, koalas, wombats, platypus, echidnas and lovable little penguins. You can watch an extensive collection of native animals at the Melbourne Zoo, or alternatively head to Healesville Sanctuary in the Yarra Valley, Moonlit Sanctuary on the Mornington Peninsula or Ballarat Wildlife Park (all within one to one and a half hours drive from Melbourne). Marine creatures can be found at SEA LIFE Melbourne.
Phillip Island Nature Parks
Arts & Culture
15 H1 Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton Tram: 86, 96 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 12 Train: Parliament Station Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas) t 13 11 02 w museumsvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka
Parks, gardens and vast open spaces located neatly in the city centre make it easy to relax and enjoy the fresh air. Take a stroll through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, go on the Aboriginal Heritage Walk and visit the nearby Shrine of Remembrance. Wander Birrarung Marr along the Yarra River, explore the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, home to Cooks’ Cottage, or experience the waterside views at Docklands.
Heritage
Grand nineteenth-century buildings grace the streetscapes of Ballarat and Bendigo, while townships like Maldon and Castlemaine wear their goldrush heritage on their sleeves. Sovereign Hill, a living outdoor museum, recreates a goldmining town and the life of its people in the 1850s — a must-see for all visitors. Fine food and wine, outstanding art galleries and extensive parklands and gardens complement the Goldfields experience.
F5 14 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Tram: 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, Mon–Sat, 9am (10am Hamer Hall) till late & Sun, 10am to 5pm or after last performance t 1300 182 183 w artscentremelbourne.com.au
Outdoors
Wildlife
Phillip Island is famed for showing Australian wildlife in its natural habitat. It is home to a colony of little penguins that make their way from the sea up Summerland Beach to their burrows every day at dusk. Australia’s largest colony of fur seals, koalas and a large population of mutton birds and migratory water birds also live on the island. Ideally your ship will be staying overnight or departing late at night to allow you to witness the penguin parade at dusk.
1½–2 hours from Melbourne
Tram Route 109
Pellegrini’s
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Taxis
Shop
20 F4 211 Flinders Street, Melbourne Tram: 70, 75 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 5 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 6pm; Sat, 9am to 5pm & Sun, 10am to 4pm t 9614 3294 w cityhatters.com.au
City streets and laneways are filled with restaurants, bars, cafes and who could forget the fabulous riverside venues that hum with activity. Melbourne’s food and wine scene is constantly evolving with new venues opening on a weekly basis. Multicultural influences can be found throughout the city, from Mediterranean and French dishes to SouthEast Asian and Japanese flavours, and most recently a wave of Mexican and tapas venues. Relax with a cup of freshly ground specialty coffee, or enjoy a long lunch after a morning of shopping. Whatever your pick, Melbourne will serve up something magical.
Phillip Island
Whether you want to go to the city centre or nearby St Kilda, Melbourne’s taxis will get you there. Taxi fares vary, so estimate the cost of your trip using the website below or call one of the numbers below to book.
19 F4 Room 303E, 3rd Floor (Lift 1, opposite Hopetoun Tea Rooms), Block Arcade, 282 Collins Street, Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 5 Open: Daily, Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 6pm; Sat & Sun, 11am to 4pm t 9663 9883 w australianbydesign.com.au
Buy your myki card and top up
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Food and wine
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STARWARD Whisky Distillery
Birrarung Marr
1–1½ hours from Melbourne
See & Do
The Great Ocean Road 3–5 hours from Melbourne
Yarra Valley
Melbourne City Sightseeing
Yarra Trams
The Yarra Valley is home to Victoria’s earliest vineyards. Numerous wineries provide cellardoor sales and tastings of hand-crafted wines, and have restaurants serving gourmet food and fine local produce. A visit to Healesville Sanctuary will allow you to see native Australian wildlife in natural surroundings and experience Aboriginal culture.
Queen Victoria Market
myki is your ticket to travel on trains, trams and buses in Melbourne and many parts of regional Victoria. To get started, buy a myki Explorer pack or myki card.
myki Explorer Pack
Experience Melbourne by tram along Route 109, departing conveniently from Station Pier. Visit the tall ship Polly Woodside at South Wharf. Take a stroll along Southbank Promenade. See historic Block Arcade, the Collins Street luxury shopping precinct and Parliament House in the city. And further on in Richmond, sample some of multicultural Melbourne’s finest food in the Victoria Street restaurant precinct.
Geelong takes full advantage of its unique north-facing bay with fabulous waterfront eateries, landscaped gardens and walking paths set against the backdrop of Corio Bay. Stroll past the sculptured bollards dotted along the foreshore that chronicle characters from the city’s past and present. Geelong is also the major gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road.
Shopping is on the top of the to-do list in Melbourne. You can’t beat Melbourne’s major department stores and shopping centres for the biggest and best choice of international designers. Visit old favourites Myer and David Jones, the newest, St. Collins Lane and the largest, Chadstone. Explore Queen Victoria Market (closed Mondays and Wednesdays), a historic landmark and the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere. Find a bargain at DFO South Wharf or District Docklands. Shop till you drop in arcades and laneways brimming with designer boutiques and fashion houses.
myki Explorer Pack
City Sightseeing Melbourne
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. The pack includes handy maps, a souvenir wallet and discounts to lots of our favourite places. Just top up your myki if you want to keep exploring Victoria. You can buy your myki Explorer Pack from the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier. It is available as a full fare or child/concession fare.
Flock to the Macedon Ranges and Spa Country to enjoy Australia’s largest concentration of mineral springs, scenic surroundings, a thriving arts and craft community, and award-winning food and wine. Revive and indulge in a luxurious spa bath and massage, or enjoy many of the region’s towns and attractions such as the Convent Gallery or the Lavendula lavender farm.
Shopping
The red hop-on, hop-off double decker bus will pick you up from the end of Station Pier and take you around some of Melbourne and St Kilda’s most recognised sights. You must pre-purchase your ticket to board the bus.
The best way to see Melbourne! Melbourne is renowned for its major sporting and cultural events, stylish fashion, the arts, food and wine, and much more. Explore and see the city’s major attractions, bustling laneways, cafes and beaches at your own leisure as you hop on and hop off our buses at any of the 27 stops located in the city and surrounds, including the suburb of St Kilda.
Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
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Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula
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Bus Route 109
Getting
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Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges
1–2 hours from Melbourne
Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. Buy yours from the myki customer service desk in the cruise ship terminal at Station Pier.
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Exploring Melbourne
1½ hours from Melbourne
An express bus operates as a return service from Station Pier to Market Street in the city, most cruise ship days, from 8am to 5pm. Buses don’t run on turnaround visits.
Alternatively, you can buy and top up your myki at Station Pier, a range of shops (including all 7-Eleven stores), myki machines and station ticket offices. As a guide, $10 will get you around Melbourne for a day, with a little change.
Departs daily: Station Pier
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There are a great variety of options for shore excursions within a 90-minute drive from Melbourne. The state’s compact size means its unique and varied landscapes are easily accessible.
Melburnians are known around the world for their love of sports. Every year millions of sports fans from around the world flock to the city to experience a live sporting event at the many venues around the city. Take a tour of the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG, also known as ‘the G’), visit the National Sports Museum, tour Melbourne Park (home of the Australian Open) and Flemington Racecourse (home of the Melbourne Cup).
Melbourne has a Free Tram Zone — refer to the city map for boundaries. Travel on the historic City Circle Tram is also free. You don’t need a myki if you’re only travelling in the Free Tram Zone or on the City Circle Tram. Station Pier is outside these areas.
Eat & Drink
Charcoal Lane is a social enterprise restaurant run by Mission Australia that provides hospitality training and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Located in the heart of Fitzroy, Charcoal Lane provides a twist on modern Australian food through the use of native Australian ingredients.
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Melbourne is a city that knows how to live. Explore the historic arcades and laneways lined with fine dining restaurants, chic cafes, hidden bars and fashion boutiques or head to one of the many lush gardens throughout the city.
What better way to explore the city than on foot. We’ve created a sample itinerary to inspire you and make it easier. Check it out online by following the link below. Or why not join one of the many walking tour operators listed on our website.
Plan your journey
Ten minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, STARWARD Distillery is Melbourne’s only urban whisky distillery, which is as innovative as the city it calls home and the spirit it produces. Explore a library of limited cask releases perched up at our large industrial cocktail bar or leafy ‘whisky garden’ and experience one of the few places in the world where you can sip cocktails beside the stills making the spirit you’re drinking. For the more adventurous, immerse yourself in the world of whisky by booking public and private tours or a weekend masterclass through our website. Pick up one of our distillery door only releases that showcase our exploration into different areas of distillation.
Departs daily: Federation Square
Explore Regional Victoria in a Day
Sports
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26 C2 50 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 127 Train: Southern Cross Station Open: Thu, 6pm to 10pm; Fri–Sat, 12pm to 10pm & Sun, 12pm to 8pm or by appointment t 9005 4420 w starward.com.au
MCG Tours and the National Sports Museum
Experience Melbourne
The iconic Great Ocean Road winds westwards from the major regional city of Geelong to the South Australian border. One of the most visited stretches of this road is the Port Campbell National Park, home to the Twelve Apostles, the remarkable limestone rock stacks rising from the ocean. Experiencing the Great Ocean Road requires a minimum of two days/one night. If you are short of time, you can still have a taste of it by joining an express bus tour or a charter plane or helicopter tour. w visitmelbourne.com/regions
1½–2 hours from Melbourne
City River Cruises Melbourne
Experience the true charm of Melbourne from the water. Enjoy a one- or two-hour cruise along the Yarra River to Herring Island, Docklands, or both. We offer live commentary, complimentary tea and coffee, bar, sun deck, and friendly service. Show this listing for a 10% discount. Tickets at Flinders Street Station kiosk. Berth 4, Federation Wharf, Princes Walk, 1 F5 Melbourne Tram: 109 to stop 6 (Town Hall), then 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13 Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily, 9.30am to 3.30pm t 0450 778 000 w cityrivercruises.com.au
Eureka Skydeck 88
Eureka Skydeck 88 is the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere. You will reach level 88 in less than 40 seconds and be amazed by the awesome views of Melbourne through floor to ceiling windows. Skydeck 88 is the only observation deck in the world that can thrill you with ‘The Edge’ — a glass cube which projects three metres out of the building, 300-metres up, with you in it!
Mornington Peninsula 1–2 hours from Melbourne
The Mornington Peninsula is dotted with historic seaside villages. Visit stylish Sorrento, take a stroll along the picturesque harbour of Mornington and stop at the charming nineteenth-century fishing hamlet of Flinders. A trip to nearby Cape Schanck will provide superb views of Bass Strait. Soak up at the Peninsula Hot Springs, ride a horse, play a round of golf and indulge in an abundance of local wine and produce.
Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road
Home of the Melbourne Cup, Flemington is one of Australia's most significant cultural and sporting venues. It is a national heritage-listed site, and boasts the largest public rose garden in the Southern Hemisphere. Flemington Racecourse holds 25 racedays per year, with each day offering something unique.
7 Riverside Quay, Southbank Tram: 58 to stop 115; or 1–6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 14 Open: Daily, 10am to 10pm (last entry 9.30pm) t 9693 8888 w eurekaskydeck.com.au
4 I6 Melbourne Cricket Ground Entry via Gate 3, Yarra Park Tram: 48 or 75 to stop 12; or 70 to stop 7C Train: Richmond Station or Jolimont Station Open: National Sports Museum: Daily, 10am to 5pm. MCG Tours: Daily, every 30 minutes between 10am to 3pm. Alternative trading hours apply on event days. Please visit our website for information. t 9657 8879 w mcg.org.au
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
Melbourne Zoo
Old Melbourne Gaol
Old Treasury Building Museum
Puffing Billy Railway
5 A1 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands Tram: 70, 86 or 35 to stop D11, free from CBD Open: Daily, May–Aug, 11am to 7pm; Sep–Apr 11am to 10pm; Christmas Day & ANZAC Day, 1pm to 10pm Last flight departs 30 mins prior to closing time. Last ticket sales 45 mins prior to closing time. t 8688 9688 w melbournestar.com
6 C1 Elliott Avenue, Parkville Train: Upfield Line to Royal Park Station Tram: 58 to stop 26 Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/melbourne
7 G2 377 Russell Street, Melbourne Train: Melbourne Central Station Tram: 35 (free City Circle) or 30 to stop 7 Open: Daily, 9.30am to 5pm and night tours (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day) t 9656 9889 w oldmelbournegaol.com.au
8 H4 20 Spring Street, Melbourne Tram: 35 (free City Circle), 11, 12, 48 or 109 to stop 8 Open: Sun–Fri, 10am to 4pm t 9651 2233 w oldtreasurybuilding.org.au
1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave Train: Belgrave Line to Belgrave Station Open: Daily except Christmas Day t 9757 0700 w puffingbilly.com.au
Embark on an enjoyable Melbourne experience on the Southern Hemisphere’s only giant observation wheel. Soar 120 metres into the sky in one of our fully enclosed temperature-controlled cabins and take in 360-degree uninterrupted views over Melbourne and surrounds.
You won’t believe how many animals are at Melbourne Zoo! Over 320 species from around the world can be found just 10 minutes from the city centre. Tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. See eye to eye with orang-utans and walk the trail of the elephants. Spy native wildlife including koalas and kangaroos and head underwater to see the little penguins and seals.
Located in the city centre the Old Melbourne Gaol is Victoria’s oldest surviving prison. It offers visitors an immersive experience where they can walk the cells where some of Australia’s most notorious prisoners were held, discover the life and death of Ned Kelly, trial being arrested by a Charge Sergeant, or see the gaol on a night tour.
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Flemington Racecourse
3 B1 448 Epsom Road, Flemington Tram: 57 to stop 30 Train: Flemington Racecourse Station Open: Visit the Flemington website below for a list of racedays or to book a tour of the Flemington Racecourse t 1300 727 575 w flemington.com.au
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The MCG is an icon of Melbourne. In a city known for its world-class sports and events, no visit is complete without a trip to this magnificent stadium. Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the stadium and uncover some of its hidden secrets by taking a guided MCG tour. Visitors can also explore the nation’s rich sporting history in the world-class National Sports Museum — a treasure trove filled with thousands of interesting artefacts and displays.
Queen Victoria Market is an authentic, bustling, X inner-city market that has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for 140 years. It's a great place to discover fresh and specialty produce, hand-made and unique products, great coffee and food, souvenirs and clothing. Shopping at the market has always been one of life’s great pleasures. It’s not just the abundance of fresh food, it’s the friendly banter with the traders, the vibrant and multicultural atmosphere, and the sense of belonging that comes with it. Be sure to take the Ultimate Foodie Tour, where you’ll indulge in some of the best food the market has to offer. Bookings essential via website below. 11 E1 Corner Elizabeth & Victoria Streets X X Melbourne Address Tram: 19, 57 or 59 to stop 7; 58 or 58 to stop to stop 9 9 Train: Melbourne Central or Flagstaff Station Open: Tue & Thu, 6am 8am to 2pm; Fri, Friday, to 6am8am to 5pm; 5pm; Sat,to8am to&3pm Sun,to9am to 4pm Sat, 6am 3pm Sun,&9am 4pm 9320 0000 5822 w website.com.au qvm.com.au t 9000
Old Treasury Building Museum is one of the finest nineteenth-century buildings in Australia. It stored gold and was the office of the Premier and Governor. Visit the original gold vaults and enjoy the fascinating exhibition stories highlighting key moments from Victoria’s history.
Experience the magic of a ride on Puffing Billy as it travels through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, located only one hour east of Melbourne. Enjoy a leisurely ride on our daily excursion trains, or indulge in lunch on board our newly refurbished first-class dining carriages.
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Werribee Open Range Zoo
St Kilda Esplanade Market
The St Kilda Esplanade Market has been a St Kilda Sunday delight since the 1970s. Shop for handcrafted arts and crafts including gifts and souvenirs, fine jewellery, bags, clothing, art works and more. Come and find your treasure and buy direct from the artisans who created them! Handmade, unique, local... your Esplanade Market.
E4 12 Upper Esplanade, St Kilda Tram: 3a, 16 or 96 to stop 138 Open: Sun, 10am to 4pm (5pm daylight savings) t 9209 6777 | 0403 604 119 w stkildaesplanademarket.com.au
Experience an African adventure just 30 minutes from Melbourne. Take a guided safari across the open range savannah spotting rhinos, giraffes and zebras! Discover a pride of lions, visit one of the world’s largest gorilla exhibits and discover a family of hippos. Our 200-hectare property is home to some of Africa’s most iconic animals, as well as wildlife from the grasslands of Asia, North America and Australia.
13 A2 K Road, Werribee South Train: Werribee Line to Werribee Station Bus: 439 from Werribee Station to Werribee Open Range Zoo Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/werribee
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Enjoy this calm oasis in the heart of Melbourne. Discover beautiful plants and stunning vistas in one of the world’s finest gardens. Learn about Indigenous culture on an Aboriginal Heritage Walk, relax at one of our cafes or take a punt tour on the lake. Special events and programs run year-round. Free entry.
10 E3 Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne Tram: 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 19 Open: Daily, 7.30am till sunset t 9252 2300 w rbg.vic.gov.au
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Bus Route 109 Express The bus runs return from Station Pier to Market Street. The bus icon on the map indicates the drop-off/ pick-up point (E4). Tram Route 109 The tram runs between Station Pier and the city centre. To return to Station Pier, catch the tram from Collins or Clarendon Street.
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Victoria is Australia’s second-smallest state. Packed into such a compact area is a wealth of diverse landscapes, from national parks teeming with wildlife, to wineries, lakes and mountains. Best of all, many of Victoria’s unique and varied attractions are easily accessible as day trips from Melbourne. Founded on the banks of the Yarra River in 1835, Melbourne is now home to over four million passionate and welcoming
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Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre
Your first stop when visiting the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens. Find out about current events and attractions, purchase your Cooks’ Cottage tickets and merchandise, and enjoy the free Wi-Fi and cafe facilities. Open daily, 9am to 5pm (closed Christmas Day)
Queen Victoria Market Visitor Hub
City Ambassadors and a new Visitor Hub are located at the iconic Queen Victoria Market to support both locals and visitors who flock to Melbourne’s favourite destination.
Wominjeka – Welcome
Open Tue & Thu, 9am to 2pm, and Fri-Sun, 9am to 3pm
For Aboriginal people, the city now known as Melbourne has been home since the beginning of time. The sprawling metropolis of this urban city rests upon the ancestral lands of the Kulin Nation of the Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung (Wurundjeri) people. Experience Melbourne’s rich Indigenous culture at one of the many locations across the city.
Aboriginal Heritage Walk at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
From Sunday to Friday each week, visitors can join Indigenous guides for a walk through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria to discover the traditional uses for plants.
Koorie Heritage Trust Cultural Centre
Dressed in their distinctive red uniforms, City Ambassadors provide a mobile information service in the city with information on shopping, events and how to get around.
First Peoples at Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum’s First Peoples at the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre is the largest exhibition to focus on the story of Aboriginal Victoria from the times of creation to today. w visitmelbourne.com/aboriginal
The Trust protects, promotes and preserves the living culture and history of south-east Australian Koorie people. The gift shop sells an extensive range of authentic, locally produced Aboriginal artworks and products.
Mon–Sat, 10am to 4pm; Sun, 11.30am to 3pm (excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day)
City Ambassadors
Visitor Information Visitors will find much to love in Melbourne. On every street and laneway, there are shopping, dining and cultural experiences to discover. It’s all here — let a local show you the way.
Melbourne Visitor Services
Melbourne visitor services are your key to unlocking the secrets of the city and getting the most out of your visit to Melbourne. With key hubs around the city, pop-up services at premier events and roving ambassadors in some of our most visited areas, you’re never too far away from helpful, local advice. Let the friendly staff and volunteers give you their tips on the must-visit bars and restaurants, shopping, key attractions and events not to miss in Melbourne.
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
This gallery in Federation Square focuses solely on Australian art. The Aboriginal collection is particularly strong, with both artefacts and works by major Indigenous artists on permanent display.
Find us at: ++ Melbourne Visitor Booth
Charcoal Lane, Fitzroy
Enjoy a taste of native ingredients in this seasonally inspired Australian cuisine restaurant. This social enterprise supports young Aboriginal people and is open every day for lunch and dinner (except Sunday and Monday).
City Ambassadors
Melbourne Visitor Booth in the Bourke Street Mall
Friendly volunteers at the Melbourne Visitor Booth provide free maps and information on shopping, attractions and events in Melbourne.
For more information
Melbourne Visitor Hub at Town Hall
++ City Ambassadors ++ Queen Victoria Market Visitor Hub
Open daily, 9am to 6pm (closed Christmas Day)
++ Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre
City Ambassadors
Open daily, 9am to 5pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day) Located within one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, the Melbourne Visitor Hub at Town Hall provides free visitor information and maps, along with recommendations for the latest things to see and do to make the most of your Melbourne experience.
++ Melbourne Visitor Hub at Town Hall Aboriginal Heritage Walk Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Melbourne Visitor Booth
For more information on events, restaurants, shopping destinations and things to do in Melbourne city: w whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au e visitor@melbourne.vic.gov.au Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre
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Bus Route 109 Express The bus runs return from Station Pier to Market Street. The bus icon on the map indicates the drop-off/ pick-up point (E4). Tram Route 109 The tram runs between Station Pier and the city centre. To return to Station Pier, catch the tram from Collins or Clarendon Street.
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Victoria is Australia’s second-smallest state. Packed into such a compact area is a wealth of diverse landscapes, from national parks teeming with wildlife, to wineries, lakes and mountains. Best of all, many of Victoria’s unique and varied attractions are easily accessible as day trips from Melbourne. Founded on the banks of the Yarra River in 1835, Melbourne is now home to over four million passionate and welcoming
people. This is a city that thrives on creativity and innovation, offers world-class festivals and sporting events, excellent shopping, premium food and wine experiences and a flourishing arts and culture scene.
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We hope you’ll love Melbourne and Victoria as much as we do! w visitmelbourne.com
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Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre
Your first stop when visiting the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens. Find out about current events and attractions, purchase your Cooks’ Cottage tickets and merchandise, and enjoy the free Wi-Fi and cafe facilities. Open daily, 9am to 5pm (closed Christmas Day)
Queen Victoria Market Visitor Hub
City Ambassadors and a new Visitor Hub are located at the iconic Queen Victoria Market to support both locals and visitors who flock to Melbourne’s favourite destination.
Wominjeka – Welcome
Open Tue & Thu, 9am to 2pm, and Fri-Sun, 9am to 3pm
For Aboriginal people, the city now known as Melbourne has been home since the beginning of time. The sprawling metropolis of this urban city rests upon the ancestral lands of the Kulin Nation of the Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung (Wurundjeri) people. Experience Melbourne’s rich Indigenous culture at one of the many locations across the city.
Aboriginal Heritage Walk at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
From Sunday to Friday each week, visitors can join Indigenous guides for a walk through Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria to discover the traditional uses for plants.
Koorie Heritage Trust Cultural Centre
Dressed in their distinctive red uniforms, City Ambassadors provide a mobile information service in the city with information on shopping, events and how to get around.
First Peoples at Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum’s First Peoples at the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre is the largest exhibition to focus on the story of Aboriginal Victoria from the times of creation to today. w visitmelbourne.com/aboriginal
The Trust protects, promotes and preserves the living culture and history of south-east Australian Koorie people. The gift shop sells an extensive range of authentic, locally produced Aboriginal artworks and products.
Mon–Sat, 10am to 4pm; Sun, 11.30am to 3pm (excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day)
City Ambassadors
Visitor Information Visitors will find much to love in Melbourne. On every street and laneway, there are shopping, dining and cultural experiences to discover. It’s all here — let a local show you the way.
Melbourne Visitor Services
Melbourne visitor services are your key to unlocking the secrets of the city and getting the most out of your visit to Melbourne. With key hubs around the city, pop-up services at premier events and roving ambassadors in some of our most visited areas, you’re never too far away from helpful, local advice. Let the friendly staff and volunteers give you their tips on the must-visit bars and restaurants, shopping, key attractions and events not to miss in Melbourne.
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
This gallery in Federation Square focuses solely on Australian art. The Aboriginal collection is particularly strong, with both artefacts and works by major Indigenous artists on permanent display.
Find us at: ++ Melbourne Visitor Booth
Charcoal Lane, Fitzroy
Enjoy a taste of native ingredients in this seasonally inspired Australian cuisine restaurant. This social enterprise supports young Aboriginal people and is open every day for lunch and dinner (except Sunday and Monday).
City Ambassadors
Melbourne Visitor Booth in the Bourke Street Mall
Friendly volunteers at the Melbourne Visitor Booth provide free maps and information on shopping, attractions and events in Melbourne.
For more information
Melbourne Visitor Hub at Town Hall
++ City Ambassadors ++ Queen Victoria Market Visitor Hub
Open daily, 9am to 6pm (closed Christmas Day)
++ Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre
City Ambassadors
Open daily, 9am to 5pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day) Located within one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, the Melbourne Visitor Hub at Town Hall provides free visitor information and maps, along with recommendations for the latest things to see and do to make the most of your Melbourne experience.
++ Melbourne Visitor Hub at Town Hall Aboriginal Heritage Walk Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Melbourne Visitor Booth
For more information on events, restaurants, shopping destinations and things to do in Melbourne city: w whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au e visitor@melbourne.vic.gov.au Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre
Share your favourite city experiences using #melbmoment whatsonmelb
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