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North Get over to the north side of Melbourne where great bars and shopping are just the beginning. Vintage charm If you’re a lover of second-hand treasures, head to Sydney Road in Brunswick to discover a wealth of indie clothing stores, proprietors of vintage kit, and record and book sellers. You can spend hours searching out rare and unique pieces within these treasure troves.
Get surfing Ride the waves day or night in a controlled environment at Tullamarine’s URBNSURF, Australia’s very first surf park. The latest technology creates perfect waves for every level of surfer in the huge cove, so you can take your time building up confidence throughout the wave zones. There
are even classes for absolute beginners. If cheering from the sidelines is more your style, the park hosts the latest restaurant from the Three Blue Ducks team. + urbnsurf.com
Arts and activities With an abundance of small galleries and exhibition spaces, Melbourne’s north offers some great spots to be inspired and even get creative yourself. For the aspiring ceramicist, try Slow Clay Centre in Collingwood. You’ll learn the basics during its eight-week course and learn to express yourself through the art of clay. For those who like to buy creative pieces instead, there’s Modern Times, featuring mid-century masterpieces and contemporary art and design. + slowclay.com + moderntimes.com.au
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