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Lovely, laid-back Melbourne has something for everyone: family fare, local and international art, haute boutiques, multicultural dining, Australian and Aboriginal history, spectator sports, and pulsing, swanky nightlife. Cruise on the free City Circle Tram loop to check out unique attractions like the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Healesville Sanctuary, which buzzes with local animal species.
Restaurants in Melbourne
1. Lightning Ridge Opal Mines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 132 reviews
Melbourne's Number One Experience! Come in and learn about Australia's National Gemstone. Browse and select from our stunning selection of opals and opal jewellery and check out our Wildlife display - a little piece of the Outback in Melbourne's CBD. We are open Mon-Fri 9.30Am - 5.30Pm and Sat/Sun from 10.00Am-5.00Pm.
Reviewed By AeroncaGuy
Little did I expect to pet a friendly skink when I walked down the stairs to Lighting Ridge Opal store... Staffed by friendly, thoughtful and informative staff, this is a gemstone store plus a small zoo. I was given a wonderful demonstration of how opals are polished and graded. This is a family business with many of the folks who work there descended from the opal miner founder. I found their prices competitive and their quality, high. Bought a lovely pair of silver + opal ear rings + pendant with a stylized kangaroo setting. They were also very helpful with a disabled friend who accompanied me.
2. RMIT Gallery
3. Queen Victoria Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,750 reviews
Queen Victoria Market is an authentic, bustling, inner-city market that has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for over 140 years. Home to over 600 small businesses, 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, the special events and festivals, and the sense of belonging that comes with it. Queen Victoria Market is also home to the Night Market on Wednesday nights, showcasing global street food, live music and entertainment, festival bars, specialty shopping and a great Melbourne night out. Be sure to take the Ultimate Foodie Tour, a two-hour, guided walking tour where you’ll indulge in some of the best food the Market has to offer. Bookings essential.
Reviewed By KarenW750 - Maidstone, United Kingdom
Loved it, on the free tram route, opens at 6am for food, and 9am for the rest of the stalls Amazing meats, fish, fresh produce, really good quality, with cheeses and cured meats too The other craft stalls are plentiful and have an array of goods, cheaper than the tourist shops, a great way to spend 2-3 hours in Melbourne
4. Haigh's Chocolates Collins Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Our first store to open in Melbourne back in the 1960s, 26 Collins Street is located at the top end of town otherwise known as ‘The Paris End’. The store has a design element of a Paris boutique and is very popular with corporate Melbourne. Our team often provide chocolates to nearby 5-star hotels including the famous Windsor, and also to the parliamentarians from just around the corner in Spring Street.
5. Original & Authentic Aboriginal Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By T5705EOtonyh
The largest collection of hand painted art and artifacts in Australia! Beautiful paintings and a fantastic service with free shipping! This is a must see gallery if you visit Melbourne! It is conveniently located in the heart of Melbourne‘s CBD precinct right next door to Florentino restaurant and within the free tram network. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable and browsers are welcome. For first timers and collectors alike it is worth a visit!
6. Royal Arcade
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4.5 based on 302 reviews
The Royal Arcade is a charming heritage shopping arcade in the heart of Melbourne's CBD. The Royal Arcade was proudly the first arcade in Melbourne and is the longest-standing arcade in Australia. Originally designed by Charles Webb and constructed in 1869, the arcade has high glass roof and windowed stores. At the south end, the arcade features effigies of mythical figures Gog and Magog and a clock that chimes each hour. The arcade connects Little Collins Street to the Bourke Street Mall, with a perpendicular passage running to Elizabeth Street in the west. The Royal Arcade is much loved by locals and tourists and is an icon of the city. It is recognised on the Victorian Heritage Register and Melbourne's Golden Mile heritage walk runs through the arcade. The Royal Arcade is famous for its boutique fashion stores as well as specialty stores such as Spellbox where you can have your fortune read, Little royal Macarons and Babushka Russian dolls. The Royal Arcade houses an eclectic mix of unique stores with something to suite all tastes.
Reviewed By platypus150 - Melbourne, Australia
Gog and Magog perform every hours and are a highpoint for the children. Much colour and some interesting shops are here and it is a place I always take visitors to the city.
7. Museum of Chinese Australian History
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4.5 based on 163 reviews
Located in the heart of Melbourne's Chinatown, the Chinese Museum's five floors showcase the heritage and culture of Australia's Chinese community. Our purpose is to operate a museum, to promote and preserve Chinese Culture and history - especially of Australian-Chinese history in Australia.
Reviewed By Leatraveler - Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne's Chinese history is really interesting. The unspoken yellow tax of Australian's history is revealed here. In the heart of China town and free on Chinese New Year.
8. Koko Black
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Koko Black's flagship salon is located in Melbourne's historic Royal Arcade. Lovers of chocolate indulge your cravings, savour our handmade chocolates and meander amongst our range of nibbles at this iconic salon.
9. Haigh's Chocolates Block Arcade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
Our flagship store in Melbourne is located at the fashion end of Collins Street, in The Block Arcade. The historic Victorian building is undoubtedly the most beautiful shopping arcade in Australia, with its magnificent architecture, majestic decorative arches and grand display window. Just perfect for artistic and tempting chocolate displays. So after a day of shopping, why not call in. Our team will be pleased to assist you and offer a taste or two.
Reviewed By missfee27 - Kingaroy, Australia
OMG! As soon as you step inside the smell of fresh creamy chocolate makes your mouth water ???? We were offered samples of their milk and dark chocolate which were so smooth and creamy. A wide variety of individual flavoured chocolates to bags and blocks of chocolates. The staff were lovely and very helpful. *Did leave with a large-ish size bag of sweet treats ????????
10. Haigh's Chocolates Rialto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 278 reviews
Known as the New York end of Collins Street, our newest store is located at 495 Collins Street, just next door to the Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto Hotel in the heart of Melbourne’s financial district. It is our sixth Melbourne store, and fourth in the CBD after we first opened at the Paris end of Collins Street in 1965. Located within a heritage listed Queen Anne style building that dates back to the late 1800’s, the architecture is a perfect fit for Haigh’s. Whether you are staying in the hotel, or visiting the busy Docklands, our team are ready to help you find something delicious at one of our largest stores.
Reviewed By gordonc54 - Melbourne, Australia
Haigh's makes the best chocolate in Australia and has a lot of old favourites as well as new things to try. Always a pleasure to treat yourself.
