Top Things to do in Victoria
Things to do in Victoria, Australia: The Best Neighborhoods
Discover the best top things to do in Victoria, Australia including Melbourne Central, Degraves Street, Old Gippstown - Gippsland's Heritage Park, Melbourne Laneways, Piper Street, Murchson, Acland Street Village, Croydon Main Street.
Restaurants in Victoria
1. Melbourne Central
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,640 reviews
Melbourne Central is a diverse shopping and dining destination that invites you to keep exploring. Bringing together more than 300 retailers over five levels, Melbourne Central is home to an absorbing range of Australian and international fashion brands from Gorman, Alannah Hill, Crumpler to Vans and Nique. Take a sugar break at Cupcake Central, a beauty break at Mecca Maxima or an indulgent time-out at Self Centred Medi Spa. The buzz continues after dark, whether you are lurking in Knox Lane with its graffiti by Melbourne's infamous DABS and MYLA, or basking beneath a screen in the Hoyts Lux Cinema. Spanning two city blocks, the centre boasts several unique architectural features including the giant Marionette Watch hanging in Shot Tower Square, famous for its hourly rendition of the Australian anthem 'Waltzing Matilda'. The square is named after the historic Coops Shot Tower a bullet-making facility built in 1889. Today, the brick shot tower stands proudly in its original place, protected by a modern twist: the magnificent Glass Cone, designed in the '80s by Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa. While it floods the centre with natural light, the Glass Cone's design also makes it one of Melbourne's most recognisable landmarks. Located atop the City Loop Melbourne Central train station and can be found on the iconic free city circle tram route. Melbourne Central boasts 822 car parks making it the perfect base for Melbourne city excursions. The five-star-rated parents' retreat offers a sanctuary for families, while The Little Library free book exchange provide spaces for pause and escape from the city's frenetic buzz. Whatever brings you to Melbourne, be it shopping, exploring, lunch, brunch or simply an unexpected adventure, it is all waiting between Lonsdale and La Trobe. Or to go behind the scenes book a place on Melbourne Central's Unlocked Tour which leads visitors around hidden nooks, rarely-seen vantage points and secret rooftops. Bernadette Alibrando can also tell you the tales of Melbourne Central's huge range of artworks in the Walk to Art Tours. For bookings please visit the Melbourne Central website.
Reviewed By hidez_12 - Timaru, New Zealand
Great shopping centre with a fantastic range of shops and easy to get around. Free WiFi and the website gives you directions on how to go from one shop to another if you need directions.
2. Degraves Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,776 reviews
Reviewed By rizzy80 - Bristol, United Kingdom
Situated Just off the main Flinders Street you can escape down this lovely little street/alleyway full to bursting with cafes all serving great coffee and delicious plates particularly for breakfast. We went to a different cafe every day and they were all different but all good too.
3. Old Gippstown - Gippsland's Heritage Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Old Gippstown is a heritage park built on 8 acres of landscaped Crown Land. It is unique in that 80% of its buildings are original (not purpose built). There are many artefacts that have been donated and are in the buildings and surrounds. It has one of the largest collections of horse drawn vehicles held in public hands. We are a deductible gift recipient, so donations of $2 or more to the Park are tax deductible. We also have a number of areas available for hire around our park, with prices available on request. Arrangement for school tours can be made as well as bus groups. Weddings, functions and parties can be catered for.
4. Melbourne Laneways
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
The Laneways of Melbourne are an enlightening experience. You see life as it was meant to be! From graffiti to similar "but different" street art, to cafes and restaurants to fashion outlets and much more. They are not really that hard to find as long as you keep walking. That's what we did!
5. Piper Street
6. Murchson
7. Acland Street Village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By Swelltraveller67 - Melbourne, Australia
Acland Street is a place where tourists [and locals, obviously] can enjoy themselves any time of the year for many reasons: 1. Great restaurants with cuisines from a range of countries - breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks or snacks and even take away options [currently most are doing home deliveries and take away options due to COVID-19] are there to choose from 2. A place to do your basics shop if you are on the road or a tourist here for a holiday or work. Woolworths and Coles plus some smaller food suppliers are to be found along the street and in the arcades 3. Cake and coffee cafes - are worth mentioning on their own - many choices and the coffee, as it is well documented, in Melbourne, is great quality and there are just so many varieties and most are locally / Australian sourced 4. There is a wide selection of clothing, novelty, stationery, kitchen, Australian souvenir, reading and worldly boutique shops to be found here - take your time to look at them all 5. For those wanting to keep up with their self care/ personal hygiene when travelling, you have everything at your fingertips in Acland Street - from hairdressers, mani and pedicurists, doctors, opticians and masseuses, plus a lot more 6. For fun / music / or the arts - Luna Park is near by, as is the St Kilda Beach, Port Melbourne and Elwood, the Memo Music Hall / Palais Theatre for music and stage events, Community Gardens and Botanical Gardens and many pubs and hotels that supply entertainment are along the street or just off it. 7. Accessibility to Acland Street - half can be driven, you can walk it safely both ways, all can be accessible by tram and there is a range of off street parking ranging from an hour to 4-6 hours free / paid after 6pm and undercover parking to aid with shopping which is free for 1.5hours if you do a shop. There are ample disability parking spaces and accessibility to Acland Street is easy as it a flat area. Parking inspectors do regulate these areas so be vigilant with your parking times Obviously there is other modes of transportation, one being Taxis. The taxi ranks can be found near Luna Park plus other areas along the St Kilda Beach foreshore. Note: COVID-19 alert - 2 people, social distancing visiting area on a need basis and exercise are the current restrictions Once this has passed I am sure this area will return to the buzzing tourist and locals place to congregate, socialise and enjoy life at.
8. Croydon Main Street
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By 884jennim - Croydon, Australia
Plenty to choose from and all of them are fantastic. Have eaten in all of them. Main Street is easy to find and there's parking on the street or behind the shops.
