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The city's includes theatres that similarly date from the 1850s to the 1920s, including the , , , , , and the. The nearest beaches are 85 kilometres 53 mi southeast of the Melbourne CBD in the back-beaches of , and. Archived from on 20 February 2011. Although the area is described as the centre, it is not actually the demographic centre of Melbourne at all, due to an urban sprawl to the south east, the demographic centre being located at.

Victoria's regions Melbourne A packed agenda of food, wine, sports and arts is your introduction to the best of Melbourne — from its creative, exciting city centre, to its buzzing neighbourhood hubs. The cultural diversity is reflected in the city's restaurants that serve international cuisines.

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Follow this guide to discover its hidden charms. Head down Collins Street to visit the exquisite Block Arcade then get your caffeine hit at pocket-sized or , both on Little Bourke Street. Shop like a local Melbourne is renowned for its , which sell everything from local produce to arts and crafts and vintage fashion. Get amongst the hustle and bustle of the , the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere. You can take a bus from there to the , and enjoy dim sim or street-style Mexican food under its historic awnings. On weekends, pick up handmade pieces from emerging Australian designers at the in Fitzroy, just a quick tram ride from the city centre. Nearby, TV chef George Colombaris plates up modern Greek food at his flagship restaurant and souvas at his string of casual restaurants. For the tastiest cheap eats, don't miss delicious Vietnamese street food or for tacos and burritos. Both pack out quickly. Popping up across the city centre, and the bohemian neighbourhoods of Fitzroy and Carlton, these high-altitude bars enable you to watch the sun set with a drink in hand. Local favourites include the spectacular rooftop terrace at in Fitzroy, gracing Curtin House in the city centre, and, nearby, the very unique. Join the fun at the MCG for the Australian Football League from March until September, or the international cricket matches from November until February. Go trackside at Flemington for the excitement of the , held on the first Tuesday in November, or be exhilarated by the , when Albert Park is transformed into a high-speed racetrack. Be tempted by sweet treats on Acland Street Hop on a tram from Bourke Street in the central business district to the seaside suburb of. Here, you can stroll the foreshore to the St Kilda Pier, home to a colony of little penguins or take a ride on the roller coaster at historic Luna Park. Visit the ACMI to immerse yourself in the world of film, television and digital culture or take a taxi to the at Bulleen for an insight into Australian artists. In the evening, catch a performance at one of Melbourne's many , which host everything from musicals to comedy and cabaret. Or if you're in the mood for jazz, swing past jazz club in the centre of Melbourne for gigs from local and international musicians. Top Things to do in Melbourne Wander through Melbourne's laneways The centre of Melbourne is threaded with cobbled laneways, which have become a mecca for coffee shops, cafés and unique shopping boutiques. Head down Collins Street to visit the exquisite Block Arcade then get your caffeine hit at pocket-sized or , both on Little Bourke Street. Shop like a local Melbourne is renowned for its markets, which sell everything from local produce to arts and crafts and vintage fashion. Get amongst the hustle and bustle of the , the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere. You can take a bus from there to the , and enjoy dim sim or street-style Mexican food under its historic awnings. On weekends, pick up handmade pieces from emerging Australian designers at the in Fitzroy, just a quick tram ride from the city centre. Nearby, TV chef George Colombaris plates up modern Greek food at his flagship restaurant and souvas at his string of casual restaurants. For the tastiest cheap eats, don't miss delicious Vietnamese street food or for tacos and burritos. Both pack out quickly. Popping up across the city centre, and the bohemian neighbourhoods of Fitzroy and Carlton, these high-altitude bars enable you to watch the sun set with a drink in hand. Local favourites include the spectacular rooftop terrace at in Fitzroy, gracing Curtin House in the city centre, and, nearby, the very unique. Join the fun at the Melbourne Cricket Ground MCG for the Australian Football League from March until September, or the international cricket matches from November until February. Go trackside at Flemington for the excitement of the , held on the first Tuesday in November, or be exhilarated by the , when Albert Park is transformed into a high-speed racetrack. Be tempted by sweet treats on Acland Street Hop on a tram from Bourke Street in the central business district to the seaside suburb of. Here, you can stroll the foreshore to the St Kilda Pier, home to a colony of little penguins or take a ride on the roller coaster at historic Luna Park. Visit the ACMI to immerse yourself in the world of film, television and digital culture or take a taxi to the at Bulleen for an insight into Australian artists. In the evening, catch a performance at one of Melbourne's many , which host everything from musicals to comedy and cabaret. Or if you're in the mood for jazz, swing past jazz club in the centre of Melbourne for gigs from local and international musicians. Rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum available prices of products and services. All prices quoted are in Australian dollars AUD. Tourism Australia makes no representations whatsoever about any other websites which you may access through this website. Some websites which are linked to the Tourism Australia website are independent from Tourism Australia and are not under the control of Tourism Australia. Tourism Australia does not endorse or accept any responsibility for the use of websites which are owned or operated by third parties and makes no representation or warranty in relation to the standard, class or fitness for purpose of any services, nor does it endorse or in any respect warrant any products or services by virtue of any information, material or content linked from or to this site.

Retrieved 29 July 2016. Con are also many parks in the surrounding suburbs of Melbourne, such as in the municipalities ofandsouth east of the central business district. Retrieved 11 April 2008. Melbourne experienced an economic downturn between 1989 and 1992, following the collapse of several melbourne australia financial institutions. Archived from on 7 Zip 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2008. Archived from on 16 January 2010. Get amongst the hustle and bustle of thethe largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere.