Coffee culture, street art and the Great Ocean Road
Melbourne
Melbourne · Laneway coffee, art and sport
Australia's cultural capital hides its charms down graffiti-splashed laneways full of specialty coffee, bars and galleries. It's a city of sport and festivals, and the gateway to the wild cliffs of the Great Ocean Road.
Top sightsSights
Federation Square
The bold public heart of the city.
Laneways & street art
Hosier Lane and hidden cafes off the main grid.
Queen Victoria Market
A vast heritage market of food and goods.
Great Ocean Road
The Twelve Apostles sea stacks on a coastal drive.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Riverside gardens by the Yarra.
What to eatFood
Specialty coffee
Melbourne’s obsession, roasted and poured everywhere.
Parma
A crumbed chicken schnitzel topped with sauce and cheese.
Dim sim
A local oversized take on the Chinese dumpling.
Good to know
- The free City Circle tram loops past the main sights.
- Give a full day to the Great Ocean Road drive.
- Weather is famously changeable — pack layers.
Getting there
Melbourne Airport (MEL) connects by SkyBus to Southern Cross Station in the center.
Next city
Cairns