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The Streets of Melbourne



Degraves
In the centre of town this great little alley is
laden with cafes, hidden bars and amazing graffiti!


Hardware Ln
Tucked away in the heart of town is this little
lane where you will find swingin' tunes, cocktails and lattes.


Acland St.
St. Kildas famous Acland St. offers brilliant
patisseries and some of the best coffee in
Melbourne.


Brunswick St.
Live music, vodka bars, breweries, vintage clothing shops, cheap eats - need we say
more?


Smith St.
Bars, cafes and restaurants at one end - Shopping outlets at the other!

Greville St.
Specialist boutiques, cafes and records.

Chapel St.
Planning a big night out? You can start here
and finish up two days later...


Lygon St.
Melbournes Italian precinct. Endless restaurants, fantastic cakes, and the
amazing 'Nova Cinema'


Daily Melbourne Activities

Monday
Neighbours night at 'The Elephant and
Wheel Barrow' in St. Kilda
Cheap movies all day/night at Cinema Nova


Tuesday
Queen Victoria Market 6am-2pm
Free Tai Chi @Federation Square 7.30am
Tight ass Tuesdays at Village Cinemas at
Crown Casino - all movies $12


Wednesday
South Melbourne Market 8am-4pm
Night Market (Queen Vic) 6pm - 9pm
(summer)


Thursday
Queen Victoria Market 6am-2pm

Friday
Queen Victoria Market 6am -6pm
South Melbourne Market 8am-6pm


Saturday
Queen Victoria Market 6am-3pm
South Melbourne Market 8am-4pm
Book Market at Atrium at Federation
Square 11-5pm


Sunday
All day breakfast $10 The Espy in St. Kilda
St. Kilda Esplanade Market 10-5pm
Arts Centre hand made market 10-5pm
Queen Victoria Market 9pm-4pm
South Melbourne Market 8am-4pm

Upcoming Melbourne Events



Tutankhamun and The Golden Age of the Pharaos
The only place in Australia to revel in the splendour of Ancient Egypt.
When: 8 April - 06 Nov
Where: Melbourne Museum


AFL Grand Final
The most celebrated sporting event in Australia!
Where: MCG
When: 01 October


Spring Racing Carnival (Melbourne Cup)
Join in the festivities with 'the race that stops the
nation', literally... we have a public holiday to celebrate it!

Derby Day: 29 December
Melbourne Cup Day (public holiday): 01 November
Oaks Day: 03 November
Stakes Day: 05 November
Where: Flemington Racecourse








The Melbourne Free Tour is a two hour walking tour around one of the most culturally captivating cities in the world. It takes visitors on a trip through Melbourne’s history – why it was chosen as a site for colonisation and the stories that have shaped Melbourne into the city it is today. It introduces the hidden culture in Melbourne including Hosier Lane and some of the best hidden bars, eateries and underground events happening in the city.
The Free Tour is committed to providing everyone, no matter what their budget, an incredible tour around Melbourne. Our tour guides want to help visitors discover the culture and local hotspots in the most intriguing city in Australia, and since they work for tips, every tour is guaranteed to be great!
Meeting Point: Outside the 7–Eleven at Federation Square (across the road from Flinders St station). Just look out for the red Free Tour T-shirt. It runs twice weekly, rain, hail or shine, at the following times:

Wednesday: 11 am
Saturday: 11 am





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