Top 10 Places To Go In Melbourne

Top 10 Places To Go In Melbourne! 

Indeed, Brisbane/Gold Coast has tons of activities to do but sometimes its good to have a little getaway. I've been to Melbourne when I was a little girl and had visited over the course of 3 years whilst I was studying but I was in Melbourne a month ago with one of my housemates and had an absolute blast, so here's a few things that I recommend.  

 1: HardWare Societe: 

Hardware société is the perfect place if you are looking for a place to have breakfast/brunch. Located amid the mish-mash of eateries on Hardware Lane sits a tiny cafe called hardware societe. 

The interior is clean and bright, however the space is a tad bit small but there are several tables out the front that overlooks the lane. 

The food is Spanish-French inspired and macarons are set in line next to other baked goods. They have a special menu that is written up on a small blackboard on the wall. 

The atmosphere is pretty good however it can get a little noisy depending on the time of day. 

Price Range: $$$ (depending on what is ordered)

Type of Food: Spanish/French inspired. 

Perfect for: breakfast/brunch 

Location: 120 Hardware St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Easy to find: Yes

2: Victoria State Library: 

A Melbourne landmark and cultural icon you cannot miss. The state library is a magnificent 19th- century building and with its majestic domed ceiling, the La Trobe Reading Room is a library highlight. 

Enjoy the fabulous artworks and exhibitions by visiting one of the free galleries: Keith Murdoch Gallery, Cowen Gallery and Dome Galleries. 

Price: Free Admission to the museum. 

Easy Accessibility: Yes 

Location: 328 Swanson Street, 

Melbourne Vic 3000 

Exhibition Gallery Opening Times: 10am-5pm daily. 

Closed: Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing day & New Year's Day. 

3: Shrine of Remembrance: 

The shrine commemorates the lives lost in the Great War of 1914-1918 and it is now to all Australians who have served in war. The shrine offers a multi-layered journey rich in meaning and symbols. The shrine also provides a panoramic view of Melbourne. 

Take a trip to the shrine of remembrance for amazing architecture and for a nice walk. For those who are like me - who likes to workout even though they are on vacation, this is the perfect place for a jog. Many locals tend to jog around the shrine or even take their dogs out for a walk. 

Price: Free Admission 

Perfect for: Everyone 

Location: Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3001 

Best Time To Visit: 6pm onwards (check forecast for sunset times) 

Easy Accessibility - Yes (There is a hill that you have to walk up if you are using the tram). 

4: Messina Gelato 

Messina Gelato is one of the best gelato I've ever had in my life, I rather much prefer this over any gelato in Paris/Rome. Messina offers a diverse range of over 40 flavours and some of its flavours are very unique. 

I did not have the chance to taste its gelato straight from the store but I had the opportunity to get it from a food truck. I've tried both salted caramel and pandan flavour, it's so flavourful yet subtle. It does not overpower or leave an aftertaste which I appreciate very much. 

The creaminess of the gelato was done to perfection and it's the perfect summer treat. 

Price: $ 

Location: 237 Smith St Fitzroy, 

Fitzroy Vic 3065 (there are other locations so be sure to check out their website). 

5: Hosier Lane 

Melbourne is known as one of the world's greatest street art capitals. The lane offers a feast of course, ideas and energy and has become an attraction for both locals and visitors. The public space provide a gallery and stage for artistic expression. With the approval of building owners, these street arts are legal.

Explore Hosier Lane during the day to see the vibrant colours and wild range of art from abstract to portraits and more. 

Price: FREE 

Easy Accessibility: Yes 

Location: Hosier Ln, Melbourne Vic 3000 

Best Time To Visit: During the day

(for more photos, check out my instagram) 

6: Brighton Beach 

Brighton is one of the most exclusive suburbs in Melbourne. It is most famous for its beach and colourful bathing boxes located along the beach. The colourful bathing boxes which line this stretch of coast are one of Melbourne's most iconic and reflect a bygone area. These bathing boxes are for private changing and storage facilities. 

Explore crystal blue waters and calming waves at Brighton. Beware of flies - there are tons of them during summer (you've been warned). 

This beach is located further than the train station, so to those who don't own a car then it'll be quite a walk from the train station to the beach itself. 

Price: FREE

Location: Brighton, VIC 3186 

Easy Accessibility: Only to those with cars. Around 20 minutes walk from the train station. 

Best time to visit: Early morning or after 5pm. 

7: Laurent Bakery 

I stumbled upon this bakery on my way back from Brighton beach. Laurent focuses on French/European pastries and cakes. The cakes here are absolutely delicious and not overly sweet. I've only tasted one of out the many amazing cakes but be sure to give this place a go if you are craving for something sweet. 

This cake is called Mieta. 

Description: Chocolate sponge, cremeux baileys, coffee and chocolate mousse with vanilla glaze and macarons. 

Price: $$$
Location: Different location (Please check their website).

8: Carlton Gardens 

This garden is a world heritage site located on the northeastern edge of the central business district in Melbourne. There are two parts to the garden and the Victoria museum is located along the other side of the garden. 

A beautiful fountain is located smack middle of the garden when you walk along the trail of beautiful trees. 

I visited this garden and was in awe of the beautiful scenery, the cold air brushed through my face and I was just exploring every single leaf as I was taking my afternoon walk. 

9: White Mojo 

White mojo is located opposite of Hardware societe. There are a wide range of items on the menu and the best time to come is for breakfast/brunch. 

The atmosphere is relatively quiet, with soft music playing in the background perfect for those who wants to have a chat with their loved ones. 

Also the decor is pretty and the tables are instagram-worthy for a flatlay. 

See what I told you? Instagram-Worthy! 

Location: Hardware Ln, Melbourne
Price: $$

10: Town Hall & Flinders 

How can you miss out the beautiful town hall and Flinders station. Don't forget to visit the iconic Yarra River located near Flinders Station. 

Both location is an adventure itself, take the day to visit both these locations and have coffee near the Yarra river. 

There are more places to visit in Melbourne but these are some of the places that I took my housemate when we visited a month ago. I hope this was somewhat useful to you. 

Other places that are good to visit includes: Ballarat, Yarra Valley, Winery, Mt Buller etc... 

Hope you had a good christmas and happy holidays to you & your family! 

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