You can take a leisurely stroll around the city and spend a full day taking photos in the urban centre, eating at cafes and drinking world-famous Melbourne coffee, and shopping as you walk around the city.
Before you head off for the day of walking in the city, check the weather app for the latest forecast for the day. Dress comfortably and bring a jacket if needed (and an umbrella if it will be rainy).
Bring a powerbank with you so you can follow the locations on Google Maps or a similar app.
Don’t forget that tap water in Melbourne is drinkable, so you can always fill up your water bottle at the hotel before you head out for the day.
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| Flinders Street Station | Start the day by going to Flinders Street Station. |
| Degraves Street | Cross Flinders Street and head towards Degraves Street. On the way, you will pass by a laneway of restaurants. Have a pick of a place you want to eat brunch at. If you don’t find any spot to eat, head to the next stop: |
| Centre Place | There are a lot of cafes in this laneway. There are also a few shops you can visit. |
| Centreway Arcade | You can pass through Centreway Arcade to see some shops. |
| The Block Arcade | Exit into Collins Street, cross the street and head to The Block Arcade. Admire the architecture of this 19th-century arcade building, check out the shops and buy souvenirs and other things that might interest you. Walk through and exit at the other side of the street. |
| Royal Arcade | From Little Collins Street, head towards the Royal Arcade. Dated back to 1870, it seems like this is Melbourne’s oldest shopping centre. Inside you will find Koko Black, which is a popular Aussie chocolate brand. |
| Hardware Lane | Walk or take the tram to Hardware Lane. The area has a lot of restaurants and al fresco dining options. Have lunch or dinner here depending on the time. |
| Whitehart Bar or Driver Lane | For some late-night drinks for adults, you can head towards Whitehart Bar and try some craft beers or cocktails while listening to live music. Or you can go to a basement-style bar at Driver Lane. They have live music on Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights. |