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Your pocket local for Melbourne's main drag. Ask anything, explore everything.

Local Faves

State Library of Victoria

landmark

The domed reading room is literally jaw-dropping. Free exhibitions, cozy corners, and major main character energy.

328 Swanston St

Why this?

Free entry, stunning architecture, and the perfect spot to feel intellectual.

Practical tips

  • Free WiFi for your gram
  • Lockers for your bags
  • Cute cafe downstairs

Melbourne Central

shopping

Shopping, eating, vibing - all under a giant glass cone with a historic shot tower inside. Yes, really.

300 Lonsdale St

Why this?

Retail therapy meets Melbourne weather escape. Win-win.

Practical tips

  • Straight off the train
  • Food court is lowkey amazing

Flinders Street Station

transport

"Meet you under the clocks" - if you know, you know. Melbourne's most iconic meetup spot.

Flinders St & Swanston St

Why this?

The photo op. The starting point. The vibe. Peak Melbourne.

Practical tips

  • Visitor info inside
  • Trams literally everywhere

RMIT University

landmark

Wild architecture that looks like someone let artists go feral (in the best way). Public spaces welcome wanderers.

124 La Trobe St

Why this?

Urban exploration meets design inspo. Very cool, very free.

Practical tips

  • Public welcome
  • Surrounded by great coffee spots

Pro tips from a local

  • Free tram zone = your new best friend (covers most of Swanston St)
  • Skip the main strip for coffee - the real magic is in the laneways
  • Buskers at Bourke Street Mall hit different on a sunny arvo
  • Thursday nights are for late shopping, just saying
  • No cars between Flinders St and La Trobe St - pedestrian paradise