Melbourne City Guide Book

Melbourne City & Surrounds: A Visitor’s Guidebook

Welcome to Melbourne

• Introduction to Melbourne
• What makes Melbourne unique
• Tips for city apartment living

Getting Around

• Public Transport (Myki card, trams, trains, buses)
• Walking and cycling routes
• Rideshare, taxis, and e-scooters
• Day trips and car hire

Essential Info

• Weather and what to pack
• Emergency contacts
• Wi-Fi and SIM cards
• Supermarkets and chemists
• Local etiquette and safety tips

Neighbourhood Guide

• Melbourne CBD
• Fitzroy & Collingwood
• Carlton
• Southbank & Docklands
• St Kilda
• Richmond
• North Melbourne & West Melbourne

Top Attractions

• Federation Square & NGV
• Royal Botanic Gardens
• Queen Victoria Market
• Melbourne Museum & IMAX
• Melbourne Zoo & Sea Life Aquarium
• Eureka Skydeck
• Sporting Precinct (MCG, AAMI Park)

Local Experiences

• Best laneway cafes and rooftop bars
• Street art walks
• Shopping – boutiques, arcades & outlets
• Live music, theatre & comedy
• Markets & festivals

Food & Drink

• Melbourne’s best brunch spots
• International eats (Chinatown, Lygon St, etc.)
• Pubs, wine bars & hidden speakeasies
• Coffee culture

Day Trips & Surrounds

• Great Ocean Road
• Yarra Valley wine tours
• Dandenong Ranges
• Mornington Peninsula
• Phillip Island

Family-Friendly Melbourne

• Kid-friendly attractions
• Parks and playgrounds
• Indoor activities for rainy days

Local Favourites & Hidden Gems

• Secret gardens
• Unusual museums
• Underrated suburbs worth visiting

Useful Maps

• Public transport map
• City walking map
• Suburb overview