The State Library of Melbourne with a curious shape🇦🇺
by TravelTAK
Jan 10, 2025
✨ 1-Day Itinerary
✅️ 9:00 AM – Start at State Library Victoria
Don't miss the La Trobe Reading Room, a stunning octagonal white dome perfect for vintage-style photography.
Entry Fee: Free
Time to explore: About 1 hour
✅️ 10:30 AM – Walk through Swanston Street → Federation Square
Pass by Melbourne Town Hall and St Paul’s Cathedral.
Lively atmosphere filled with coffee shops and street art.
✅️ 11:00 AM – Art appreciation at NGV (National Gallery of Victoria)
Entry Fee for permanent exhibitions: Free
Time to explore: 1–1.5 hours
✅️ 12:30 PM – Lunch at Degraves Street
A charming narrow street lined with European-style cafes.
Order: Flat White + Eggs Benedict
Meal Cost: 25 AUD (~600 THB)
✅️ 2:00 PM – Stroll along Yarra River & Southbank Promenade
Enjoy river views, skyscrapers, and street performers.
Plenty of photo opportunities.
✅️ 3:00 PM – View from Eureka Skydeck
The tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere (88 floors).
Entry Fee: 28 AUD (~670 THB)
Time to enjoy the 360° view: About 45 minutes
✅️ 4:30 PM – Continue to Queen Victoria Market
A historic market selling fresh produce, food, and souvenirs.
Buy small souvenirs + try a Hot Jam Donut (4 AUD).
✅️ 6:00 PM – Dinner in Chinatown
Options: Dumpling House or Hotpot
Dinner Budget: 20 AUD (~480 THB)
✅️ 7:30 PM – End with a Night Walk in the Laneways
Hosier Lane – Street art that changes weekly.
Stroll and enjoy the city lights.
💡 Tips for a Worthwhile Trip
Melbourne CBD offers a Free Tram Zone, saving on transportation costs.
Both the Library and NGV are free to enter, so allocate enough time to fully enjoy their beauty.
For Eureka Skydeck, visit in the late afternoon to catch both daytime views and the sunset.
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