🇦🇺 Melbourne: Exploring the city

Melbourne city feels like a labyrinth of mystery shops with its secret streets. If you’re in the city for at least a day, here is one suggestion of what you can do!

Federation Square (Corner Swanston St & Flinders St): It’s basically Melbourne’s living room, always buzzing and iconic for people-watching. From here, take just a minute’s stroll over to Hosier Lane to admire the street art. Walls are covered in wild colors, and the art changes all the time, so it’s never the same twice.

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (Birdwood Ave, open daily 7:30am–7pm): Enjoy the lush greenery, birds, and lake views, particularly during the cool autumn season.

Queen Victoria Market (Queen St, open Tues + Thurs–Sun, hours vary): Taste the local flavors and feel its energy. QVM is a mix of fresh food stalls, gourmet bites, and who can forget the friendly vendors from all walks of life.

Fitzroy: Cross the Yarra River and enter the heart of Fitzroy. Brunswick Street is all about chill indie vibes, with quirky shops, dreamy vintage finds, and great coffee spots ☕ at every corner.

Rose Street Artists’ Market (60 Rose St, open Sat–Sun 11am–5pm): Go there if you can. It is where local legends sell handmade goodies, art, and cool crafts. You can actually chat with the artists and maybe score something totally unique.

Quick tips:
Melbourne trams are super easy. Just get a Myki card and hop anywhere.
Tipping is not mandatory, but do tip for exceptional service.
Bring your sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen for the strong Australian sun.

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Post by sgworkingadult | Sep 11, 2025