Guidebook for Southbank
Shopping
You can find lots of interesting stores selling bits and pieces of stuff, lively scene. Close on Mondays and Wednesday, and usually over by 2pm.
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetYou can find lots of interesting stores selling bits and pieces of stuff, lively scene. Close on Mondays and Wednesday, and usually over by 2pm.
The street of fashion and brand goods. Hermes, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton are all along this street. Don't get forget to try famous Melbourne Coffee.
86 locals recommend
Collins Street
Collins StreetThe street of fashion and brand goods. Hermes, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton are all along this street. Don't get forget to try famous Melbourne Coffee.
One of the shopping mall in Melbourne that attracts a lot of tourist.
102 locals recommend
David Jones
310 Bourke StOne of the shopping mall in Melbourne that attracts a lot of tourist.
Largest Shopping Mall in Australia, and some say Southern Hemisphere. For shopholic, this mall is massive, and offers a lot of interesting finds.
275 locals recommend
Chadstone Shopping Centre
1341 Dandenong RoadLargest Shopping Mall in Australia, and some say Southern Hemisphere. For shopholic, this mall is massive, and offers a lot of interesting finds.
Essentials
Foodworks across the street opens daily from 7am - 10:45pm, and sells most amenities and groceries
FoodWorks Southbank
180 City Rd7am - 11pm daily, sells most amenities and groceries.
Southbank 24hr Convenience Store
163 City RdOpens 24 hours, for any groceries you require.
Golden Express Supermarket 69 Power Street, Southbank, opens daily 10am - 11pm and supplies popular Asian grocery. Situated along power street (walk out of wrap front door, turn left and another left at traffic light).
Golden Express Supermarket
67 Power StGolden Express Supermarket 69 Power Street, Southbank, opens daily 10am - 11pm and supplies popular Asian grocery. Situated along power street (walk out of wrap front door, turn left and another left at traffic light).
Getting Around
Flinder street station is where most tram stops are located. Trains also go from Flinder station but if you are going around city, trams are more commonly used, and there is a free tram zone within the city. Get from any tram from the tram stop between Federation Square and Flinder station, to city.
710 locals recommend
Flinders Street Railway Station
Flinders StreetFlinder street station is where most tram stops are located. Trains also go from Flinder station but if you are going around city, trams are more commonly used, and there is a free tram zone within the city. Get from any tram from the tram stop between Federation Square and Flinder station, to city.
Food Scene
Lively indoor market with stalls for produce, meat & seafood & cafes serving global fare. Do check opening hours, not open everyday. Usually trading Wed, Friday, Saturday and Sundays, about 8am - 4pm. Feast on oysters, crayfish at this market.
365 locals recommend
South Melbourne Market station
Lively indoor market with stalls for produce, meat & seafood & cafes serving global fare. Do check opening hours, not open everyday. Usually trading Wed, Friday, Saturday and Sundays, about 8am - 4pm. Feast on oysters, crayfish at this market.
Chinatown in Melbourne, experience for yourself the rich diversity of Australia's multi cultural society. China town at 172 Little Bourke Street, offers interesting array of food at great prices, starting at Jin Dumpling & Noodle House. Bring your own wine, or order at restaurant. Famous for Chinese Dumplings. Opens till late 9pm - 9:30pm. Authentic Beijing Noodles.
Little Bourke Street
Little Bourke StreetChinatown in Melbourne, experience for yourself the rich diversity of Australia's multi cultural society. China town at 172 Little Bourke Street, offers interesting array of food at great prices, starting at Jin Dumpling & Noodle House. Bring your own wine, or order at restaurant. Famous for Chinese Dumplings. Opens till late 9pm - 9:30pm. Authentic Beijing Noodles.
Late night Chinese Dumplings, special fried rice or congee in a tiny family runned Chinese restaurant tucked away in a little alley.
29 locals recommend
Supper Inn Chinese Restaurant
15 Celestial AveLate night Chinese Dumplings, special fried rice or congee in a tiny family runned Chinese restaurant tucked away in a little alley.
Parks & Nature
Royal Botanic Gardens
Birdwood AvenueVisit Royal Botanic Gardens for floral and sightseeing.
Flagstaff Gardens
309-311 William StSmall Park in the CBD, for picnic, rest and relax.
Sightseeing
St Paul's Cathedral is one of Melbourne's oldest church, and offers tours. Walking distance from WRAP, 15 minutes.
79 locals recommend
St Paul's Cathedral
Flinders StreetSt Paul's Cathedral is one of Melbourne's oldest church, and offers tours. Walking distance from WRAP, 15 minutes.
Eureka Skydeck 88 has awe inspiring views of Melbourne from the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere. The ideal thing to do in Melbourne.
537 locals recommend
Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuayEureka Skydeck 88 has awe inspiring views of Melbourne from the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere. The ideal thing to do in Melbourne.
Experience your own African adventure with an Off Road Safari at Werribee Open Range Zoo. You will be completely immersed in the sights, smells and sounds of the savannah as you travel across the Zoo's open plains. This is truly an unforgettable experience, only 30 minutes from centre of Melbourne.
161 locals recommend
Werribee Open Range Zoo
K RoadExperience your own African adventure with an Off Road Safari at Werribee Open Range Zoo. You will be completely immersed in the sights, smells and sounds of the savannah as you travel across the Zoo's open plains. This is truly an unforgettable experience, only 30 minutes from centre of Melbourne.
Visit a farm, watch Penguins, Philip Island has a lot to offer.
Opportunity to see native Australian wildlife
Experience the Penguin Parade phenomenon
Premium viewing area for the best views
Every evening at dusk the Little Penguins come home from the sea at Phillip Island. Watch from an elevated boardwalk as they waddle cautiously from the beach to their burrows after a long day out at sea. Contact host to arrange.
189 locals recommend
Phillip Island
Visit a farm, watch Penguins, Philip Island has a lot to offer.
Opportunity to see native Australian wildlife
Experience the Penguin Parade phenomenon
Premium viewing area for the best views
Every evening at dusk the Little Penguins come home from the sea at Phillip Island. Watch from an elevated boardwalk as they waddle cautiously from the beach to their burrows after a long day out at sea. Contact host to arrange.
The Great Ocean Road hugs Victoria's south-west coast and is home to the famous 12 Apostles.
Looking for fun things to do on The Great Ocean Road? You're in luck. It's home to a wealth of remarkable experiences. Choose from skydiving, surfing lessons and horse riding, just to name a few. Contact host to arrange.
112 locals recommend
Twelve Apostles Visitor Facility
Booringa RoadThe Great Ocean Road hugs Victoria's south-west coast and is home to the famous 12 Apostles.
Looking for fun things to do on The Great Ocean Road? You're in luck. It's home to a wealth of remarkable experiences. Choose from skydiving, surfing lessons and horse riding, just to name a few. Contact host to arrange.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hip 24-hour nightspot with eclectic live dance acts in 4 stylish rooms, plus an open rooftop bar.
9 locals recommend
Brown Alley Nightclub
585 Lonsdale StHip 24-hour nightspot with eclectic live dance acts in 4 stylish rooms, plus an open rooftop bar.
Crown Casino offers everything from dinners to live music, just minutes away from WRAP. Food available from $ to $$$$, catering to all crowds.
578 locals recommend
Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex
8 Whiteman StCrown Casino offers everything from dinners to live music, just minutes away from WRAP. Food available from $ to $$$$, catering to all crowds.