Keen to see more of Melbourne through the eyes of an Intrepid local? Consider this a glimpse into our leaders' little black book of local favourites. Discover some of their number one stops to eat, relax, sip and explore in the place they call home.
1. Queen Victoria Market, for a multicultural market with everything you could imagine
2. Union Kiosk, for a cosy laneway with vegan treats
3. Bobby's Bakery, for freshly baked goods in Melbourne’s hippest suburb
4. Napier Hotel, for a city pub with kangaroo on the menu
5. ShanDong Mama, for handmade dumplings with a twist
1. Streat, for a social enterprise cafe with beautiful gardens
2. Disciple Roasters, for a fair-trade coffee roaster
3. Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar, for one of the oldest espresso bars
4. Monk Bodhi Dharma, for a hidden backstreet cafe
5. Trbl., for Korean pastries and an iconic street art lane
1. Koori Heritage Trust, for local First Nations culture and history from Aboriginal guides
2. Museum of Chinese Australian History, for the oldest Chinatown outside of Asia
3. Melbourne Music Vault, for a history of modern Australian music culture
4. National Gallery of Victoria, for the world’s largest stained-glass ceiling
5. Castlemaine Art Museum, for a regional art gallery and museum
1. Edinburgh Gardens, for the perfect picnic spot
2. Jawbone Conservation Park, for restored wetlands and bay views
3. St Kilda Pier, for a historic pier with nighttime penguin viewing
4. Point Ormond Reserve, for a bayside walking trail with sunset views
5. The Grotto, King’s Domain, for a rainforest in the heart of the city
1. Edinburgh Gardens, for the perfect picnic spot
2. Jawbone Conservation Park, for restored wetlands and bay views
3. St Kilda Pier, for a historic pier with nighttime penguin viewing
4. Point Ormond Reserve, for a bayside walking trail with sunset views
5. The Grotto, King’s Domain, for a rainforest in the heart of the city
1. The Astor Theatre, for classic films at an art deco cinema
2. Preston Market, for a suburban multicultural market
3. The Nicholas Building and Cathedral Arcade, for a historic building filled with galleries, bookstores and studios
4. Sherbrooke Falls, for an ancient forest full of lyrebirds and echidnas
5. St Vincent Gardens, for gardens surrounded by a grand 19th century terrace house
The Free Tram Zone in the City Centre is a great way to get around. You can get on any tram without a ticket or myki within this zone.
Melbourne is a city of villages, so you’ll need a myki card to explore the different areas, outside the free tram zone, either by tram or train.
Once you’ve mastered the flat white, why not try something new! The local coffee order is a magic – a double ristretto with three quarters of milk. The perfect blend between robust coffee flavour and rich milkyness.
Check out @stickycarpets on Instagram for a weekly gig guide across Melbourne’s music scene
Many of Melbourne’s major art galleries and museums have free entry for general exhibits – always handy in a city with changeable weather.
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