Wominjeka – Welcome to Melbourne (Narrm)

Whether you're from across the globe or just visiting for the day, you haven’t really been to Melbourne unless you’ve been guided by our visitor services. 

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Essential tourism information

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Getting around

Melbourne is easy to explore by bike, tram, bus, train or taxi.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Attractions and sights

Explore Melbourne's attractions, from laneways and street art to lush parks and grand galleries.

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Eat and drink

Restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs are always buzzing in Melbourne.

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Visitor centres

Get advice and recommendations at one of the visitor centres in the city.

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Melbourne Visitor Hub

Located in the centre of the city, the Melbourne Visitor Hub can provide helpful advice and tips.

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Melbourne Visitor Booth

The Melbourne Visitor Booth is your go-to spot for maps, tips, and recommendations.

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Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre

This visitor centre is your first stop to explore the beautiful surrounds and Cooks' Cottage.

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City Ambassadors

Our roving ambassadors in their distinctive red uniforms provide assistance throughout Melbourne.

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Public transport

Explore the city with Melbourne's trams and extensive train and bus networks.

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Cycling

Hop on a bike and enjoy a spin around Melbourne, a proud cycling-friendly city.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Parking and driving

Parking in the city is easy and safe​, with plenty of car spaces available.

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Maps

Browse maps of inner Melbourne or drop into a visitor hub to pick one up.

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Melbourne's best accessible shops and boutiques

Where to find inclusive stores with wide entrances and spacious dressing rooms.

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Melbourne's best accessible rooftop bars

From rooftops to terraces, these elevated outdoor spaces are all wheelchair friendly.

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Melbourne's best accessible cafes and bakeries

These cafes and bakeries offer easy entry for those with disabilities and are inclusive to all.

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Melbourne's accessible and wheelchair-friendly attractions

These local attractions are accessible for everyone to experience.

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Walks and itineraries

These self-guided walks and itineraries will help you discover Melbourne's best sights.

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Aboriginal Melbourne

Find out more about Aboriginal culture through Melbourne's galleries and museums.

Centre Place is one of Melbourne's most famous arcades, featuring cafes, boutiques and street art.

Laneways and arcades

The city's famous laneways are buzzing with street art, cafes, bars and boutiques.

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Theatre and shows

Discover Melbourne's hit musicals, cutting-edge theatre and late-night cabaret shows.

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Melbourne's most iconic restaurants

Book in an unforgettable night out at some of Melbourne's best restaurants.

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Cafes

Find the perfect brunch or coffee spot in one of the city's plentiful cafes.

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Bars and pubs

Discover the city's famed laneway bars, basement bars, rooftop bars, pubs and hotels.

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The best new restaurants in Melbourne

Find Melbourne's best new spots for drinking, dining and all-round good times.

Commitment to Sustainability

City of Melbourne’s Visitor Service Network is committed to a sustainable future. We continually imbed sustainable practices and behaviours in all our endeavours, and empower our workforce and volunteers to embrace our sustainability commitments.

Only In The City

Only in this City of Ours
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Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

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Things you can only eat in the city

Where to find the city's most iconic dishes.

A busy laneway of restaurants at night.

9 laneways only real Melburnians know

Have you eaten your way through Melb's official Koreatown and found the secret piano bar?