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Donkey Wheel House entrance on Bourke Street.

Donkey Wheel House

Built for the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company in 1891, Donkey Wheel House is a superb example of Venetian Gothic architecture. The building’s flamboyant style is a reminder of the importance of Melbourne's early tramways system.

Today the building houses a community of socially aligned organisations that are seeking to address some of society’s biggest challenges in innovative, entrepreneurial, financially sustainable and collaborative ways.

Melbourne’s secret gardens and green spaces

Melbourne’s secret gardens and green spaces

Take a break from indoors with a stroll through these city-side parks.

Things you can only see in the city

Things you can only see in the city

Uncover secret rooms, historic architecture and iconic landmarks found only in the city.

Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

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

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Melbourne General Cemetery

Melbourne General Cemetery

Melbourne's most iconic and historically significant cemetery.

Lygon Street Italian precinct

Lygon Street Italian precinct

Stroll along leafy Lygon Street in Carlton and discover where Melbourne's cafe culture was born.

Six rare old photos of Melbourne

Six rare old photos of Melbourne

See Melbourne as it once was with these exclusive photos from the Old Vintage Melbourne book.

The best places in Melbourne to take photos

The best places in Melbourne to take photos

Find stunning landmarks, street art and neon lights to shoot in the city.