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Culture and ideas walk
The city’s northern quarter is a hub of universities and institutions known as the Melbourne Innovation District. Find libraries, museums and sites of Aboriginal significance before heading to Lygon Street for everything little Italy has to offer.
This walk is approximately 5km and takes around 2 hours.
1. State Library Victoria
2. RMIT University
3. Swanston Square Apartment Tower
4. Standing by Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner (Gallows Hill)
5. Trades Hall
6. College of Surgeons Museum
7. Royal Exhibition Building
8. Moreton Bay Fig Trees
In the Carlton Gardens, these trees were a historical meeting place for Aboriginal communities.
9. Melbourne Museum
10. Argyle Square
Rest in Lygon Street’s picturesque Argyle Square with a coffee from the cute Parco kiosk.
11. Lygon Street
12. King & Godfree
13. University of Melbourne
14. RMIT Social Innovation Hub
A unique model of co-services across health, urban design and education.
15. NGO Precinct
16. Queen Victoria Market
More to explore
Innovation and new ideas share street blocks with historical sites.
Romanesque buildings
Historic buildings including the former City Watch House, Magistrates Court and Old Melbourne Gaol.
RMIT Advanced Manufacturing Precinct
Here, researchers work on 3D printing technology for aerospace and deference industries.
Melbourne Connect Innovation Precinct
Researchers here are using digital technology to shape a socially responsible and sustainabe future.
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Aboriginal Melbourne walk
Discover Melbourne's Aboriginal heritage and culture on this walking tour of significant sites.