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A few days in Melbourne is all it takes to see why it ranks among the world’s most livable cities. Photo courtesy Dom Stuart.
Three Perfect Days: A trip to Melbourne
2024年10月7日
Day 1
Explore the shore in St. Kilda
Day 2
Dive into the middle of everything in the CBD
Day 3
Venture out to Fitzroy and beyond
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Day 1
Explore the shore in St. Kilda
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Day 2
Dive into the middle of everything in the CBD
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Day 3
Venture out to Fitzroy and beyond
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Melbourne may not be Australia’s biggest city by population, but it’s top-ranked in many aspects of culture, cuisine and comfort by residents and tourists alike. The city’s diverse population has seen to it that Melbourne remains a spot on the map not just in its home country, but globally as well. Around seemingly every corner (including and especially the alleys) you’ll find a dozen different activities to delight all six senses. And even then, you’ll probably still miss a few details right under your nose.
Day 2
Dive into the middle of everything in the CBD
Melbourne may be the “cultural capital” of Australia, but its CBD is hardly lacking in prominence, either. In fact, with some 77 skyscrapers of at least 150 meters in height, Melbourne has the most high-rises of any Australian city. That might make it sound imposing, but that’s hardly the case. You’ll find it quite easy to get around the CBD and enjoy no shortage of cultural landmarks, DIY art galleries and quirky concept restaurants.
Things to do and see
Yarra River cruise: There’s no better way to tour the CBD’s almost gravity-defying towers and other historic landmarks than a cruise through the river at its heart. The Yarra River splits the CBD in two before emptying into Hobson’s Bay at the city’s port. Its long history as a landmark and mode of transport predates European contact with Australia. The narrated tour provides an excellent overview of the Yarra’s historic role in Melbourne’s development, and details how some of the CBD’s skyscrapers came to be. If you can reserve a sunset tour in advance, you and your Instagram followers won’t be disappointed by the scenery in the least.
Queen Victoria Market: Among the city’s main attractions is this 17-acre open air market, said to be the largest in the southern hemisphere. Smack dab in the middle of the city, it was built only about 3 decades after Melbourne’s founding by European settlers, and it’s almost as if the rest of the city was just built around it. Today, it still hosts farmstands and vendors of all sorts of goods, and is even open later at night sometimes for visitors to peruse an array of bars, eateries and live entertainment.
State Library Victoria: On a weekend or holiday, nearly every nook and cranny of the CBD can feel jam-packed with people. The State Library Victoria may be an exception to this if you’re looking for a momentary escape from the hustle and bustle. It’s also a beautiful building to explore. The crown jewel is the La Trobe Reading Room, built in 1913 with a 114-foot diameter glass dome overlooking the stacks.
Where to eat and drink
Fortune Dumpling: If you’re spending time in the city center, you can’t miss out on Chinatown. Melbourne’s Asian district gives famous Chinatowns in the U.S. a run for their money. Situated at the east end of Little Bourke Street between Swanston and Spring streets, this section of the CBD makes it clear just how diverse Melbourne is, with nearly every Asian country’s cuisine represented many times over. While you can hardly go wrong with any pick in this neighborhood, Fortune Dumpling is one example of Chinatown’s solid, more traditional Chinese fare. But dumpling lovers (which I assume includes just about every human on Earth) won’t be disappointed here.
HER: During golden hour on a nice day, you can’t beat the rooftop views at HER, a bustling and exquisitely trendy establishment right in the CBD. During happy hour, you’ll probably need a reservation to find space on the rooftop cocktail bar, where you’ll be treated to gorgeous views and well-crafted drinks all over the sensory spectrum. But this multi-level space also offers a Thai barbeque “canteen” on the third floor, or a “music room dedicated to the love of sound” if you’re in the mood for late-night revelry.
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