Best things to do in Melbourne

Editor's Choice

Melbourne’s landscape features significant cultural and historical landmarks. Hosier Lane serves as a central hub for urban creativity, showcasing ever-changing street art and graffiti. The Shrine of Remembrance stands as a monumental tribute to Australian military service, while the Northcote Koori Mural reflects the city's Indigenous heritage. Along the coast, Dendy Street Beach is defined by its 82 historic, brightly painted bathing boxes. The Saturn model forms part of a scale representation of the solar system stretching along the Port Phillip Bay foreshore.

Hosier Lane

This narrow pedestrian street is popular for the ever-changing graffiti and other forms of urban art it bears.

Shrine of Remembrance

This solemn structure is a memorial to all Australian men and women who fell to death during the wars.

Dendy Street Beach

Amazing wide beach with fine golden sand gets sometimes crowded but it's worth it. Note the peculiar historical bathing boxes.

Northcote Koori Mural

The Northcote Koori Mural is located in St Georges Road Thornbury, Victoria in the City of Darebin.

Saturn

Part of the Melbourne Solar System trail, this 1:1 billion scale model is located on the St Kilda foreshore. It represents the planet and its ring system, positioned at a proportional distance from the Sun model.