A group getaway to Melbourne is the best way to spend a weekend. Whether you’re in for a boozy weekend or shopping getaway, deciding what to do in Melbourne is the hardest part. Here are some of our favourite attractions and experiences to help you decide what to do in Melbourne.
If you've only got 48 hours to spare in Melbourne, make the most of your time in the city and check out these places.
Start your day at the Carlton Gardens, set just beside Mantra on the Park, the perfect place for an early morning walk. Wander through the beautiful park lands and get swept away in to the serenity, watch the ducks float across ponds and bright flowerbeds surround you.
Pictured: Carlton Gardens, Melbourne
After your walk through the gardens, it's time to stop for some shopping. The Queen Victoria Markets have a selection of food, general merchandise and shops nearby.
Melbourne has so many intricate arcades, but my favourites would have to be the Royal Arcade and the Block Arcade. For the chocoholics - make sure you check out Little Macarons and Chocomama set in the Royal Arcade. After, if you're still chasing that chocolate fix check out the KitKat Factory where you can make your own flavour.
Southgate showcases a selection of restaurants, cafes, bars and boutique shopping. Set on the river, Southgate is one of my favourite hangouts. Wander along and enjoy the beautiful view whilst discover what the precinct has to offer.
Whether you feel like Italian in St Kilda or shared platters in Melbourne city centre, these restaurants will have it covered.
Pictured: Gippsland Veal Cutlet, Bistro Bakini
Melbourne’s renowned for its art exhibitions and galleries so don’t miss these galleries while you’re here.
As the saying goes, not all those who wander are lost!
The most exciting adventures are the ones unplanned, however if your style is more of a planned traveller with an itinerary style, don’t miss out on these laneways. Wander through Melbourne City and find endless laneways each with its own unique character and style.
Melbourne is the perfect city to visit for an AFL game or live music at Etihad Stadium. If you’re in Melbourne for the AFL, we’ve compiled an AFL-lovers guide to Melbourne here.
It’s not a weekend away without a few drinks at sunset. Check out these rooftop bars while you’re in Melbourne.
Step out on the streets of Melbourne and indulge in a feast of colour. Some of the city’s best street art can be found in the following places:
No matter what your shopping style is, whether you’re searching for local fashion, high end clothing or a good deal, Melbourne has a shop for you. Discover the choices of shopping precincts in Melbourne and find the perfect store for you here.
Mantra’s apartments provide large living areas and two or three bedrooms apartments in Melbourne’s CBD so that everyone can stay together and enjoy the Melbourne experience. Whether you’re visiting from out of town or interstate, make the most of your Melbourne experience and make sure your accommodation is well connected to what matters most to you.