Matt's Guidebook
Food Scene
If you're a proper foodie then you must go here and try the tapas menu. I'm not even sure what I ate but it was sensational!
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MoVida
1 Hosier LnIf you're a proper foodie then you must go here and try the tapas menu. I'm not even sure what I ate but it was sensational!
Great atmosphere and a very quirky building history.
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Seamstress Restaurant & Bar
113 Lonsdale StGreat atmosphere and a very quirky building history.
BangPop
35 S Wharf PromenadeGreat Thai food with outdoor dining along the river.
Grain Store
517 Flinders LnGreat place for brunch but make sure you book.
Vintam's Café
860 Collins StAmazing Vietnamese food and cafe sweets.
Bank Place
Bank PlaceAl fresco dining with a European feel.
Collins Coffee House
395 Collins StreetHigh Tea in this stunning heritage building.
Melbourne Cellar Door
25 Dukes WalkGreat bar and platters menu just across the river.
Thai Thani Docklands
851 Collins StreetA fantastic Thai restaurant just across the road.
Night life
Crown Melbourne
8 Whiteman StThe casino also has a cinema and some amazing restaurants.
Think Harry Potter clashing with Alice in Wonderland. Lots of cocktails that smoke or are on fire combined with some very trippy decor.
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Storyville
185 Lonsdale StThink Harry Potter clashing with Alice in Wonderland. Lots of cocktails that smoke or are on fire combined with some very trippy decor.
This cocktail bar has amazing city views and a chilled lounge vibe. Definitely recommended.
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The Rooftop at QT
133 Russell StreetThis cocktail bar has amazing city views and a chilled lounge vibe. Definitely recommended.
Shopping
Bargain factory outlet shopping just a short walk across the river from my apartment.
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DFO South Wharf
20 Convention Centre PlBargain factory outlet shopping just a short walk across the river from my apartment.
Spencer Outlet Centre
201 Spencer StDiscounted outlet shopping
Grocery shopping
Woolworths Victoria Harbour
93 Merchant StMy local supermarket
Sports scene
I-Marvel Stadium
740 Bourke StFor AFL games and big name concerts.
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueMelbourne & Olympic Parks
Olympic BoulevardThe Arts
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image is a great way to spend an hour and see free exhibitions related to film, TV, art and video games.
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ACMI
Flinders StreetThe Australian Centre for the Moving Image is a great way to spend an hour and see free exhibitions related to film, TV, art and video games.
Just around the corner in Docklands you'll find amazing large scale optical illusions. Make sure you take some photos!
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ArtVo
26 Star CresJust around the corner in Docklands you'll find amazing large scale optical illusions. Make sure you take some photos!
Quirky designs and artwork. Free exhibition.
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I-Centre ye-Ian Potter: NGV Australia
Russell StreetQuirky designs and artwork. Free exhibition.
Out of town drives
If you don't mind the three hour drive this is a must see along the Great Ocean Road. I took a helicopter ride over the Twelve Apostilles. Highly recommended.
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I-The Twelve Apostles
If you don't mind the three hour drive this is a must see along the Great Ocean Road. I took a helicopter ride over the Twelve Apostilles. Highly recommended.
A drive from Melbourne to Sorrento is a great way to see the bay. Lots of small farms and wineries to see along the way.
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Sorrento
A drive from Melbourne to Sorrento is a great way to see the bay. Lots of small farms and wineries to see along the way.
Tall trees, wineries, waterfalls in the Yarra Valley. This area reminds me of the south of France.
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Healesville
Tall trees, wineries, waterfalls in the Yarra Valley. This area reminds me of the south of France.