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The Melbourne central business district is the city centre and main urban area of the city of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The contemporary locality of Melbourne includes within its boundaries the Hoddle Grid plus the area of parallel streets just to the north up to Victoria Street including the Queen Victoria Market. It includes the grand boulevardes of St Kilda Road, Royal Parade and Victoria Street marking the entrance to Victoria Parade as well as extensive gardens including the Melbourne Botanical Gardens and Jolimont Yard.

World-class art galleries and exhibitions, a diverse range of food and drink options, and events that capture the heart of Melbourne year after year.

Looking for specialty produce and gifts, want to know what’s on, or interested to learn more about the Market’s history? Drop by the Queen Victoria Market Visitor Hub in String Bean Alley and ask our friendly staff for all the best tips. You can also purchase a myki explorer, Market shopping bag and a range of other merchandise at the visitor hub.

Bring on warmer days, colourful gardens, fresh seasonal produce and more time to spend in the glorious great outdoors; it’s time for spring on the Mornington Peninsula! Between the hinterland and coast , there’s plenty to explore more of as you journey around the region in the springtime.

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria are botanic gardens across two sites–Melbourne and Cranbourne. Melbourne Gardens was founded in 1846 when land was reserved on the south side of the Yarra River for a new botanic garden. It extends across 38 hectares that slope to the river with trees, garden beds, lakes and lawns.

Ask any Victorian and they’ll be aware of the Melbourne Cricket Ground’s status as the home of sport. But it is also steeped in a rich history; established in 1853, less than 20 years after the founding of Melbourne, it is often described as the beating heart of this fantastic city. It has been the home of Australian football since 1859, and was the birthplace of Test cricket in 1877 and one-day international cricket in 1971.

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is the oldest and most visited gallery in Australia. Situated over two magnificent buildings – NGV International and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia – the Gallery hosts a wide range of international and local artists, exhibitions, programs and events; from contemporary art to major international historic exhibitions, fashion and design, architecture, sound and dance.

Located in the heart of the city, Melbourne Skydeck captures everything that is special about Melbourne and beyond.