Neighbourhoods

During your next stay, venture a little further out of the CBD to Melbourne’s neighbourhoods and experience life as locals do. Each pocket of this wonderful city has its own distinct personality, with something new to discover around every corner.

6 Places You Must Visit on Smith Street

Just north of the city, you’ll find one of Melbourne’s most happening streets. Here are some of our favourite haunts of Smith Street Collingwood.

Discover Melbourne's North

Discover all of the adventures that await in Melbourne's northern suburbs.

A Romantic Weekend in Werribee

Time to treat your loved one? Surprise them with a romantic weekend away in the west.

Checking Out Chapel Street

A stone’s throw away from the CBD you will find one of Melbourne’s most well-known precincts for shopping, dining and fun. From South Yarra to…

Weekends in Windsor

Head further down Chapel Street to Windsor. You'll be delighted with what you find.

An El (wood) of A Good Time

With no shortage of options for visitors of any age, the bayside suburb of Elwood has it all – superb cafes, markets, beach, walking and cycling…

Wandering through Werribee

Ready for some outdoor fun? Embark on an al fresco adventure in Werribee that’ll have the whole family smiling.

Life by the Sea in Brighton

Home to beautiful sandy beaches, quaint cafés and a luxe lifestyle, Brighton is Melbourne’s version of a cityside Hamptons.

St Kilda

From tree-lined boulevards and seaside walks, to gourmet restaurants and a thriving nightlife – we take a look at what makes the pulsating heart of…

Wonderful Williamstown

This bayside suburb is just a stone’s throw from the city and has plenty going on during summer.

Heart of the West - Brimbank

From food to events, culture to nature, the suburbs of Melbourne’s west have much more than you’d expect. All that’s missing is you.

Collingwood, Fitzroy + Richmond

From bustling high streets to small picturesque villages, Yarra’s retail precincts are full of cafes, restaurants, bars, live music venues, unique…

St Kilda, South Melbourne + Port Melbourne

Situated perfectly between the city and the bay, St Kilda, South Melbourne and Port Melbourne are easy and picturesque to visit and explore. Close to…

Footscray, Seddon + Yarraville

These ever-changing neighbourhoods feature a fascinating landscape of international cultures offering loads of cheap and tasty food, a variety of…

South Yarra, Prahran + Windsor

Stonnington; It has the quintessential Melbourne must haves like hidden laneways, incredible coffee and eye catching street art but dig a little…

Nothing Beats Bountiful Brunswick

Head north to discover Melbourne's independent heart.

The Best of Brunswick

Explore Sydney Road for the day, one of the longest and most diverse shopping strips in Australia.

Footscray Faves

For years, we’ve heard Footscray is the upcoming suburb of inner Melbourne. Now, it’s well and truly arrived as a hotspot, finally transcending its…

Moonee Ponds

There’s plenty more to see, do and eat just a stone’s throw north of the city, and public transport makes it so easy.

A Day Out in Yarraville

Discover one of Melbourne's favourite urban villages.

Hello Hawthorn

This leafy, inner-eastern suburb is known as the home of AFL three-peaters, the mighty Hawks, but bubbling under the surface there’s more to it.…

A Weekend in Werribee

Coming to town to stay with your friends or family? Suggest a group outing to Werribee Park Tourism Precinct for a day that everyone will enjoy.

By the Water in Williamstown

Enjoy history, shopping and more on a bayside day trip.

Taking it to High Street

Northcote’s main thoroughfare is one not to be missed. Whether during the day or after dark, it’s a hit parade of shopping, dining and entertainment.

Take a walk along Swan Street

It’s just a few minutes’ away from the centre of Melbourne, and this funky strip is a great place to start your Richmond explorations.

Going South on Chapel

It’s one of Melbourne’s best-known streets, but head towards the happening Windsor end for the best of its night-time options.

North to South: Riding the 96

It runs from Brunswick East in the inner north right through to bayside St Kilda. Explore on the number 96 tram and you’ll see every side of…

Northside Neighbourhoods

Is your idea of a trip to Melbourne confined to the city centre? Melbourne Now’s resident northsider, Dylan Stewart, gives his tips on some of the…

Melbourne's Best in the West

The secret is out! Melbourne’s inner-west is as good as it gets for variety and cultural diversity, with a few surprises thrown in.

Fun in the West

Where else can you pat a giraffe, explore a 140-year-old mansion and sip award-winning wines from the cellar door, all within two kilometres of each…

Up All Night

Next time Lionel Richie comes to Melbourne, he’ll no doubt be excited that, thanks to Public Transport Victoria’s Night Network, he can party all…

Take Me to Port Melbourne

With the help of a local, get to know the best places to shop, dine and relax in this irresistible bayside suburb.