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Right Hosier Lane is one
of Melbourne’s many
“laneways”; it is well
known for its street art

Below Simple Pan-Asian
fusion: trout steamed
in banana leaf and
lemongrass with wild
and sticky rice

A Day in Melbourne Essentials
The flavor of Melbourne is best experienced by sampling a mixture of GETTING THERE
the city and some of its inner-city suburban neighborhoods: St. Kilda Tullamarine Airport is 14 miles (23 km) from
for beaches and glamorized grit; Fitzroy for eclectic urban cool; and downtown Melbourne, which can be reached by
the CBD (Central Business District) for its chic dining and bar scene. shuttle bus (SkyBus) or taxi.
WHERE TO STAY
MORNING Start in St. Kilda with breakfast on the deck of the
Bishopsgate B&B (inexpensive) offers good
St. Kilda Sea Baths. Walk the historic pier or drop into Luna Park
beachside accommodations in quaint St. Kilda.
before taking in the buzz of the Acland Street Precinct, famous for
www.bishopsgate.com.au
its continental cake shops and vintage clothing stores. Hotel Causeway (moderate) is a centrally
AFTERNOON Take a tram to Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, to experience located hotel in one of Melbourne’s historic
Melbourne’s hipster scene. There’s kitsch housewares, intelligent shopping arcades. www.hotelcauseway.com.au
fashion, alluring wine bars, and great contemporary art spaces. The Olsen Hotel (expensive) is contemporary
luxe with an artistic bent. It offers rooms, suites,
EVENING Grab a tram or taxi back to the city bustle and Federation
and “residential suites” with kitchenettes.
Square for a water-view apéritif at Riverland Bar. The rest of the www.artserieshotels.com.au/Olsen
night is for Pan-Asian drinks and nibbles: try hawker-style food at
TOURIST INFORMATION
Gingerboy or a lychee martini at Longrain.
www.melbourneaustralia.org