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The major attractions, shops, restaurants and bars that we recommend you shouldn't miss!

Attractions

1. Eureka Skydeck - 360 degree views of picturesque Melbourne - way up on the 88th floor!
2. National Gallery of Victoria - Be mesmorised by some of the finest artwork from around the world.
3. Australian Centre For The Moving Image - Immerse yourself in the world of film, television and digital culture.
4. National Sports Museum - For the sports buffs - take in some of our nation's greatest sporting achievements.
5. Old Melbourne Gaol - A fascinating space that housed some of the most notorious criminals of the past!
6. Immigration Museum - Discover what it feels like to leave your home behind and settle in Australia.
7. Melbourne Museum - Explore, discover and learn about everything and anything at our famous museum!
8. Melbourne Aquarium - A fascinating day of underworld acquatic culture.
9. Melbourne Zoo - A family day full of fun and adventure - as fabulous as you've heard!
10. Yarra River Cruises - Take in scenic views of Melbourne from a different angle on our beautiful Yarra…
    
    

Shopping

1. Myer & David Jones - Australia's 2 biggest department stores…
2. Queen Victoria Markets - You'll love the atmosphere in this bustling market place full of multicultural influences.
3. Melbourne Central Shopping Centre - All the best brands in a modern retail complex.
4. GPO Melbourne - Enjoy the style and sophistication of shopping at the GPO.
5. DFO South Wharf - Find some of the best deals in Melbuorne at this brand new complex.
6. Bridge Road, Richmond - This street features some great factory outlets perfect for bargain hunters.
7. Chapel St, South Yarra - Be seen in the most exclusive Melbourne street - full of boutiques of Melbourne & international designers.
8. Chadstone Shopping Centre - Spend big in one of the biggest shopping centres in the Southern Hemisphere!
9. Brunswick St, Fitzroy - 3 words - unique, diverse and alternative!
10. Smith St, Collingwood - Another fabulous, alternative street full of thrift, factory and sporting outlets…

Restaurants

1. Cellar Bar - Simple, rustic Italian from the Grossi Florentino kitchens.
2. Cookie - Modern Thai, busy, brash, always interesting.
3. Izakaya Den - Japanese eating and drinking den, perfectly prepared small plates menu.
4. Pure South - A seafood focus using Tasmania's best produce.
5. Movida Aqui - The third in the Movida family - fabulous Tapas & Paella.
6. Gingerboy - Asian style hawker food in a glam setting.
7. Bistrot D'Orsay - Intimate French bistro at the Paris End of Collins Street.
8. Press Club - George Colombaris' renowned Greek culinary temple.
9. Barbagallo Trattoria e Pizzeria - Divine pizza and pasta in a simple yet stylish dining room.
10. Cumulus Inc - Watch the chef's in the open kitchen prepare fantastic share foods.
    
    

Bars

1. New Gold Mountain - An exotic taste of the Orient in a hard-to-find-laneway bar.
2. Transit - Sit on the terrace and drink in the views of the Yarra and the city lights.
3. The Melbourne Supper Club - Late night favourite, sink into the leather couches and wind down.
4. Long Room - Glamourous, chic, ideal for a fancy night out on the town.
5. Toff In Town - Train carriage-style booths, good wine, great times…
6. Gin Palace - Ideal for late night cocktails and carousing.
7. Cookie - European style beer hall with a Thai restaurant - somehow it really works!
8. The Emerald Peacock - The latest rooftop bar, bustling, busy, fun.
9. Riverland - On the banks of the Yarra River in century old vaults.
10. Section 8 - Only in Melbourne… a bar made of shipping containers in an old carpark.