Rutledge Lane, Melbourne, VIC © Ashlea Wheeler

Rutledge Lane, Melbourne, Victoria © Ashlea Wheeler

Melbourne’s hidden gems

Hosier Lane, Melbourne, VIC © Roberto Seba

Hosier Lane, Melbourne, Victoria © Roberto Seba

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Top tip

Take a walking tour of Melbourne's most famous laneways led by a practicing street artist with Melbourne Street Art Tours. Visit outdoor galleries and discuss the difference between art and graffiti.

Four Pillars, Yarra Valley, VIC © Visit Victoria

Four Pillars, Yarra Valley, Victoria © Visit Victoria

Koorie Heritage Trust tour, Melbourne, Victoria © Tourism Australia

Koorie Heritage Trust tour, Melbourne, Victoria © Tourism Australia

Melbourne Central Shopping Centre, Melbourne, VIC © Ashlea Wheeler

Melbourne Central Shopping Centre, Melbourne, Victoria © Ashlea Wheeler

Fun fact

The island is named after the elusive Ponyfish, a mysterious creature rumoured to have been spotted swimming in the Yarra River. 

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Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, VIC © ewenbell.com

Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, Victoria © ewenbell.com

Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne, VIC © Roberto Seba

Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne, Victoria © Roberto Seba

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Chuckle Park Bar and Cafe, Melbourne, VIC © Tourism Australia

Chuckle Park Bar and Cafe, Melbourne, Victoria © Tourism Australia