{"id":12608,"date":"2023-08-22T10:56:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T10:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journal.rentbyowner.com\/?p=12608"},"modified":"2026-01-12T13:26:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T13:26:34","slug":"melbourne-hidden-gems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/melbourne-hidden-gems\/","title":{"rendered":"19 Can&#8217;t Miss Hidden Gems in Melbourne"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the capital of the state of Victoria and the largest city in Australia, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/australia\/victoria\/melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Melbourne<\/a> of one of the world\u2019s best-loved tourist destinations, it\u2019s packed full of rich history and is home to a variety of major sporting and cultural events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Popular sights include Melbourne Cricket Ground, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/australia\/victoria\/melbourne\/shrine-of-remembrance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shrine of Remembrance<\/a>, Melbourne Zoo, and the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. If you\u2019d prefer to escape the crowds and venture away from the beaten path, rest assured that Melbourne has plenty of quiet and quirky attractions to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This travel guide highlights 19 of Melbourne\u2019s hidden gems to help you discover a different side to this lively city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Coop&#8217;s Shot Tower<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/coops-shot-tower-and-glass-cone-melbourne-australia.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24882\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/coops-shot-tower-and-glass-cone-melbourne-australia.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/coops-shot-tower-and-glass-cone-melbourne-australia-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/Softvisual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Softvisual<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> Melbourne Central, 211 La Trobe Street, VIC 3000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitmelbourne.com\/coops-shot-tower\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.visitmelbourne.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmelbourne.com\/regions\/melbourne\/see-and-do\/art-and-culture\/architecture-and-design\/coops-shot-tower\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\/coops-shot-tow<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitmelbourne.com\/coops-shot-tower\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">er<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> 9 am \u2013 6 pm, daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/australia\/victoria\/melbourne\/melbourne-central-business-district\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Melbourne Central shopping center<\/a> has been constructed around Coop\u2019s Shot Tower, a 19th-century structure that serves as evidence of Australia\u2019s industrial history. The tower is one of just three remaining in Australia, and it\u2019s incredibly well-preserved thanks to its sheltered position inside Melbourne Central\u2019s impressive glass dome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Meat Market Stables Performance Space and Art Gallery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>3 Blackwood St, VIC 3051<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meatmarket.org.au\/event-spaces\/stables\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meatmarket.org.au\/event-spaces\/stables\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Meat Market was once the heart of the wholesale meat trade in Melbourne, but it ceased operating in 1974 after almost 100 years. Soon after, it became a hub for artists and art businesses. A hidden gem is the building\u2019s Stables, a lesser-known performance space with high ceilings and concrete floors that make it perfect for hosting visual art exhibitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Old Treasury Building<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 20 Spring Street, VIC 3000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au\/tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">oldtreasurybuilding.org.au<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours: <\/strong>Sunday \u2013 Friday, 10 am \u2013 4 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/australia\/victoria\/melbourne\/city-museum-at-old-treasury-melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Old Treasury Building<\/a> is where gold bullion was stored in vaults during Australia\u2019s Gold Rush era. It\u2019s one of the country\u2019s best examples of Renaissance Revival architecture. Having long been used as a government office, it\u2019s now open to the public and houses permanent exhibitions about the Gold Rush and Victorian Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Easey\u2019s Rooftop Train Carriage Bar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 3\/48 Easey Street, Collingwood, VIC 3066<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.easeys.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">easeys.com.au<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> Sunday \u2013 Thursday 11 am \u2013 10 pm\/ Friday &amp; Saturday 11 am \u2013 11 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no shortage of great bars and eateries in Melbourne, but Easey\u2019s offers dinner and drinks in a truly unique setting. The beer and burger bar is housed in a series of old railcars on a roof five stories up, so you can enjoy an impressive view of the city skyline with your meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Rutledge Lane<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you love street art, be sure to seek out Rutledge Lane, which sits just behind Hosier Lane. The narrow laneway is covered with colorful graffiti murals painted by talented locals, and the artworks are changing all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Melbourne\u2019s Hidden Bars<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find fabulous pubs, wine bars, and cocktail bars throughout Melbourne, but here are some hidden gems that are worth hunting for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ponyfish Island<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>Underneath Evans Walker Bridge, Southbank, VIC 3006<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ponyfishisland.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ponyfishisland.com.au<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> 11 am \u2013 1 am, daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This floating bar, hidden beneath the Southbank pedestrian bridge on the Yarra River, serves Asian-inspired cuisine and cocktails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chuckle Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>322 Little Collins Street, VIC 3000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chucklepark.com.au\/menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chucklepark.com.au<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> Tuesday &amp; Wednesday 3 pm \u2013 11 pm \/ Thursday \u2013 Saturday 3 pm \u2013 12 am<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This caravan cafe is nestled in a narrow alleyway and serves pulled pork rolls and jugs of sangria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fall From Grace in State of Grace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>27 King Street, VIC 3000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stateofgracemelbourne.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stateofgracemelbourne.com.au<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> Monday \u2013 Thursday 12 \u2013 11 pm \/ Friday &amp; Saturday 12 pm \u2013 12 am<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This secret bar is hidden behind a bookshelf in a popular European-style bistro in Melbourne CBD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Garment Den in Trinket<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>87 Flinders Lane, VIC 3000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/trinketbar.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trinketbar.com.au<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> Monday &amp; Tuesday 4 pm \u2013 10 pm \/ Wednesday 12 pm \u2013 10 pm \/ Thursday 12 pm \u2013 12 am \/ Friday &amp; Saturday 12 pm \u2013 1 am \/ Sunday 12 \u2013 9 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can access Trinket\u2019s secret bar by sneaking through the eatery\u2019s decorative wardrobe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Berlin Bar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>Level 2, 16 Corrs Lane, VIC 3000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.berlinbar.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">berlinbar.com.au<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> Sunday \u2013 Thursday 5 pm \u2013 12 am \/ Saturday &amp; Sunday 5 pm \u2013 1 am<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ring the doorbell to access this cool concept bar that offers two distinctive experiences depending on whether you choose West or East Berlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eau de Vie<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>1 Malthouse Ln, VIC 3000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eaudevie.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eaudevie.com.au<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> Tuesday \u2013 Thursday 5 pm \u2013 1 am \/ Friday &amp; Saturday 4 pm \u2013 1 am<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eau de Vie boasts a prohibition-style cocktail bar and a whisky room hidden behind a bookshelf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1806<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>169 Exhibition Street, VIC 3000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.1806.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.1806.com.au<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> Monday \u2013 Thursday 5 pm \u2013 12 pm \/ Friday &amp; Saturday 4 pm \u2013 1 am \/ Sunday 4 pm \u2013 12 am<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This vintage-style bar is one of Melbourne\u2019s best cocktail bars having won the World\u2019s Best Cocktail Menu in 2008.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jungle Boy in Boston Sub<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>96 Chapel Street, Windsor, VIC 3181<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jboy.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jboy.com.au<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> Daily, 5 pm \u2013 late<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This secret tiki bar is hidden behind a sandwich shop\u2019s refrigerator door and serves delicious tropical cocktails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bartronica<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>Basement, 355 Flinders Lane, VIC 3000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bartronica.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bartronica.com.au<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> Tuesday &amp; Wednesday 4.30 pm \u2013 late \/ Thursday &amp; Friday 3.30 pm \u2013 1 am \/ Saturday 2.30 pm \u2013 1 am \/ Sunday 3.30 pm \u2013 late<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This retro arcade\/bar serves a variety of cocktails inspired by 1980s movies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Goldilocks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>Denyers Building Level 5, 264 Swanston Street, VIC 3000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.goldilocksbar.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">goldilocksbar.com.au<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> Sunday \u2013 Thursday 1 pm \u2013 1 am \/ Friday \u2013 Saturday 1 pm \u2013 3 am<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This rooftop bar is hidden behind a Chinese restaurant and offers incredible views of the city alongside its delicious food and drink menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gin Palace Cocktail Bar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>10 Russell Place, VIC 3000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ginpalace.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ginpalace.com.au<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> 4 pm \u2013 3 am, daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Considered Melbourne\u2019s original gin bar, Gin Palace has a reputation that goes back more than 100 years as a place to indulge in delicious gin martinis in luxurious surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Queen Victoria Winter Night Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> Queen Street, VIC 3000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/winternightmarket.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">winternightmarket.com.au<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> Wednesday 5 pm \u2013 late (June through August)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/australia\/victoria\/melbourne\/queen-victoria-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Queen Victoria Market<\/a> is renowned as Melbourne\u2019s fresh produce hub, but it also hosts lively events after hours. Its Winter Night Market is less popular than the summer variety, but nothing beats its cozy atmosphere on chilly Wednesday winter nights. Expect street food stalls, mulled wine, open fires, live music, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Koorie Heritage Trust Cultural Walk<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>Federation Square<strong>, <\/strong>Corner Swanston &amp; Flinders Streets, VIC 3000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/koorieheritagetrust.com.au\/visit-us\/education\/guided-walking-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">koorieheritagetrust.com.au<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/australia\/victoria\/melbourne\/federation-square\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federation Square<\/a> at 1 pm each day to join a Koorie Heritage Trust guide for a tour of the local Aboriginal street art installations. This is a great opportunity to learn about the significance of this region of Melbourne for the Aboriginal Peoples of the Kulin Nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Parliament House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>Spring Street, VIC 3002<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parliament.vic.gov.au\/visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">parliament.vic.gov.au\/visit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> Monday \u2013 Friday, 8.30 am \u2013 5.30 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/australia\/australian-capital-territory\/canberra\/parliament-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parliament House<\/a> was constructed in the Gold Rush era, which means it was luxuriously decorated with gold leaf, ornate chandeliers, ornamental plasterwork, and mosaic floors. You can take guided tours on days when parliament is not in session or watch proceedings in the public galleries when parliament is sitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. Yarra River Walking Trails<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/australia\/victoria\/yarra-bridge-streamside-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yarra River<\/a> cuts right through Melbourne and it holds significant cultural significance to Aboriginal peoples. It\u2019s common to take a cruise on the river, but fewer tourists are familiar with the many walking trails surrounding it. Head east out of the city to find the best routes. Popular trails include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Capital City Trail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dights Falls Loop Trail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main Yarra Trail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Merri Creek Trail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pound Bend Reserve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yarra Bend Park Walk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. Punting on the Lake<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> Royal Botanic Gardens, Corner Alexandra Avenue &amp; Anderson Street, South Yarra, VIC 3004<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/puntingonthelake.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">puntingonthelake.com.au<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours: <\/strong>11 am \u2013 5 pm, daily (September \u2013 May)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Punts are flat-bottomed boats typically used in shallow waters, such as those of the decorative lake in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/australia\/victoria\/melbourne\/royal-botanic-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Melbourne\u2019s Royal Botanic Gardens<\/a>. You can enjoy a peaceful punting expedition with a skipper who provides a history of the gardens and the lake\u2019s ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. Childers Cove and Sandy Cove<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 12 Apostles \u2014 a series of huge off-shore limestone stacks \u2014 are one of the Great Ocean Road\u2019s most impressive sights, but if you\u2019re looking for a hidden gem on this route, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/australia\/victoria\/childers-cove\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Childers Cove<\/a> and Sandy Cove. These twin inlets are hemmed in by huge limestone cliffs and offer plenty of opportunities for impressive photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. Rose Street Artists Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>60 &amp; 75 Rose St, Fitzroy VIC 3065<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefitzroymills.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rosestmarket.com.au<\/a> \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefitzroymills.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thefitzroymills.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> Saturday &amp; Sunday, 10 \u2013 4 pm \/ Saturday, 9 am \u2013 2 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/australia\/victoria\/melbourne\/rose-street-artists-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rose Street Market<\/a> is a hub for local artists and the perfect place to pick up handmade crafts from talented Aussies. The work of up to 120 artists is showcased every Saturday and Sunday, with everything from paintings and furniture to clothing and jewelry on offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>15. The Johnston Collection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>192 Wellington Parade, VIC 3002<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/johnstoncollection.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">johnstoncollection.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> Wednesday\u2013Sunday, 10 am \u2013 4 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This award-winning museum has an incredible collection of English Georgian, Regency, and Louis XV artworks gifted to Victoria&#8217;s people by William Robert Johnston, a prominent Melburnian antique dealer and collector. You must book your visit in advance and can only access the museum via a courtesy bus from Wellington Parade to ensure its location remains undisclosed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>16. The Nicholas Building<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>37 Swanston St, VIC 3000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nicholasbuilding.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nicholasbuilding.org.au<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The charming Art Deco <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/australia\/victoria\/melbourne\/nicholas-building\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nicholas Building<\/a>, accessed via Cathedral Arcade, was built in the 1920s and houses a series of quirky shops and studios. 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