No trip to melbourne is complete without a visit to melbournes laneways. Laneways and alleys global designing cities initiative. You can pick up a guided map from the melbourne visitor booth in bourke street mall, or you can download it, along with a podcast from here. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Theres always something new to find just around the corner in melbournes creative laneways. A showcase of victorianera architecture, the block arcade houses stylish, eclectic shops. Explore a lane dedicated to acdc, the oldest dumpling. Due to the fact that many lanes were built over in the 1950s and 1960s, the city of melbourne is now creating new laneways to replace many that were lost.
Its also conveniently central and connects two of melbournes top laneways, degraves street and centre place. Located in melbournes chinatown, off little bourke street, the chinese museum is a living part of melbournes modern chinatown. Around corners and down stairs, the citys history is laid bare in its lanes, alleys and arcades, some furtive and obscure, others loudly proclaiming their presence with lights and layers. Take a look at our detailed itineraries, guides and maps to help you plan your trip to melbourne. Hosier lane is probably one of melbourne s mostphotographed laneways. Melbourne is known as one of the worlds great street art capitals for its unique. Hear about the citys rich history and see examples of its fabulous, diverse architecture. Aug 16, 2016 melbournes laneways cafes and foodie havens. If youre new to melbourne, these are the laneways you should hit first. Federation square and eureka tower are notable landmarks, and some of the areas activities can be experienced at sidney myer music bowl and spirit of tasmania ferry terminal. Melbourne walks our selfguided walks will help you discover the city on foot, whether you have a whole week to immerse yourself or only a few hours to explore. From hidden laneways to the famous melbourne graffiti street, here are 11 spots for the best melbourne street art with a map so you can find it. Some of these creations are officially commissioned by the city of melbourne, while others are less official.
Zinc at fed sq the edge crossbar river terrace a ult s transport alfred deakin building square east shard st pauls court acmi sbs birrarung marr rus t e t flinder t e t d r inc r. All paying tour participants receive a copy of the popular book, laneways of melbourne. We recommend booking melbourne laneways tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Melbourne laneways and arcades a walking tour of melbourne city. See whats going on at melbourne cricket ground or marvel stadium. Today, some of the citys laneways have been cleaned up, had art. Laneways can work as a network for pedestrians to navigate the city and build an overall identity for the city center. Melbourne s little laneways began life as rear access to properties facing big streets. The best free tour guide for arcades and laneways is from the city of melbourne. A selfguided tour of melbournes laneways travel blog. Whats new in melbournes laneways city of melbourne.
Melbournes tangle of gritty narrow laneways and opulent historic arcades captures the true essence of the city. Victorias tourism slogan aims to make melbourne the destination of choice for australias elite by urging visitors to lose yourself in melbourne. A pioneer of melbournes laneway bar scene, meyers place was sadly farewelled in 2017 when the landlord said last drinks. Where to find all of the best laneways in brisbane melbourne. Today, some lanes have been reborn and hum to the rhythm of city life, while others are waiting to be discovered. This was part of a larger regeneration program intended to bring people back to the city after work hours, and make the city an exciting, safe, and hospitable environment. You can download this arcades and lanes map of the city for easy location of the main laneways in melbourne. See the best attraction in melbourne printable tourist map. Where to find the best melbourne street art map included. Stirling laneways is located in the pedestrian laneways and spaces which stem directly from the main street mt barker road. Wed go down a designated laneway to find no interesting art or. Explore melbourne street art and graffiti laneways albom.
Laneways and street art, a twist at every turn, melbourne. As brisbane developed and grew, many of these laneways fell into dereliction. Melbourne walks city of melbourne city of melbourne whats on. Located in melbourne, ovolo laneways is in the city center and near a metro station. Gpo lane, running alongside the gpo, is one of melbournes newest laneways. Jan, 2016 and so, way back when, before i fled the cold of melbourne for broomes tropical comforts, jake and i spent a couple of afternoons hitting the cbd to revisit melbournes most popular street art hotspots. May 11, 2017 historically, laneways have evolved organically through their use as thoroughfares laneways are often shortcuts or onfoot connections between destinations. There are many hidden art works tucked around street corners. One of the pleasures of visiting the worlds greatest cities is the excitement of discovery. From tuesday to saturday, the tour begins at 10 am. Theres always something new to discover in melbourne s hive of bustling, creative laneways, with their covert boutiques, famed restaurants and holeinthewall cafes and bars.
From over 180 lanes, only a small number of them have been transformed into attractive city life. Nov 14, 2014 a map of every laneway in toronto city. Theres something for everyone in melbournes laneways, and even locals sometimes find they have difficulties refinding that cute little storerestaurantcafe that they could swear was there last week. After a devastating fire, the gpo was transformed in 2004 into a boutique shopping centre. Exploring the laneways and arcades is no easy feat. City laneways, destinations, melbourne, victoria, australia. Get the free printable map of melbourne printable tourist map or create your own tourist map. The chinese museum documents, preserves and displays the history of chinese immigration to australia. Many were later roofed as arcades to provide refuge from weather and crowds, and more space for shops. Theres always a new restaurant, cafe boutique or bar to discover just around the corner in melbourne s bustling, creative laneways. Melbourne laneways are known worldwide for a rich art culture, oneoff boutiques, unique galleries, tiny cafes and hidden bars. An az guide to melbournes best laneways, alleys and. From laneways to gardens and street art, these themed walking maps will.
Laneways splashes giant strokes of colour into the streets and tucked away places of stirling, and our bright and colourful telltale bunting lets you know when youre in the midst of laneways. Discover more in melbournes laneways and arcades city. Went for a walk and i didnt even catch any pokemon. And so, way back when, before i fled the cold of melbourne for broomes tropical comforts, jake and i spent a couple of afternoons hitting the cbd to revisit melbournes most popular street art hotspots. City of melbourne and gehl architects, places for people, 2004 and melbourne planning scheme clause 22.
Laneways tour of melbourne cultural tour of melbourne. The lanes and arcades of melbourne, australia, have collectively become culturally important. Melbourne laneways whats on melbourne only melbourne. There are many laneways in melbourne and today many of them are coffee havens and foodie outlets. The importance of the system of lanes and arcades in the central retail area that form busy pedestrian routes, often lined with shops, is obvious. Its where you find oneoff shops, cozy tiny bars, unique coffee shops and vivid city street art. Map of melbournes laneways by sarah oberklaid, showing the increase in active and accessible laneways since 1993. Due to the fact that many lanes were built over in the 1950s and 1960s, the city of melbourne.
Youll stroll past a selection of hidden shops and galleries and cool cafes, stopping during the tour for a macaron and coffee tasting. Cities around the world have been transforming their laneways from back alleys filled with trucks and delivery vans to new frontfacing active edges, creating inviting spaces for locals and visitors. Book your tickets online for melbourne laneways, melbourne. Discover this unique part of the city in your own time with this free selfguided tour. Whats new in melbournes laneways city of melbourne whats.
City of melbournes interactive maps provide information about council services, businesses, landmarks and other information. Melbourne laneways about why do they need protection documents about the cbd laneways, like trams and australian rules football, are something that defines melbourne. From alfresco dining, quaint boutiques and cosy cafes in degraves street and centre place to the vibrant urban canvases of hosier and acdc lanes, culture trip explores melbournes arcades and laneways. Melbourne is a big city that feels small, thanks to the compact innercity grid with its network of laneways running like capillaries off the main arteries. Walking up and down this section of collins street in the late afternoon or on saturday morning was a favourite pastime between 1870 and 1918.
Discover more in melbournes laneways and arcades city of. Melbourne city street art and graffiti tour walking maps. Give mainstreet a miss and head down alleyways to find walls covered with stencil work, lightboxes and sculptures that point you to the door of quirky bars. Orientations in languages other than english available on request. Best laneways and arcades in melbourne walking tour. This is where the intimate insider life, the pulse and creativity take place. Street art city of melbourne city of melbourne whats on. Melbourne s tangle of gritty narrow laneways and opulent historic arcades captures the true essence of the city. Located in melbourne s chinatown, off little bourke street, the chinese museum is a living part of melbourne s modern chinatown. With quirky and superinstagrammable shops and eateries, theres always something new in melbourne s iconic laneways.
Laneways of melbourne tour 2020 all you need to know. Melbourne city laneways 26 images some of the most important and unique public spaces are provided by melbournes. Laneways splashes giant strokes of colour into the streets and tucked away places of stirling, and our bright and colourful telltale bunting lets you. Heres a list of all essential services still operating in the city centre and stay up to date with official information and updates on covid19. Theres something for everyone in melbourne s laneways, and even locals sometimes find they have difficulties refinding that cute little storerestaurantcafe that they could swear was there last week. We urge you to stay safe at this time, look after yourselves, your families, loved ones and local communities as much as possible. After checking into my hotel around lunch time, i grab a map work out a route through the melbourne cbd to rediscover laneways and street art. Laneways are the paved canals and crannies that have trickled away from brisbanes wider conduits to do their own thing. This lane also set the city squarely on the map of art scene aficionados all over the world. Project laneways prince2 training academy melbourne. Forum theatre is located along this street and youll find misty nearby for a pregig cocktail or chillout spot. A walk in melbournes cbd chasing laneways and street art.
Consult this guide to the best laneways and arcades in melbourne when youre entertaining outoftowners or simply if you want to revisit some old favourites. Theres always something new to discover in melbournes laneways and arcades. For those of you visiting melbourne for the first time, or even for those of you who have lived here for years, there are many parts of the city to explore and it is easy to find yourself lost in a laneway that you have never seen before. Explore these essential shops and eateries during your next city adventure. Sometimes a little daunting, and often missed by visitors, melbournes unique laneways are a treasure trove of food, drinking and shopping. Dec 06, 2019 the best laneways and arcades in melbourne. Melbourne laneways selfguided walking tour out chasing stars.
Photos, maps and information about melbournes laneways. Theres always something new to discover in melbournes hive of bustling, creative laneways, with their covert boutiques, famed restaurants and holeinthewall cafes and bars. Melbourne street art is amongst the best in the world. Use the form below to ask us anything at all about the training courses hosted by project laneways. The revitalization of melbournes laneways began in the early 1990s when the city of melbourne and state government worked to protect and upgrade the remaining laneways. Interactive map of melbourne with all popular attractions federation square, eureka tower, st pauls cathedral and more. And for those who dont know the term, a laneway is a collective term for narrow streets and alleyways that weave. Add to that, an everchanging and vivid melbourne graffiti, and you can begin to understand melbournes street art culture.
Driven by patterns of public use, their creation is significant and tells a story of their history as places that people gravitate towards instinctually. Laneways of melbourne tour 2020 all you need to know before. Hosier lane is probably one of melbournes mostphotographed laneways. Melbournes principal shopping arcade built in 1891.
The grandest arcade of them all, featuring huge ceiling murals and intricate mosaic floors. For as little as we talk about laneways, theyre a core feature of torontos built landscape. An exhibition at the national gallery of victoria brings me back to melbourne, a city i lived in many years ago, and a city i know reasonably well. Laneways, victorias hub for the startup and investor community. Let us lead you through this wonderful, cosmopolitan city to explore the secret laneways, quirky cafes, funky shops and eclectic galleries.
We used the tourist information map from concierge but. Laneways of melbourne walking tour melbourne expedia. Youll be contacted as soon as possible after your inquiry has been received. The project laneways agile pm foundation course is a three day event and covers all you need to know to run an agile pm project. The legend is back, now about 200 metres from its original location and looking much like it did before albeit even narrower. Melbourne heritage action has prepared the following documents as part of its laneways policy. City maps city of melbourne homepage city of melbourne. Melbourne laneways are unarguably the true heart and soul of melbourne. No trip to melbourne is complete without a visit to melbourne s laneways. A mix of worldfamous street artists and locals create a dynamic and colourful collection of vibrant laneways and alleys. The melbourne street art walk is also available to download in two. If you had a dollar for every time centre place has been photographed by tourists, youd be very rich indeed.