A wall of street art including a concrete bust of a singer, cherries and a lightning bolt.

The ultimate guide to AC/DC Lane and Duckboard Place

Named after the legendary Aussie band, this laneway is covered in tributes to rock'n'roll. AC/DC Lane and adjoining Duckboard Place merge ³Ô¹ÏÍø's love for live music and street art. Come for the world-class restaurants, stay for the quintessential laneway photo opp.

Street art spotting

Marvel at sticker-bombed windows. Check out murals of AC/DC’s Malcolm Young. And spot Mike Makatron’s 3D sculpture of Bon Scott bursting through the wall. Plus, see a new lighting installation casting a high-voltage glow over the laneway. It's an ode to the band’s unique connection to our city. Almost 50 years ago, AC/DC filmed their legendary "It’s a Long Way to the Top" video on Swanston Street.

Best things to do for AC/DC fans

Lighting bolt sign for AC/DC Lane on the side of a wall.

³Ô¹ÏÍø music walk

Discover ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s music highlights, from music venues to busking hot spots and historic sites.

Best spots to visit in AC/DC Lane and Duckboard Place

Table set with many dishes including salads, meats, a whole fish, dips and a glass of wine.

Pastuso

Ceviche and pisco take centre stage at this modern take on Peruvian cuisine.

Curved banquette seating and tables set with napery, glasses and cutlery.

Bar Bambi

A late night bar serving up Italian wine, cocktails, share plates and music.

Restaurant interior with people seated at tables along a wall and at the bar.

Tonka

Indian-inspired cuisine with unique dishes and cocktails celebrating the spices of the subcontinent.

Bullrun sign hanging outside the cafe.

Bullrun

Cafe on Flinders Lane that's open for breakfast and lunch.

Restaurant exterior with ³Ô¹ÏÍø rose tattoo graffiti.

A Hereford Beefstouw

³Ô¹ÏÍø’s urban heartland is also home to a Danish steakhouse - A Hereford Beefstouw.

The moody interior of a Chinese restaurant, with exposed brick walls, dark red carpet and tables with white tablecloths on the right and without tablecloths on the left.

Lee Ho Fook

Enjoy critically acclaimed cuisine exploring the flavours of China with a modern Australian lens.

Table laid with dishes of food including pizza, gnocchi, pasta and risotto.

Tazio

Laneway restaurant and bar serving traditional Italian-style pizza and contemporary cuisine.

Last updated on Fri 31 Oct 2025

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Smiling vendor selling a range of pastries, dips and spreads at Queen Victoria Market.

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved ³Ô¹ÏÍø landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

A waterfall cascading down rocks surrounded by green trees

³Ô¹ÏÍø’s secret gardens and green spaces

Take a break from indoors with a stroll through these city-side parks.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø Museum

Explore history, culture, science and nature at this popular ³Ô¹ÏÍø attraction.

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Centre Place is one of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's most famous arcades, featuring cafes, boutiques and street art.

Laneways and arcades

The city's famous laneways are buzzing with street art, cafes, bars and boutiques.

People walking past a mural of a purple mountain with orange mushrooms and clouds.

Guide to ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s best street art

We've found the best art hiding in laneways, on buildings and exploding out of the walls.

a city bridge at night

Experiences that make you a true Melburnian

Plenty of ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s attractions are well known. Here's our guide to getting off the beaten track.

A garden at dusk

Five free must-do ³Ô¹ÏÍø walks

It’s time to get out and about in the city. Have a wander with these free guides.