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Precincts

The ³Ô¹ÏÍø encompasses the suburbs of Carlton, Parkville, East ³Ô¹ÏÍø, West ³Ô¹ÏÍø, North ³Ô¹ÏÍø, Kensington, Docklands, South Yarra, Southbank and the CBD. Learn more about these unique neighbourhoods and the best things to do.

Explore the precincts

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Kensington

Discover the cute village-like charm of Kensington.

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North ³Ô¹ÏÍø

North ³Ô¹ÏÍø is loved for its arts scene, restaurant-lined streets and hidden warehouse cafes.

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West ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Visit West ³Ô¹ÏÍø to discover some of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's most unique bars and restaurants.

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Southbank

Explore the best spots on ³Ô¹ÏÍø's beautiful waterside dining strip and surrounding streets.

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East ³Ô¹ÏÍø

This leafy suburb is home to ³Ô¹ÏÍø icons like the MCG and Fitzroy Gardens.

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Docklands

Discover ³Ô¹ÏÍø's spectacular harbour at Docklands, just minutes from the city centre.​

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Chinatown

Let the hanging lanterns guide you along Little Bourke Street into Australia’s oldest Chinatown.

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Lygon Street Italian precinct

Stroll along leafy Lygon Street in Carlton and discover where ³Ô¹ÏÍø's cafe culture was born.

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Greek Precinct

Experience Greek culture and cuisine in ³Ô¹ÏÍø's buzzing Greek Precinct on Lonsdale Street.

Find the best hidden gems

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Hidden gems of Kensington

Head into Kensington and discover these hidden cafes, bars, pubs, breweries, boutiques and more.

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Hidden gems to visit in East ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Discover local wine bars, quaint local cafes and garden oases.

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Hidden gems to visit in Docklands

From cute cafes to amazing art galleries, Docklands offers more than meets the eye.

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Hidden gems to visit in North and West ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Discover plant-lined warehouse cafes, cult-status bakeries and vintage boutique wonderlands.

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Hidden gems to visit in Carlton

Explore hidden cafes, epic attractions and under the radar restaurants.

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Accessible hidden gems in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

From cafes in unexpected places to unique galleries and museums, these spaces are all accessible.

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Your guide to ³Ô¹ÏÍø's official Koreatown

Travel to South Korea from ³Ô¹ÏÍø with the best fried chicken, K-BBQ and more.

More ways to explore the city

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Walks and itineraries

These self-guided walks and itineraries will help you discover ³Ô¹ÏÍø's best sights.

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Eat and drink

Restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs are always buzzing in ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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Accessible and inclusive ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Find the best inclusive, accessible and wheelchair-friendly venues and activities in ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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Shopping

Discover ³Ô¹ÏÍø's best shopping, from laneway boutiques to elegant arcades and flagship stores.