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The Block Arcade

Retail shops & a tea room in an opulent 19th-century arcade with mosaic floors & a glass roof.

Brighton beach

Lined with colourful, Victorian bathing boxes, this popular beach provides restrooms & a car park.

Ringwood Lake Park

Caulfield Park

Spacious park including a lake with duck & geese, plus play areas, a cricket field & barbecue areas.

Ballam Park

State Library Victoria

State landmark opened in 1856, spanning one city block & featuring a grand reading room.

Great Otway National Park

National park with a 110 km hiking trail, forest, waterfalls & an extensive Aboriginal history.

Elsternwick Park

Grampians National Park

Large national park featuring prominent mountain ridges noted for their popularity with climbers.

Docklands Park

Fed Square

Abstract buildings flank this block-size plaza, filled with restaurants, museums and arts venues.

Coburg Lake Reserve

Riverside paths, benches & BBQ pits under tall trees in a former quarry with multiple playgrounds.

Box Hill Gardens

Riverwalk Village Park

Green Point

Birrarung Marr

Scenic riverfront park offering play areas & open space, also home to festivals & city events.

Kings Domain

89 acres of parkland by the river, with an outdoor performance venue, war memorial & gardens.

Dendy Park

Soccer, tennis & athletics in a park with open fields & BBQ pits, plus play equipment.

Chinatown Melbourne

Vibrant, historic neighborhood offering numerous Chinese eateries, shops & cultural events.

Footscray Park