Melbourne, Australia - Flinders Street Station

Melbourne, Australia

Laneway cafes and street art, buzzing southern-autumn festivals

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Best time to go
March, April, November and December
Budget
Premium
Good for
City, Food, Culture
Don't miss
Flinders Street Station

Why it made the lists

Australia's cultural capital keeps drawing visitors with its laneway cafes, street art, sports events and a dining and festival calendar that rivals any global city.
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