Places in the city of Melbourne to go map. East City.

Places to Go

Major attractions are in this part of the city.

Melbourne Chinatown Video

Starting on Little Bourke Street and surrounds, you will find Chinatown. Needless to say, but I will say it anyway, many of Melbourne‘s best Chinese restaurants are found here, but also other great Asian restaurants. You can also find many interesting smaller places to grab a bite to eat, as well as shops for delicacies and other imported goods.

Chinatown Walkthrough

Other theatres, just located further south-east on Collins Street include the Athenaen Theatre and The Regent Theatre. You can find the Forum Theatre, on Flinders and Russell Streets.

 

 

The Princess Theatre

A grand old dame of Victoria, the Princess Theatre has a marble staircase and domed mansard roofs. Built in 1854, the theatre has three levels with a capacity of 1500 patrons.

Restored to its former glory in 1989, the theatre has held many international musicals here as well as other shows.

163 Spring Street, Melbourne
Ph +61 3 9299 9800

Fitzroy Gardens

Fitzroy Gardens, another large park within the city’s inner city, has a beautiful conservatory as well as places designed for kids enjoyment, including the Model Tudor Village.

The Gertrude St. Precinct

Linking Smith Street and Brunswick Streets, the Gertrude St. Precinct includes bars and restaurants. The historical pubs here date from a past era of Melbourne. There is a growing collection of galleries, boutiques and vintage wares shops.

Indeed, here you can find some of Melbourne’s best eateries, reflecting its diverse cultural background.

Comedy Theatre

The Comedy Theatre is a 1003-seat theatre in Melbourne’s East End Theatre District, located at 240 Exhibition Street. Built in 1928 designed after a Florentine Palace, in the Spanish style, complete with wrought-iron balconies.

A lot more than comedy plays here. Famous plays have included The Rocky Horror Show and Rock of Ages as well as many others.