What's East Melbourne like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about East Melbourne, especially its shops and picturesque gardens. Make sure that you enjoy this family-friendly neighbourhood's great restaurants. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Collins Street to shop. Other popular sights worth a visit include Melbourne Cricket Ground.
How to get to East Melbourne
Flying to:
- Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from East Melbourne
- Melbourne Airport (MEL), 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from East Melbourne
Getting to East Melbourne on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Jolimont Station
- Parliament Station
Things to see and do in and around East Melbourne
What to see in East Melbourne
- Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Collins Street
- Cooks Cottage
- St Patrick's Cathedral
- Tasma Terrace
Things to do in East Melbourne
- Bridge Road
- Australian Sports Museum
- Old Treasury Building
- Johnston Collection
- Fire Services Museum of Victoria
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
- Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 19°C)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, September (average 10°C)
- Rainiest months: October, December, November, September (average 70 mm of rainfall)