What's Chinatown like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Chinatown, especially its shops and Chinatown. Enjoy this family-friendly neighbourhood's theatre scene and selection of restaurants. Take in some culture at Her Majesty's Theatre and East End Theatre District. There's plenty more to see, including Princess Theatre and Comedy Theatre.
How to get to Chinatown
Flying to:
- Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), 7 mi (11.3 km) from Chinatown
- Melbourne Airport (MEL), 11.8 mi (19 km) from Chinatown
- Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon), 30.8 mi (49.6 km) from Chinatown
Things to see and do in and around Chinatown
Things to see near Chinatown:
- Collins Street (0.6 mi/1 km away)
- Rod Laver Arena (0.9 mi/1.4 km away)
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (1 mi/1.6 km away)
- Marvel Stadium (1.2 mi/2 km away)
- Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)
Things to do in Chinatown
- Her Majesty's Theatre
- East End Theatre District
- Princess Theatre
- Comedy Theatre
- Museum of Chinese Australian History Inc.
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)