Melbourne central business district, Melbourne

Name: Melbourne central business district
Address: Melbourne, Australia

#328 among attractions in Melbourne

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Melbourne central business district, Melbourne

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The Melbourne central business district is the city centre and main urban area of the city of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, centred on the Hoddle Grid, the oldest part of the city laid out in 1837, and includes its fringes. It is not to be confused with the larger local government area of the City of Melbourne which includes this area and the inner suburbs around it. ()

Coordinates: 37°48'50"S, 144°57'47"E

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City of Melbourne (Melbourne CBD)Melbourne Australia

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Melbourne central business district – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bourke Street Mall, Emporium Melbourne, Royal Arcade, Block Arcade.

~300 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district, Shopping centre
Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne
2 min walk • Bourke Street Mall is the vibrant heart of Melbourne's bustling shopping district, a pedestrian-only thoroughfare that pulses with the energy of commerce and culture. This iconic strip, situated between Elizabeth Street and Swanston Street, is a prime destination for...
~650 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Emporium Melbourne, Melbourne
4 min walk • Emporium Melbourne is a contemporary beacon of style and sophistication in the heart of Australia’s fashion capital, Melbourne. Nestled amidst the bustling cityscape on Lonsdale Street, this premier shopping centre is a mecca for fashionistas, food connoisseurs,...
~390 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Royal Arcade, Melbourne
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, the Royal Arcade is a historic shopping centre that exudes Victorian charm. Established in 1870, this architectural gem serves as a grand testament to Melbourne's rich cultural heritage.
~720 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Block Arcade, Melbourne
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia, the Block Arcade stands as a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage and bustling commercial spirit. This elegant shopping centre, with its mosaic-tiled floors and ornate glass canopy, transports visitors to the...
~740 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
St. Collins Lane, Melbourne
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, St. Collins Lane is a premier shopping destination that offers a blend of international and local retail experiences. This sophisticated shopping centre, located at 260 Collins Street, is a vibrant part of the city’s bustling retail...
~330 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Galleria, Melbourne
2 min walk • 385 Bourke Street is a high-rise office building located in Melbourne, Australia. It is the former head office of the State Bank of Victoria and Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
~500 ftSE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Little Collins Street, Melbourne
3 min walk • Little Collins Street is a minor street in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The street runs parallel to and to the north of Collins Street and as a narrow one way lane takes on the name of the wider main street.
~1000 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Skyscraper
Manchester Unity Building, Melbourne
5 min walk • The Manchester Unity Building is an Art Deco Gothic inspired office and retail building in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, constructed in 1931–32 for the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows.
~940 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
The Capitol, Melbourne
5 min walk • The Capitol is an historic theatre on Swanston Street in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
~860 ftW
Skyscraper
380 Melbourne, Melbourne
5 min walk • 380 Melbourne is a residential and hotel skyscraper in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Designed by Elenberg Fraser and developed by Brady Group, the project is to include 728 residential apartments as well as 312 hotel rooms within a 67-level skyscraper, which will reach a height of 217.5 metres.
~910 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
St Francis Church, Melbourne
5 min walk • St Francis' Church on the corner of Lonsdale Street and Elizabeth Street, is the oldest Catholic church in Victoria, Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Melbourne central business district?

Nearby attractions include Hoddle Grid, Melbourne (1 min walk), Little Bourke Street, Melbourne (1 min walk), Parks and gardens of Melbourne, Melbourne (2 min walk), Causeway Lane, Melbourne (2 min walk).

How to get to Melbourne central business district by public transport?

The nearest stations to Melbourne central business district:

Tram

Stop 3: Bourke Street Mall • Lines: 19, 57, 59, 59d (1 min walk)
Stop 5: Bourke Street Mall • Lines: 86, 86a, 86d, 96, 96d (1 min walk)

Bus

Elizabeth Street/Lonsdale Street • Lines: 200, 207, 250, 251, 303, 350 (4 min walk)
Little Bourke Street/Queen Street • Lines: 200, 207, 250, 251, 303, 350 (4 min walk)

Train

Melbourne Central (7 min walk)
Flinders Street (10 min walk)

Ferry

Port Phillip Ferries (26 min walk)