Australia Tourist AttractionsFederation Square, Melbourne
This unique cultural hub, which is an architectural gem, brings together many attractions, galleries, museums, restaurants, cafes and bars and holds more than 2000 events every year, including film screenings, sporting events, multicultural festivals, markets, and more. Parking is at a premium so plan to get there early to find your spot in the car park. Experience the culture of Melbourne that is renowned at Federation Square: Australian glass works of art at Kirra Galleries, street artists at the No Vacancy Project Space, NGV Studios showcases contemporary art exhibitions and see art in a different and new way at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia.
Stroll the streets and take in a post-movie cocktail, or coffee or tea while you peruse all that Federation Square has to offer, Melburnians love their food and it shows in the culinary kaleidoscope available throughout the city. After eating all those calories, burn it off with a little bit of shopping! Federation Square features unique, one of a kind treasures that you won't find anywhere else, like handmade Australian jewelry, to beautiful, hard-to-find books, to souvenirs that will make you a star back home. Take advantage of the guided tours available, there is so much to see and do and you don't want to miss any of it! As a bonus, most of the exhibitions, performances, event launches, forums, concerts, films, cultural festivals and fashion shows are free - making it an affordable way to explore the amazing city of Melbourne.