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E xploring T he S treets There is no better way to discover our magnificent city than to take to the streets and explore. Melbourne is full of secrets, street art, illusive laneways and unique boutiques that cater to almost everything imaginable. The Hoddle grid is impeccably designed so all the streets are close knit and easy to navigate so it's quite hard to get lost. Our CBD has evolved form settlement to the unique place it is today. We have a city that has integrated it's past and still become a modern and innovating city. A tour is easy enough to book and it'll cover the basic aspects that every Melbourian has experienced already, exploring the streets in Melbourne is the best way to come across the individual stores, cafes and restaurants that you'll remember forever.

Walking up Flinders Lane you can find a selection of designer boutiques, handmade treasures and small cafes that will create the best memories and have the most exclusive souvenirs. For those who love fashion but loathe looking like everyone else, this is the perfect place for you. Australian designers, selective boutiques line the street in a nonchalant manner. The iconic Degraves Street runs off Flinders Lane. Degraves Street is the an amazing place to grab a coffee and eat a foccacia. Flinders Lane seems to be defined by its boutiques and residents, no wonder there are numerous boutiques hotels that can be costly but are worth it due to its location. Flinders Lane and the connecting laneways have been described as Melbourne's SoHo area. Take the 55 tram to Flinders Lane today.

Bourke street contains the iconic GPO, Myer and David Jones, various chain stores, The Royal Arcade, and numerous restaurants.There is the popular Bourke street mall which is screened from traffic and is pedestrian and tram only. There is the internationally acclaimed Flower drum Chinese restaurant and Florentino, Guy Grossi's Italian restaurant. In Melbourne over Christmas? You should check out the iconic Myer Christmas windows which get set up annually around November. You can take a virtual tour of Bourke street (and the other major streets in Melbourne) on [|www.bourkestreet.com.au] Bourke street has been dubbed the "second street" in comparison to Collins street which is considered the main street in the CBD. Bourke street is steps away from China town and the Chinese cinema which is one way to absorb some culture after spending hours in Myer and David Jones.

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