St Kilda Road is the tree-lined main artery of Melbourne's CBD and the gateway to lush parks and well-known landmarks.
First stop is the beguiling National Gallery of Victoria (international collection) and the Arts Centre with its spire and action-packed calendar of performing arts.
On the other side of St Kilda Road are the Domain Parklands. Bring a picnic lunch or just while away the day on Alexandra and Queen Victoria gardens' manicured lawns surrounded by fountains, statues and even a colourful floral clock.
The Domain Parklands blend seamlessly into the seemingly never-ending Royal Botanic Gardens, home to thousands of plant species and native wildlife. The gardens feature lakes, observatories, a Children's Garden, a rainforest walk, themed gardens and lawns. Spend a summer evening at a theatre performance or catch a classic movie under the stars. Each morning and evenings throngs of joggers pound the gravel of 'the tan', a legendary running track encircling the gardens.
Down by the Yarra River you'll find boat sheds and palm trees and views of the city skyline. Head to the King's Domain for a show at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, a shell-shaped outdoor performance venue with a fine pedigree.
On the edge of the Botanic Gardens in Kings Domain sits the striking Shrine of Remembrance, a war memorial to the fallen soldiers of Victoria. The balcony at the top features wonderful views of the city. The historic Victoria Barracks are also located along St Kilda Road.
