From bustling restaurants, cafes and bars, to charming Edwardian-style villages and a distinctive creative vibe, you'll be sure to fall in love with Melbourne's west.
Melbourne is best known as one of the best coffee destinations in the world – and for good reason. It's not a trip to Melbourne without trying all the local cafes. West Melbourne is full of great coffee and equally great food. Be sure to try as many cafes, restaurants and bars as your stomach will allow.
Footscray is Melbourne's multicultural hub, known for its Vietnamese restaurants, Italian sweets, South East Asian markets and Ethiopian cafes. Be sure to treat your taste buds while in Footscray.
Enjoy the distinctive charm of Yarraville. A small cosmopolitan suburb with a distinct village charm. Take a stroll in the village, the heart of Yarraville, taking in its well-preserved Edwardian buildings, bustling cafes, and darling boutiques. Be sure to stop by the enchanting Sun Theatre, a lovingly restored art-deco theatre originally opened in 1938 – a nod to Melbourne's flourishing creative community.
Discover Williamstown's proud maritime history, first established in 1837 as Melbourne's very first port. Take a stroll along Williamstown's Nelson Place, with it's gorgeous Edwardian buildings to one side and the port on the other. Enjoy Melbourne's best view of its CBD along The Strand, watch as boats slowly move passed the city skyline. Finish your day at Williamstown Beach, where you can watch the sun set over Port Phillip Bay.
