[AU; 2024] Melbourne | National Gallery of Victoria \ Melbourne Gardens \ Queen Victoria Market \ Around CBD

January 16, 2025

[AU; 2024] Melbourne | National Gallery of Victoria \ Melbourne Gardens \ Queen Victoria Market \ Around CBD

There will be two day trip posts in the Melbourne City- and this is the first day trip!

National Gallery of Victoria

National Gallery of Victoria
https://maps.app.goo.gl/g2D7gLTLv9syA4rXA

Some snippets of the exhibitions:

My favourite "exhibition" was this emoji video at the lobby! I watched the whole video which was I think 30 minutes long?

And was lucky to see the banana exhibition too - Maurizio Cattelan, “Comedian”:

Surprisingly the security wasn't that strict that they don't worry people grabbing the banana and eat it... I could do such a close shot!

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FRJRfVySwy8Xm2AHA

It was such a pretty day to head to the gardens!

Grab something light at the cafe for my walk:

Snippets of the garden!

Spot the air force display!

Beautiful river view while exiting the garden and crossing the bridge to the nearest station:

Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market
https://maps.app.goo.gl/nGsu25CWfYjGCnFE9

I wasn't expecting the market to be so lively in late afternoons!

There were a lot of fruits / vegetables grab bags that were selling at $1-5! It was quite a steal and a bought a couple.

There was another section that sells crafts and gifts - and I bought another few stuffs again...

I would recommend this market over the St Kilda's market for sure!

Roaming around the CBD streets

Sweet Canteen

Sweet Canteen
https://maps.app.goo.gl/B4YMu7Cm1NpDBgUWA

Wanted to go Black Star for the watermelon cake and it was a failed attempt (again). So popped by the cafe next door which serves delicious looking cakes!