PRECINCTS
Melbourne, like cultural counterparts New York, London and Paris, is a precinct town. Some enclaves are hives of creative urban energy, others are more relaxed and indulgent. Some cover entire neighbourhoods, others just a single laneway. Migrant and ethnic influences are strong, and there's more shopping than you could ever shove in your backpack. You'll also find more good food than your appetite could possibly dream up. Criss-cross the city by tram to take in several precincts in a day, or take your time to soak up the myriad flavours by wandering through one at a time.
South Melbourne and Albert Park
Home to the Formula 1 Grand Prix and Victorian shopfronts housing fashion, food and coffee outlets
