Lonely Planet Melbourne

Throw yourself into Melbourne's rich cultural mix with the help of a 24-page colour map section and insider information on the best places to shop, eat and play. Enjoy Australia's most liveable city and make like a local with the very best guide to Lonely Planet’s home town.

• Fuel up — on world-class espresso in a hip Italian café
• Fill up — on Sichuan duck in the city or seafood in St Kilda
• Frock up — dress to the nines and find the perfect bar up a narrow city street
• Give up — indulge in a getaway weekend or get tipsy at one of the excellent local wineries