Hidden Melbourne Blog
North Melbourne tower
This 20-storey DFFH tower has magnificent views of the city and Bolte Bridge. There is also a bonus surprise for you to find.
Xavier College day/night
Panoramas taken from the Xavier College oval giving day/night views of the Melbourne and the surrounding suburbs.
Carlton DFFH tower
The S-Shaped public housing tower located at 480 Lygon Street provides magnificent views from it's SW and NE corners
DFFH 3-bedroom apartment
For decades “Housing Commission” tower apartment blocks have been a feature of many inner Melbourne suburbs. Here is a typical apartment.
Cecil Street, Fitzroy
Take a virtual walk along Cecil Street in Fitzroy.
Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy
Take a virtual walk along Fitzroy Street in Fitzroy, one of the suburb's most interesting and diverse streets.
Australian Catholic University
The students at Australian Catholic University enjoy magnificent views across Fitzroy and Collingwood.
South lawn carpark
This carpark under the South Lawn at Melbourne University is unique and stunning. It was used as a film set in the first Mad Max movie.
St Vincent's Hospital
This is a behind-the-scenes tour of one of Melbourne's largest hospitals, St Vincent's. Magnificent views of the city.
Richmond towers
Three 20-storey and one 22-storey residential towers are located in the Elizabeth Street Estate in Richmond. The views from the top are magnificent.
Richmond From housing towers
Four S-Shaped public housing towers located at 106, 108, 110 and 112 Elizabeth Street provide magnificent views of the city and suburbs.
Fitzroy & Greeves Streets corner
Fitzroy, Melbourne's oldest suburb, has many interesting streets and old buildings. Here is the historic corner of Fitzroy and Greeves Street.
ANZ safety deposit
These former safety deposit vaults are situated below street level in Queen Street. They are a marvel of high security and beautifully decorative stained glass.
Fitzroy towers
Four 20-storey public housing towers located in Atherton Gardens Estate provide magnificent views across Fitzroy.
Melbourne's towers
Melbourne’s towers tour provides spectacular views from 41 high locations around the city. Take a virtual tour across Melbourne.
Russian House
Russian House preserves, fosters and promotes Russian culture and historical heritage in the state of Victoria.
Bakery Hill Distillery
This legendary whisky distiller is moving to new premises at 411 Macaulay Rd, Kensington. The relocation is almost complete.
Telstra exchanges
We were fortunate to visit some telephone exchanges in Northcote, Thornbury and Ivanhoe (thanks to Sue from Telstra). Fascinating!
55 Collins Street (revisited)
Some previously unpublished photos of 55 Collins Street have been rediscovered in the archives. Is this the best view in Melbourne?
Snap Industrial Laundry
Another Fitzroy landmark, the Snap Industrial Laundry, disappears. At least it is being replaced by a distillery.
Christian Israelite Church
An historic church (1861) without windows in Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy. Founded by John Wroe in the UK 1822.
Rites of Passage
Rites of Passage is an annual tattoo festival that features the best artists from around Australia.
Incinerator Gallery
An incinerator designed by the famous architect Walter Burley Griffin has been converted into an art gallery.
Naked for Satan
Naked for Satan is a restaurant in Brunswick Street. It has a colourful history and spectacular views.
Clocktower Centre
The Clocktower Centre, previously known as Essendon Town Hall or Moonee Ponds Town Hall, is now used for performing arts.
Geoffrey Kaye Museum
This museum has the largest collection worldwide in its field and yet very few people know about it.
South Melbourne Town Hall
South Melbourne Town Hall (formerly Emerald Hill) is one of Melbourne's most magnificent Victorian era buildings.
Heavenly Queen Temple
This impressive Taoist Temple complex is the largest in Australia.
Footscray Market rooftop
Up on top of Footscray market is a hidden gem. Such magnificent views.
Melbourne High School
Aerial panorama from the Melbourne High School oval.