Hidden Melbourne Blog
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
Old Telstra telephone exchanges now have an excess of space due to the miniaturisation of technology.
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Some previously unpublished photos of 55 Collins Street have been rediscovered in the archives.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.
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.
Essendon Town Hall (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.
Collins Street looking East circa 1890
180° Elevated view of Melbourne looking East along Collins taken circa 1890
Linh Son Buddhist Temple
This former Buddhist Temple is in complete ruins with only the gate still looking good. There is an interesting financial back-story.
55 Collins Street
Completed in 1981 this building was designed in conjunction with I.M. Pei. It offers incredible views across Melbourne.
Camberwell aerial view
360° Panoramic view of the area around Camberwell Town Hall.
Box Hill from Surrey Park
3 Gigapixel Panoramic view of Box Hill from Surrey Park
Camberwell from the Oval
180° Gigapixel Panoramic view of Camberwell's Towers from the Market
Camberwell 360° view from the Market
360° Gigapixel Panoramic view of Camberwell's Towers from the Market
Camberwell from the Market
180° Gigapixel Panoramic view of Camberwell's Towers from the Market.
Melbourne from Dight Falls
360° Gigapixel Panoramic views of Melbourne and suburbs from Dight Falls to the NE
Melbourne from NE Aerial
360° Gigapixel Panoramic views of Melbourne and suburbs from the Dight Falls at sunset
Richmond Town Hall
Richmond Town Hall was built in 1869 and got a new facade, changing its appearance to the fashionable Art Deco style in the 1930s.
Richmond from Town Hall Gigapixel
360° Gigapixel Panoramic views of Richmond, Melbourne and surrounding suburbs
Melbourne from Shrine of Remembrance
360° Gigapixel Panoramic views of Melbourne and suburbs from the Shrine of Remembrance
Malone's Hotel Canterbury
Malone's Canterbury Cub Hotel is an iconic building that opened in 1889.