Melbourne rates particularly high for those seeking a creative lifestyle. This is according to the National Economics' 2002 State of the Regions Report which measured characteristics such as "openness with regard to acceptance of social and cultural diversity, bohemian and alternative lifestyles, and multiculturalism, in conjunction with vibrant street culture, music scene, night life and open spaces".
In some countries and guide books these areas we have mentioned may be referred to as 'villages' but that is not a term used by Australians. The term "precinct" is usually seen as a marketing term created by tourism agencies and locals in Melbourne generally think in terms of streets and suburbs.
Collins Street Docklands Southgate Chinatown Melbourne Bourke Street Mall Lonsdale Street Lygon Street Brunswick Street & Smith Street Chapel Street Sydney Road St Kilda Williamstown Brighton
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Mainstream tourists | Backpackers, budget mainstream tourists & guide book followers | Lifestyle program followers | Independent travellers & White Hat subscribers |
Lygon StreetSouthgate | Bourke Street MallSt KildaLygon StreetBrunswick StreetSmith Street | Chapel StreetLygon StreetSouthgate | Sydney Road |
Useful links for those who enjoy the mainstream tourist experience:Visit Victoria | Useful links for those who enjoy the backpacker experience, budget mainstream tourism experiences or guide book experiences: | Useful links for those who like doing the sorts of things promoted on lifestyle programs:Getaway | For independent travellers and those less interested in the pre-packaged experience and more more interested in mixing with the locals, you will find lots of useful information on this website and in our free newsletter |
