Timeline
10:00
Polly Woodside Maritime Museum
Step aboard the Polly Woodside Maritime Museum. Arriving at opening helps you explore the restored 1885 barque in peace before the midday rush.
10:45
Walk eight minutes to Gaylords in Chinatown for a snack. This kitschy Bollywood-themed spot is a quick, vibrant break before heading toward the river.
11:00
Stroll twenty-eight minutes northeast to Alexandra Gardens. Wander the ornamental paths along the south bank of the Yarra River and admire the historic rowing boathouses.
12:00
Finish at Queen Victoria Gardens, a short walk from the riverbank. Admire the floral clock made of 7,000 plants and the memorials to Queen Victoria and King Edward VII.
Local tip
The walk from the museum to Chinatown is flat and straightforward. If you prefer a sit-down lunch over a quick snack, Il Mercato Centrale (12 minutes from the museum) offers a covered market atmosphere with over 20 shops selling panini and gelato.
Check before you go
- The Polly Woodside Maritime Museum is open daily in summer and on weekends in winter from 10AM to 4PM.
- Gaylords has no listed opening hours, so check locally or call ahead.
- Il Mercato Centrale does not have specific opening hours listed; verify current trading times if you choose to eat there.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Melbourne (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).