Collins Street
Collins Street
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Neighbourhood: Central Business District
Full of discovery and delight, Melbourne’s laneways tease the imagination long after you’ve put your weary feet up to rest. They weave through the heart of the city: cafes, bars, restaurants and boutiques, throbbing with conversation and espresso coffee. You never quite know what you’ll find around the next corner: cobblestone alleys, old beer barrel hoists and even vats of simmering organic soup. There is the air of Berlin in the street art, a touch of Paris in the umbrella-shaded cafes and, reminiscent of Rome, eateries tucked away in the most unlikely of places. Perhaps you might want a break and cross the Yarra River to Southbank - walk along the promenade, bask in the sun at a waterside bar and decide whether to go to the nearby casino or book a ticket at the Melbourne theatre company.
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Victoria, Australia87,734 contributions
Feb 2022
From Spring Street to Bourke Street/Wharf Road this street encompasses a large route through Melbourne. It hums with public transport... a mixture of trams and buses. It's a short walk from this location to either Spencer Street or Flinders Street for those who have travelled in from Regional locations.
Collins Street came into being in 1837 when Robert Hoddle laid out his grid for the city of Melbourne and recommended the street be named after Lieutenant Governor David Collins, an English marine officer who fought in the American War of Independence before sailing to Australia with the First Fleet in 1786.
The street has some amazing architecture derived from the boom time of the gold rush ... which makes it look quite opulent in areas. It continues to evolve balancing old buildings with new.
Collins Street came into being in 1837 when Robert Hoddle laid out his grid for the city of Melbourne and recommended the street be named after Lieutenant Governor David Collins, an English marine officer who fought in the American War of Independence before sailing to Australia with the First Fleet in 1786.
The street has some amazing architecture derived from the boom time of the gold rush ... which makes it look quite opulent in areas. It continues to evolve balancing old buildings with new.
Written 19 February 2022
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platypus150
Melbourne, Australia32,423 contributions
Mar 2021
To me the best part is the architecture between Elizabeth and Williams Streets. Here are the major financial institutions of the 1880-90s. I love the style that came just before the major bank and property crash of the 1890s. A stand out is the ANZ Gothic Building on the corner of Queen Street (you can go inside as well). I always bring visitors here.
Written 4 March 2021
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wide_eyesPerth_Wa
perth, wa13 contributions
Feb 2020
Collins Street is one of the main commercial and retail streets in Melbourne's thoroughly walkable CBD. Unlike many other cities Melbourne has not lost its heritage Victorian buildings so the scale is pleasant. There are laneways between all the major streets with dozens, hundreds! of cafes, trendy little shops, and boutique hotels and plenty of graffi art which is restricted to certain laneways, encouraged and appreciated.
Written 6 March 2020
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Tom W
12 contributions
July 2021
It’s not all about Collins street, but it is a very nice street. The Paris end particularly is nice but it probably won’t impress everyone. If you are flush with cash and you have an expensive partner to maintain, then yes, this is the place for you. It could be quite easy to drop 100k in just a couple of shops. For food and drinks though, I prefer the little laneways.
Written 20 August 2021
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,594 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Collins Street is Melbourne's main commercial thoroughfare. Collins Street has a plethora of banks, fund managers, investment banks, stockbrokers and other financial institutions. The top of Collins Street is known as "the Paris End," because of the remaining period buildings. The Paris End is notable for the international designer retailers that congregate there. The Paris End also has local labels, such as R M Williams, the Bushman's Outfitters. If you want to explore Collins Street it's best to start at Spring Street and walk or take the tram. Tram trips within the City are free.
Written 2 April 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,594 contributions
Mar 2022
I f you want to walk down Collins Street, which is around a mile, most visitors will start at Spring St. This is called the Paris End of Collins Street. Apart from the remaining historic buildings, most of the global high fashion brands have are gathered near here. Collins St was once the centre of Australian high finance, where Australia's movers and shakers did their deals. There are still some nice buildings, such as the Block Arcade. By the way, trams in the CBD are free, so if you're tired of walking, hop on a tram.
Written 7 March 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,594 contributions
Dec 2022
Collins Street has long been Melbourne's most desirable address. It's the city's center of hospitality, commerce and high-end retailing. Collins Street begins at Spring Street, adjacent to the Parliament of Victoria. This section of Collins Street is known as the "Paris End." It's full of international brands and other beguiling shops. Melbourne is a financial center; two of the nation's largest banks call Melbourne home. These days, Collins Street extends to the Docklands precinct, where other financial institutions have expanded. Collins Street is stylish, it's worth taking a stroll, or you can take the tram.
Written 26 December 2022
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia50,924 contributions
Apr 2021
Collins Street is probably our most favourite street to walk along whenever we visit Melbourne. The architecture, the shops, the boutiques, the cafes, restaurants, the arcades, it's got just about everything you would be looking for. Absolute must for anyone visiting Melbourne.
Written 3 May 2021
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Peter
Glasgow, UK3,214 contributions
Nov 2022
Plenty to see, great buildings, plenty to do.
We love the ANZ Victorian banking hall.
The new Collins Arch building was our appartment address and the W Hotel is also there.
We love the ANZ Victorian banking hall.
The new Collins Arch building was our appartment address and the W Hotel is also there.
Written 11 December 2022
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,780 contributions
Jan 2020
We found a great French restaurant here and had dinner twice. Also kept coming back to the movie theater in the mall set in the office building. This is the classic downtown shopping street and a big center of offices. The tram runs right down the middle and there are lots of places to eat along it, plus some classic theaters.
Written 16 July 2020
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