BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//NONSGML WPForms//NONSGML Sugar Calendar Feeds v3.10.0//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Outing - Melbourne Hidden Gems (Arcades and laneways) X-WR-CALDESC:Preston Photographic Club X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 DTSTART:20260404T160000 TZNAME:AEST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 DTSTART:20260404T160000 TZNAME:AEST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Outing - Melbourne Hidden Gems (Arcades and laneways) DESCRIPTION:Iconic laneways and arcades walk\n\n\nMelbourne's arcades an d laneways are packed with historic charm and hidden gems\, from \;t he grand \;Block Arcade \;with its mosaics and \;Royal Arcad e \;(Australia's oldest) to vibrant street art in \;Hosier Lane& nbsp\;and unique shops in the \;Nicholas Building \;(accessed vi a Art Deco \;Cathedral Arcade). Explore foodie havens like \;Deg raves Street\, find unique fashion in \;Manchester Lane\, discover b ars in \;AC/DC Lane\, and enjoy European vibes on \;Hardware Lan e \;for a true taste of the city's eclectic heart. \;\n\nThis wa lk is approximately 2.4km and takes around 2 hours. Download this walk\n \nDownload the \;Iconic laneways and arcades walk (PDF 452KB).\n\nSi ghts on this walk\n\n Degraves Street\n\nAcross from Flinders Street S tation\, this is the spot for street art and alfresco brunch.\n\nOne of Melbourne's most recognised laneways is home to street art and a range o f laneway dining options.\n\nBrowse handmade and local gifts at Clementi ne’s\, bite-sized treats at Little Cupcakes or beautiful stationery at Il Papiro.\n\n Centre Place\n\nThis tiny bustling alleyway is packed with cafes\, bars\, offbeat shops and street art.\n\nPause to appreciate the Majorca Building on the corner\, built in 1928 in the Spanish Moori sh style.\n\nThen take in the hustle and bustle of this dynamic thorough fare and its surrounding street art\, bars hidden up flights of stairs\, and unusual shops.\n\n Scott Alley\n\nStop for French crepes at Roule Galette or a taste of Hanoi at Heartbreaker Bun Mee.\n\nLook up to take in all seven storeys of Bible House\, built in 1898.\n\n Cathedral Ar cade\n\nThis beautiful Art Deco shopping arcade is the gateway to Melbou rne's famed Nicholas Building.\n\nThe nine storey Nicholas Building was built in 1926 in the Chicago School style. Today it's filled with artist s\, studios and galleries.\n\nIn the ground floor arcade you can shop lo cal fashion at Kuwaii or turn back time at Vintage Sole.\n\n Mancheste r Lane\n\nThis lane is home to independent designers\, shoes and streetw ear.\n\nManchester Lane was named for its past life as a home to fabric factories in the 1860s.\n\nFast-forward to today and you'll find indepen dent designers\, chic shoes and limited edition streetwear.\n\n The Bl ock Arcade\n\nTake in the stunning glass canopy and mosaics of this hist oric shopping arcade.\n\nThe Block Arcade's impressive 1893 glass canopy and mosaics are reminiscent of the Galleria Vittorio in Milan.\n\nStock up on spices by the gram at the fragrant Gewürzhaus and don’t miss t he unique Art of Dr Seuss gallery.\n\n Royal Arcade\n\nSee Australia†™s oldest shopping arcade\, dating back to 1870.\n\nHere you can spot th e famous Gaunt’s clock\, flanked on either side by mythical figures Go g and Magog.\n\n Hardware Lane\n\nThis European-style laneway features live music and alfresco dining.\n\nStop in for a drink at the locally l oved Kirk’s Wine Bar\, named after the laneway’s 1840s horse-trading heritage.\n\n Warburton Lane\n\nCheck out the street art and then hea d upstairs to find Spanish piano bar Murmur.\n\n Whitehart Lane\n\nSto p by for a cocktail at Whitehart's double-storey shipping container bar and rooftop.\n\n Rankins Lane\n\nThis laneway is home to Manchester Pr ess\, serving up great coffee and bagels.\n\nBeloved Melbourne artist Mi rka Mora once had a studio in Rankins Lane\, where balconies now overflo w with greenery.\n\n Somerset Place\n\nStock up on coffee and visit a one-stop-shop for food\, fashion and haircuts.\n\nThe coffee odyssey con tinues at Cartel Roasters in Somerset Place. Overlooking the laneway\, C aptains of Industry offer bespoke footwear\, slick haircuts\, made-to-me asure menswear and lunch.\n\n The Strand\n\nShop designer denim at Rag &\; Bone on the corner of The Strand’s rainbow-lit arcade.\n\nThe Strand Melbourne offers a mix of fashion and lifestyle retailers\, among the city's most iconic laneways and arcades.\n\nIt occupies two prime c orners\, with direct access to Emporium Melbourne and Melbourne’s GPO. Tenants include a flagship Australia Post\, on the corner of Lonsdale a nd Elizabeth Streets\, with partial 24-hour access. There are two levels of on-site car parking.\n\n Driver Lane\n\nBrowse fashion at Acne\, c ake at Sweet Canteen or sip cocktails at basement bar Beneath Driver Lan e.\n\n Postal Lane\n\nA lush vertical garden leads to Ca de Vin’s la ntern-lit pizzeria in Postal Lane.\n\nMore to explore\n\nCrossley Street \n\nThis laneway features two icons of Melbourne: Pelligrini’s and The Paperback Bookshop.\n\nMarket Lane\n\nThis shortcut between Chinatown a nd Bourke Street showcases the city’s best Chinese dining.\n\nAlbert C oates Lane\n\nThis newer laneway within QV Melbourne is home to local de signers and international labels.\n\nKatherine Place\n\nRevitalised via the Green Your Laneway project\, this urban jungle is a foodie hotspot. URL;VALUE=URI:https://prestonphotographicclub.net/events/melbourne-hidde n-gems-arcades-and-laneways/ UID:urn:uuid:a58f88a8-e5fd-40ca-b707-ac4fab98abbc STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260519T071923Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR