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Block Arcade

282 Collins St., Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
03 9654-5244
Ranked #3 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 262 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Make sure you venture down the lanes in the Melbourne city centre. During shopping hours, you will find good cafes and interesting shops. At night, wander around a dodgy looking corner, and you will find excellent bars. The Block Arcade is only for shopping hours but enjoy it - you will find really good coffee and food in every cafe... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

If in Melbourne- this is a must-see- very classic with great shops and a famous tearoom for a short stop for coffee and cake. More

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

This great arcade off collins street holds a few great gems of Melbourne. My grandma used to drink at the Hopetown tea rooms... it has been there for century or so .. I buy Haiges chocolates from their shop which is like stepping back in time with amazing quality and great service. I thoroughly recommend visiting this great period arcade. More

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Perth, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

Walking through this period arcade is like going back in time. The architecture is amazing, just look up to the roof and you will see the most remarkably restored ceiling with detailed painted archways. The tiled floor (outside the chocolate shop Haigh's) is exquisite. You must stop and have a look at the window of Hopetoun Tearooms, their cake and... More

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Buderim, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012 NEW

it is like steping back in time the buildings and shopping is great worth the trip More

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Rockingham
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

High end shopping but worth a look even without a gold credit card. Pleasant atmosphere full of character a cosy coffee shops. More

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Sydney, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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Quintessential Melbourne. Connects to network of arcades and laneways with gorgeous surprises around every corner. So glad Melbourne had the good sense to preserve them. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Great Cafes - great atmostphere, I am so glad they did these laneways up and not let them rot as you see in other places! More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Wonderful architecture, lovely window shopping - but you'll pass through at high speed if travelling with young children (theres nothing for them to do) ;) Worth a look though. More

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Melbourne
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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If you are visiting Melbourne you have to walk through the arcade. From high fashion to interesting luxury watch shops this place wnt disappoint. At the end if the arcade you enter one of the iconic Melbourne alleyways filled with small restaurants and take-away bars. Definitely worth a visit, More

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