What to do in Yarra

Yarra is home to some of Melbourne's best known shopping strips, heritage walks and iconic markets, as well as impressive street art and a thriving live music scene.
  • Gleadell street market oranges
    Markets

    Several fascinating and unique markets complement Yarra's main shopping strips.

    Visit a market
  • Shopping Johnston Smith St
    Shopping

    Explore some of Yarra’s unique shopping precincts.

    Shop
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    Abbotsford Convent

    A heritage convent with sprawling grounds, eateries, tours and events.

    Visit the convent
  • Street view of heritage building on bridge road, richmond
    Heritage walks

    Discover the rich heritage in Yarra with one of our heritage walks.

    Take a walk
  • The Final Siren artist Anderson Hunt
    Public art

    Yarra is known for its rich and unique street and public art.

    Explore
  • Events Gertrude Street projections
    Events

    Live music, street festivals, and art exhibitions – Yarra is the place to be.

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  • Outside of a building with an elevated veranda. Miscellaneous signage on the front wall.
    Neighbourhood houses and learning centres

    Local community centres that offer a variety of programs and activities.

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    Libraries

    More than just a place to read books, Yarra libraries are community hubs with a stack of events and activities.

    Read
  • Collingwood Leisure Centre main pool
    Recreation centres

    Yarra offers a great selection of leisure centres, pools and golf courses.

    Work out
  • Barkly Gardens, Richmond. Landscape. Grass, trees, sky and clouds.
    Parks and gardens

    Yarra is known for its beautiful outdoor spaces, many of them dog-friendly.

    Explore the outdoors