Friday
- Evening
Lune Croissanterie
Bakery · $ · FitzroyEasy dinner to start the weekend — Said by NYT to be the world's best croissants — queue starts at 7am.
Why this pick- ·Family-friendly and easy to enjoy with kids
- ·Dinner-grade kitchen worth lingering at
- ·Keeps you in Fitzroy — short walk from your other stops
Saturday
- MorningSt Kilda Beach + Acland StreetFamily · St Kilda
Penguins on the pier at dusk, cake row on Acland Street.
Why this pick- ·Family-friendly and easy to enjoy with kids
- ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
- ·Keeps you in St Kilda — short walk from your other stops
- AfternoonFederation Square + ACMICulture · CBD
Public square + the moving-image museum across from Flinders St.
Why this pick- ·Family-friendly and easy to enjoy with kids
- ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
- ·Keeps you in CBD — short walk from your other stops
- Evening
Wind down at the hotel
Pool dip, takeout pizza, early bedtime. Save Saturday-night plans for the over-12 trip.
Sunday
- MorningQueen Victoria MarketFood & Drink · North Melbourne
1878 market — Friday night summer market is a citywide event.
Why this pick- ·Family-friendly and easy to enjoy with kids
- ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
- ·Keeps you in North Melbourne — short walk from your other stops
- AfternoonHosier LaneCulture · CBD
Best-known street-art alley — changes monthly.
Why this pick- ·Family-friendly and easy to enjoy with kids
- ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
- ·Keeps you in CBD — short walk from your other stops
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