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Block Arcade
282 Collins St.
Melbourne
Australia
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The Westin Melbourne $344 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
The Langham, Melbourne $322 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Sheraton Towers Southgate $361 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Quay West Suites Melbourne $264 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Clarion Suites Gateway $245 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Lord of the Fries 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Ezard At Adelphi 0.3 mi 0.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Vue de monde 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
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Collins Street 0.0 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Royal Arcade 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Eureka Skydeck 88 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 182 attractions in Melbourne
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Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest, Street
Address: 282 Collins St. Melbourne
Australia
Tel: 03 9654-5244

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“Marvellous Melbourne and a must-see”
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5 of 5 stars
Victorianlad   678 contributions
Melbourne, Australia
May 4, 2008
7/7 found this review helpful

The mosaic tiling at The Block Arcade has to be seen to be believed, as do the shops. Enjoy a cuppa (of tea for the uninitiated!) at The Hopetoun Tea Rooms; sample some Adelaide-sourced Haigh's Chocolates, or peer into and purchase from many other retail establishments. 'Doing The Block' was apparently a famous pastime in the Melbourne of the late... more

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Block Arcade Address

282 Collins St., Melbourne, Australia
Tel: 03 9654-5244