How and Where to Find Some of Australia's Best Street Art in Melbourne

It's hard to know where your street art must begin in Melbourne because there are so many laneways lined with brilliant street art. However, we've compiled a list of the best street art destinations that any self-respecting influencer should visit. Put on your most comfortable shoes and hit the streets of Melbourne to see some of Melbourne's greatest street art. Extend your art adventure around the city by visiting these free galleries or looking for the greatest public artworks in Melbourne.

Hosier Lane

The cobbled street of Hosier Lane, which runs parallel to Federation Square and connects Flinders Lane and Flinders Street, is undoubtedly Melbourne's street art epicentre. Spend quality time looking around this overwhelming art cluster — an artistic imprint that has been left on virtually anything with a concrete canvas, and it's often the tiny, easily ignored works that truly amaze one. You can take some great pictures here! Don't be alarmed if you see wedding photoshoots taking place here! Why wouldn't anyone make use of this amazing backdrop? This is absolutely free by the way!

Centre Place

Refresh your eyes on a few of the city's most high-profile as well as sophisticated stencil works and graffiti art running along Collins Street and the famous Flinders Lane. This is the place to be for such street art! Besides, it'll be good to choose accommodation right around the city centre to get around easily. For instance, there are serviced apartments in South Yarra the likes of Oaks Melbourne South Yarra Suites, which is right around the corner to these places!

AC/DC Lane

AC/DC Lane, which runs off Flinders Lane, was in fact named in 2004 to honour the Australian rock band. As one might assume, the street art here depicts a wide variety of musicians, both imagined and real. Cherry Bar, a renowned live music venue, is also located on this street. So you can drop by if you have time to spare!

Keith Haring mural

This mural was made for Melbournians by the late but famous New York artist called Keith Haring back in 1984, and it has remained one of Melbourne's favourite works of public art since this day. It underwent a major repair in 2013 and now looks fantastic in its original site located on Johnston Street in Collingwood.

Caledonian Lane

Caledonian Lane is also one of those little Melbourne laneways with a tremendous history. In fact, it was the genesis of St Jerome's Laneway, which is today an international event. The alley, which runs right off Lonsdale Street and concealed behind Swanston, had also changed a lot since then; however, there is still a lot of art to look at and feast your eyes upon!

Croft Alley

Croft Alley flows off the well-known Little Bourke Street, which is located in the heart of Chinatown. Croft Institute is one of the city's best laneway pubs and is located right at the end of this alley. These are some places you can chill at when you go about your day viewing street art collections!

Duckboard Place

Duckboard Place is located close to AC/DC and Flinders lane. Duckboard Place is home to numerous notable murals as well as some high-end eateries, which includes a local favourite, Lee Ho Fook. This would be a good place to stop by during your expedition!

Rankins Lane

Rankins Lane is a rather tiny, inconspicuous brick lane located right around the corner from Bourke Street Mall. However, it is also the location and home to an interesting collection of art.

Stevenson Lane

Several murals can be seen on Stevenson Lane, which is located at the corner of Swanston Street and Lonsdale Street.