aussie finds

A collection of 158 places curated by gem thompson

Places in this collection

  1. Butchers Diner

    restaurant

    10 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

    $12.50 Grilled cheese toastie.

    Butchers DinerView on Google Maps

  2. SNAPCLUB

    activity

    Shop LG56/300 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

    Photobooth studio with customizable frames, stickers, backgrounds, phone cases and keyrings

    SNAPCLUBView on Google Maps

  3. Newtown

    other

    New South Wales 2042, Australia

    A 24/7 cafe built in a warehouse, offering a special menu of limited edition drinks that rotate monthly.

    NewtownView on Google Maps

  4. Melbourne Solar System Trail

    attraction

    Melbourne, Australia

    A running trail that represents the solar system on a scale, with the sun at St Kilda and planets spread out along the path. The entire trail is 5.9 km.

    Melbourne Solar System TrailView on Google Maps

  5. The Curium Experience

    activity

    28 Cromwell St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

    Restaurant

    The Curium ExperienceView on Google Maps

  6. The Catlins

    attraction

    New Zealand

    Beautiful coastline

    The CatlinsView on Google Maps

  7. REGULARS

    cafe

    GROUND FLOOR/38-40 Little La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

    Unique place to eat and drink, opened since year 26th of December, try the dirty with espresso shot on top

    REGULARSView on Google Maps

  8. Bola Bake

    cafe

    22A Fraser St, Airport West VIC 3042, Australia

    Best to visit right after landing or before departure because the location is truly in the middle of nowhere. Both the food and vibes are immaculate it's definitely worth the extra stop!

    Bola BakeView on Google Maps

  9. Regale Restaurant

    restaurant

    555 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

    A hidden gem offering a unique take on Thai-Italian fusion cuisine. Dishes seamlessly blend Thai and Italian flavors, like the dry-aged duck in curry with lychees and cherry tomatoes, and mushroom spaghetti that impressed. They also have a creative cocktail menu. Great for a date night or special occasion.

    Regale RestaurantView on Google Maps

  10. Atsu

    restaurant

    Level 1/15-17 Lincoln Square S, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

    A hidden katsu restaurant and record bar serving premium katsu bowls, set meals with miso soup and sides, and drinks like whisky highballs and lemon sours, accompanied by vinyl tunes.

    AtsuView on Google Maps

  11. Flinch Coffee & Play

    cafe

    560 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

    A cafe offering a daytime-friendly, non-alcoholic paint and sip experience with ceramic figurines, snacks, drinks, and Pokemon/Magic the Gathering/Sanrio/anime merchandise. Figurines are plaster, so no firing is needed, and you can take them home the same day.

    Flinch Coffee & PlayView on Google Maps

  12. Mensho Tokyo Ramen Melbourne

    restaurant

    166 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

    Melbourne's first Michelin-recommended ramen, founded in Tokyo in 2015. Known for farm-to-bowl approach, in-house noodles, and broth made from Victorian produce.

    Mensho Tokyo Ramen MelbourneView on Google Maps

  13. Sól Saunas

    other

    2/22 Cecil Pl, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

    Offers a sauna and plunge community experience.

    Sól SaunasView on Google Maps

  14. Empress of China

    restaurant

    120 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

    Fusion menu where every dish and drink is $13. Standouts include kingfish and signature beef curry. Available Wednesday, Thursday, and Sundays all day.

    Empress of ChinaView on Google Maps

  15. Lake Te Anau Lookout by Control Gates

    other

    202 Golf Course Road, Te Anau 9679, New Zealand

    The starting point of the hike track.

    Lake Te Anau Lookout by Control GatesView on Google Maps

  16. Jang go mama

    restaurant

    147 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

    A hole-in-the-wall shop along Lonsdale St in Melbourne's CBD selling exceptional gimbap, made by Eun Ju who has a serious culinary pedigree in Korean royal cuisine. It's takeaway only with a few tables by the street.

    Jang go mamaView on Google Maps

  17. Brod Bay

    attraction

    Kepler Track, Southland Region 9679, New Zealand

    A point along the track after starting at the control gates.

    Brod BayView on Google Maps

  18. Kamakura

    cafe

    294 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

    Japanese dessert spot specializing in freshly made warabi mochi that melts in your mouth. Offers Kinako, matcha, and black sesame flavors. Warabi mochi drinks and kakigori with ice straight from Japan are also available.

    KamakuraView on Google Maps

  19. Tori’s

    cafe

    28 Niagara Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

    Known for its gorgeous cakes and good matcha.

    Tori’sView on Google Maps

  20. CBD Pies

    cafe

    480 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

    $7.50 Beef pie.

    CBD PiesView on Google Maps