In the heart of the CBD, skyscrapers rub shoulders with old Victorian buildings such as State Library. As you stroll about, soak up the very particular atmosphere of the arcades, covered passageways turned into shopping centres, then treat yourself to a drink in one of the lanes: cobbled alleyways where residents meet after work in bars and restaurants. If you feel like it, you can continue your explorations by heading to the bustling Queen Victoria Market.