Maps

Purchasing a decent map will definitely help you navigate your way around Melbourne.

The Melbourne University Bookshop sells maps and street directories at competitive prices.

Other places to purchase street directories and maps include newsagencies, bookshops, office stationers, department and convenience stores, service stations and automotive accessories shops.

Street Directories

The Melway directory is commonly used by Melbourne residents. It has a comprehensive street index which makes it easy to find addresses. It also includes maps of public transport and lists community services.

The Melway retails at AU$49.95 however it is possible to buy it cheaper, especially if you get an older edition. You can also purchase it on the Ausway website.

Compact Melbourne is another directory which is smaller in size and easier to carry around with you. It is published by UBD and retails at AU$12.95.

Online Street Directories

Whereis.com is a great website. You can enter in your origin and your destination addresses and be supplied with a route map and written directions. It also supplies the travel distance and the approximate time it will take to get to your destination by car or foot.

Street-directory.com.au is also useful as it uses the standard Melway interface.