Australia Post - Melbourne GPO (solo trip)
How Solo-Friendly is Australia Post - Melbourne GPO?
What makes it 76% Solo-Friendly: Solo travellers can freely roam the heritage arcades, photograph the clock tower, shop or sip coffee without needing kid facilities. Central city location and free entry make an easy, flexible stop.
Positives:
- Free entry: Entrance to the GPO and arcades is complimentary.
- Central location: On Bourke Street, near multiple tram and train stops.
Challenges:
- Crowded peak hours: Arcades and cafés fill up around lunch time.
- Limited seating: Public seating is scarce; cafés may require a purchase.
What is Australia Post - Melbourne GPO?
- Heritage Renaissance-Revival former General Post Office building operating as a central Australia Post branch on Bourke Street
- Fully equipped postal service centre offering mail, parcel, passport and identity services in Melbourne’s CBD
- Restored covered arcade housing brand-name shops, cafés and eateries within the historic interior
What is so special about Australia Post - Melbourne GPO for solo trip?
- Free entry to historic arcades and grand hall
- Hourly clock tower chimes and photo spots
- Hidden street art in adjacent Postal Lane
- Café under the arches with Wi-Fi for solo work or rest
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Allows time to explore arcades, laneways, and enjoy a coffee break at a relaxed pace.
Solo-Friendly Activities in Australia Post - Melbourne GPO
Admire the GPO architecture:
Walk under the Renaissance Revival arcades and vaulted hall.
Tip: Use your phone’s panorama mode to capture the curved ceilings.
Photograph the clock tower:
See the restored 1887 clock tower and its hourly chimes.
Tip: Arrive a few minutes before the hour to hear its 28-tune melody.
Explore Postal Lane art:
Wander the lane beside the GPO for hidden murals and heritage signs.
Tip: Follow the murals around the corner to find tucked-away cafés.
Grab a coffee at Federal Coffee:
Order specialty coffee or a toastie under the arches.
Tip: Ask staff for free Wi-Fi and a quiet corner to sit.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Australia Post - Melbourne GPO
- Visit early: Arrive by 9 am for quieter arcades and better photos.
- Use public transport: Take any City Circle tram to Stop 4 for direct access.
Reviews of Australia Post - Melbourne GPO
Laneway Photographer
The General Post Office (GPO) in Melbourne on the corner of Bourke street mall & Elizabeth st. Built between 1861-1907, this historical general post office is still used as a point of reference for the measure of distances from the centre of Melbourne. A beautiful place to take photos & or just to sit & listen to the street musicians.
David Fu
Use to get stamps, send packages and buy commemorative stamps here. I didn't realize that this grand old dame had a big makover. Still pretty as ever with her quarterly hour and hourly notes still chiming.
KK
Extremely beautiful building inside out. One of the biggest H&M outlet i have been too
Tony Wenz
Lot of history here. Granddad used to sort the mail in the good 'old days!
Nina Monger
The building is gorgeous, although the H&M signage and fake greenery does it no favours. Also the interior, when it was still the actual GPO, was beautifully painted in period colours and now it's all just white 😔. The best of the GPO building now is Postal Lane and it's restaurants. Great eating but also a lovely Lane to walk through to Little Bourke St, with lots of little historic details reta...
When is the best time to visit Australia Post - Melbourne GPO (Melbourne, Australia)?
Melbourne weather shifts quickly. Carry a light jacket as the marble floors stay cool year-round.
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Typical Budget for Solo Traveler (1 Adult)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Coffee at Federal Coffee | AUD 7 |
| Brunch snack at Federal Coffee | AUD 15 |
| Souvenir from H&M | AUD 30 |
| Total Estimated | AUD 52 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: 350 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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