1. Surry Hills, New South Wales
Surry Hills is home to some of the best boutiques, bars, and galleries in Sydney. Make sure to get some snaps of the pretty terrace houses, hidden leafy streets, and incredible street art while you walk around the neighbourhood.
2. St Kilda, Victoria
Whoever said there can't be nice weather in Melbourne? There can, and St Kilda is the best place to enjoy it. The beach and St Kilda Pier are the best places to relax on a hot summer day. The bohemian suburb is home to an eclectic array of amazing shops, bars, and cuisines from all over the world. Luna Park is there too, if you're brave enough.
3. New Farm, Queensland
One of Brisbane's most prestigious suburbs, New Farm has plenty of great cafes, restaurants, and bars. When the weather's nice, nothing beats hanging out in New Farm Park and taking in the river. If you're feeling artsy, the Powerhouse, which used to provide the city with electricity, now is a cultural hub.
4. Adelaide, South Australia
In Adelaide, the CBD is where it's at. For great eats and a lively, inventive bar scene, don't miss Leigh Street and Peel. Dine al fresco on the pedestrian-only Leigh Street, and make sure to check out the quickly evolving shopping scene along Peel.
5. Northbridge, Western Australia
Located in gorgeous, sunny Perth, Northbridge is not only home to stunning street art, galleries, clubs, and an unmissable *free* outdoor cinema, it's also well known for its music festivals and is home to the beautiful Perth Cultural Centre.
6. Hobart, Tasmania
If Tasmania doesn't come to mind as one of Australia's hipper places, it's time to give Hobart a look. By the harbour, Salamanca Place used to be sandstone warehouses. Now? It's home to eclectic galleries and great bars. You'll find restaurants that are focused on slow food made with local ingredients, like the Jerusalem artichoke, and the incredible Salamanca Markets draw people in flocks.
7. Darlinghurst, New South Wales
While Sydney is chock-full of great neighourhoods, Darlinghurst is undoubtedly one of the trendiest. Its vibrant art scene, beautiful historic buildings, and stylish locals will make you want to pick up everything and move there instantly.
8. Fitzroy, Victoria
Melbourne is known country-wide as a hotspot for food, coffee, art, and culture. If you stop by Fitzroy, you'll get all of this and more. The super-trendy suburb is filled with young people and offers beautiful views of beautiful gardens, stunning street art, and a killer live music scene. Brunswick Street is the main strip that has everything you need.
9. West End, Queensland
West End is where Brisbanites go for amazing, cheap food where restaurants allow BYO drinks. Along and around Boundary Street you'll find tons of great shops, restaurants, and cafes. It's an eclectic little neighbourhood a stone's throw from the bustling cultural centre of South Bank.
10. Subiaco, Western Australia
Just outside Perth, Subiaco is known for its first-rate dining, funky, historic architecture, and great shopping. If you're in town you can't miss checking out a performance at the beautiful Regal Theatre.