21/05/2026
Did you know? Melbourne has a hidden rock ’n’ roll laneway that’s grittier, cooler — and far quieter — than Hosier Lane… 🎸✨
👉 Duckboard Place & AC/DC Lane
Tucked just off Flinders Lane, these narrow alleys form a hidden horseshoe loop packed with Melbourne character. Think brick walls layered with bold street art, hidden restaurants, moody bars, and a rebellious rock vibe that feels worlds away from the busy tourist crowds.
【 2 Fun Facts About This Spot 】
🤘 A “Laneway to Heaven”
In 2004, Melbourne officially renamed Corporation Lane to AC/DC Lane in honour of Australia’s legendary rock band AC/DC. At the opening ceremony, then Lord Mayor John So famously joked:
“As the song says, there is a highway to hell, but this is a laneway to heaven.”
🍒 Once Home to a Rock Icon
This area was once home to the legendary Cherry Bar, one of Melbourne’s most famous rock venues before it moved to Little Collins Street. Even today, the spirit of old-school rock lives on, with huge tributes to Malcolm Young and Bon Scott painted across the laneway walls.
Next time you’re in the CBD, skip the crowds at Hosier Lane and duck down Duckboard Place instead — you might just discover the kind of Melbourne magic tourists usually miss.
💬 Melbourne laneway lovers — have you been here yet? 👇 Drop your street art photos below or tag a friend who needs to see this!
