Things To Do in Melbourne and Surrounds
Eureka Skydeck 88
At Melbourne Skydeck, the southern hemisphere’s highest observation deck, the city comes to you when you take it all in from nearly 300 metres high. It’s an experience on another level! https://www.melbourneskydeck.com.au/
Queen Victoria Markets
Our Ultimate Foodie Tour is a delicious and fascinating guided walking tour of the iconic Queen Victoria Market. Taste the freshest produce, discover unique ingredients, learn tips and tricks for shopping and cooking, discover the Market’s history and meet some of our beloved Market traders. Click here to book a tour today. The Market also offers various Educational Tours which are perfect for school groups. https://qvm.com.au/visit-us/
Melbourne Museum
Our museums present unique and exceptional experiences for more than 2 million visitors each year, who come from all over Australia and around the world to be inspired and to learn about themselves and the universe we inhabit. https://museumsvictoria.com.au/
Royal Botanical Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria plays a leading role in the conservation of plants through biodiversity research, programs to protect rare and threatened plants, and the study of habitats. This work is supported by education and visitor programs about the importance of plants to life. https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/
Melbourne Aquarium
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is home to thousands of mesmorising marine creatures, right in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD! There’s no better Melbourne attraction to spend the day. You’ll spend hours exploring our underwater exhibits across 12 themed zones from shark spotting at Shipwreck Explorer to watching our cheeky penguins dive into the water at Penguin Playground. Discover more about the underwater animals you’ll find at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium. https://www.visitsealife.com/melbourne/
Federation Square
World-class art galleries and exhibitions, a diverse range of food and drink options, and events that capture the heart of Melbourne year after year. https://fedsquare.com/
Melbourne Zoo
Zoos Victoria is a world-leading zoo-based conservation organisation, dedicated to fighting wildlife extinction. Our four zoos are Healesville Sanctuary, Kyabram Fauna Park, Melbourne Zoo, and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Each one provides a unique and immersive experience that attracts visitors from around the world. Our important work includes breeding and recovery programs; we’ve built partnerships with local communities, fellow conservationists, and like-minded organisations — close to home and in far-flung corners of the world. https://www.zoo.org.au/
Crown Melbourne
Celebrate special occasions at Crown and enjoy the best in dining, entertainment, gaming, and hotels. https://www.crownmelbourne.com.au/
National Gallery of Victoria
The national Gallery of Victoria has two magnificent galleries, both with free entry to the permanent collection. Stretching from the top of St Kilda road across the Yarra river to federation square, all within a short stroll from the other. https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/
Lygon Street Italian Precinct
Stroll along leafy Lygon Street in the heart of Carlton and discover Little Italy – the place where Melbourne’s famous cafe culture was born. Running from Queensberry Street in the south to Elgin Street in the north, this part of Lygon Street is crammed with Italian restaurants, ice-cream shops, boutiques and bars.
Yarra Valley
Tuck yourself away in front of an open fire in the Yarra Valley to indulge in life’s great pleasures of food, wine, spectacular scenery, and inspiring arts. https://www.visitmelbourne.com/regions/yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges/destinations/yarra-valley
St Kilda
Prepare to play in St Kilda, where you can kick up your heels by the seashore, by the stage at live music venues, or on the whirligigs at Luna Park. https://www.visitmelbourne.com/search?facets=ac7039f7b6d24743a1a06fd889808d22&keywords=st%20kilda
