Melbourne

Hugging the tip of Australia’s east coast, Victoria is a compact area with a wealth of regional areas and attractions, from sweeping coastline and pristine beaches to national parks and forests teeming with wildlife. We have wineries, lakes and mountains offering skiing, climbing and hiking.

Victoria’s capital, Melbourne, is an exciting bl......[More]

Melbourne

Hugging the tip of Australia’s east coast, Victoria is a compact area with a wealth of regional areas and attractions, from sweeping coastline and pristine beaches to national parks and forests teeming with wildlife. We have wineries, lakes and mountains offering skiing, climbing and hiking.

Victoria’s capital, Melbourne, is an exciting blend of old and new. The elegant and fashionable city is set on the banks of the Yarra River. The distinctive mid-1800s gold-boom era architecture blends with modern glass skyscrapers to create an exceptional cityscape. The river is at the heart of Melbourne’s charm with rowers skimming the water; scenic cycle tracks alongside, and outdoor cafes lining the banks in the
Southgate precinct.

Melbourne showcases the best of Australia’s laid-back lifestyle, but it also revels in a more old-world sense of sophistication and style. With its diverse inner-city villages, chic fashion stores, over 3,000 restaurants, bars and cafes and an excellent transit system you have all the ingredients of a great destination. Known as a style-setter, Melbourne’s history and culture collide with creativity and innovation. A focal point for the arts, events and entertainment is Federation Square – a creative mix of galleries, cafes and public space - connecting the city with the Yarra River.

Discover the bustling laneways in the city centre or the peaceful Royal Botanic Gardens. Stroll along Melbourne’s Golden Mile, where you’ll gain an insight into a city created from the proceeds of the Victorian gold boom more than 150 years ago.
Docklands, Melbourne
Attractions
Striking public spaces, state-of-the-art museums and galleries, Australian wildlife, heritage sites and impressive architecture are all part of Melbourne’s cosmopolitan appeal. The city holds many attractions and hidden secrets just waiting to be uncovered.

Federation Square
Federation Square links the city centre with the Yarra River. It fuses art, architecture, events, culture, hospitality and open space into a striking public domain. Make your travel bookings and collect maps and brochures from the Visitor Information Centre here or wander through the Australian Centre for the Moving Image and Champions racing museum. The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is the world’s first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Australian art. It is a spectacular showcase comprising over 20 galleries.
www.federationsquare.com.au

Queen Victoria Market
A world of new tastes and flavours is waiting for you at the Queen Victoria Market – an icon of local trade and street life. Take a two-hour Foodies Tour with an experienced guide and see the gourmet side of the market.
www.qvm.com.au

Melbourne Aquarium
Take the plunge inside Melbourne Aquarium’s 2.2 million litre Oceanarium and come face-to-face with a shark. It’s all part of the Southern Ocean dive adventure, where you’ll also encounter other creatures of the deep.
www.melbourneaquarium.com.au

Melbourne Museum
Spread over six huge levels, half of which are below ground level, this museum draws on the latest technology to give you an insight into Australia’s plants, animals and culture. The lovely Carlton Gardens and World Heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building, built in 1880, are right next door.
www.melbourne.museum.vic.gov.au

Eureka Skydeck 88
At 253-metres high, the Eureka Tower is the tallest residential building in the Southern Hemisphere and one of Melbourne’s icons. For spectacular 360-degree views of Melbourne, take the high-speed lift to the Eureka Skydeck 88.
www.eurekalookout.com.au

Victorian Arts Centre
A focal point of Melbourne’s Southbank entertainment precinct, the Victorian Arts Centre hosts many of Australia’s premier performing arts companies and international touring performances. The centre is open daily for guided tours, gallery exhibitions, and nightly performances. On Sundays, artisans and local producers sell their wares under market umbrellas lining St Kilda Road and onto the Southgate promenade.
www.vicartscentre.com.au

Old Melbourne Gaol
Walk the path of the condemned to the gallows in this 19th century prison, be arrested in a modern day Police Station or put yourself on trial in court. A ticket to the Old Melbourne Gaol Crime [Less]