Top 10 sights
Best things to do in Melbourne
The sights of Melbourne may not be as famous as rival Sydney's, but the charm of the world's "most livable city" nevertheless draws tourists from far and wide. Melburnians know how to have a good time, and so will you if you know what to see and do!
1. Melbourne Cricket Ground
As the birthplace of Test Cricket and the "spiritual home of Australian Rules Football," it's worth catching a game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground just for the atmosphere, even if you don't know what's going on!
2. Queen Victoria Market
The Queen Victoria Market is the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere and has been the heart and soul of Melbourne life since 1878. Treat yourself to one of its famous hot doughnuts if nothing else!
3. Eureka Tower
Named after the Eureka Rebellion that ushered in Australian democracy, the Eureka Tower is the city's tallest building. It offers spectacular views from its Skydeck.
4. Melbourne Aquarium
Located on the north bank of the Yarra River, the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is one of the city's top attractions. Discover over 2,000 different creatures across 12 habitat zones!
5. Melbourne Zoo
If you don't have time to venture out into Australia's expansive outback, have no fear! You can visit many of the country's endemic species at its largest zoo.
6. Melbourne City Centre
Tour Melbourne City Centre with sightseeing opportunities that include the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens and Hoddle Grid's historic lanes and arcades.
7. Melbourne Museum
Visit Melbourne Museum to learn more about the city and its... well, everything really! From dinosaurs to early computers, don't expect to cover it all in an afternoon!
Planning Your Visit
When to go?
The best time to visit Melbourne is during fall (March to May). Not only is the weather at its most tolerable, but the changing colors of the city's foliage lend an air of charm to its Victorian-era buildings. If you can, try to catch the annual Food and Wine Festival during the first half of March!
How many days?
If the purpose of your visit is simply to see Melbourne's sights then you will need at least 2 or 3 days. That said, Melbourne has a multitude of festivals happening year round so consider staying for a bit longer if any of them take your fancy!
Good to know
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- Language
- English
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- Currency
- Australian Dollar ($)
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- Time Zone
- UTC (+10:00)
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- Country Code
- +61
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- Best time to visit
- The Australian fall, from March to May, is especially pleasant!
Top Attractions in Melbourne
Things to Do in Melbourne
Cities in Australia
- 1 Cairns
- 3 Darwin
- 5 Sydney
- 6 Kuranda
- 7 Adelaide
- 9 Hobart
- 10 Broome
- 11 Gold Coast
- 12 Brisbane
- 13 Perth
- 14 Hervey Bay
- 15 Coral Bay
- 17 Launceston
- 18 Port Arthur
- 19 Byron Bay
- 20 Strahan
Other Sightseeing Options in Melbourne
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What people are saying about Melbourne
Our tour guide San was great and took us on a fascinating trip through arcades and laneways, pointing out the beautiful Victorian and Art Deco architecture on the way. We visited some gorgeous niche shops and learned a lot about the history of the city. It was a really lovely tour and a great way to get an insight into what is available in Melbourne.
Loved it, didn’t experience much paranormal activity but it didn’t take anything away from the interesting back stories and facts on the history of the Melbourne CBD. Most definitely will check out other tours from lantern ghost tours
There were so many incredible scenes to photograph! Thank you for the suggestions on the floor for angle and poses. My friends are amazed by the photos. Many had never heard of Artvo and now plan to visit.
Got to see a lot of corners of Melbourne we would otherwise never have experienced. The guide (Harriet) was knowledgeable and a pleasure to listen to.
Smooth arrangements from the jetty ticket office onto the boat and all along. Excellent commentary by an experienced captain.
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