Arrive at the station via car or public transport and prepare to travel on a historic locomotive through the scenic Dandenong Ranges. Built in 1900 and recognised as one of the finest preserved steam railways in the world, Puffing Billy continues to travel on its original mountain track between Belgrave and Gembrook, Puffing Billy offers traditional train journeys, first-class wine and dine experiences and so much more to explore off the tracks. Discover the new state-of-the-art facility set in the scenic surrounds of Emerald Lake Park. The new Lakeside Visitor Centre enhances the Puffing Billy experience, featuring a café, function room, significantly upgraded facilities, extensive retail, dining options, and interpretation spaces for you to enjoy.

Experience an African adventure among beautiful natural surroundings at Werribee Open Range Zoo, just 30 minutes from Melbourne. Get onboard a complimentary guided safari across the unique open-range savannah and spot rhinos, giraffes, and zebras. Come face-to-face with a pride of lions, visit one of the world's largest gorilla exhibits, see cheeky monkeys at play, and discover a family of hippos in their wetland home. As you travel, keep your eyes open and spot kangaroos, emu, brolga, koalas, and other Australian animals on a beautiful walk through the Australian Journey grasslands.

Experience the highlights of the Melbourne Cricket Ground on a tour including a visit to the famous MCC Long Room, the players’ changing rooms, the cricketers' viewing room, and the Ron Casey Media Centre. After your guided a walk through the arena, take in the Cricket Victoria Bill Lawry Centre, and head to the Melbourne City Terrace for views of the stunning skyline.   Next, visit the all-new Australian Sports Museum for a truly memorable experience. This isn’t your typical museum: it’s an exciting, interactive, and ever-changing experience where the latest technology has been used to create immersive exhibits and galleries.

With your general admission day ticket to the Melbourne Zoo you can become acquainted with over 320 animal species from around the world. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the lush Asian and African rainforests, where tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. See eye-to-eye with the lion pride in a special exhibit at Lion Gorge and then continue on through to the Trail of the Elephants. Get up close and personal with Australian wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and emus in an Australian bush setting. Head into the underwater world to see Victoria’s iconic little penguins and Australian fur seals.

Meet the guide at the Melbourne Cricket Grounds for this behind-the-scenes tour. Visit parts of the stadium that the general public doesn't get to see with a guide who is an MCC member. Highlights of this tour include: The famous MCC Long Room MCC Library (founded in 1873) MCG Tapestry Player changing rooms Cricketers’ viewing room Ron Casey Media Centre Portrait of Sir Donald Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar A walk on the arena Cricket Victoria Bill Lawry Centre Ponsford Stand City Terrace with views of Melbourne’s skyline Experience the history and world-class facilities of the MCG.

SkyBus Melbourne City Express is a direct transfer between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and Southern Cross Station in Melbourne's City Center. Travel the smart way between the airport and the city center with day departures every 10 minutes and an average journey time of just 22 minutes. Operating between 4:30am and midnight, just turn up and go with no reservations required. Sit back and relax on a modern and comfortable bus, and stay connected during your journey with free Wi-Fi. SkyBus conveniently departs kerbside directly outside Terminals 1,3, and 4 at Melbourne Airport.

See Melbourne from above at the Melbourne Skydeck, which is nearly 300 meters high. Travel up 88 floors in only 38 seconds and take in 360-degree views of Melbourne. Step out on the Edge and be suspended over transparent glass. Or enjoy a VR experience in the Melbourne Skydeck Voyager Theatre. Take in views of the city through the glass windows, or if you're a thrill-seeker, you can add the Edge to your experience. The Edge suspends daring guests in a transparent glass cube that projects out from Melbourne Skydeck, leaving them suspended nearly 300 meters above the streets of Melbourne. If the Edge isn’t your thing, you can visit the Melbourne Skydeck Voyager Theatre, where a virtual reality film will take you through 16 locations throughout Melbourne and Victoria. Shot in Super 8K high definition, the film is accompanied by sounds, scent, and movements. Add the Melbourne Skydeck’s virtual reality plank experience to your visit, and try your luck at balancing on a narrow plank above Melbourne. The virtual reality experience is so compelling it will convince you that you're really above Melbourne.

Situated in Federation Square in the heart of the city, chill and enjoy a drink at Melbourne’s only ice bar — a must for tourists and locals alike. Geared up in special snow wear, make your way through the doors of the explorer's ship and into the sub-zero temperatures on the other side.   This is a truly unique Arctic experience for people of all ages, so don’t leave your little explorers at home. People under the age of 18 are welcome with an adult. You'll be surrounded by over 40 tones of expertly sculpted ice.  The ice bar is also within walking distance of many other major Melbourne attractions, including the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Botanical Gardens, Crown Casino, Melbourne Aquarium, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Sky Deck, and Bourke Street Mall.

Spend a day at Peninsula Hot Springs, a wellness destination located on the Mornington Peninsula, with a ticket and lunch voucher. Let go of your worries in the natural geothermal waters that flow into the pools of this coastal oasis, providing an idyllic setting for relaxation and rejuvenation. Explore over 50 bathing experiences including thermal mineral spring pools, a Turkish steam bath, a cave pool, a hilltop pool with 360-degree views of the region, an underground sauna, a reflexology walk, massaging thermal showers, a lakeside pool, and a naturally-landscaped bathing gully. Taste a nourishing lunch from the Bath House Cafe or Amphitheatre Cafe to the value of $30. Choose from a selection of light meals, refreshing drinks, and freshly ground coffee for you to enjoy throughout your day of bathing. Enjoy your meal in the café space or take it to the relaxing picnic area.

Immerse yourself in the local culture and make the most of your visit to Melbourne. Explore the city’s cool laneways on a tour with a local guide. Discover a selection of secret galleries, hidden shops, and laneway cafés. On this unique walking tour of Melbourne you’ll get a feel for the city that only comes with spending time with a knowledgeable local. During the small-group tour, experience a mix of history, architecture, street art, galleries, shops, interesting stories, and more.