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West End

Rialto Observation Deck

Highlights

  • Melbourne Observation Deck
  • Melbourne Aquarium

Melbourne's West End, with its mix of classic European architecture and modern structures, is the city's financial and legal district and is recognised as an area of power and influence. Follow your fortunes as prices are displayed in the window of the Stock Exchange, or explore Australia's largest legal precinct, with eight courts and hundreds of law firms all within one square kilometre.

West End is not just about work, however. Australia's largest underwater world, the state-of-the-art Melbourne Aquarium, harbours thousands of creatures from the Southern Ocean. Wander through four levels of transparent tunnels, surrounded by sharks, stingrays and sea turtles, and take a a thrilling simulated underwater roller coaster ride.

Discover the city's rich immigrant heritage at the Immigration Museum, housed in the superbly restored Customs House building. Australia's tallest building, Rialto Towers, is also a popular attraction, with spectacular 360 degree views of Melbourne from the Observation Deck, located on level 55.

At night kick up your heels in King Street, a pumping nightclub hub with 18 international hotels and a plethora of pubs, clubs and bars.