Overview

There's plenty to keep families big and small entertained in Melbourne. From interactive museums and kids' festivals to exhilarating outdoor adventures and wildlife parks, you'll discover a whole host of fun things to do with the family.

Highlights

Melbourne Skydeck

Melbourne Skydeck

Architecture & design
Teeter on The Edge, a switchable glass cube that slides you out from the building's 88th floor for unsurpassed views of Melbourne and far beyond.
Thousands gather in Fed Square around a stage, surrounded by candles in the shape of a heart.

Fed Square

Architecture & design
In the tradition of the world's busiest public spaces, "Fed Square" buzzes with a daily program of events, restaurants and cafes and bold galleries.
Triceratops

Melbourne Museum

Museums
Touch and feel your way through local history; give Phar Lap a nod, explore a rainforest, rest in a rollercoaster car, and discover Koori heritage.
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Melbourne Zoo

Sanctuaries, zoos & farms
Get up close with more than 250 species as you explore rainforests, bushland and underwater worlds. Don't miss the zookeeper talks and feeding times!
Polly Woodside

Polly Woodside

History & heritage
Climb aboard and roam the decks of the historic Polly Woodside, one of Australia’s last surviving 19th century tall ships. Experience the turbulent trials...
Old Melbourne Gaol

Old Melbourne Gaol

History & heritage
Sentence yourself to a day of fun or a spooky night at Victoria's oldest prison, which housed tough criminals and the infamous bushranger, Ned Kelly.
Scienceworks

Scienceworks

Museums
Journey to the stars and beyond at the Melbourne Planetarium, travel through space and time, and have a hair-raising encounter with lighting volts.
Elizabeth Street Entrance

Queen Victoria Market

Markets
Shop 'til you drop at this celebrated market to see buskers, find souvenirs and to marvel at the fresh produce and the treats in the Dairy Hall.
A lion

Werribee Open Range Zoo

Sanctuaries, zoos & farms
Join a wildlife safari, Melbourne style, and spot rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and monkeys as they roam freely through the grounds of the zoo.
Kids fun

Luna Park Melbourne

Leisure activities
Ride adrenaline-pumping, heart-stopping rollercoasters and try your luck with carnival games. There's a galaxy of amusements for all ages to explore.
Luna Park, St Kilda, Melbourne

Fun activities

See & do
Live the life of leisure and be as busy as you please in Melbourne, choosing from a range of fun-filled activities guaranteed to shake up the weekend.
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The Amazing Monster Tour

Family
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Monster Truck Mania Live Melbourne 2024

Family
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Monster Truck Mania Live is back in 2024! Share with family and friends, and book tickets today to secure the best seats!After wowing sell-out arenas nationwide...
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Mother's Day at Luna Park

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This Mother's Day, Luna Park has a special offer to spoil Mum. You can bring your Mum to Luna Park in Melbourne where she can join in the fun and let her...

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Turtley awesome school holiday fun at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Family
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Family
28 Apr 2024
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Wildlife and zoos

Nature & wildlife
Featuring a state-of-the-art aquarium, award-winning zoos and parklands teeming with fauna, you don't have to go far in Melbourne to see wildlife.
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Museums

Art & culture
Delve deep into the history of places near and far at Melbourne's varied museums, dedicated to all manner of the city's quirky local stories.
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Tours

See & do
Explore Melbourne on foot with an expert walking guide, join a bus tour or follow the historic City Circle Tram route on a tour of the city's cafes.
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Features
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