Things to do

Heritage buildings

St Kilda Pier

Providing panoramic views of the Melbourne skyline and Port Phillip Bay, the pier is a popular destination for strolling, cycling, rollerblading and fishing...

Art galleries

Lamington Drive

Expect to see some eclectic art and design at this exceptional gallery space in Collingwood, run by the creative crew at the Jacky Winter Group.

Architecture & design

Eureka Skydeck 88

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.

Parks & gardens

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Gardens

Breathe deep and fill your lungs with the goodness of the freshest air from the heart of Melbourne's city centre at the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Art galleries

NGV International

See one of the most impressive collections of European, Asian, Oceanic and American art at this iconic Melbourne gallery.

Spectator sports

Melbourne Cricket Ground

See a match or tour the home of Aussie cricket and the Australian Football League, the site of the 1956 Olympics and the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

Wildlife, zoos & farms

Werribee Open Range Zoo

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

History & heritage

Old Melbourne Gaol

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.

Family

Melbourne Star Observation Wheel

Take a 30-minute ride on Melbourne's newest star attraction for extraordinary views and a unique bird's-eye perspective of the city and surrounds.

Art galleries

Heide Museum of Modern Art

Be inspired by three dedicated exhibition spaces, two historic kitchen gardens and a sculpture park, all located on 15 acres of beautiful landscape.

Wildlife, zoos & farms

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Dive deep to discover life beneath the Southern Ocean; walk under tunnels filled with sharks and rays, or ride a simulated underwater rollercoaster.

Museums

Australian Sports Museum

Become part of Australia's sporting history through sporting artifacts and multimedia displays at the home of Australian sport, the MCG.

Exhibitions

Disney: The Magic of Animation

13 May - 17 Oct 2021

Discover the creativity and innovation of almost 100 years of Disney Animation in ACMI's latest Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition. Shown in Australia...

Comedy

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Until 18 Apr 2021

Laugh, chortle, giggle and snort at everything from wry young hipsters and slapstick heroes to musical comedy and good ol’ timey cabaret stars.

Community

Midsumma Pride March

23 May 2021

Paint on those stripes, fluff up your feathers, and douse yourself in glitter to march through St Kilda in Melbourne's iconic parade of rainbows and pride.Victoria's...

Outdoor cinema

Moonlight Cinema at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Until 25 Apr 2021

Kick back with a film under the stars as Melbourne’s most spectacular open-air cinema returns to the lush Central Lawn for its 25th season. As the sun...

Exhibitions

NGV Triennial 2020

Until 18 Apr 2021

Exploring some of the most globally relevant and pressing issues of our time, including isolation, representation and speculation on the future, the NGV...

Art & exhibitions

RISING

26 May - 06 Jun 2021

RISING is a surge of art, music, performance and ceremony in the heart of Melbourne.  Ambitious in scale and impact, RISING will begin on the evening of...

Film festivals

St Kilda Film Festival

20 - 29 May 2021

Proudly presented by the City of Port Phillip, St Kilda Film Festival is one of Australia’s largest and longest-running short film festivals. Featuring...

Exhibitions

The Story of the Moving Image

Until 03 May 2022

Journey through the past, present and future of the moving image through interactive experiences, digital innovation and captivating stories in this unforgettable...