From blockbuster shows to fast cars and big belly laughs at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, take the kids on a fun-filled adventure around Melbourne this autumn. Barrack your heart out at the start of the new AFL season, eat and drink the day away at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, and satisfy your need for speed at the Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix™. 

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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.
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Sanctuaries, zoos & farms
Dive deep to discover life beneath the Southern Ocean; walk under tunnels filled with sharks and rays, or ride a simulated underwater rollercoaster.
AFL game Melbourne vs Brisbane

Australian Rules Football overview

Spectator sports
Check out Australian Rules Football. Watch an AFL game at one of Melbourne's famous venues for the ultimate local sporting experience.
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Comedy
26 Mar - 20 Apr 2025
Laugh, chortle, giggle and snort at everything from wry young hipsters and slapstick heroes to musical comedy and good ol’ timey cabaret stars.

Friday night

Dive into Melbourne’s diverse dining scene. Say hola to plates of vibrant Mexican cuisine at Tres a Cinco, al fresco dining at Arbory or native Australian flavours at Mabu Mabu. After you've gorged yourself, get ready for fun and games at Ballers Clubhouse.

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Saturday – explore the city!

Rise and shine! Follow your nose and find breakfast down one of the city's many laneways. Afterwards, explore the city from above at the Melbourne Skydeck, learn to surf at URBNSURF, unleash your artistic side with Leonardo da Vinci at THE LUME or follow the crowds to the MCG and catch a classic clash of the titans at an AFL match.

If sport isn't your thing, give your camera a workout at Artvo’s immersive art rooms or catch a tram to Collingwood and get lost among boutiques and breweries. Top off the afternoon at Holey Moley Golf, put your board game skills to the test at the interactive MONOPOLY DREAMS, or come face to face with Horridus at Melbourne Museum. 

Come evening, soak up the carnival atmosphere at the iconic Moomba Festival, or head to Luna Park for thrills, spills, and sunset over the Bay. Are the kids fussy about dinner? Head to Grazeland where a parade of food stalls from churros to stir fries and burgers will keep everyone happy.  

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Sunday – culture, boating and life by the water

Head to the Royal Botanic Gardens for a guided walk with a First Peoples guide and learn about the ongoing importance of the gardens for the Kulin Nation. Continue your journey into Australia's Indigenous history with a visit to the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre.

Enjoy lunch with a different view of Melbourne – from the water! Gather a picnic and some snacks from Degraves Street and head down to Sandridge Wharf Southbank, to play captain for a few hours on a GoBoat. The kids will love watching you charter your own tour of the Yarra River, taking in sites like the MCG, Crown Casino and Docklands.

Extra time 

Stay a little longer and enjoy some seaside fun in St Kilda, where you can watch yachts on the bay, stroll the esplanade, and soak up the glitz and glamour of Acland and Carlisle Streets. Give the kids a taste of resort life with a dip at the historic St Kilda Sea Baths and wind down after a long day with some popcorn and a double feature film at The Astor.

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Accommodation

Whether you're a history buff, architecture aficionado or looking for a dash of whimsy, Melbourne's hotels are more than just a place to rest your head after a day exploring. Stay in the heart of the city at these stylish family-friendly hotels.
AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank Building

AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank

Hotels
The newly built AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank is located on the city fringe of Southbank, guests will have an easy 300-metre walk into South...
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Next Hotel Melbourne a Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotels
Set amongst the city’s 80 Collins precinct of industry influencers, high fashion and hospitality hot spots, Next Hotel Melbourne a Curio Collection by...
Ovolo South Yarra - Reception

Ovolo South Yarra

Hotels
Blending past, present and progressive, a place where retro-chic and pop-art collide. Taking its design cues from the days of disco, rock gods and retro...
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The Grand Vestibule

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

Hotels
Built in 1913, this heritage-listed hotel is located on Flinders Street overlooking the Yarra River and many of Melbourne’s top attractions within easy...
WET

W Melbourne

Hotels
Melbourne’s first luxury lifestyle hotel with its rebellious Flinders Lane address, W Melbourne takes its design cues from the streets of Australia’s cultural...
Lancemore Crossley St Melbourne Lobby

Lancemore Crossley St. Melbourne

Hotels
Crossley Street is the pinnacle of Melbournian culture, centrally located between the Paris end of Bourke Street, East End Theatre District, restaurants...

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