Melbourne
Things to do
Federation Square, Melbourne. Photo: Greg Elms.
Top picks
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.
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.
Heritage buildings
Brighton Bathing Boxes
Dive into Port Phillip Bay under the watch of 82 distinctive bathing boxes, a row of instantly recognisable wooden huts lining Brighton Beach.
History & heritage
Werribee Park and Mansion
Smell the roses - all 5000 varieties - in the magnificent grounds of the Victoria's largest private residence, pausing to admire the pastoral style.
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.
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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.
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...
Wildlife, zoos & farms
Melbourne Zoo
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!
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.
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.
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
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
See superb collections of Australian Indigenous and non-Indigenous art on permanent display as well as special exhibitions at The Ian Potter Centre.
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Plays & musicals
Come From Away
03 Mar 2021
The Tony® and Olivier Award winning musical Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of thousands of stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland,...
Design
Melbourne Fashion Festival
11 - 20 Mar 2021
The Melbourne Fashion Festival is an annual celebration of fashion, arts, ideas and creative endeavour for everyone to enjoy. The Festival presents world-class...
Festivals
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival - The March Edition
12 - 31 Mar 2021
Raise a toast to regional producers and savour a meal and a glass of wine at delicious food festival events, including the World's Longest Lunch.
Comedy
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
24 Mar - 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...
Exhibitions
Rain Room
Until 31 Mar 2021
Give in to the illusion of walking through a downpour of rain without getting wet at this impressive sell-out installation art piece.
Art & exhibitions
RISING
26 May - 06 Jun 2021
RISING is Melbourne’s major festival of the night — a surge of art, music and ceremony in the heart of Melbourne.Ambitious in scale and impact, RISING...
Exhibitions
The Story of the Moving Image
Until 17 Mar 2022
Journey through the past, present and future of the moving image through interactive experiences, digital innovation and captivating stories in this unforgettable...