Melbourne: Things to Do

Driving along the Great Ocean Road, you’ll have the chance to take in Australia’s stunning coastline scenery as well as spot wildlife in their natural habitats, including kangaroos, koalas, and various bird species. Learn More

Begin with a midday visit to the photogenic Brighton Beach bathing boxes. From there, you can travel to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, where you’ll have the chance to learn about kangaroos, koalas, bandicoots, and Tasmanian devils. Learn More

Yarra Valley begins with a visit to a boutique orchard. Stop at Yarra Valley Dairy for a taste of produce and cheese. Enjoy the Lunch at Rochford Wines, where you can choose between four set meals as you enjoy coffee, tea, or a glass of wine. After lunch, you can travel to Victoria’s oldest vineyards at Yering Station. End the tour with a chocolate tasting at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, where you can watch chocolatiers at work. Learn More

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a Southern Ocean and Antarctic aquarium in central Melbourne, Australia. It is located on the banks of the Yarra River beside and under the Flinders Street Viaduct and the King Street Bridge. Learn More

Journey through a world of wildlife in the heart of Melbourne. Over 320 species from around the world call Melbourne Zoo home. Stroll through the lush rainforests, where tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. Come eye-to-eye with orang-utans in their special elevated home and walk the Trail of Elephants. Spot unique Australian wildlife including koalas and kangaroos set against stunning native flora, and head into an underwater world showcasing playful Victorian little penguins and fur seals. Learn More

Just 2km from Melbourne’s busy CBD and situated around the racetrack of the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, Albert Park is a Championship Golf Course not to be missed. Learn More

Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre is home to world-class aquatic facilities that are accessible to everyone at any level. Learn More

Southgate offers a diverse range of menus and dining experiences, all with a spectacular backdrop of Melbourne’s city skyline. From great celebrations, intimate dinners or drinks with colleagues and friends. Southgate has a range of restaurants, bars and café’s to suit the occasion. Learn More

Lygon is one of Melbourne’s best-known streets, but it cops a lot of unfair flack. It’s true that the Italian restaurant precinct – which roughly occupies the blocks between Carlton’s Queensbury and Elgin streets – has its fair share of tourist traps, but there are plenty of great restaurants hidden among the chequered tablecloths. Learn More

Chinatown is an ethnic enclave in the Central Business District of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Centred at the eastern end of Little Bourke Street, it extends between the corners of Swanston and Spring Streets, and consists of numerous laneways, alleys and arcades. Learn More

Chapel Street’s a melting pot of, well, melting pots, with every cuisine imaginable lining its expansive street. Sometimes it can be a little overwhelming trying to choose the right foodie destination to satisfy your rumbling tum, especially because the famed street is three suburbs long. Learn More