Melbourne Australia Travel Guide: 22 BEST Things to do in Melbourne
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Hosier Lane
Landmark · Melbourne CBD
Called the most notable street art lane, with more murals found on walls and facades across the city.
Fitzroy Gardens
Park · East Melbourne
Recommended as greenery in the heart of the city, with Captain Cook's Cottage inside as a surprise.
Captain Cook's Cottage
Historic site · East Melbourne · brief mention
Billed as a surprise to find while walking through Fitzroy Gardens.
Yarra Valley
Day trip · Yarra Valley
Also offers cheese tasting, craft beer and year-round art and performing arts events.
Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary
Park · Beaumaris · brief mention
Phillip Island
Day trip · Phillip Island · brief mention
Suggested as a better spot than the city for viewing the Aurora Australis.
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens
Park · Sherbrooke
Recommended as a family-friendly day trip from the city.
Lake Mountain Alpine Resort
Activity · Marysville
Plastic toboggans can be rented or brought along, and snow gear is available for hire.
Organ Pipes National Park
Park · Keilor North
Jacksons Creek runs through the park, and there are trails for hiking and bushwalking.
National Gallery of Victoria
Museum · Southbank
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Landmark · East Melbourne
Tours include the museum, which holds over 3,500 objects from more than 95 sports.
Marvel Stadium
Landmark · Docklands · brief mention
Suggested as an alternative to the MCG for a stadium tour.
I'm Free Walking Tours
Activity · Melbourne CBD
Walks cover Federation Square, Hosier Lane and Flinders Street Station, among other stops.
Federation Square
Landmark · Melbourne CBD · brief mention
Included on the I'm Free walking tour route.
Flinders Street Station
Landmark · Melbourne CBD · brief mention
Included on the I'm Free walking tour route.
Queen Victoria Market
Market · Melbourne CBD
Both a shopping stop and a historic site that tells Melbourne's story.
St Kilda Pier
Landmark · St Kilda
Best seen at sunset; about 1,400 little penguins live here, and water rats are also around.
Seventh Gallery
Museum · Fitzroy · brief mention
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne
Activity · Chadstone
Building workshops and interactive games are also offered.
Luna Park Melbourne
Activity · St Kilda
The Great Scenic Railway is one of the world's oldest roller coasters and the park's standout ride.
Bay Trail
Activity · Port Melbourne · brief mention
Recommended for biking, jogging or just enjoying the ocean views.
Immigration Museum
Museum · Melbourne CBD
Guided 90-minute tours cover the building's history, architecture and immigration policy.
Sherbrooke Forest
Hike · Sherbrooke · brief mention
Recommended for a stroll while visiting the Dandenongs.
Puffing Billy Railway
Activity · Belgrave · brief mention
Lune Croissanterie
Cafe · Fitzroy
Monthly specials include flavours like choc chip cookie pain au chocolat and kaya cruffin.
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