TOP TEN MELBOURNE TO DO’s. (In no particular order) #1: Melbourne Architecture: Just walk the streets. See Victorian, Edwardian and Modern styles. #2: Sensational St.Kilda: St.Kilda beach, the pier, the penguins, Luna Park and Acland Street. #3: Do the Domain: Botanical Garden, The Shrine of Remembrance, Government House, The Tan. #4: The Arts: National Gallery of Victoria, Federation Square Galleries, ACMI, Hosier Lane graffiti. #5: City Life: Ride a tram, Visit Royal Arcade, Block Arcade, Bourke Street Mall, Myers, Parliament House. #6: Aussie Animals: Visit Melbourne or Werribee Zoo, Melbourne Aquarium, Collingwood Children’s Farm. #7: Catch a Show: See a concert, play, musical, comedian, live band or street busker. Get out, enjoy. #8: Sports Mad Melbourne: See stars playing AFL football, cricket, tennis, horse racing or the Grand Prix. #9: Fabulous Food: It’s everywhere. Visit South Melbourne or Victoria Markets, Lygon or Little Bourke Streets. #10: Sensational Shopping: For fashion check out the city, Chapel Street or Chadstone Shopping Centre. OUT OF TOWN OUTINGS (Nearest to furthest) 1. Dandenong Ranges (1.25 hours) for stunning native forests walk amongst giant gum trees and ferns. 2. Yarra Valley (1.5 hours) has great wineries and the Healesville Sanctuary for native Australian animals. 3. Ballarat (1.5hours) a gold rush period town for Sovereign Hill, a reconstructed gold rush town. 4. Mornington Peninsula (1.5 hours) is Melbourne’s summer beach retreat with great wineries. 5. Great Ocean Road (2.5 hours) for the stunning coastal drive, surf beaches and the Twelve Apostles. SOME GREAT INNER MELBOURNE THINGS TO DO AND SEE.
St Vincent Place in Albert Park is a fine example of 19th century residential development around St Vincent Gardens with houses of the 1860s and 1870s.
St Vincent Gardens in Albert Park is of national significance being a 19th century residential development around a landscaped square.
Bridport Street in Albert Park comprises a vibrant mix of small restaurants and eateries, boutique shops and professional services to see and be seen.
Albert Park beach is one of Melbourne's closest beaches, a mere 5 kilometres from the CBD. Stroll or cycle or stop and use one of the many exercise stations.
South Melbourne Beach is one of the closest patrolled beaches to Melbourne city.
Jog, cycle or walk around Albert Park Lake in Melbourne's premier park, Albert Park and see a stunning lake panorama of the city.
The Albert Park Golf Course is in Albert Park, just 2km from the CBD. The 18 hole layout has great views of the Melbourne CBD skyline.
Melbourne Golf Park is Melbourne's premier public access golf practice facility. It cater to all ages, abilities. If golf is your thing the this is a must.
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre is an international sporting venue in Albert Park. Virtually every indoor and aquatic sport is here.
In Albert Park, Melbourne's premier sports and aquatic centre. Two Olympic pools, a 25m lap pool, hot therapy pool, wave pool, children's play pool + giant slide.
The track in Albert Park is the venue for the Grand Prix each year in March. The race is held around the scenic Albert Park Lake in Albert Park.
South Melbourne Market is famous for superb gourmet foods and bargains.. The market is open from Wednesday's to Sundays.
The famous pier is a close historic St.Kilda tourist icon. Walk out to the end and see the Little Penguins and the stunning Melbourne city skyline.
A colony of Little Penguins can be seen nightly at dusk at St.Kilda Pier among the breakwater rocks at the end of the pier. A viewing platform is provided.
Near St.Kilda Pier in St.Kilda is Luna Park, Melbourne's famous and historic amusement park. It is a fun place for people of all ages.
Right next to Luna Park and the famous Palais Theatre in St.Kilda is the Esplanade Arts and Craft Market that is held every Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
A solemn monument to the fallen in war. It has fantastic 360 degree views of Melbourne from the upper balcony.
Melbourne has stunning gardens and the Royal Botanical Garden is the jewel in the crown. It is just a short walk or easy ride away.
The Arts is big in Melbourne. The National Gallery of Victoria, popularly known as the NGV is Australia's oldest and most visited art museum.
Something is always happening at "Fed Square" with the free Ian Potter Gallery's collection of Australian and Indigenous art and the ACMI next door.
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) at Federation Square presents the world of film, television and digital culture with changing exhibits.
Hosiery Lane is a scene of everchanging street art. Wander down the bluestone laneway and take in the dizzying array of colours and characters by local artists.
St Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Melbourne. The Cathedral is Victoria’s most visited sacred place, with over 400,000 visitors a year.
Iconic Flinders Street railway station in the city was built in 1909. It is on the corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets and serves the entire metropolitan rail network.
Since the Melbourne's gold rush of the 1860's this undercover arcade between the Bourke Street Mall and Little Collins Street has fine boutiques and stores.
Seeing and strolling along the Yarra River is a Melbourne must. Walk or ride along the banks and admire the everchanging views.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground is a Melbourne ikon. The stadium seats over 90,000 for football and cricket. Visit for the Australian Sports Museum, cafes and tour.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground,, known as "The 'G", is Australia's largest sports stadium located in Yarra Park, Melbourne with football April to September.
The Australian Open is a tennis tournament is at Melbourne Park in mid to late January. The Grand Slam tournament attracts the worlds best players.
Help on the first Tuesday in November the Melbourne Cup is an annual horse race held at the Flemington Racecourse during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
Located on Emerald Hill in South Melbourne and built between 1879-1880 this superb building in Bank Street is listed on the Victorian Heritage list.
The historic Clarendon Street shops in South Melbourne has many shops, cafes and restaurants. There is something there for everyone.
A truly iconic shopping strip in Melbourne. Famous for fashion, food, coffee, bars, vintage stores, Prahran Market, art galleries and street art.
The highly respected public research university is located in Carlton. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria.
The popular zoo is located within Royal Park in Parkville. It is Melbourne's premier zoo with its large collection of Australian native and worldwide animals.
Melbourne is full of historic homes dating back to the 1800's right through to the most modern architecture. Walk the street and discover the diversity.
Lygon Street in Carlton is famous for it's outstanding Italian restaurants and all things Italian. These classic Italian cars were spotted. Molto bella!!!
Lygon Street is home to iconic restaurants, venues and bars, boasting unparalleled pasticceria and is the birthplace of Melbourne's Cafe Culture.
The cemetery founded in 1852 is a Carlton North feature designed like a large public park. The historic cemetery is notably the resting place of four Prime Ministers.
Princes Park stretches along Royal Parade in Carlton North. Facilities in the park include playgrounds, barbecues, picnic facilities and toilets.
There is always a place to see live music every night of the week in Melbourne. Melbourne is the musician's mecca. See What's On Melbourne.
St Kilda Beach in St Kilda is Melbourne's most famous beach. It's a buzzing hive of activity and home to a weekly market, the iconic pier and heated sea baths.
There are so many great bike riding routes you can follow in Melbourne travelling into the city and following the safe separated paths and along waterways.
Discover a wide variety of fresh, quality produce & specialty shopping. Melbourne's iconic Market, Queen Victoria Market has been operating since 1878.
Melbourne Museum is a natural and cultural history museum wit outstanding displays in the Carlton Gardens next to the Royal Exhibition Building.
Melbourne has one UNESCO World Heritage building, with its stunning dome in the Carlton Gardens. Opened in 1880 for the world exhibition.
The state library of Victoria in the city was established in 1854 as the Melbourne Public Library, making it Australia's oldest public library.
The “Tan” is a popular gravel walk/running route looping around Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. It is 3.827km long with 250m distance markers.
A former jail and current museum on Russell Street in a bluestone building where dangerous criminals and petty offenders were held.
The meeting place of the Parliament of Victoria located on Spring Street with the grand colonnaded front that dominates the vista up Bourke Street.
Catch performances by local stars and touring artists at renowned venues and popular festivals throughout the year from music, opera, ballet, theatre and more.