Melbourne is packed with attractions, from laneways and street art to lush parks and grand galleries and museums, all wrapped up in a vibrant atmosphere.​

Highlights

Tours and cruises

Tours and cruises

Discover what locals love about Melbourne with a guided tour of the city and its attractions.​​

Street art

Street art

Melbourne laneways are filled with street art, stencils, paste-ups and mixed media.

Aboriginal Melbourne

Aboriginal Melbourne

Find out more about Aboriginal culture through Melbourne's galleries and museums.

Museums and art galleries

Museums and art galleries

Explore Melbourne's public museums and galleries along with artist-run and commercial galleries.

Must do

Iconic Melbourne experiences

Iconic Melbourne experiences

Waterside views, hidden bars and amazing exhibitions.

Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

Theatre and shows

Theatre and shows

Discover Melbourne's hit musicals, cutting-edge theatre and late-night cabaret shows.

Melbourne Museum

Melbourne Museum

Explore history, culture, science, and nature at this popular Melbourne attraction.

Melbourne's most instagrammable shops

Melbourne's most instagrammable shops

Our guide to the best looking shops in Melbourne, guaranteed to light up your Instagram feed.

Melbourne Zoo

Melbourne Zoo

Journey through a world of wildlife in the heart of Melbourne.

Federation Square

Federation Square

Melbourne's public square and meeting place, opposite Flinders Street Station.

Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

The world’s first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Australian art.

Precincts

Docklands

Docklands

Discover Melbourne's spectacular harbour at Docklands, just minutes from the city centre.​

Hidden gems of Kensington

Hidden gems of Kensington

Head into Kensington and discover these hidden cafes, bars, pubs, breweries, boutiques and more.

Chinatown

Chinatown

Let the hanging lanterns guide you along Little Bourke Street into Australia’s oldest Chinatown.

Your guide to Melbourne's unofficial Koreatown

Your guide to Melbourne's unofficial Koreatown

Travel to South Korea from Melbourne with the best fried chicken, K-BBQ and more.

The ultimate walking guide to Carlton

The ultimate walking guide to Carlton

How to find the best restaurants, hidden shops and stunning sights in Carlton - all on foot!

Greek Precinct

Greek Precinct

Experience Greek culture and cuisine in Melbourne's buzzing Greek Precinct on Lonsdale Street.

The ultimate guide to Degraves Street

The ultimate guide to Degraves Street

Where to shop, dine and caffeinate in Melbourne's most famous laneway.

The best restaurants, cafes and bars in Hardware Lane

The best restaurants, cafes and bars in Hardware Lane

Out shopping? Stop for street food, Korean desserts and secret Italian bars.

Secret gardens and majestic parks

Secret gardens and majestic parks

Take a walk through Melbourne’s lush parks and gardens.

Iconic laneways and arcades walk

Iconic laneways and arcades walk

Take a walk through Melbourne’s arcades and laneways.

Aboriginal Melbourne walk

Aboriginal Melbourne walk

Discover Melbourne's Aboriginal heritage and culture on this walking tour of significant sites.

Melbourne music walk

Melbourne music walk

Discover Melbourne’s music highlights, from music venues to busking hot spots and historic sites.

Explore

Melbourne Visitor Hub

Melbourne Visitor Hub

Stop by Town Hall for information and help planning your time in Melbourne and Regional Victoria.

Parks and gardens

Parks and gardens

One of the most loved things about Melbourne is its picturesque parks, gardens and green spaces.

The ultimate guide to exploring Fitzroy Gardens

The ultimate guide to exploring Fitzroy Gardens

Make an exercise date and explore the beauty of this glorious city garden.

Things to do in the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

Things to do in the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

Discover the best natural wonders, events and dining the RBG has to offer. 

How to visit Korea in Melbourne

How to visit Korea in Melbourne

The best K-pop stores, Korean cafes, BBQ restaurants and streetwear stores in Melbourne.

Hidden gems to visit in Docklands

Hidden gems to visit in Docklands

From secret wine bars to amazing art galleries, Docklands offers more than meets the eye.

The ultimate guide to Centre Place

The ultimate guide to Centre Place

Discover laneway lunch spots, boutique shopping and hole-in-the-wall cafes.

Melbourne’s most Instagrammable experiences

Melbourne’s most Instagrammable experiences

You won't need filters at the city's most photogenic spots.

What’s new in Melbourne’s laneways

What’s new in Melbourne’s laneways

Take a peek down unfamiliar roads as we highlight the best hidden attractions in the city.

The ultimate guide to Degraves Street

The ultimate guide to Degraves Street

Where to shop, dine and caffeinate in Melbourne's most famous laneway.

The ultimate guide to the Nicholas Building

The ultimate guide to the Nicholas Building

Explore the iconic building that houses some of the most unique stores in the city

Attractions

THE LUME Melbourne

THE LUME Melbourne

Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3,000sqm of immersive space.

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Discover thousands of aquatic animals in four enchanting worlds at this top Melbourne attraction.

Melbourne Museum

Melbourne Museum

Explore history, culture, science, and nature at this popular Melbourne attraction.

Arts Centre Melbourne

Arts Centre Melbourne

With its iconic spire, the Arts Centre Melbourne is a cultural and architectural landmark.

Melbourne Town Hall Tours

Melbourne Town Hall Tours

Take a tour of one of Melbourne's most iconic buildings.

Old Melbourne Gaol

Old Melbourne Gaol

Visit Melbourne’s oldest prison, where most of Australia’s infamous characters spent time.

Melbourne Skydeck

Melbourne Skydeck

This 300m high public observation deck captures everything that is special about Melbourne.

State Library Victoria

State Library Victoria

Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free public libraries in the world.

MCG Tours

MCG Tours

Take a guided tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Shrine Tours

Shrine Tours

Experience more at the Shrine with a guided tour.

Royal Exhibition Building

Royal Exhibition Building

World Heritage-listed and the oldest surviving Great Hall of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

NGV International

NGV International

NGV International houses a whole world of international art.

Cooks' Cottage

Cooks' Cottage

Come and explore Cooks' Cottage and learn about its English origins and relocation to Melbourne.

ArtVo

ArtVo

An interactive 3D art gallery with optical illusions that visitors can touch and explore.

ACMI

ACMI

Museum dedicated to the moving image through events, film screenings and exhibitions.

Immigration Museum

Immigration Museum

An exploration of the stories of people from all over the world who have migrated to Australia.

Federation Square

Federation Square

Melbourne's public square and meeting place, opposite Flinders Street Station.

The Conservatory

The Conservatory

An indoor world of floral beauty with displays that change five times each year.

Melbourne’s secret gardens and green spaces

Melbourne’s secret gardens and green spaces

Take a break from indoors with a stroll through these city-side parks.

Children's Gallery Melbourne Museum

Children's Gallery Melbourne Museum

This is a wondrous place for young children to explore, play and learn.

Birrarung Marr

Birrarung Marr

Popular park along the Yarra River next to Federation Square.

St Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Cathedral

This prominent and historic Anglican cathedral is a Melbourne landmark.

Fitzroy Gardens

Fitzroy Gardens

These historic gardens are home to the famous Cooks' Cottage.

Melbourne's accessible and wheelchair-friendly attractions

Melbourne's accessible and wheelchair-friendly attractions

These local attractions are accessible for everyone to experience.

Discover more

How to spend 24 hours in Melbourne

How to spend 24 hours in Melbourne

From secret street art to seasonal events, you’ll find something for everyone.

Major events

Major events

From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.

Getting around

Getting around

Melbourne is easy to explore by bike, tram, bus, train or taxi.​​​​​​​​​​​​​