Melbourne

Melbourne

the gateway to regional Victoria

Melbourne is an amazing place to enjoy Rugby World Cup 2027. Offering visitors a non stop celebration of fashion, food, sport and good living, this vibrant city boasts some of the world’s best restaurants, some great attractions and a fantastic beach culture down at St Kilda. Friendly locals will welcome you, helping to uncover secret spots and hidden gems across town. 

Visit Federation Square, Melbourne’s landmark cultural space, and wander nearby Southbank. Explore the city’s laneways for alfresco dining, quirky bars, cafes and boutiques. Go shopping on bohemian Brunswick Street or chic Chapel Street. Walk through the Royal Botanic Gardens or tour the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. 

One of the best things about Melbourne is how easy it is to reach some of Australia’s best national parks, beaches and foodie hot spots. You don’t have to travel far from the city to enjoy golf courses home to kangaroos, breaks being tackled by top surfers, vineyards producing award winning wines and wildlife reserves teeming with interesting flora and fauna. 

Whether you’re hanging out with penguins on Phillip Island, driving the iconic Great Ocean Road, sipping wine in the Yarra Valley or hiking in the Grampians you’ll be glad you made Melbourne and Victoria part of your Aussie adventure. 

Melbourne

Things to do

Walk-through Melbourne's arcades
Take a walk-through Melbourne's arcades and lane ways to find the hole-in-the-wall cafes, secret shops, tiny wine bars and iconic restaurants. Join a guided tour and discover the hidden secrets of the city.
Climb Eureka Tower
Climb Eureka Tower for the ultimate Skydeck experience: At Melbourne Skydeck, the southern hemisphere’s highest observation deck, the city comes to you when you take it all in from nearly 300 metres high. It’s an experience at another level!
Visit the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Visit the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and watch a AFL football match, go an a behind the scenes tour or learn more about sport at the Melbourne Sports Museum. Founded and managed by the Melbourne Cricket Club, it is the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere and the 11th largest globally. Located about 1km (0.6mi) from Melbourne’s city centre, you’ll be going from bustling laneway to roaring grandstand in no time. In winter the ground hosts Australian football (also known as Aussie rules, or AFL) matches, while in summer it's the stage for cricket.
Explore Federation Square
Explore Federation Square and major cultural attractions including NGV, ACMI and Koorie Heritage Trust. Discover retail shopping and dine at the best restaurants and bars in Melbourne. This is an all-day bar and kitchen on the land of the peoples of the Kulin Nation. The restaurant brings Indigenous food and culture back to the banks of Birrarung (Yarra). The river was once an eel breeding ground; where shark, dolphin and stingrays could be found and a main source of food, hunting, cooking, and ceremony. By sharing food in this place, Mabu Mabu hopes to bring these stories back to the forefront of our culinary conversations.
Stroll through Melbourne’s Art Precinct
Stroll through Melbourne’s Art Precinct: The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia and International Gallery of Victoria. From traditional collections and the latest word in modern art, you’ll be spoiled for choice at the most culture rich city which Melbourne is named for. Journey through these iconic galleries and museums along the Yarra River banks to experience the city like a local.
Take the City Circle Tram
Take the City Circle Tram in heritage class trams around the City, a free and convenient way to get around central Melbourne. Tourists, shoppers, office workers and families can use the City Circle Tram to travel to major attractions, shops and city events. An audio commentary provides details of city landmarks and major attractions such as the City Museum, Parliament House, Docklands, Federation Square, Melbourne Aquarium and the Princess Theatre.
Stroll along the beachside in St. Kilda
Stroll along the beachside in St. Kilda, Melbourne’s favourite beachside suburb. Along the pretty foreshore, join locals who walk, cycle and skate under the palms. Sail, windsurf, kitesurf or kiteboard out on the glittering bay. Experience live music in open spaces or heritage venues, or get dizzy at a thrilling ride at iconic Luna Park. At night, keep an eye out for little penguins at the St Kilda Breakwater, visit the Sunday St Kilda Esplanade Arts and Craft Market Re-live genteel resort days as you take a dip in the heated seawater spas and pools at the historic St Kilda Sea Baths.
Join the Aboriginal Heritage Walk
Join the Aboriginal Heritage Walk in the Botanical Garden and gain insight into the rich history and thriving culture of the First Peoples of Australia. Develop an understanding and appreciation for their customs and heritage as you discover their connection to plants and explore the traditional uses of plants for food, medicine and tools.

Melbourne

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