Some of the best things to do while sightseeing in Melbourne
Melbourne Zoo
An internationally acclaimed zoo
that takes great pride in recreating the natural
habitats of its precious animals.
State Library of Victoria
The largest reference and research
collection in Victoria, containing over a million books and journals, a large
newspaper collection and hundreds of pictures, manuscripts and other items.
Planetarium
Offers visitors the chance to explore outer space from the
comfort of a chair.
Rialto Towers Observation Deck
Offers spectacular views from the
tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere.
Australian Stock Exchange
View the latest developments on the share
market.
IMAX Theatre
Home to the world's biggest screen. Take the journey of
discovery with state of the art technology and crystal clear images.
Chinatown
A Chinese settlement that has been in existence since
Victoria's goldrush of the 1850's.
Melbourne Concert Hall
The venue for a wide variety of performances
including gala events and symphonic concerts.
Parliament House
Houses the Legislative Council and Legislative
Assembly.
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
An open-air auditorium for events such as
'Carols by Candlelight'.
Bundoora Park
Melbourne's most diverse park featuring a golf course,
BBQ's, playgrounds, wetlands, woodland areas and a scenic drive to Mount Cooper.
Royal Botanic Gardens
One of Victoria's most popular attractions,
featuring sweeping vistas, rolling lawns, elegant lakes and pleasant picnic
areas. Guided and self-guided audio tours are available.
Alexandra
Queen Victoria Gardens
Contain well manicured lawns,
mature trees, rose beds, annuals, and a statue of Queen Victoria situated on the
higher ground behind the gardens.
Yarra and Flinders Park
56 hectares of parkland, home to Olympic Park,
the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the National Tennis Centre.
Batman Park
Located alongside the Yarra River, this park was named
after John Batman, Melbourne's cofounder.
Alexandra Park
Located on the Yarra River, this park is the perfect
place for a picnic, a bike ride or an early morning jog.
Kings Domain
31 hectares of parkland, featuring the Pioneer Women's
Memorial Garden, La Trobe's Cottage and a number of statues and sculptures.
Flagstaff Gardens
The resting place of Melbourne's earliest pioneers.
Fitzroy and Treasury Gardens
Home to Cook's Cottage, J.F. Kennedy
memorial, the Conservatory with its floral displays, a model Tudor Village and a
dolphin fountain.
Melbourne Park
Home to 26 tennis courts as well as the Australian Open
Tennis Championships.
Olympic Park
A sports complex with soccer, rugby, basketball,
athletics, and concert facilities.
National Gallery of Victoria
The focal point of an exciting variety of
international blockbuster art exhibitions. It also hosts a rich Australian
collection.
Chapungu Gallery
The largest collection of modern sculpture from
Zimbabwe ever to be exhibited in Australia.
Westpac Gallery
Features a wide range of exhibitions that change
throughout the year.
Potoroo
Fine Craft Gallery
Contains a collection of quality
Australian, handmade studio glass, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, timber and
artworks.
National Philatelic Centre
Contains representations of culture
including stamps, film, photography, fine arts, crafts and museum objects.
Museum of Victoria
Features Aboriginal exhibits, dinosaurs, the
Melbourne Planetarium, the Children's Museum and touring exhibitions.
Performing Arts Museum
Provides an exciting insight into the world of
entertainment.
Polly Woodside Maritime Museum
A collection of models, photographs,
paintings and artefacts that illustrate our maritime history.
Museum of Chinese Australian History
Traces the history of the Chinese
people in Australia.
Fire Services Museum of Victoria
A display of fire fighting equipment,
uniforms, helmets and a collection of toys and equipment from all over the
world.
The Johnston Collection
A museum containing antique furniture,
pictures and interesting art objects.
Immigration Museum
Discover stories about the dreams, aspirations,
achievements and disappointments of people from all over the world who have
re-settled in Victoria from the early 1800's to the present day.
Old Melbourne Gaol
Victoria's oldest surviving penal establishment
depicting prison life in the 19th Century. Displays include the death masks and
memorabilia of some of Melbourne's most notorious criminals.
Ancient Times House
A permanent display of the Australian Institute of
Archaeology.
Rippon Lea House Museum and Historic Garden
The last of Australia's
great privately owned 19th century suburban estates.
COMO Historic House and Garden
Explore the life and social history of
the Armytage family as it was in the 1920/30's.
Coo's Cottage
Commemorates the voyages of the famous Captain James
Cook.
Latrobe's Cottage
A living reminder of the history of the colony of
Victoria.
Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial
A statue of the Australian poet, Adam
Lindsay Gordon.
Old Treasury Building
Symbolises the wealth of the gold rush era, and
showcases a diverse ongoing program of exhibitions.
Shrine of Remembrance
Commemorates those persons who served for
Australia in the war.
St Francis's Church
The oldest catholic church in Victoria and the
original cathedral church of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne.
St Patricks Cathedral
A splendid example of Gothic Revival
Architecture.
St John's Southgate
A building integrated architecturally and
functionally with the Southgate Complex.
Royal Mint
Contains important collections belonging to the Royal
Historical Society of Victoria.
South Melbourne Market
Offers a range of goods including clothing,
jewellery and fresh fish.
The Sunday Market
Offers high quality arts and crafts.
Bourke St Mall
Contains a range of shops and arcades as well as two
large department stores.
Melbourne Central
Houses over 160 stores including restaurants and
boutiques.
Victorian Arts Centre
The focal point of Melbourne's social and
cultural scene. Features include performances of music, drama, ballet and opera.
Queen Victoria Market
The largest outdoor market in the world with
over 1000 traders on display. Items include food, fashion, plants, crafts,
souvenirs and fresh produce.
Victorian Tapestry Workshop
See weavers producing large handwoven
tapestries.
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Famous for all top cricket and football
events and concerts.
St Paul's Cathedral
A gothic style Anglican cathedral containing
mosaics, carvings and stained glass Pipeworks Fun Market
Features 400
variety shops and stalls, 2 food courts, entertainment, kids rides and
Victoria's only bungy jump. |
