Melbourne Travel Guide

Take a tour of Melbourne Park’s primary tennis court, come here to witness an exciting Australian Open tennis match or see a major pop concert.

Australia’s premier stadium is a symbol of Melbourne’s sporting heritage, drawing thousands of fans to cricket, football, rugby and soccer matches and events.

Delve into Melbourne’s fascinating heritage when you explore this cultural landmark and architectural treasure, containing over 150 years of state history.

Stroll, cycle, rollerblade or go fishing at one of Melbourne’s most cherished landmarks and enjoy panoramic views of the city skyline and the waterfront.

Melbourne’s humming open-air retail precinct contains over 120 stores, including fashion boutiques, department stores, cosmopolitan bars and great dining venues.

Inspired by the Woiwurrung word for the Yarra River, this inner-city parkland celebrates Aboriginal cultural heritage, native flora and thought-provoking sculptures.

Envision 19th-century Melbourne at this magnificently restored shopping arcade in the heart of the CBD. Visit boutiques, confectioners and chocolatiers.

Browse fashion goods, sample creamy chocolate and relax with a tea in this elegant arcade, which remains one of Melbourne's finest historic and architectural landmarks.

Rise above the city when you visit the highest viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere and look out across the sprawling Melbourne skyline.

From rollercoasters to rock bands, fine dining to fish and chips, St Kilda is the archetypal seaside resort.

Feast on the best pasta and pizza outside Italy in Melbourne’s atmospheric Italian quarter.

The beating heart of Melbourne is a great place to eat, drink, sightsee or just watch the world go by.

Catch your breath with unrivalled views from the highest observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere.

See it, make it or even star in it – there’s something for every film fan at Melbourne’s world-famous museum of the moving image.

Take time out from the pulse of the city to relax in the calm waters of one of Melbourne’s most picturesque beaches.

Soak up the atmosphere and bag yourself a bargain at this popular Melbourne institution.

History and heritage go hand-in-hand with designer fashions and ultramodern architecture on Melbourne’s showcase street.

Historic buildings house the latest fashions here in Melbourne’s premier shopping street.

Visit the place where infamous outlaw Ned Kelly was executed and learn about the brutal system of law and order a century ago.

From indigenous art to priceless artworks, Australia’s oldest art gallery is a cultural treasure house.

For lovers of stylish entertainment, this historic Melbourne theatre is just the ticket!

Enjoy old-fashioned thrills and state-of-the-art spills at this famous Melbourne landmark.

This pioneering gallery commissions inspiring and thought-provoking artworks from all four corners of the world.

Find out more about what goes on beneath the waves in one of Australia’s most impressive marine attractions.

Enhance your knowledge of Victoria’s heritage with a fact-finding mission to one of Melbourne’s top visitor attractions.

This soaring Catholic place of worship is the tallest church in Australia and is well known for its striking appearance.

Explore charming natural spaces in this Victorian-style garden, which features tree-lined avenues and intriguing monuments just minutes from Melbourne's central business district.

Appreciate the peaceful atmosphere when you explore the interior of this vast neo-Gothic cathedral and architectural anchor in Melbourne’s inner-city streetscape.

Find a leafy haven or attend an educational workshop amid the magnificent array of exotic and native flora at one of the world’s finest botanic gardens.

Pick up brand-name clothes, accessories and home furnishings for reduced prices at the boutiques and factory outlets of Richmond’s popular shopping strip.

Be spoiled for choice as you browse the restaurants and bars of this atmospheric dining district, hidden in a laneway in Melbourne’s CBD.

Delve into the mystical realm of William Ricketts Sanctuary, one of Australia’s most artistic and spiritual forest walks where you will see art and nature in creative harmony. 

Behind a warehouse roller door, find this brewery frothing with fun times, tropical vibes and beers that break a few rules. 

For beers served in a buzzing atmosphere, make the trip out of Melbourne to this microbrewery, where you can even make your own brew.

This salt-of-the-earth establishment prides itself on laid-back, uncomplicated beers that quench a particularly Australian thirst.