Visit Melbourne Victoria

Get set to see it in Melbourne

Discover the distinctive flavours, sights and passions of Melbourne's favourite neighbourhoods.

Spend time in the city centre and you'll discover pockets of busy, chilled, bohemian, architectural and accidentally cool spaces to explore.

Find art galleries, bars and restaurants – upstairs and down laneways. Stumble upon indie fashion boutiques, artisan workshops, and street artists at work. Wander waterside paths for raspberry ripple sunsets and climb to a rooftop bar for cocktails with a twinkling night sky view.

Just a tram ride away, Melbourne's city fringe neighbourhoods express themselves differently. Get to know the creative northern suburbs before word gets out about the edgy art spaces, bars, cafes, and welcoming community.

melbourne’s Best Experiences

Pentridge Prison Tours

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The National Trust invites you to experience the infamous history of Pentridge Prison. From the time spent inside by some of Australia’s most notorious criminals to the anecdotes and lived experiences of thousands of people over several generations, the National Trust hosts explorative tours that will immerse you in a shared history of unsettling truths. This is an invitation for curious minds to learn about a past that is confronting to discover yet crucial to not forget.

Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine Airport)

Fawkner Executive Suites & Serviced Apartments is conveniently located just 10 mins from Melbourne Airport, colloquially known as Tullamarine Airport, the primary airport serving the city of Melbourne, and the second busiest airport in Australia. Melbourne Airport is the main international airport of the four airports serving the Melbourne metropolitan area.

Queen Victoria Market

The heritage-listed Queen Victoria Market opened in 1878 and has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for 139 years. The market continues to be one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area. Covering 17 acres, the landmark is the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere and includes several historic sheds and market halls, offering everything from fresh produce to gourmet delights, souvenirs and jam doughnuts.

Urbnsurf

Located just 23 minutes from the CBD and a short dash from Melbourne Airport, URBNSURF is Tullamarine’s newest and most consistent surf spot. The waves are always pumping, and there’s delicious food, lagoonside fun, exciting activities and unique events to get you stoked. Whether you’re a first-timer or a world champ, there’s something for everyone at Australia’s first surf park.

Heartland Records

Owned and operated by Paul Cook, Heartland Records was established in 1992 and continues to pride itself on friendly customer service and musical expertise. Located on Victoria Street, the store has over 10,000 items in stock, spanning newly released and vintage vinyl records, along with CDs, back-catalogue titles and secondhand items. Heartland Records is also renowned for its extensive range of genres, with their most popular categories being alternative, metal and 60s and 70s music.

Pentridge Prison Ghost Tour

Explore with Lantern Ghost Tours and walk in the footsteps of notorious Chopper Reed, discover the famous outlaw Ned Kelly's remains and experience the final moments of Ronald Ryan, the last man to be executed in Australia. With 44 bodies buried on-site and a who's who of Australia's criminal underworld calling Pentridge home, it is no wonder the building is haunted by its past. Be incarcerated at Pentridge Prison, home to Australia's hardest and longest serving prisoners.

Arts House

Arts House is Melbourne’s contemporary centre for performance and interactive art forms. Arts House supports innovative responses to the changing nature of our cities through creative inter-disciplinary practice, curated through a balance of provocation, responsiveness and collaboration with artists, communities and audiences.

Here's Looking at You Kid

Here's Looking at You Kid is a family-run small-batch distillery, creating spirits inspired by the charm and romance of Casablanca. Here's Looking at You Kid uses native botanicals with Copper Pot Still to produce a range of gins and vodkas, including Australia's best vodka as voted by Broadsheet.

Melbourne Zoo

Journey through a world of wildlife in the heart of Melbourne. Over 320 species from around the world call Melbourne Zoo home. Stroll through the lush rainforests, where tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. Come eye-to-eye with orang-utans in their special elevated home and walk the Trail of Elephants. Spot unique Australian wildlife, including koalas and kangaroos, set against stunning native flora, and head into an underwater world showcasing playful Victorian little penguins and fur seals.

Royal Botanic Gardens

Attracting over 1,900,000 visitors annually, Melbourne Gardens is a treasured part of cultural life and a valuable asset to the heritage rich city. With their stunning vistas, tranquil lakes and diverse plant collections, the Gardens are a place of continual discovery and delight. Enjoy the Aboriginal Heritage Walk, a free guided walk, a ride on the Garden Explorer or punting on the tranquil Ornamental Lake, all set against a beautiful backdrop and just moments from the city.

Wander through Melbourne’s laneways

Lose yourself in a wonderland of colorful street art, al fresco cafes, intimate wine bars, and quirky boutiques—you never know what you’ll find just around the corner.