Melbourne Attractions

Day or night, Melbourne has plenty of awesome attractions for everyone to enjoy no matter what you are in to! Whether you are after something fast past and blood pumping or perhaps getting close to nature or taking to the skies for the afternoon, or even enjoying the fringing ocean waters and all that they hold, the list is endless when it comes to the attractions that you can look forward to enjoying while holidaying in Melbourne. It is a multicultural city that has the feel of Europe, and set along the banks of the Yarra River, there are festivals, events, sporting matches, shows, performing arts, shopping, dining, museums and historic sites to all take in.

You can wander through art galleries, take a tour of one of the many historical sites that made Melbourne what it is today or for something a little slow paced you can take a cruise along the Yarra River. There is world class shopping to be enjoyed on Chapel Street and in Queen Victoria Market and the sumptuous foods and delicious wines that you can sample while dining out will leave your tastebuds in a spin. Melbourne is also home to the annual Comedy Festival which is always a great laugh and an awesome night out and then you can make your way to the variety of clubs, bars and main nightspots in the city for a night of dancing until the sun rises.

Why not take the kids to the neighbouring beaches for some fun in the sun or take them to the wildlife park, go kart track or putt putt golf course. There are amusement parks, aquatic centres and waterslides that the little ones will love. There are skate parks, ice skating and some great water sports that the whole family can partake in. Melbourne is also known for its championship golf courses and with most of them being open to the public you can have a round or two to practice your swing. Then come the end of the day why not head to the 360 Rialto Observation Deck for a meal with a view to die for.

The Yarra River plays host to a number of attractions such as river cruises of all kinds, such as estuary fishing, lunch and dinner cruises, sightseeing cruises and sunset cruises for wine and cheese for something to nibble on while you take in the sights and delights of Melbourne by water. But you might also be interested in wine region, the Yarra Valley, which is closely located to the city of Melbourne where you can wander through cellar doors, taste test exported and award winning wines as well as dine in some of the state’s most sought after restaurants.

To catch a sporting match at the MCG is always something of an experience and the Crown Casino is a great place to see if you have the lucky streak! You can see where Phar Lap was raised into a winner or catch the Australian Grand Prix which is held in Melbourne every year. From visiting the home of Victorian Bitter and Fosters Beer to travelling to see the Phillip Island fairy penguins or taking in Luna Park, Melbourne has so many attractions, too many to list, that you simply have to come here for your next holiday to experience some of them.

Explore the Great Ocean Road and Bells Beach or catch a match at the Australian Open at the start of every year! There are beautiful botanical parks and gardens to enjoy a picnic in or wander through and with plenty of transportation, such as trams, trains and buses you can easily see and do all that Melbourne has. Plan a holiday that is jam packed full of amazing attractions and you will see why thousands of people fall in love with Melbourne and decide to make this their home!