Melbourne Attractions

Experience Eureka Sky Deck

Located alongside the Yarra River and in the heart of the city, the Skydeck 88 offers Melbourne’s tallest observation deck with 360 degree views of the city, and the world’s only “edge” experience.
‘The edge’ allows you to enter a glass cube which extends 3 metres out from the building, providing extraordinary views across Melbourne.

You can purchase take-away coffee, soft drinks and snacks at the venue’s SkyCafe. And the Skydeck shop stocks a selection of Melbourne and Australian Souvenirs to take home as a memento of your visit to Australia’s tallest residential tower.

For more information contact Eureka Sky Deck.

Enjoy the Theatre

Melbourne is known for its arts and culture scene, and a myriad of theatrical productions are performed most nights of the week. You’ll find professional productions from the city’s finest theatre companies, to mainstream musicals to experimental works.

Key venues to bookmark would be those at Melbourne's hub of high-class culture, the Arts Centre (Playhouse, Fairfax Studio and State Theatre); plus The Malthouse, La Mama and the North Melbourne Arts Centre. Melbourne's frequent festivals feature theatre – so time your visit for mid-January for the Midsumma Festival, early April for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival or mid October for the International Arts Festival.

Eat Pasta on Lygon Street

Lygon Street in the suburb of Carlton (a short walk from Melbourne’s CBD) is renown for its fabulous Italian eateries, alfresco dining (which is heated in winter) and vivacious atmosphere. It’s a real experience to trawl the length of Lygon Street in search of the best place to recline and people-watch whilst enjoying a plate of fabulous, authentic Italian pasta.
You’ll be inundated by spruikers wooing you to their venues with “free glass of wine” or “special table” outside - their energetic personalities all part of the charm of this unique experience.

Visit Federation Square

Federation Square (known as “Fed Square” colloquially) has received a lot of both positive and negative comment, and people generally either love or loathe it. It was one of the most significant architectural developments undertaken in Melbourne and Australia, and is a spectacle of glass, steel and desert -coloured stone that catches the sun beautifully.

'Fed Square' hosts a number of major attractions, including the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia (the home of Australian Art). It’s also the major civic and cultural venue for Melbourne, hosting over 2,000 events and activities each year including Australia Day celebrations, Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and the Melbourne Comedy Festival among many others.

Find out more about Federation Square.

See the Ian Potter Gallery

Federation Square -Swanston Street (Cnr Flinders Street)

The National Gallery of Victoria is so large that it’s divided into the Australian and the International collections, which are housed at separate venues. The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is at Federation Square, home of Australian art, and NGV International at St Kilda Road, housing the gallery's magnificent international artworks.

The Ian Potter Gallery is a must-see to give you a broad insight into Australian art. You’ll find a great selection of colonial to contemporary art, and frequent exhibitions focused on Australian artists. In addition to this there are lectures, musical performances, film screenings and other social and cultural events that complement the exhibitions.

Explore a rain forest. See Phar Lap. Touch a dinosaur bone... The Melbourne Museum.

You can even walk into the old Neighbours set! Melbourne's award-winning Museum is a must-see when visiting Melbourne, and one of our favourite cultural destinations. It’s located in the Carlton Gardens next to the Royal Exhibition Building, and is an exciting and innovative attraction. You’ll find permanent and touring exhibitions, interactive performances and events, relaxing cafés, an IMAX Theatre, gift shop, and undercover parking.  But plan to stay for at least 2 hours or you’ll leave disappointed – there’s just so much to see!