Melbourne regularly features as the ‘most liveable city in the world’ and it’s easy to see why. Melbourne is a city that wears its many charms effortlessly. From astonishing creativity in the arts and food to fanatical world class sporting action.
This is a place where hidden laneways and secret rooftops reveal unique treasures. Where designers, chefs, artists and artisans weave a special Melbourne magic. The opportunities for exceptional shopping, cultural immersion and outstanding dining are boundless.
Stroll the banks of the Yarra River as it meanders through the city to Southbank for some of Melbourne’s finest and much-lauded dining venues and hop on one of the city trams that trundle throughout the city to explore the eclectic suburbs. Each has its own very distinct character and personality.
For shopping envy head to Toorak and South Yarra where even the window displays are sublime works of art. Soak up the authentic boho vibe in edgy Fitzroy or live like a local in Prahan, home to Australia’s oldest food market, vintage shops, gallery spaces and an inspiring food scene. Lovers of all thing’s seaside should make tracks for St Kilda; join the locals as they walk, cycle and skate beneath the foreshore palms, watch the sun setting over the Melbourne skyline from the end of St Kilda Pier and take a dip in heated seawater spa pools, a hark back to St Kilda’s more genteel days.
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- Take a guided tour of Melbourne’s laneways and alleyways to seek out the hidden gems known only to the locals.
- Kick up your heels with a day of fabulous shopping on glamourous Collins Street.
- Explore the thriving arts and culture scene. From world class museums and theatres to cutting edge design studios and hole-in-the-wall galleries, there is something to suit all tastes.
- Seek out the ever-changing visual gallery of unique urban street art that adorns walls and doorways in the tiny laneways off Flinders Lane. Hosier Lane is possibly the best known.
- Immerse yourself in sporting history with a tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, known the world over as the MCG, spiritual home of Australian cricket.
- If you’ve a head for heights, take a spin on the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel and soak up the extraordinary views of the city.
- Dive into Melbourne’s history with visits to the Old Melbourne Gaol, Immigration Museum and Melbourne Museum.
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Discovery Parks – Melbourne
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Explore Australia Tours
Explore Australia Tour provides high-quality experiences whilst discovering the hidden gems of regional Victoria. Tours have been designed to incorporate boutique wineries and breweries, off-the-beaten-track locations and unique Australian wildlife.…
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Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre
The Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre is set amongst the heritage listed Fitzroy Gardens. Opened in December 2014, the centre provides information services including free maps and brochures, informative touch screen…
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Healesville Sanctuary
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Local Way Tours
Touring the local way is the new way to go! Local Way Tours provides premium small-group experiences with daily departures from Melbourne; as well as in-region departures from Phillip Island and the Mornington Peninsula.…
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Melbourne Visitor Booth
The Melbourne Visitor Booth, located in the Bourke Street Mall between Swanston and Elizabeth Streets, is a great place to find information on shopping, attractions, laneways and events, as well…
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Melbourne Visitor Hub at Town Hall
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Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation park
Moonlit Sanctuary is Melbourne’s award-winning wildlife park. Come and visit and get an up-close look at Australia’s amazing animals. Explore our bush-land while feeding kangaroos and wallabies, petting friendly koalas…
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Naturaliste Tours
Discover French Island – a pristine, off the grid, eco destination and a hidden treasure of natural wilderness and wildlife. Being  the only tour operator on the island, Naturaliste Tours’…
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Puffing Billy Railway
Step back in time at Australia’s oldest and best-preserved heritage steam railway, Puffing Billy, located in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges only 1 hour from Melbourne. With lush fern…
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Searoad Ferries
Searoad Ferries operates the the car and passenger ferry crossing Port Phillip Bay. It connects the Mornington Peninsula and Great Ocean Road via Sorrento and Queenscliff. Introduction The ride takes…
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Operators in Greater Melbourne
Region: Gippsland, Region: Greater Melbourne
Location: Lakes Entrance, Melbourne, Metung, Paynesville, Sale, Walhalla, Wilsons Promontory, Yarragon
Antipodes Tours
Antipodes Tours is a family-owned specialist in private, nature-based travel across Victoria, southern New South Wales, and South Australia. Travelling…
