Melbourne Guide

Melbourne Attractions

A vibrant hub that is home to some of the most welcoming people in Australia, Melbourne is full to the brim with interesting tourist attractions that never fail to continue to draw visitors to explore.

Melbourne attractions appeal to everyone from families with kids to couples and groups of friends, with Melbourne Zoo and Melbourne Aquarium available to nature lovers and museums and art galleries for those looking to soak up some of the city’s infectious culture.

Take a stroll through the parks and streets of the city for free, admiring the historic churches and buildings that line the roads throughout this lively metropolis.

Melbourne is jam-packed with things to do and there is never time for a dull moment with many tours of the city available and easy to book online or through a local hotel. Melbourne events quickly fill up the eagle-eyed event hunting visitor with the F1 Grand Prix marking the start of the Formula One Grand Prix season held in Melbourne as well as funnier events including the International Comedy Festival, a massive hit in the city every year.

For those looking for a Melbourne museum there are plenty to choose from, with the Victoria Police Museum on Flinders Street boasting free admission and the aptly named Melbourne Museum depicting the long story of the area’s history.

Docklands is fast evolving into a shopper’s haven and the world-famous Rialto Towers located on Collins Street boast the title of the tallest concrete structure as well as the tallest office building in the Southern Hemisphere. On the 55th floor, visitors with a head for heights can take in a panoramic bird’s eye view of the city.