Things To Do In Melbourne
Some people say that Melbourne is Australia’s most European city. Victoria’s capital is sophisticated and stylish. Its hidden laneways and grand arcades are packed with shops, bars, restaurants and plenty on the cultural calendar. There are so many things to do in Melbourne.
Victoria is Australia’s smallest mainland state and one of the advantages here is that it’s small.
In a vast country like Australia, which has wide-open spaces, it’s not uncommon to travel for days without seeing another soul.
So being a small state has obvious advantages for travellers wanting to explore a variety of regions.
You can go from the city to the wilderness in less than an hour, from the city to Phillip Island, where little penguins are an attraction, or along the spectacular coastal drive of the Great Ocean Road, which is one of the Australian landmarks to put on your bucket list.
Here are the top 10 things to do in Melbourne.
Also read: 20 Famous Landmarks in Australia
Top 10 things to do in Melbourne
1- Go shopping in Melbourne
Melbourne has a diversity of stylish shops offering original local designs, well-known international brands and vintage items.
The best shopping locations are Flinders Lane, Emporium Melbourne and QV Melbourne.
2- Chill out at the beach
St Kilda is Melbourne’s seaside playground. It has a lovely sandy beach with an attractive palm-lined boardwalk.
The best thing about St Kilda is the choice of cake shops and the selection of mouth-watering sweet treats to try.
3- Search for Melbourne laneways graffiti
There’s no doubt Melbourne is a cool city with lots of cool things to do.
If you love wall art, you might like to wander around the lanes of Fitzroy.
4- Attend a sporting event
Venues that host sporting events are the MCG, where behind-the-scenes access to the coach’s box, member’s areas and the National Sports Museum will delight sporting enthusiasts.
The first Test cricket match was at the MCG in 1877 (Australia defeated England by 45 runs).
5- Explore Federation Square
Federation Square is Melbourne’s meeting place and cultural precinct, with museums, galleries, restaurants, cafes and some of Melbourne’s best bars.
It’s the place to head for events and social activities and is undoubtedly one of the best things to see in Melbourne
6- Take a ride in a hot air balloon
Visiting Melbourne from the sky offers a whole new perspective and floating above the city at sunrise is an activity to remember.
7- Drink coffee in Melbourne
Melbourne is a cafe (Melbourne is considered Australia’s coffee capital) and restaurant city.
You’ll taste great coffee and learn more about coffee here than anywhere else in Australia.
8- The Eureka Skydeck 88
Located at the Melbourne’s Eureka Tower, the Eureka Skydeck 88 is the place for a bird’s-eye view of the city.
It’s undoubtedly one the best place in Melbourne to see the city from the sky.
9- Flinders Street Station
It’s a great spot to people watch and the most recognisable Melbourne landmark for a selfie.
10- Go to the theatre
European settlers brought a tradition of theatrical art to Melbourne.
There are plenty of entertainment options, including comedy, jazz, opera, shows, musicals, ballet and plays.
Melbourne’s first theatre (The Pavilion) opened in 1841
Melbourne Events
Plan your visit around one of these remarkable events
Australian Open
Australian Open (January) draws the world’s best tennis players, who compete for this Grand Slam trophy.
During the event, there’s a host of live entertainment at Grand Slam Oval and lots of big screen at Garden Square.
White Night Melbourne
White Night Melbourne (February) offers both free and ticketed entertainment, exhibitions, street performances, fashion, lighting installations, film screenings and concerts.
Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix (March) is when the world’s fastest racing car drivers compete in this thrilling Formula 1® race at the Albert Park circuit.
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival (March) tickles the taste buds with over 300 culinary events throughout Melbourne’s maze of hidden laneways as well as regional Victoria.
Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Week (March) is a celebration of local and international fashion across various venues.
The line-up features Australia’s established and emerging designers, workshops, seminars, forums and live entertainment.
Rip Curl Pro
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach (April) is a major surfing event, the ASP World Tour.
The world’s best 34 male surfers, one Rip Curl Wildcard and one local Victorian Wildcard compete at Bells Beach.
