General Information

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Travel Tips

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Things To Do And See

MUST TRY

Free City Circle Tram
These distinctive trams travel around the inner city, while taking you past shopping malls, arcades and major attractions

MUST DO

Cruise Melbourne’s Yarra River and see the magnificent city sights from your boat

Play in the snow at Mt Buller (in June, July August and September), an alpine wonderland only 3 hours by road from the city

Allow enough time at the Southbank Leisure Precinct, a buzzing area where you can browse a vast array of specialty shops, leisurely sip coffee or sample great food in one of the quality cafes and/or restaurants

Visit the historical theme park of Sovereign Hill and step back in time to experience the exciting goldrush era

Meet the Little Penguins at the world famous Penguin Parade in the family nature park of Phillip Island

Visit the Crown Entertainment Complex, a huge entertainment complex where there are things to do for the entire family

MUST SEE

Melbourne Zoo
Home to more than 350 different animal species, in a stunning 22-hectare garden; and one of the Top 5 zoos in the world.

Melbourne Aquarium
Features an impressive oceanarium and a simulated underwater roller-coaster ride

Federation Square
A new development incorporating the nation’s finest collection of Australian art

Melbourne Observation Deck
A 40-second lift ride will transport you 55 storeys up the tallest office building in the southern hemisphere, Rialto Towers for magnificent 360 degree views

Scienceworks
A museum full of marvelous fully-interactive exhibits, and also housing a planetarium

Melbourne Museum
The largest in the Southern Hemisphere, this is a fun, experiential museum, with a special section dedicated to entertaining children

see, live, how Mount Buller looks NOW
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