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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Victoria [2025]
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Puffing Billy Railway
4.7
/5
447 reviews
8.8
From 72.26 AZN
Based on 1,880 reviews
69.9 km from downtown
Phone +61397570700
Address: 1 Old Monbulk Rd, Belgrave VIC 3160
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Wildflowers bloom by tracks
Dandenong Ranges SkyHigh Wooden Bridge
Saved by 1663 users334 positive reviews
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The Puffing Billy steam train is really great! Sitting in the retro carriage, listening to the whistle, passing through dense forests and valleys. The scenery along the way is picturesque, and you can stick your feet out of the window and wave and interact with the enthusiastic residents. It feels like being in a fairy tale world. This unique journey makes people forget their troubles and is extremely comfortable.
The second day's itinerary in Melbourne ~ Centennial Steam Train
Sitting in a semi-open carriage
You can hang your legs freely outside the car
Feel the breeze and fresh air in the mountains
If you are longing for a trip to escape the hustle and bustle
Return to nature
This Melbourne Centennial Steam Train is definitely not to be missed
It is not only a simple journey
It is also an intimate dialogue with history and nature
There is a souvenir shop at the entrance. The refrigerator magnets inside are super beautiful. The children bought several. They are beautiful and inexpensive. Because the steam train takes about an hour, it is best to go to the bathroom after entering the entrance. After entering the train, you should sit on the right hand side of the train's direction of travel. Many Internet celebrity photos are taken here. The view is very good. I feel free and comfortable when I sit on the train. The children love it very much😘
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Melbourne Skydeck
4.7
/5
637 reviews
8.2
From 32.89 AZN
Based on 8,120 reviews
Melbourne Central Business District | 42 km from downtown
Phone +61396938888
Address: 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
285-meter-high glass cube view
Spot Melbourne's landmarks precisely
Saved by 857 users419 positive reviews
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After a 10-year absence, I accompanied my friends to the 88th floor of Melbourne's Eureka! 🌈
I went to the restaurant on the 89th floor once in the middle. It seems to be my third time here [Deyi] There is a new project downstairs VR
Melbourne Skydeck is really good and worth visiting! It only takes a few seconds to take the elevator to the 88th floor. Standing on the 300-meter-high observation deck, you can overlook Melbourne from a 360-degree angle, and take in the beautiful scenery of the city and the Yarra River. The Edge glass cube experience is super exciting, as if it is suspended in the air. The daytime, sunset, and night views are all different, and it is definitely worth a visit.
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Melbourne Museum
4.6
/5
419 reviews
8.1
From 16.90 AZN
Based on 4,317 reviews
40.4 km from downtown
Phone +61131102
Address: 11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Artifacts & film exhibition
Interactive space for kids 3-8
Saved by 593 users278 positive reviews
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I went to the museum on a whim. The ticket purchasing experience was excellent, as you could use the tickets as you went, and the price was better than at the venue. The museum isn't large, but the exhibits are well-designed, with a great combination of audiovisual equipment. In the Aboriginal exhibition area, each exhibit has a text description, pictures, and videos showing how it's used and what it's like to experience life. These made it easier to understand the purpose of the exhibits and learn more about Aboriginal life. There were also various props for experiencing the exhibits. I happened to catch an insect dance activity when I went, and a large group of children were happily singing and dancing in the lobby on the first floor.
Melbourne Museum is amazing! The modern architecture contrasts with the classical Royal Exhibition Building. The exhibits are rich and varied, ranging from huge blue whale skeletons and dinosaur fossils to exquisite minerals and Aboriginal cultural exhibits. The interactive experience is also great, and children can learn while having fun. If you are tired of visiting, you can also watch IMAX movies, which is definitely worth the price.
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
4.6
/5
823 reviews
8.0
From 42.81 AZN
Based on 4,089 reviews
Melbourne Central Business District | 41.7 km from downtown
Phone +610293339200
Address: King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Feed jellyfish & explore backstage
Glass-bottom boat: see marine life
Saved by 755 users573 positive reviews
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Nice place for children and adults. Our favorites were an alligator and penguins. Good experience.
It is a ten-minute walk from Southern Cross Railway Station. The venue is not very big. The most special thing is that you can touch starfish and shark eggs. The staff are enthusiastic in their explanations. The restaurant prices are basically the same as eating out. One visit is enough.
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Penguin Parade
4.4
/5
49 reviews
7.9
From 34.90 AZN
>100 km from downtown
Phone +610359512830
Address: 1019 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands VIC 3922, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Watch penguins return home nightly
Penguin research & conservation work
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Great service amazing staff. Its great experience to see penguin back to the shore they are so cute and so adorable..will definitly vome back again in future
Definitely worth a visit if you are going to Phillip Island. You are able to see the penguins arrive at dusk at the beach, and subsequently see them to go their homes at the broad walk. Also saw some wallabies on the broad walk.
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Carlton Gardens
4.2
/5
74 reviews
7.8
Based on 173 reviews
40.6 km from downtown
Phone +61396589658
Address: 1-111 Carlton St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.1 of Spring Outings in Victoria
Highlights:
Listed as World Heritage in 2004
Towering trees & vast lake view
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Lovely place to walk past on the way to the Melbourne museum. This time of the year, there’s autumn leaves covering the walkways. There is even a small pond with some ducks in the corner. And right in front of the royal exhibition hall, there is a fountain where sometimes you will catch couples taking their wedding photos here.
The gardens are huge (26 hectares) and I wandered through them before a theatre performance so only saw a few. Located in the CBD, the gardens are very nice with lots of greenery. There are ducks in the pond. I have to mention the facilities in the park - it includes the Melbourne Museum, the Royal Exhibition Building (closed when I visited) and the IMAX Theatre.
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Melbourne Zoo
4.5
/5
450 reviews
7.7
From 60.53 AZN
Based on 6,738 reviews
37.7 km from downtown
Phone +611300966784
Address: Elliott Ave, Parkville VIC 3052, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Gorilla behavior & natural setting
Historic zoo since 1857
Saved by 531 users295 positive reviews
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The environment is good and the staffs are very friendly. There are a lot of animals there, is worth to visit.
It is a little far from the city, but not far away. The types of animals included are also quite complete. I saw the platypus that I didn't see last time in Sydney Tarongo. The children were very happy. Generally speaking, it takes 3 hours to play.
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Sovereign Hill
4.6
/5
453 reviews
7.6
From 45.52 AZN
Based on 3,884 reviews
81.9 km from downtown
Phone +61353371199
Address: Bradshaw St, Golden Point VIC 3350
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-5 hours
No.3 of Night Attractions in Victoria
Highlights:
19th-century architecture & gold rush
Gold mining & night views
Saved by 304 users293 positive reviews
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The Ctrip price is cheaper than buying tickets at the venue. It's like a theme park, perfect for couples or families with children. There's role-playing and performances by the actors. It should last about 2-3 hours. I'm not entirely familiar with the relevant history, so if you're interested, do some research beforehand. There are also scenes related to Chinese people.
The experience was exceptional .... the performance was beautiful.... the explanation of how the village started was explained clearly...
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National Gallery of Victoria
4.8
/5
256 reviews
7.4
Based on 5,657 reviews
Melbourne Central Business District | 42.3 km from downtown
Phone +61386202222
Address: 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3006, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Night art & live music
Misty ambiance by waterfall
Saved by 529 users147 positive reviews
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With nine-year-old children who love painting to enjoy the works of French Impressionist painters more than 100 years ago, let children get edified in the paintings, ear-stained, record their favorite works with the camera, and continue to enjoy after returning home. This is the satisfaction that art brings to us. It can last a long time.
The National Gallery of Victoria is an absolute must-visit when in Melbourne! As Australia’s oldest and most visited art museum, NGV effortlessly blends history, culture, and creativity under one magnificent roof. From classical masterpieces to bold contemporary installations, every exhibit is thoughtfully curated to spark curiosity and inspiration. One of the highlights was the stunning Great Hall with its dazzling stained-glass ceiling—lying beneath.
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Twelve Apostles
4.7
/5
665 reviews
7.4
>100 km from downtown
Phone +61384272002
Address: Victoria, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Seven towering sea rock pillars
Erosion rate: 0.8 inches/year
Saved by 200 users183 positive reviews
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Amazing viewing point! make sure you check out the beach and also the viewing deck. facilities are well taken care of and large parking lot
12 apostles was such an amazing view loved it every second I spend there. if its possible i would really wanted to go back there to see it once again.
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