Top 50 Best Things to Do in Melbourne
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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Melbourne

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  • Puffing Billy Railwaytop_1
    󰺂8.7
    39.36
    Belgrave36.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰀆Wildflowers bloom by tracks
    󰀆Dandenong Ranges SkyHigh Wooden Bridge
    󱨠Saved by 1858 users󱨠330 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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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.

  • Melbourne Museumtop_2
    󰺂8.1
    19.73
    Carlton1.4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Artifacts & film exhibition
    󱨜Interactive space for kids 3-8
    󱨠Saved by 657 users󱨠297 positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    Highly recommended! The museum's design is incredibly creative, and the exhibits are rich and diverse. The animal specimens, in particular, are remarkably lifelike! The text descriptions and physical displays throughout the exhibition hall are meticulously designed and produced. The interactive experiences are especially commendable, with various dynamic displays and videos helping viewers gain a more thorough understanding. It's definitely worth taking the time to appreciate it.

  • Melbourne Skydecktop_3
    󰺂8.1
    31.22
    Southbank.Melbourne Central Business District813m from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊285-meter-high glass cube view
    Spot Melbourne's landmarks precisely
    󱨠Saved by 941 users󱨠425 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Carol蔷薇雨露Carol蔷薇雨露

    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

  • SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
    4
    󰺂7.9
    38.14
    Melbourne.Melbourne Central Business District851m from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Feed jellyfish & explore backstage
    󱨜Glass-bottom boat: see marine life
    󱨠Saved by 842 users󱨠585 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    if you find some activity to do in melbourne, i recommend this place.

  • Carlton Gardens
    5
    󰺂7.8
    Carlton1.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Spring Outings in Melbourne
    Highlights:
    󱓊Listed as World Heritage in 2004
    Towering trees & vast lake view
    󱨠Saved by 296 users
    4.2/5
    MandadadadaMandadadada

    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.

  • Melbourne Zoo
    6
    󰺂7.7
    59.2
    Parkville3.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Gorilla behavior & natural setting
    Historic zoo since 1857
    󱨠Saved by 582 users󱨠301 positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    Good zoo to see native Australian animals! Skip the queues with a pre purchased ticket

  • Sovereign Hill
    7
    󰺂7.5
    44.28
    Golden Point>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Night Attractions in Melbourne
    Highlights:
    󱨜19th-century architecture & gold rush
    Gold mining & night views
    󱨠Saved by 351 users󱨠304 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    So much to see here! We weren’t able to to catch all the shows, do the mine tour, or find gold because we got caught up just exploring the place and shopping at their stores. Don’t miss the candy making and the magic show sessions! Hope Bakery had really good pies. Raspberry soda at United States Hotel bar was also yummy. Food was far from the tourist trap prices and quality we were fearing. We also did AURA (not included in this booking) which would have been a much more enjoyable experience had it been warmer but was still a wondrous spectacle despite the night chill.

  • National Gallery of Victoria
    8
    󰺂7.3
    Southbank.Melbourne Central Business District1.1 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Night art & live music
    󱓊Misty ambiance by waterfall
    󱨠Saved by 579 users󱨠145 positive reviews
    4.8/5
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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.

  • Werribee Open Range Zoo
    9
    󰺂6.9
    59.37
    Werribee South28.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 6 of Family-friendly Attractions in Melbourne
    Highlights:
    󰋄Wildlife park since 1983
    󱨜40 years of wildlife evolution
    󱨠Saved by 457 users󱨠56% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Go early! The free safari bus lets us get closer to the animals and gave us some pleasant surprises. We were waylaid by giraffes and ostriches for a bit. The elephants trail is a bit of a walk so do that first! There is ample parking away from the main carpark, just follow the road signs.

  • Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
    10
    󰺂6.9
    Pearcedale50.8 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 7 of Family-friendly Attractions in Melbourne
    Highlights:
    󱓊Owls & possums at night
    Indigenous cultural shows regularly
    󱨠Saved by 314 users󱨠61% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    fupolarbearfupolarbear

    It's a great zoo where you can get up close and personal with the animals. It's better than other zoos. You can buy food and the animals will come over. The whole experience takes about an hour. Remember to make an appointment in advance to interact with the koalas, which will be longer and more interesting.

What Best Things to Do are there in Melbourne?
These are all Best Things to Do in Melbourne:Puffing Billy Railway, Melbourne Museum, Melbourne Skydeck, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, Carlton Gardens
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Melbourne?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Melbourne include:Puffing Billy Railway:4.7, Melbourne Museum:4.6, Melbourne Skydeck:4.7, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium:4.6, Carlton Gardens:4.2
At what locations in Melbourne can Best Things to Do in Melbourne be found?
The Best Things to Do in Melbourne are mainly located in:Puffing Billy Railway:Belgrave, Melbourne Museum:Carlton, Melbourne Skydeck:Southbank, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium:Melbourne, Carlton Gardens:Carlton
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