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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Melbourne [2025]
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Puffing Billy Railway
4.7
/5
449 reviews
8.6
From AED 86.38
Based on 1,883 reviews
36.1 km from downtown
Phone +61397570700
Address: 1 Old Monbulk Rd, Belgrave VIC 3160
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Achieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
Wildflowers bloom by tracks
Dandenong Ranges SkyHigh Wooden Bridge
Saved by 1836 users330 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 Museum
4.6
/5
437 reviews
8.1
From AED 42.92
Based on 4,320 reviews
1.4 km from downtown
Phone +61131102
Address: 11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
Artifacts & film exhibition
Interactive space for kids 3-8
Saved by 646 users294 positive reviews
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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.
The Melbourne Museum is large, the exhibition setting is also good, the sound and light effects and theme design are very good, the Aboriginal exhibition is more profound than the Sydney one, the ticket price is not expensive, it is worth a visit
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Melbourne Skydeck
4.7
/5
655 reviews
8.1
From AED 67.91
Based on 8,123 reviews
Melbourne Central Business District | 813m from downtown
Phone +61396938888
Address: 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
285-meter-high glass cube view
Spot Melbourne's landmarks precisely
Saved by 937 users424 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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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
4.6
/5
854 reviews
7.9
From AED 82.98
Based on 4,091 reviews
Melbourne Central Business District | 851m from downtown
Phone +610293339200
Address: King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
Feed jellyfish & explore backstage
Glass-bottom boat: see marine life
Saved by 836 users583 positive reviews
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if you find some activity to do in melbourne, i recommend this place.
Nice place for children and adults. Our favorites were an alligator and penguins. Good experience.
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Carlton Gardens
4.2
/5
75 reviews
7.8
Based on 173 reviews
1.2 km from downtown
Phone +61396589658
Address: 1-111 Carlton St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
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
4.6
/5
462 reviews
7.7
From AED 128.98
Based on 6,744 reviews
3.5 km from downtown
Phone +611300966784
Address: Elliott Ave, Parkville VIC 3052, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–5 hours
Achieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
Gorilla behavior & natural setting
Historic zoo since 1857
Saved by 580 users303 positive reviews
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Good zoo to see native Australian animals! Skip the queues with a pre purchased ticket
The environment is good and the staffs are very friendly. There are a lot of animals there, is worth to visit.
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7
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Sovereign Hill
4.6
/5
467 reviews
7.5
From AED 96.33
Based on 3,889 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +61353371199
Address: Bradshaw St, Golden Point VIC 3350
Recommended sightseeing time: 4–5 hours
Highlights:
19th-century architecture & gold rush
Gold mining & night views
Saved by 349 users302 positive reviews
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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.
It was quite fun. The mine tour has a Chinese-language guide, but the duration is relatively short.
The park offers a variety of performances. Alchemy and candy making are suitable for children. The magic theater was a bit boring for children, as they don't understand jokes.
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National Gallery of Victoria
4.8
/5
256 reviews
7.3
Based on 5,658 reviews
Melbourne Central Business District | 1.1 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 574 users144 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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Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
4.5
/5
48 reviews
6.9
Based on 742 reviews
50.8 km from downtown
Phone +61359787935
Address: 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale VIC 3912, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Owls & possums at night
Indigenous cultural shows regularly
Saved by 310 users61% positive reviews
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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.
It's a 50-minute drive from Melbourne CBD, a little far but definitely worth it!
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Buy a combined ticket (entrance ticket + koala-watching ticket) on Ctrip for less than 150. Get a dog tag ticket at the door (see video), don't forget to buy a small box of food (3 dollars) before entering~
It is recommended to buy tickets at 10 or 10:30, otherwise the animals will be full, and there will be a show at 11 o'clock.
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After entering, walk along the left hand and you will immediately see the koala area (the highlighted KOALAS on the map), where there is a queue. The waiter at the door will mumble a bunch of precautions. You just need to wash your hands with the hand sanitizer next to you, and then nod your head continuously to pretend that you understand. Then follow the queue forward. When it's your turn, the waiter will take your ticket and help you greet the koala to pose, and you can approach it to pet it (the fur is a bit hard, but very cute)
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Next, walk out of the koala area, you will see a lot of kangaroos and ducks. Don't rush to feed them, because there are a lot of kangaroos in front, at least 20! Go to the show first. There are a lot of people queuing in front. There is a show at 11 o'clock. The animal performances here are very relaxed. It feels like they have no pressure. They can eat a lot of snacks with simple movements. This is also a manifestation of Australian chill [Wang Chai]
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After watching the show, go forward on the left hand side. There are a lot of kangaroos and ducks along the way. If the kangaroo wants you to come over, it is waiting for feeding. Remember to hold the feed higher, otherwise it will be snatched away by the ducks~ There is a young kangaroo that is a bit strong and has chest muscles. If you are afraid, you can avoid it. When the kangaroo eats the feed, it will grab your hand with its little hands. Its nails are a little sharp. Boys can definitely resist it, but girls should be careful.
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Go along the left hand all the way. There are many birds, which I can't name. They look a bit like starlings, with red hair and green hair. There are also large birds like small ostriches, which can be fed. The birds here are more active than kangaroos. Girls with tender hands, please throw the feed on the ground, otherwise your hands will hurt.
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Go forward and there will be a rest area and a souvenir hut. Put the feed in the recycling box and wash your hands before entering the house, and you can leave the zoo~
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This is the only place in Melbourne where you can have this experience. Don't go to other zoos to watch from a distance, come here to feed with your own hands!
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10
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Werribee Open Range Zoo
4.5
/5
113 reviews
6.9
From AED 128.98
Based on 2,004 reviews
28.7 km from downtown
Phone +611300966784
Address: K Rd, Werribee South VIC 3030, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Wildlife park since 1983
40 years of wildlife evolution
Saved by 453 users56% positive reviews
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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.
Show E voucher in entry for staff to scan. Near city center and tram station. Very pleased to see the zoo's effort in building the environment more similar to each animal's habitat. Such as not putting 2 tigers in the same area thankfully. Quite enjoy the free animal talks. Still there could be more signage to indicate the current location.
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