City Attractions

Seeking some tips on places you must see and go while you're in Melbourne? Then read on.

1. Jump on board the free City Circle Tram

The distinctive burgundy and gold City Circle tram provides a free and convenient way to move around the city and passes a number of top tourist sights and attractions. Running along Flinders Street, Harbour Esplanade, Latrobe Street and Spring Street, the journey takes nearly 50 minutes in total, however, the tram can be used as a hop-on, hop-off service.

2. Get a bird's eye view of the city

Enjoy panoramic views of Melbourne from the viewing deck on the 88th floor of the Eureka Tower – currently the world's tallest residential building. Thrill-seekers will enjoy a thrilling ride on The Edge – a glass cube which projects three metres from the building.

Eureka Skydeck, Riverside Quay, Southbank
www.eurekaskydeck.com.au

3. Visit the famous Queen Victoria Market

Explore the bustling Queen Victoria Market, the largest and oldest market in the Southern Hemisphere, where you can buy fresh food, souvenirs, clothing, toys and more.
513 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
www.qvm.com.au

4. Talk to the animals at Melbourne Zoo

View more than 300 animal species on display in the attractive enclosures and botanical settings of the oldest zoo in Australia, the Melbourne Zoo. Highlights include the Butterfly House and Trail of the Elephants.
Elliot Avenue, Parkville
www.zoo.org.au

5. Discover Australian history and culture at Melbourne Museum

Melbourne Museum is the largest museum complex in the Southern Hemisphere. Spread over three levels, the museum draws on the latest technology to give an insight into Australia's unique culture, flora, fauna and history.
Nicholson Street, Carlton
www.museumvictoria.com.au

6. 'Sea' the Melbourne Aquarium

The state-of-the-art aquarium harbours thousands of creatures from the Southern Ocean and offers a fun (and educational) experience for children and adults alike.

Corner King Street and Flinders Street, Melbourne
www.melbourneaquarium.com.au

7. Discover Melbourne's hidden laneways

Explore the city's labyrinth of beautiful lanes and arcades (and discover places that most locals don't even know exist) on a Hidden Secrets Tour. During the three-hour walking tour, you'll visit more than 50 unique boutiques, jewellers, chocolate stores and much more. Along the way you'll learn about Melbourne's fascinating history and architecture.
Hidden Secrets Tours
Phone: 03 9329 9665
www.hiddensecretstours.com

8. For sports fans – the National Sports Museum

Embrace Australia's passion for sport at one of Melbourne's newest attractions, the National Sporting Museum which boasts the country's largest showcase of sports memorabilia. Highlights include Ian Thorpe's full body swimsuit, the first Brownlow medal, Cathy Freeman's swift suit from the Sydney 2000 Olympics and a collection of baggy green caps from Australia's cricket history.

Gate 3, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brunton Avenue, Richmond

9. Shop til you drop

Melbourne is the nation's undisputed fashion capital, with its stylish retail precincts – including the GPO, QV and Melbourne Central complexes – as well as beautiful lanes and arcades offering shopping to suit all tastes and budgets. Visit Collins Street for luxury brands; find bargains in Bridge Road (Richmond); or visit the trendy Chapel Street (Prahran) for up-to-the-minute fashion.

10. Federation Square

Overlooking the Yarra River and located directly opposite Flinders Street train station, Federation Square is the city's public hub – bringing together arts and entertainment attractions as well as vibrant restaurants, cafes and bars. The Square is home to: Melbourne's Visitor Centre; an impressive collection of Australian art at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) and the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) which explores film, television, games and new media.

Flinders Street, Melbourne
www.federationsquare.com.au/
For more information about what to see and do in Melbourne, go to www.visitvictoria.com/melbourne