Melbourne
Australia’s cultural capital charms with hidden laneways, world-class coffee and street art — and is the gateway to the Great Ocean Road and its Twelve Apostles.
Things to do in Melbourne
Tours in Melbourne
47 tours · prices per person, book with partner
Melbourne is Australia's coolest, most cultured city. Famous for its hidden laneways, street art, world-class coffee and sporting passion, it rewards those who explore on foot and look around corners. Just beyond the city lie some of the country's most spectacular coastlines and wine regions.
Top Things to Do in Melbourne
Explore the laneways of the CBD, alive with cafés, bars and ever-changing street art, and ride the free City Circle tram. Visit the Queen Victoria Market and catch the sporting atmosphere at the MCG.
The headline excursion is the Great Ocean Road, one of the world's great coastal drives, ending at the Twelve Apostles rock stacks. Phillip Island's nightly penguin parade and the Yarra Valley wineries are also close.
Tours Worth Booking
- Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles day tours
- Phillip Island penguin parade tours
- Yarra Valley wine tasting tours
- Laneways and street art walking tours
Best Time to Visit
Remember the southern seasons: spring (September–November) and autumn (March–May) bring the most pleasant weather. Summer is warm but can be unpredictable — Melbourne is famous for "four seasons in one day." Winters are cool and grey.
Getting Around
Melbourne's iconic trams cover the city, with a free tram zone in the centre; a Myki card covers trams, trains and buses. The CBD is very walkable. For the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island, organised tours handle the long drives.