Melbourne Travel Guide

Things to do in Melbourne

The second largest city in Australia, Melbourne is brimming with a wide variety of attractions to enthral just about every kind of traveller. Whatever your taste or interest, there is bound to be something in Melbourne for you.

Art lovers will enjoy the National Gallery of Victoria, history buffs will enjoy touring through the Old Melbourne Gaol and culture vultures will go love exploring the Chinese and Melbourne Museums. Those with a fear of heights should steer clear of the Eureka Tower, Melbourne''s tallest building offering panoramic views of the city from the 88th floor - a sight to behold!

Children of all ages will love the Melbourne Zoo which boasts over 350 different species of animals and a day in the Royal Botanical Gardens is not to be missed.

Visitors keen on sightseeing will do well to purchase a Melbourne and Beyond Smartvisit card, which enables the bearer to gain free admission to over 60 of Melbourne''s top attractions as well as a full-colour travel guide. Free public transport is also available and is valid for the duration of the pass. The pass is available in 1, 2, 3 and 7 day durations starting at A$69 for adults and A$49 for children.