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12 Best Places to Go in Melbourne City

With so many options, it can be overwhelming to make a perfect itinerary. Here are several recommended must visit places in Melbourne for your travel guide.

National Gallery of Victoria

Known as the oldest gallery in Australia, the National Gallery of Victoria boasts around 75,000 exhibitions by Australian and international artists. You can see collections such as classical arts, contemporary works, indigenous arts, arts by women, and many other interesting categories. Don’t forget to check out the Glass Hall, a room with the largest stained-glass ceiling in the world.

Crown Melbourne

Illustration of the inside of the crown casino in Melbourne, Australia

Head to Crown Melbourne, a high-end casino and resort in Southbank, for luxury entertainment. Try your luck in poker, blackjack, and other popular betting games at Crown Casino, the largest casino complex in the Southern hemisphere. You can also shop for luxury brand products or enjoy fine dining meals at one of its many restaurants.

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Enjoy a relaxing and educational day at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, a historical botanic garden in Australia. Here, you can see native and non-native vegetation, with collections coming from South Africa, North America, New Zealand, East Asia, and many more. It is also known for storing 1.5 million preserved specimens that are parts of the State Botanical Collection, making it the largest herbarium in Oceania.

Melbourne Skydeck

Savor the beautiful view of the entire city at Melbourne Skydeck, an observation deck situated on top of the Eureka Tower. The deck is around 300 meters high from the ground. Enjoy a breathtaking, adrenaline-pounding adventure by stepping into The Edge, a glass cube that can be projected out of the building. The opaque walls will become clear as the cube is extended outward, giving you the thrill of “floating” above the city.

Melbourne Museum

Situated in the Carlton Gardens, Melbourne Museum features cultural and historical exhibitions, keeping around 17 million items. Here, you can learn about objects related to history, technology, science, geology, archaeology, and culture, including the ones from indigenous populations.

The museum’s main exhibits include the skeleton of a pygmy blue whale, a complete triceratops fossil nicknamed “Horridus,” a gallery of the human body, and exhibitions about the history of Melbourne. You can also watch educational movies at its IMAX theater.

Melbourne Zoo

Melbourne Zoo was first created in 1857 to introduce better animals brought from outside Australia. It is Melbourne’s primary zoo, which features 320 animals from Australia and other regions worldwide. The most famous exhibits in the zoo are grouped into diverse zones, such as Butterfly House, Australian Outback, Trail of the Elephants, Lion Gorge, and an apiary.

Melbourne Cricket Ground

Locals call it “the G,” but you may know it as Melbourne Cricket Ground. Known as the largest stadium in the Southern hemisphere, this is the place where you can join thousands of people in watching top sporting events. Aside from cricket, a beloved sports in Australia, you can watch soccer, rugby, cycling, and other major events.

State Library Victoria

A perfect destination for book lovers, the State Library Victoria is one of the first free public libraries in the world (also the oldest in Australia). Opened in 1854, the library stores around four million collections of classic and contemporary books, photographs, maps, manuscripts, and newspapers. You can sit in one of the beautiful reading rooms and savor precious books or enjoy exhibits in several galleries.

Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach might look like a regular beach, but it has iconic structures that distinguish it from other Melbourne beaches. It has a row of old-era beach huts, painted and decorated with many colors and fun motifs. Called “bathing boxes,” these huts used to be changing spaces for beachgoers in the Victorian Era.

All these huts are owned, so they are always closed. However, you are free to take photos and selfies with them. However, these huts will open on weekends so you can look inside.

Dandenong Ranges National Park

Are you looking for adventure in the wild? Head to Dandenong Ranges National Park, around 35 km east of Melbourne. It is now a beautiful preservation area originally a timber source for Melbourne, with lush hills, mountains, gullies, and valleys.

Covering 3,214 hectares of area, Dandenong Ranges National Park has beautiful forests, driving routes, hiking trails, creeks, and three waterfalls. You can also see various Australian birds and mammals. The area around the national park is a popular weekend destination, with many bed-and-breakfast places run by locals.

St. Paul’s Cathedral

A famous historical landmark in Melbourne, St. Paul’s Cathedral flaunts the elegance of Gothic architecture created by William Butterfield. Opened its door in 1891, this cathedral is now an important venue for state funerals, ceremonies, and other major events, with attendants such as prime ministers, governors, premiers, and other important figures. A perfect place to enjoy Melbourne’s architectural wonder and take beautiful pictures!

Platform One NightClub

Finally, for a unique nightlife experience, head to Platform One Nightclub! This chic dance club and bar are situated in an old train tunnel from the 1890s! Platform One NightClub has entertained patrons for more than two decades because of its amazing lights, lively vibe, and reasonable cocktail prices. It is also a popular venue for notable DJs and entertainers from Australia and beyond.

One day is not enough to explore everything Melbourne offers. However, knowing these must visit places Melbourne will help you make a great itinerary. Visit and prove to yourself how delightful this city is!