Must-see attractions in Melbourne

  • RAAF Museum

    Melbourne

    Tells the story of the Royal Australian Air Force, the second-oldest air force in the world, at the site of its inception.

  • Conservatory

    Melbourne

    This 1930s Spanish-mission-style greenhouse showcases vibrant floral displays that change five times a year.

  • Werribee Mansion

    Melbourne

    Werribee Mansion is a Italianate-style 1870s edifice brimming with colonial arriviste ambition.

  • ARHS Railway Museum

    Melbourne

    A fine collection of old steam locomotives, and mini-steam-train rides for kids.

  • Crown Casino building, Southbank.

    Crown

    Melbourne

    The Crown complex sprawls across two city blocks and includes three luxury hotels, restaurants and a casino that never closes. It’s another world with its…

  • Collins Street Facade.

    Collins Street

    Melbourne

    The eastern end of Collins St is lined with plane trees, grand buildings and luxe boutiques (hence its ‘Paris End’ moniker). Ornate arcades also lead off…

  • Melbourne Star

    Melbourne

    Joining the London Eye and Singapore Flyer, this giant observation wheel has glass cabins that take you up 120m for 360-degree views of the city, Port…

  • Scar Tree

    Melbourne

    This fenced-off stump of a river red gum is a rare reminder of pre-colonial Melbourne. The bark was removed by the local Wurundjeri people with a stone…

  • Sea Shepherd Australia

    Melbourne

    Seaworks is the headquarters for this anti-whaling crusader. It's often possible to drop by and look at displays about its direct-action campaigns and to…

  • Century Building

    Melbourne

    Built between 1939 and 1940, this Streamline Moderne high-rise is an important Melbourne landmark. It was the first office block in the city to have air…

  • Holden Centre

    Melbourne

    Built to host the swimming events for the 1956 Olympic Games, this dramatically shaped structure is now used by the Collingwood AFL club as a training…

  • Werribee Park Mansion

    Melbourne

    Werribee Park Mansion is surrounded by beautiful formal gardens, with picnic areas. Audio headphones re-create the 1870s soundscape, when the Italianate…

  • Victoria State Rose Garden

    Melbourne

    The Victoria State Rose Garden which is adjacent to the Werribee Park Mansion, has more than 5500 rose bushes arranged in the shape of a giant Tudor rose.