Melbourne consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities, and it’s easy to see why. Australia’s cultural capital serves up exceptional museums, diverse dining across dozens of cuisines, sporting events at the massive MCG, and laneway art that transforms everyday streets into galleries. The Yarra River cuts through the city center, lined with parks and cultural institutions, while trams rattle past Victorian-era architecture and ultra-modern towers.
The articles below provide practical planning information for Melbourne’s top attractions, from the Immigration Museum’s powerful stories to Luna Park’s vintage rides, ACMI’s interactive exhibitions, and the National Gallery of Victoria’s world-class art collection. You’ll also find guides to Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo, and riverside Birrarung Marr — each with the essential details first-time visitors need.
Melbourne rewards both quick visits and extended stays. Whether you’re passing through for a weekend or spending several days exploring, these guides help you navigate opening hours, ticket prices, transport options, and what to prioritise during your visit.
- Planning a visit to Melbourne’s Immigration Museum.
- A guide to visiting Luna Park Melbourne.
- Melbourne Zoo visitor guide.
- How to get the best out of a visit to the National Gallery of Victoria.
- Tips for visiting ACMI in Federation Square.
- Review of the MCG tour.
- Guide to Birrarung Marr – central Melbourne’s riverside park.
- A practical guide to visiting Werribee Open Range Zoo.
- What to expect at Old Melbourne Gaol.
- 9 surprisingly old attractions in big cities.
- Australia’s capital cities – ranked.
- Which Australian cities does Emirates fly to?
Five great things to do while you’re in Melbourne
- 🏙️ Get to know the city’s history and culture on a laneways walking tour.
- 🍷 Take a Yarra Valley day tour with indulgent wine-tasting.
- 🚴 Cover far more of Melbourne’s highlights on an electric bike tour.
- 🛶 Kayak along the Yarra River at sunset.
- 🍽️ Discover Melbourne’s multicultural dining scene on a top-rated food tour.
