Things To Do
Local attractions, free activities, rainy-day ideas and school-holiday picks — every one of them within 45 minutes of home.
Werribee Open Range Zoo
African savannah safari 30 minutes from the CBD.
Melbourne Museum
Dinosaurs, forest gallery and the Immigration Museum.
Queen Victoria Market Tour
150+ year-old market — foodie paradise every Saturday.
Royal Botanic Gardens
38 hectares of landscaped gardens right in the inner city.
NGV Triennial
Australia's largest contemporary-art survey, free entry.
Capital City Trail on a Bike
29km loop along the Yarra — shareable bikes everywhere.
Point Cook Coastal Park
Birdwatching, beach and military history, no entry fee.
St Kilda Pier at Sunset
Penguins at dusk, a walk to the pavilion, free always.
Brunswick Street Art Walk
Self-guided circuit of Melbourne's best laneway murals.
Heide Museum Sculpture Park
Outdoor sculpture grounds free to roam.
SEA LIFE Aquarium
Sub-antarctic penguins, sharks and a walk-through reef.
State Library Reading Room
The dome — peaceful, photogenic, and always dry.
Archie Rose Distilling
Gin-making masterclass — make your own blend to take home.
ACMI Screen Worlds
Interactive film & TV museum at Fed Square.
Prahran Indoor Climbing
30m walls, beginner to advanced, drop-in shoes.
Scienceworks Lightning Room
Biggest planetarium in Australia — bookable during holidays.
Melbourne Zoo Night
Twilights in January — meerkats, lions and live music.
Collingwood Children's Farm
Milk a cow, cuddle a guinea pig, picnic by the river.
Royal Park Nature Play
Adventure playground with flying fox and water features.
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
Indoor LEGO playground with rides and build zones.