Things To Do In Melbourne

Shopping in Melbourne

Melbourne is rightfully called the dream destination of shopping in Asia-Pacific. Hardly any other city can compete with its level of dynamic variety and range of shopping. The favourite market in Melbourne is the Queen Victoria Market. From clothes to jewellery to fresh fruits – there is nothing that this market does not sell. Wait for the summer and winter months for the fascinating night market here. The Royal Arcade and the Block Arcade are two magnificent vintage shopping destinations here.

Wildlife in Melbourne

Melbourne itself is an urban hub. But in and around the city, there are quite a few places to enjoy wildlife from up close. Werribee Open Range Zoo resembles the African Savannah and has an overnight safari feature. Melbourne Zoo is known for the Trail of Elephants. In Phillip Island Nature Park, you can see the rarest of them all – penguins, koalas and seals. Feeding animals at the Moonlit Sanctuary are one of the top things to do in Melbourne.

1. Yarra River Cruise

Cruising down the Yarra River and taking in the beautiful city is one of the best things to do in Melbourne. As the boat slowly glides down the stream, keep an eye out for Birrarung Marr, which means ‘river of mist and shadows’ which is what the Aboriginal people called the river in their language. It is a waterfront park which demonstrates and celebrates the ties that Aboriginals had with the Yarra River.

2. Tram tour of the city

The red coloured, toy-train looking City Circle trams It starts from Flinders Street, goes around the CBD area and passes many historic buildings like the Parliament House, Old Treasury, Princess Theatre and the Windsor Hotel on its 50 minutes loop back to where it started. One can hop on any of them and hop off wherever they want. The next one would be coming in 12 minutes. It is one of the best free things to do in Melbourne.

3. Peninsula Hot Springs

Peninsula Hot Springs is a lovely natural hot spring and day spa centre near Melbourne. There are mineral pools and private baths of naturally warm water, helping the visitors to relax and rejuvenate in a serene ambience. A visit to the hot springs and soaking oneself in the therapeutic smoking water is one of the best things to do in Melbourne, although it is a bit far away from the main city.

4. Eureka Skydeck 88

Skydeck 88 atop Eureka building is southern hemisphere’s highest viewing platform. The most spectacular view of the entire city and beyond can be seen from the 88th floor of Eureka building. As an additional feature, there is The Edge, which is a glass cube protruding out from the building’s body for 3 metres. Standing in The Edge gives the ecstatic feeling of suspension 88 floors above the ground.

5. Wine tours in Yarra Valley

Yarra Valley has more than 70 known wineries and vineyards in its lap. Domain Chardon, known for sparkling wine and Giant Steps, known for chardonnays and pinot noirs are the two most popular vineyards over here. One can go about on their own or take one of the customised wine tours – it is anyway one of the most fun things to do in Melbourne.