The Melbourne city centre is filled with many different things to do and see for people of all ages. Located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD are a number of theatres showcasing a variety of live performances, hidden laneways that are full of interesting things to discover and designer shopping precincts. The CBD also includes major attractions like the Old Melbourne Gaol, Queen Victoria market, immigration museum and Yarra River cruises.
If money is no object for you then there are literally thousands of things to do in Melbourne. However if you are travelling on a budget then you will still be able to find lots of FREE things to do in and around the Melbourne area. You can see the city's sights on the Melbourne city tourist bus or city circle tram, relax at Melbourne's safe bayside beaches, explore the botanic gardens, have a picnic in any number of tranquil parklands or enjoy yourself at the St Kilda Festival.
With so many different restaurant precincts serving delicious yet affordable food from every country in the world Melbourne really is a place for romance. After eating out you and your loved one can then enjoy some live entertainment, whether is be a live stage show at one of the many theatres, experiencing the opera or ballet, going to a live concert or simply watching a live local band. Alternatively you could just take a romantic walk along the Yarra River at Southbank and watch the hourly flame show out the front of Melbourne's entertainment epicentre, Crown Casino.
If you are travelling to Melbourne with the family then you will find plenty of things to do in Melbourne for kids of all ages. Young children will enjoy a tram ride or scenic train ride on Puffing Billy whilst older kids will appreciate the exhilarating rides at Luna Park or the educational entertainment at ScienceWorks. There are also numerous family activities in Melbourne like admiring the view from the Eureka Skydeck and visiting the animals at the zoo.
There are lots of fun things to see and do in Melbourne and the surrounding suburbs. People of all ages will love the rides and attractions at Luna Park in St Kilda, the sights from a hot air balloon ride over the city or the novelty of watching a movie in the royal botanic gardens. Other fun things to do include taking scenic train, tram, bus or boat rides, watching live performances, stage shows or bands and playing golf on some of Melbourne's elite golf courses.