Melbourne CBD is located in Victoria and is the capital. It has a population of 4 million people. A large number of the population of Melbourne live to the south and east of the Yarra River. The North and the West are catching up fast though!
Today, Melbourne is one of the great multicultural cities of the world. Restaurants, galleries and performing arts centres and tourist attractions are right across the city, giving it a refined and cultured reputation to both locals and visitors.
Of course Melbourne is also regarded as the Sporting Capital of the World, having previously hosted the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, and currently is home to world class events in the Australian Tennis Open played in January and the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Albert Park!
It is said that Melbourne experiences four seasons across one day, but in Victoria there is things to do for families across all four seasons! The Free City Circle tram or the Tourist Shuttle Bus is the best bet to get around the City.
Visit nearby St Kilda on a Sunday and browse through the many street stalls that line the streets of the foreshore.
Every Saturday night during the Christmas Festival, Argyle Square will transform into the outdoor Carlton Christmas Cinema
Take a train or ferry ride to the seaside town of Williamstown & explore our Maritime & Naval History. See the largest collection of
Victorian Railways steam locomotives at the North Williamstown Railway Museum.
Get your bearings and do a bit of people watching whilst seeing all the best sights Melbourne has to offer. The kids will love the tram rides!
Melbourne is an awesome place any time of the year, with sooo many things to do to keep the family entertained in this great city.
From the city to the bay, to the nearby hills or the Peninsula, from the ski fields to the mighty Murray River – There is so much space to run, play, swim, ski, ride, boat or picnic! So much of Melbourne is set up for families, the kids will always be entertained!
The Museum includes a collection of over 10,000 fire related items collected both nationally and internationally and including Country Fire Authority, and Metropolitan Fire Brigade, fire appliances, personnel histories, memorabilia and associated items.
Cricket is a sport for all! Sign up now to get your Blasters pack and join the fun at your local centre!
The Albert Park Golf Course is situated in the picturesque Albert Park, just 2km from the Melbourne.
Tennis Victoria is the representative body of all affiliated clubs, Tennis Victoria has a passionate, driven team, who embrace our core values of Excellence, Loyalty, Teamwork & Humilty.
The Queen Victoria Market is open five days a week – Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday..
The Melbourne Stars deliver The Greatest Show on Turf each summer with constant entertainment to keep everyone excited!
ASC have run the best sports camps for children aged 6-16 in cricket, football, netball, hockey, rugby, soccer & tennis.
Located on the 88th floor of Eureka Tower, the observation deck provides patrons with 360 degree floor-to-ceiling views of Melbourne and beyond.
One of Melbourne's Big Bash Team and Women's Big Bash Team. Fantastic entertainment at the matches for the whole family.
Luna Park is Melbourne's adventure park located by St. Kilda offering 18 rides & attraction, delicious food, free entry & close to public transport.
Come fly on the Melbourne Star, the Southern Hemisphere's only Giant Observation Wheel. Located in Docklands waterfront precinct in Melbourne.
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium takes you on an interactive adventure from the depths of the ocean to the icy waters of Antarctica.
When the NBL launched in 1979 as a 10-team league, there were just two Victorian teams in the competition – the St Kilda Saints and Nunawading Spectres.
Like the chocolaterias of Spain, San Churro is the place where friends can come together to share, celebrate & indulge!
Animal Land Children’s Farm – an authentic farm experience for children and families.
Melbourne’s own professional Rugby Union team playing at AAMI Park providing a great family friendly fun at their games.
Auscarts Indoor Racing provides state of the art go karting track. Our racing circuit features grading, sunken corners, a pit lane bridge and three long straights.
From fully fitted sports bar where to catch all the latest sporting action live and loud..
The centre features two Olympic sized ice skating rinks, stadium seating for 1000 people, state-of-the-art sound and light systems and more.
Unbelievable sand sculptures made from tonnes of sand. Different theme each year over summer.
If you're looking for things to do in Melbourne which is unique, a cruise from Melbourne River Cruises is an ideal choice.
The ultimate arctic experience and at minus 10 degrees it is definitely the coolest place in town and the only IceBar in Australia.