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Rippon Lea House & Gardens
Rippon Lea House & Gardens
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Ranked #21 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 38 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Gardens
Distance  4.6 miles from city centre
AAMI Park
AAMI Park
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Ranked #22 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Australian Centre for the Moving Image
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Ranked #23 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 76 reviews
Owner description: Gallery featuring innovative contemporary and historic Australian screen-based art through interactive exhibits, large-scale... more » Owner description: Gallery featuring innovative contemporary and historic Australian screen-based art through interactive exhibits, large-scale projections, computer animations and digital media. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Como Historic House and Garden
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Como Historic House and Garden
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Ranked #24 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  2.5 miles from city centre
Collingwood Children's Farm
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Collingwood Children's Farm
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Ranked #25 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Attraction type  Farms
Royal Exhibition Building
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Royal Exhibition Building
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Ranked #26 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Owner description: Completed in 1880 in preparation for the Melbourne International Exhibition, this is a a magnificent building modelled on the... more » Owner description: Completed in 1880 in preparation for the Melbourne International Exhibition, this is a a magnificent building modelled on the Florence Cathedral. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Gardens
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
National Sports Museum
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National Sports Museum
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Ranked #27 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: Located at the MCG, the National Sports Museum presents world-class exhibitions of significant sporting artefacts. The museum... more » Owner description: Located at the MCG, the National Sports Museum presents world-class exhibitions of significant sporting artefacts. The museum houses the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum, the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, the Australian Football exhibition (including Australian Football Hall of Fame), Champions - Thoroughbred Racing Gallery and temporary exhibition areas addressing the sporting issues and events of the day. Interactive and audiovisual displays enhance the visitor experience. On days without major events on the arena, the museum enables public access to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum and Library.The National Sports Museum also manages the MCG Tours. This is a vibrant, exciting and attractive mix of sporting information, cultural heritage, and interactive entertainment. The National Sports Museum serves the MCG’s match-day patronage, as well as catering for families, schools, seniors and tourist groups, seven days weekly. « less
Attraction type  Museums
The Arts Centre
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The Arts Centre
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Ranked #28 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Experience Victoria's center for the performing arts and enjoy a play, a concert or a visit to the galleries.
Attraction type  Theatres; Art Galleries
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Williamstown
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Williamstown
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Ranked #29 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4 of 5 stars 77 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  4.7 miles from city centre
Rod Laver Arena
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Rod Laver Arena
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Ranked #30 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Sherbrooke Forest
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Ranked #31 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Forests
Distance  21.7 miles from city centre
Albert Park
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Albert Park
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Ranked #32 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water; Parks; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
Hosier Lane
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Hosier Lane
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Ranked #33 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Fitzroy Gardens
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Fitzroy Gardens
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Ranked #34 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4 of 5 stars 54 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
The Australian Ballet
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Ranked #35 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Ballets
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Old Treasury Building
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Old Treasury Building
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Ranked #36 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Owner description: Sitting at the top end of Collins Street in the Melbourne CBD, the Old Treasury Building is widely regarded as one of the... more » Owner description: Sitting at the top end of Collins Street in the Melbourne CBD, the Old Treasury Building is widely regarded as one of the finest 19th century buildings in Australia.The Old Treasury building was designed by nineteen-year-old architect JJ Clark and built between 1858 and 1862.The Old Treasury Building hosts the original gold vaults where gold bullion was stored during the gold rush era, as well as rare and historic documents from Public Record Office Victoria highlighting key moments from Victoria’s history.Come and explore the intriguing gold vaults and you may earn yourself a gold license! « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Federation Square
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Federation Square
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Ranked #37 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4 of 5 stars 324 reviews
Owner description: Home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism experiences and an array of restaurants, bars and specialty... more » Owner description: Home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism experiences and an array of restaurants, bars and specialty stores, Federation Square is Melbourne's meeting place - a local hang-out and one of Victoria's most popular tourist attractions.Designed by Lab Architecture and Bates Smart, this modern piazza is the size of an entire city block and receives an average of eight million visits each year.Major attractions include:The Ian Potter Centre: NGV AustraliaHome to the world's largest collection of Australian art from the Colonial period right through to contemporary artworks.Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMICelebrates, explores and promotes the cultural and creative richness of the moving image in all its forms – film, television and digital culture. Melbourne Visitor Centre Melbourne's one-stop-shop for visitor information and assistance. Federation Square hosts more than 2,000 events each year and is a hub for festivals, markets, fashion shows, public lectures, films and concerts. The majority of events at Fed Square are free and entry to the permanent exhibitions at ACMI and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is also free.Federation Square is home to 16 restaurants, bars and cafes as well as smaller contemporary art galleries and tourism services including bike rental, tour buses, boat cruises and souvenirs.Fed Square has free WiFi and the space is open 24hrs every day of the year. Note that the galleries, shops and restaurants all have their own opening hours. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Architectural Buildings; Museums
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
St. Kilda Beach
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St. Kilda Beach
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Ranked #38 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4 of 5 stars 200 reviews
Long, well-maintained and clean beach just outside Melbourne, lined with markets, amusement parks and nightclubs.
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  3.4 miles from city centre
Polly Woodside - Melbourne's Tall Ship Story
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Polly Woodside - Melbourne's Tall Ship Story
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Ranked #39 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Owner description: Step aboard and join the crew on the Polly Woodside and experience life on board a real tall ship in the 1800s. Discover a... more » Owner description: Step aboard and join the crew on the Polly Woodside and experience life on board a real tall ship in the 1800s. Discover a new world of maritime adventure through an interactive gallery, immersive theatre and special events. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  1.6 miles from city centre
Collins Street
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Collins Street
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Ranked #40 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4 of 5 stars 48 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Yarra River
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Yarra River
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Ranked #41 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4 of 5 stars 78 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
IMAX at Melbourne Museum
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IMAX at Melbourne Museum
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Ranked #42 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Attraction type  Cinemas
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
As featured in 3 days in Melbourne
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
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Ranked #43 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields; Concerts
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Melbourne Aquarium
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Melbourne Aquarium
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Ranked #44 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4 of 5 stars 239 reviews
Discover creatures of the Southern Ocean in the 2-million-liter oceanarium.
Attraction type  Aquariums
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Ripple Melbourne Massage Day Spa and Beauty
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Ranked #45 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: Melbourne massage and day spa in the Melbourne CBD. Lush massage and beauty packages with free day spa treatments like green... more » Owner description: Melbourne massage and day spa in the Melbourne CBD. Lush massage and beauty packages with free day spa treatments like green clay facials, peppermint foot soaks, tangerine exfoliation and gift of lotion. Lots to choose from including hot stone, remedial, relaxation, pregnancy or Russian deep tissue massage. Or try a chocolate massage, seashell or Himalayan herbal ball massage. Ripple will also come to wherever you are, all Melbourne « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Museum of Chinese Australian History Inc.
As featured in 3 days in Melbourne
Museum of Chinese Australian History Inc.
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Ranked #46 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Lygon Street
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Ranked #47 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4 of 5 stars 86 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Melbourne Theatre Company
As featured in 3 days in Melbourne
Melbourne Theatre Company
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Ranked #48 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
The Princess Theatre
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The Princess Theatre
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Ranked #49 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Warrandyte State Park
As featured in 3 days in Melbourne
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Ranked #50 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  State Parks
Distance  14.7 miles from city centre
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