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Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
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Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
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Ranked #1 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 417 reviews
Owner description: The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is Australia's largest, oldest and most popular sporting venue, with a history that... more » Owner description: The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is Australia's largest, oldest and most popular sporting venue, with a history that compares favourably with any other stadium in the world. The MCG has hosted plenty of international cricket, including the first-ever Test and the 1992 World Cup final, countless VFL/AFL Grand Finals, the 1956 Olympic Games and 2006 Commonwealth Games.Other sporting spectacles include FIFA World Cup soccer qualifiers, rugby league home and away matches and State of Origin and international rugby union clashes.Apart from its sporting events, the MCG has also witnessed many blockbuster music concerts, and even Pope John Paul II held a mass there when he visited Melbourne in 1986.The MCG has a total capacity of 100,018 people, comprising 95,018 seats and 5000 standing room spaces.The stadium also houses the National Sports Museum, which includes some of the most priceless pieces of memorabilia in Australian sporting history. « less
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
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Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
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Ranked #2 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 498 reviews
Enjoy a day walking through one of the best-landscaped gardens on Earth.
Attraction type  Gardens; Parks
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Block Arcade
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Block Arcade
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Ranked #3 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 268 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
National Gallery of Victoria
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National Gallery of Victoria
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Ranked #4 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 262 reviews
Opened in 1861, this is Australia's oldest art gallery.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Shrine of Remembrance
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Shrine of Remembrance
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Ranked #5 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 206 reviews
Attraction type  Military Museums; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites
Distance  2.2 miles from city centre
Melbourne Zoo
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Melbourne Zoo
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Ranked #6 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 424 reviews
Visit Australia's oldest zoo and discover more than 350 animal species in a variety of habitats.
Attraction type  Zoos; Gardens
Distance  2.3 miles from city centre
Dandenong Ranges
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Dandenong Ranges
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Ranked #7 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 142 reviews
Attraction type  Mountains; National Parks
Distance  20.8 miles from city centre
State Library of Victoria
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State Library of Victoria
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Ranked #8 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 118 reviews
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
St. Paul's Cathedral
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St. Paul's Cathedral
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Ranked #9 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 61 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
City Circle Tram
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City Circle Tram
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Ranked #10 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 881 reviews
Owner description: The City Circle Tram is a free and convenient way to see the sights of central Melbourne and the Docklands while experiencing... more » Owner description: The City Circle Tram is a free and convenient way to see the sights of central Melbourne and the Docklands while experiencing a ride on one of the city's much loved heritage trams.An audio commentary provides details of city landmarks and major attractions such as the City Museum, Parliament House, Docklands, Federation Square, Melbourne Aquarium and the Princess Theatre.The City Circle Tram also links with other tram, train and bus routes around Melbourne.To catch the City Circle Tram, simply wait at any tram stop along the City Circle Tram route. These tram stops are specially marked with a City Circle sign.Trams operate in both directions every 12 minutes between 10am and 6pm from Sunday to Wednesday and between 10am and 9pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.City Circle Trams do not run on Christmas Day and Good Friday. « less
Attraction type  Trams
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Melbourne Museum
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Melbourne Museum
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Ranked #11 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 313 reviews
Experience the museum's outstanding exhibits and collections on the environment, technology and many other areas.
Attraction type  Museums; Natural History Museums
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Werribee Open Range Zoo
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Werribee Open Range Zoo
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Ranked #12 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 139 reviews
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  19.1 miles from city centre
St. Patrick's Cathedral
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St. Patrick's Cathedral
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Ranked #13 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 108 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Immigration Museum
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Immigration Museum
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Ranked #14 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 161 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Melbourne Recital Centre
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Melbourne Recital Centre
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Ranked #15 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Eureka Skydeck 88
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Eureka Skydeck 88
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Ranked #16 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 432 reviews
Owner description: Nothing you have ever experienced will prepare you for the awe inspiring view of Melbourne from the observation deck of the... more » Owner description: Nothing you have ever experienced will prepare you for the awe inspiring view of Melbourne from the observation deck of the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere. Located at Level 88, Eureka Skydeck is Melbourne's new 'must-see' attraction. Skydeck 88 is the only observation deck in the world that can thrill you with the Edge - a glass cube which projects 3 metres out from the building, with you in it! « less
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
The Regent Theatre
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Ranked #17 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 44 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Scienceworks Museum
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Scienceworks Museum
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Ranked #18 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 103 reviews
Attraction type  Museums; Science Museums
Distance  4.2 miles from city centre
Bourke Street Mall and Melbourne's Central
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Bourke Street Mall and Melbourne's Central
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Ranked #19 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 281 reviews
Attraction type  Shopping centres; Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Old Melbourne Gaol
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Old Melbourne Gaol
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Ranked #20 of 158 Attractions in Melbourne
4 of 5 stars 267 reviews
Owner description: Step back in time and walk the road to the gallows in a 19th century prison, be arrested in a modern-day Police Station or... more » Owner description: Step back in time and walk the road to the gallows in a 19th century prison, be arrested in a modern-day Police Station or put yourself on trial in court.Home to Melbourne's oldest prison, historic Magistrates' Court and former Police City Watch House, Russell Street has been at the heart of crime, law and order in Melbourne since the 1840s. Most of Australia’s infamous characters, including iconic bushranger, Ned Kelly and notorious gangster Squizzy Taylor have spent time within the walls of this amazing precinct. A ticket to the Old Melbourne Gaol Crime & Justice Experience grants you visiting rights to the past, present and future of crime and justice in Australia. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Rippon Lea House & Gardens
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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
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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
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