Things to do in Melbourne

Ride the Star Observation Wheel

Climb aboard a completely enclosed air-conditioned cabin on the Star Observation Wheel and enjoy uninterrupted 360° views of Melbourne CBD, the Docklands precinct, Dandenong Ranges and Mount Macedon. This 30 minute ride includes a complimentary in-cabin audio tour plus a map to orientate yourself.

Tour the major sporting venues

Sports lovers will be in heaven on this full day sport tour. Visit Flemington Race Course, take a behind the scenes tour of Rod Laver Arena, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and score a visit to the National Sports Museum! The tour also drives through the Commonwealth Games athletes' village and around Albert Park on the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit.

Cruise the Yarra River

You and five friends could enjoy a private cruise on the Yarra River taking in Melbourne's attractions while you enjoy wine and cheese platter.

Chill out and sip cocktails at IceBar

Enter the coolest bar in Australia and sip a cocktail in a year-round icy winter wonderland. You'll receive snow gear on entry to combat the chilling minus 10 degree temperature. The bar is full of amazing ice sculptures and furniture which provide the perfect backdrop for photos.

See Melbourne from a hot air balloon

Leave the hustle and bustle of the city streets and take to the sky on a hot air balloon ride. Enjoy an hour of peace and serentity as you float above the city taking in the breathtaking views before making a smooth landing.

Visit Melbourne’s Eureka Skydeck

Melbourne's iconic Eureka Tower is the highest viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere. The 297.3 metre skyscraper offers 360 degree floor-to-ceiling views and has two dedicated lifts that propel visitors to level 88 in under 40 seconds. There's also “The Edge Experience” – a switchable glass cube which slides out from the building, with you inside!

Take a Melbourne city highlights tour

Explore the best of what Melbourne has to offer from its Royal Botanic Gardens, to its famous shopping precincts, cultural icons and Melburnian lifestyle. Its inner city suburbs offer a treasure trove of boutiques where you'll come across vintage finds and eclectic eateries. Grab a refreshment at trendy Acland Street in St Kilda and stop for a photo with the colourful Brighton Beach bathing boxes.

Experience the thrill of V8 racing

Like to live life in the fast lane? Then this V8 driving experience at Sandown Raceway located just over half an hour out of Melbourne will get the adrenaline pumping. Choose whether you want to drive a Holden or Ford and feel the thrill of reaching speeds of up to 200kph. You'll learn pro driving techniques for handling the car, cornering and braking plus your in-car coach will talk you through advanced gear changes and brake points so that you can drive fast, but safely.

Go on a safari adventure

Experience an African safari at Werribee Open Range Zoo, located half an hour out of Melbourne. Set along a beautiful and picturesque stretch of the Werribee River, the zoo is home to magnificent grassland animals including rhinos, giraffes, zebras and antelopes that roam in an open range setting.

Swim with sharks

Dive into the deep end for a thrilling underwater guided tour at the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium. Come face-to-face with grey nurse sharks, seven gill sharks, giant stingrays, sea turtles and hundreds of exotic fish as you explore the 2.2 million litre Oceanarium. It's an experience you'll never forget.