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Popular Best Things to Do in Melbourne - 2024

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Updated Apr 2024
  • top_1
    󰺂9.8
    4.7/5
    399 Review
    From37.8
    "The Puffinbilly steam train slowly travels through the picturesque Dentonnon Mountains. We sit at the window and out of the car, admiring the forest, grassland, pastures and fairytale homes. The vehicles and passers-by encountered along the way waved their hands to greet us, especially kind and interesting. The terminal has a small lake, full of autumn colors, walking on the plank road by the lake, very leisurely and comfortable."
    Belgrave
    36.1km from downtown
    Highlights: The ancient Puffing Billy Railway started in the early 20th century and is now a famous tourist train, becoming one of the more popular tourist activities in Melbourne. The small train has witnessed historical changes in Melbourne for the past hundred years. The small train, with a speed of only 20 kilometers per hour, takes you back to the not so distant past. The open wooden carriage allows you to intimately connect with nature and breathe in the purity of forest air. Shortly after the train leaves the Belgrave station, passengers will see the most famous landmark of the Puffing Billy railway line, the Monbec Creek Trestle. In addition, there are many stations along the way where passengers may exit the train.△ Ride the small train with a history of more than 200 years△ Breathe the fresh air and enjoy the natural scenery△ Put your legs outside the carriage and feel as if you have traveled back to the 20th century
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    󰺂9.1
    4.7/5
    680 Review
    From25.85
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 4030 reviews
    "The day you were healed by the little penguins at the aquarium, the underwater tunnel at the Melbourne Aquarium has reopened its wings and feels like it's worth it. The newly opened underwater tunnel and lighting, combined with photos, are super beautiful and dreamy. It feels like being in the underwater world. The jellyfish park is very beautiful, and we have been lying in front of the glass cover for a long time. The jellyfish park also has a jellyfish breeding room, and parents with baby colors can book tickets in advance to enter and see the penguin park. I was really shocked to see so many penguins. There is also a pool next to it for other swimmers. It's so cute.! The Happy Feet 4D movie in Penguin Park is 12 minutes long, with the feeling of finding childhood with children. The brain was originally excited to watch and need it, but it was actually taken over by Penguin Park. There are also big stickers, 10 or 3 rings, remember to bring your bank card! I can't use my phone to swipe. Personally, I feel that the aquarium is really a perfect place for couples to date or family outings"
    Southbank.Melbourne Central Business District
    851m from downtown
    Highlights: The Melbourne Aquarium is located on the banks of the Yarra River. It's a circular structure decked out in a blue-white color scheme. The aquarium has many exciting areas to explore for an unforgettable travel experience. It's home to Australia's massive Australian saltwater crocodiles, a rich variety of seahorse and sea dragon species as well as king and gentoo penguins. The idea of having a bit of fun with huge sea turtles and hide and seek with Nemo is no fantasy here. You can even take a transparent glass bottom boat for an adventure behind the curtain while traveling back and forth on the water yourself in search of excitement. △ Watch and feed jellyfish up close △ Go behind the scenes to see how penguins live △ Watch divers dance with fish
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    󰺂8.9
    4.6/5
    498 Review
    From18.28
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 8052 reviews
    "In fact, I went to the idea of trying it out. I asked the child if I wanted to withdraw money. The child went to choose the evening. I didn’t expect to harvest a beautiful sunset. Whether it is the Yarra River city or the nearby building on the far seaside, it is a worthwhile trip."
    Southbank.Melbourne Central Business District
    813m from downtown
    Highlights: Melbourne Skydeck,the Eureka Skydeck 88, is located on the 88th floor, is 285 meters above the ground. With a direct elevator, you can overlook the entire city of Melbourne, 360 degrees, in a few seconds. There is a viewfinder for accurate observation of important landmarks throughout Melbourne. There is also a glass cube called The Edge that extends out of the edge of the building, and extremely exciting to stand up and look downstairs. You can also enjoy VR experiences athere, such as traveling through 16 Melbourne landmarks at the Voyager Theater and experiencing the thrilling VR zipline adventure.△ Enjoy the sunset over Melbourne city△ Feel the exciting Edge experience△ Experience the thrilling VR Plank zipline adventure
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    󰺂8.5
    4.6/5
    289 Review
    From9.8
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 4287 reviews
    "I was very grateful to be able to attend the Titanic exhibition as it doesnt hit our shores all that often. The replica sets were stunning and the items from the wreckage were very well preserved and thought provoking. There was ample information within each section, and giving everyone a person from the ship itself was quite emotional for some people.The exhibit is fairly priced for what you get to experience, but I did feel sorry for some parents whose kids were bored and complaining to them"
    Carlton
    1.4km from downtown
    Highlights: The Melbourne Museum was built in July 1996 and officially opened to the public in November 2000. It is the largest and innovative museum in the southern hemisphere. It is located in Carlton Gardens with the Royal Exhibition Hall. 1. Regional introduction The museum has three floors. The first floor includes the Bangiraka Indigenous Cultural Center, the Pacific Exhibition Hall, the Forest Exhibition Hall, the Science and Life Exhibition Hall, the Children's Hall, as well as shops and cafes; the second floor includes the Melbourne Exhibition Hall, the Mind and Body Exhibition Hall, Evolution Showroom; lower level includes Discovery Center and IMAX Cinema. 2. Collections and displays The collections and displays of the Melbourne Museum are amazing. You can see dinosaur fossils at the entrance, and there is also a 20-meter-long blue whale skeleton specimen, which is extremely rare. In more than 20 exhibition halls and independent exhibition halls, the museum has prepared all-inclusive content, and there are more than a dozen permanent exhibitions currently open. 3. Natural culture Nature is obviously the focus of the museum. The Science and Life Pavilion offers "Bees", "Life of Insects", "Ocean Life: Exploring Our Sea", "Human Body", "Consciousness: Enter The Labyrinth" and "From Darwin to DNA" at the Evolution Pavilion. 4. Indoor forest area The three-story indoor forest area introduces the ecological functions of the forest from the forest hierarchy, water conservation, plant composition, the seasonal distinction of Australian forests, and forest fires that often occur in Australia's dry season. There are also some Australian forests in it. Common birds and ants. The "Forest Secret" in the pavilion is at the center of the building, creating an ecosystem that is exactly the same as the natural environment, showing the trees, plants, wildlife and insects in Victoria's high mountains. Walking into the forest corridor, you will see more than 8,000 Australian plants planted here. In addition, there are insect exhibition areas and evolution areas that display the mysteries of the biological world. 5. The style of the style museum is very modern, which forms a strong contrast with the classical style of the Royal Exhibition Hall next to it. In addition to creating a visual effect, the metal frame and glass curtain wall also draw more natural light into the public spaces of the pavilion. You will see that the staff in the museum are wearing brightly colored work clothes, exuding a strong aboriginal cultural style, which contrasts with the avant-garde architectural form.
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    󰺂8.0
    4.5/5
    335 Review
    From25.54
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 3831 reviews
    "Great gold rush town, through a century of immersive experience of miner life, npc is very friendly and professional, the restaurant is less, the Chinese explanation of the mine can be added more times. Overall is good"
    Golden Point
    >100km from downtown
    Highlights: Sovereign Hill is a living museum that presents the story of Ballarat as a gold rush boomtown. It covers 30,000 square metres of open space including a township with a gold panning area, underground mines, costumed characters, coach rides and 1850s shops, trades, schools and dwellings.△ Traveling back to the gold rush era of the 1850s△ Observe confection demonstration up close△ Listen to the story of the Redcoat Soldiers
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do in Melbourne?
Some Best Things to Do in Melbourne include:Puffing Billy Railway|SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium|Melbourne Skydeck|Melbourne Museum|Sovereign Hill
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Melbourne?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Melbourne include:Puffing Billy Railway:4.7|SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium:4.7|Melbourne Skydeck:4.6|Melbourne Museum:4.6|Sovereign Hill:4.5
At what locations in Melbourne can Best Things to Do in Melbourne be found?
The Best Things to Do in Melbourne are mainly located in:Puffing Billy Railway:Belgrave|SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium:Southbank|Melbourne Skydeck:Southbank|Melbourne Museum:Carlton|Sovereign Hill:Golden Point