Federation Square, bordering the Yarra River, serves as the focal point of downtown Melbourne. The Square holds numerous attractions, ranging from nightspots and restaurants to cinemas and art galleries.

The Melbourne Cricket Ground has become a local icon. This place hosts a variety of concerts, but crowds gather from all over the world to watch engaging cricket matches that keep fans anxiously for their favorite teams. The Telstra Dome at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is the place to be watching Australian football.

If you love nature, the Carlton Gardens are spectacular, featuring trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, lakes and a stunning fountain. The Royal Exhibition Building provides a prime example of old architecture. The Royal Botanic Gardens have been delighting Australians and visitors alike with lovely grounds, extensive gardens and educational exhibits.

Melbourne Zoo is home to over 350 wildlife species living in naturalistic, botanical settings. The zoo features an Asian elephant exhibit, walking trails, an African rainforest, and a pygmy hippopotamus. Melbourne Aquarium is a three story aquarium with sharks, tiny sea dragons, tanks filled with rare and exotic exhibits. Colorful coral displays, stingray exhibits and schools of eels keep the crowds oohing and aahing, and the underwater roller coaster thrills riders.

Located on the northern end of the grounds of the Carlton Gardens, the Melbourne Museum has six floors packed with something for every visitor, from dinosaur bones and bug exhibits to rain forests and a children’s museum. Melbourne Observation Deck is located in the Rialto building, offering outstanding views of Victoria’s capital. You can spy everything from the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground to the Yarra River.

The National Gallery of Victoria includes two outstanding collections of both international and Australian art located in separate buildings.

All City Rankings

Main Attractions

1. The Dandenong Ranges  2. Melbourne Concert Hall  3. Flinders Street Station  4. Melbourne Planetarium  5. Arthur's Seat Chairlift

6. Ashcombe Maze  7. Crown Entertainment Complex  8. Enterprize  9. The Golden Mile  10. Campbelltown Miniature Railway

 

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