Melbourne Attractions

Melbourne Aquarium
It is Australia 's newest Aquarium facility and boasts state-of-the-art interactive technology. This is not a fish museum!Totally involving and entertaining the Melbourne Aquarium focuses on the creatures of the Southern Ocean over four amazing levels.
King St     Melbourne     Phone 03 9620 0999

Federation Square
Federation Square hosts a number of major attractions, including the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia (the home of Australian Art), "Champions": Australian Racing Museum + Hall of Fame, the National Design Centre and the Melbourne Visitor Centre.
Flinders St     Melbourne     Phone 03 9655 1900

Melbourne Zoo
More than 350 wildlife species are on display in brilliant botanical settings. Magnificent new Trail of the Elephants Exhibit, provides visitors with an amazing insight into the world of the Asian Elephant.
Elliott Ave     Parkville     Phone 03 9285 9300

Old Melbourne Gaol
Night tours run four nights a week. Explore the imposing interior of the Old Melbourne Gaol at night when it would normally be locked and left to the restless souls within. Experience a creative blend of cutting edge theatre and historical fact that brings the forbidden secrets of the prison life by candlelight.
Russell Street     Melbourne     Phone 03 9663 7228

Melbourne Observation Deck
Located on level 55 of the Rialto Towers Building , provides an optimum viewing platform inside the tallest office building in the Southern Hemisphere. The Observation Deck boasts spectacular 360-degree views of Melbourne and the surrounding area – stretching 60km to the horizon, providing the perfect setting.
525 Collins St     Melbourne     Phone 03 9629 8222

Melbourne Museum
Relax in the museum's gardens, play in its playgrounds or take a break in one of the many cafes and restaurants. Plan to stay at least 2 hours — there's so much to do you'll be amazed!
11 Nicholson St     Carlton     Phone 03 8341 7777

Scienceworks & Melbourne Planetarium
Combines science and technology through a variety of ‘hands on' exhibits, activities, tactile displays and highly interactive touring shows. Scienceworks also has a high-tech Planetarium, where you can recline in comfy chairs and immerse yourself in ‘deep space'. Using the latest digital technology.
2 Booker St     Carlton     Phone 03 9392 4800

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Home to diverse plant collections such as camellias, rainforest flora, succulents and cacti, roses, Californian species, herbs, perennials, cycads and plants from Southern China .
Birdwood Ave     South Yarra     Phone 03 9252 2300

Melbourne Maritime Museum - Polly Woodside
Discover Victoria 's fascinating maritime heritage. Visit the 1885 tall ship Polly Woodside. Walk the deck marvelling at the complexity of the rigging and imagine the great square sails drawing aloft.
South Wharf Rd     Southbank     Phone 03 9699 9760

Koorie Heritage Trust Cultural Centre
Created in 1985 to protect, promote and preserve Koorie history and culture, the Trust aims to create reconciliation by bridging the cultural gap between Koorie and non-Koorie communities. The Koorie Heritage Trust Inc is the only Cultural Centre in Australia that looks after the history and culture of the Indigenous people of a specific region, that of south-eastern Australia.
295 King St     Melbourne     Phone 03 8622 2600

National Gallery of Victoria
Since 1861, the National Gallery of Victoria has been displaying art works for the enjoyment of the community. In the mid-1990s, the gallery acknowledged that its St Kilda Road building could no longer successfully meet the demands of its growing collection and extensive exhibitions schedule.
180 St Kilda Rd     Melbourne     Phone 03 8620 2222

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
Melbourne 's new public contemporary art space, presenting changing seasons of international and Australian exhibitions, events and public programs. The artistic program combines adventurism, emotion and intellectual rigour to provide a constantly challenging and exciting experience for visitors.
111 Sturt St     Southbank     Phone 03 9697 9999

The Ian Potter Museum of Art
The collection of contemporary art includes Australian and international artists. The collections are the result of significant bequests, donations and acquisitions through purchase and commission. Swanston St     Melbourne     Phone 03 8344 5148

Monash Gallery of Art
The gallery is a fine example of contemporary Australian architecture , designed by internationally renowned architect, Harry Siedler. Siedler's building is an outstanding architectural statement incorporating both international style and organic elements – slender horizontal windows with a curved entrance wall and a roofline which features a crest of waves.
170 Jells Rd     Wheelers Hill     Phone 03 9562 1569

Post Master Gallery
One of Australia 's foremost graphic design archives. At the Post Master Gallery, philately, Australian histories, fine art and graphic design meet in diverse and innovative exhibitions. The gallery's exhibitions are designed for philatelists, stamp collectors, children and people interested in Australian culture, history and design.
321 Exhibition St     Melbourne     Phone 03 9204 5021

Heide Museum of Modern Art
Heide Museum of Modern Art is a unique space – a synthesis of indoor and outdoor environments, a place of modern and contemporary art and design and a rich and colourful art heritage and social history. Located just 15 minutes from Melbourne's CBD, Heide is one of Australia's leading public art museums and offers a tranquil, surprising and always stimulating, place to visit.
7 Templestowe Rd     Bulleen     Phone 03 9850 1500

The Gardens Shop
Located within the Royal Botanic Gardens is The Gardens Shop, which offers its visitors a unique botanic shopping experience. The Gardens Shop reflects what the gardens are about: nature orientated with a botanical theme. Botanically-inspired homewares and gifts.
Birdwood Ave     South Yarra     Phone 03 9252 2341

Wine Shop
A retail outlet selling fine wines from the Barossa to Bordeaux . But it's worth paying the flat corkage fee to drink on-site and soak up some of the staff's expertise. A small range of wines are available by the glass, and snacks like cigar-smoked salmon.
159 Spring St     Melbourne     Phone 03 9654 6657

The Tea Party
The Tea Party has at least 112 of flavors of tea. Monk Pear to Irish Cream, white, black, herbal and green – this simple drink is back with a vengeance. The store also sells a range of tea-making mechanisms including pots, plungers, infusers and strainers.
137 Victoria St     Melbourne     Phone 03 9329 1149

SavvyShopTours
We offer you and up to six of your friends (or guests) the pleasure of visiting small (or large) eclectic shops that are dotted around the Melbourne suburbs. Tell us if you like homewares, gardenwares, clothes, hats, bags, scarves, jewellery, furniture or , crafts.
4 Alamar Ave     Glen Huntly     Phone 03 9569 2529