Melbourne Things to Do : Tours, Top Attractions & Local Recommendations

May 9, 2012

Free Museums in Melbourne

Like most cities in the world, Melbourne has its share of museums covering art, history, culture and more; and many of the best ones won’t cost you a single dollar to enjoy. Here are just a few ideas for budget travelers who want to see the best fee museums in Melbourne.

May 2, 2012

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Wine Tasting in the Mornington Peninsula from Melbourne

Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula is a just an hour’s drive from Melbourne and a popular getaway for weekenders, wine lovers, surfers and anyone looking to get out of the city for some downtime.

April 25, 2012

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Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market, or Vic Market as the locals call it, is a much-loved Melbourne institution. Known for its huge variety of fresh produce and specialty goods, this open-air market is always bustling with people, tourists and families looking to stock up on fresh produce or score a bargain at one of the many stalls and shops.

April 18, 2012

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Viewing Melbourne from the Eureka Skydeck

For the best views of Melbourne head to the city’s tallest building – the Eureka Tower. Look skyward day or night from almost any vantage point in Melbourne and you won’t be able to miss its distinctive gold and red top towering impressively above all the other buildings.

April 11, 2012

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Melbourne’s Best Museums

With all of Melbourne’s natural beauty many visitors pack their itineraries with outdoor activities and adventures. One should keep in mind, however, that there is much to do and see indoors as well! That’s why we compiled this list of Melbourne’s best museums.

April 4, 2012

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Yarra Valley Day Trips from Melbourne

The rolling hills and vineyards of Melbourne’s Yarra Valley are just a one-hour drive from the city center. As Victoria’s largest wine growing region most visitors come here to taste the many wines on offer and enjoy a gourmet meal, but there’s plenty more to see and do here.

March 28, 2012

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Breweries and Brewery Tours in Melbourne

Melbourne has so much to offer visitors that one may never tire of visiting this beautiful place! So if you feel like you’ve seen it all, then these unique tours and activities may be just right for you. You’ll get a taste of Melbourne’s beer culture, learn about the breweries, and of course, drink some beer!

March 21, 2012

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Best Transportation Tips in Melbourne

There’s no denying it – Melbourne is a car-loving city. A past penchant for bungalows and outer suburban living means the city’s fringes sprawl for miles. Most visitors base themselves in the inner city, however, where getting around is fairly straightforward – as long as you can master the ticketing system!

March 14, 2012

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Melbourne International Comedy Festival

As the summer heat begins to wane and the cooler weather kicks in there’s still reason to smile. Autumn is festival season in Australia’s cultural capital and how better to kick it off than with a few belly laughs?

March 8, 2012

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Discover Melbourne’s Lanes and Arcades

Having lived in Melbourne for most of my adult life, I didn’t think that a tour of the city’s laneways and arcades could teach me anything new. I mean, a tour is for tourists, right? Well almost immediately I realized there was a lot about my city that I didn’t know.