Here is our pick of ten attractions that need to be on your list to visit while in Melbourne city. Including art, culture, sights, and experiences, they are the ten must-do’s (or do agains) on a trip to Melbourne.
Melbourne’s Ten Must-See Attraction Map
180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3006, Australia
7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Block Arcade, 282 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Pier Rd, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
Elliott Ave, Parkville VIC 3052, Australia
18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
Birdwood Ave, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia


Federation Square
Federation Square is a venue for arts, culture and public events on the edge of the Melbourne central business district. It covers an area of 3.2 ha (7.9 acres) at the intersection of Flinders and Swanston Streets built above busy railway lines and across the road from Flinders Street station. It incorporates major cultural institutions such as the Ian Potter Centre, Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) and the Koorie Heritage Trust as well as cafes and bars in a series of buildings centred around a large paved square, and a glass walled atrium.


Royal Botanic Gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens at South Yarra was founded in 1846 and covers 38 hectares featuring 8,500 different species displayed in 30 living plant collections.


Luna Park Melbourne
Luna Park Melbourne has been welcoming visitors through its famous mouth entry gate for over 100 years. It is home to the Great Scenic Railway which offers views of the city and Port Phillip Bay, Luna Park Carousel, dodgems, the House of Horrors, and many carnival classics.


Melbourne Zoo
Melbourne Zoo offers 320 species from around the world set among scenic natural settings within easy reach from the city centre. Highlights include the lush Asian and African rainforests, Australian bushland, tigers, monkeys, orang-utans, elephants, and Australian wildlife including koala, kangaroo, wombat and emu.


St Kilda Pier
St Kilda Pier is a wooden jetty with a history dating back to 1853. The pier features a restaurant and is very popular with people who visit the foreshore and wander the romantic wooden pier taking in sunrise or sunset vistas over the water.


Queen Victoria Market
Listed on the the National Heritage List, the market has been operating since 1878 and considered by many as the nation’s most iconic fresh produce market. More than fresh produce, you can also find all kinds of merchandise inc. fashion, gadgets and more.


Melbourne Museum and Royal Exhibition Building
Melbourne Museum is a natural and cultural history museum located in the Carlton Gardens adjacent to the Royal Exhibition Building and is also the largest museum in the Southern Hemisphere. In addition to its many galleries it also features the world’s largest IMAX Theatre screen. The Royal Exhibition Building is a World Heritage-listed building in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, built in 1879-80.


The CBD’s Lanes and Arcades
Melbourne CBD’s historic and culturally rich ardaces and lanes are a must-visit. A favorite of many is Block Arcade in Collins Street which dates back to 1891 showcasing the spledour of Victoria Era architecture featuring mosaic tiled flooring, glass canopy, wrought iron and carved stone finishings.


Skydeck at Eureka Tower
Head up Eureka Tower for 360 degree views of Albert Park Lake, Port Phillip Bay, the Dandenong Ranges and beyond. There are 30 viewfinders around the Skydeck, take a look at some of Melbourne’s favourite attractions and landmarks, such as the MCG, Federation square and Flinders Street Station. For an extra kick, there is the The Edge, a glass cube that projects from the 88th floor and looks down to the streets of Melbourne some 300 meters below.


National Gallery of Victoria
National Gallery of Victoria opened in St Kilda Road in 1968 and today houses 70,000 works of art in collections of European, Asian, Oceanic and American art. They aslo offer diverse temporary exhibitions, talks, tours, programs for kids, films, late-night openings and performances.