Australia
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria, Australia, and the country's second-largest city after Sydney. Numerous districts spread out around Port Phillip Bay, offering plenty to explore.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Melbourne Airport (MEL)
- Best season
- Sep, Dec
- Time zone
- Australia/Lord_Howe
- Sights covered
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Parks & gardens
Royal Exhibition Building
The Royal Exhibition Building is a European-style structure set in Melbourne's Carlton Gardens, ranked among Australia's oldest Western-style buildings. It's now part of Museums Victoria's collection and its largest exhibit, making it well worth visiting together with the museum.
Views & landmarks
Eureka Tower
Eureka Tower is a 297-meter skyscraper in central Melbourne, completed in 2006 and now one of the city's defining landmarks. Designed by a local architecture firm, it has become an icon of Melbourne's skyline.
Zoos & aquariums
Carlton Gardens
Carlton Gardens is a garden near central Melbourne, a great place for a relaxed walk in the city. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, it also lets you enjoy landscaping of real historical value.
Temples & religious sites
St Patrick's Cathedral
St Patrick's Cathedral stands in the heart of Melbourne. It's a peaceful spot to step into for a quiet moment while exploring the city.
Zoos & aquariums
Melbourne Zoo
Melbourne Zoo is home to a wide variety of animals that visitors can observe up close. It's a great destination for families traveling together.
Museums & galleries
Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum is located within Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia. It's a good spot to visit as part of a walk through the expansive gardens.
Views & landmarks
120 Collins Street
This 265-meter high-rise in central Melbourne, Australia, was built between 1989 and 1991. With 50 floors of office space, it's a landmark that shapes the city's skyline.
Views & landmarks
Rialto Towers
A skyscraper on Collins Street in Melbourne, it's a landmark that defines the city's skyline. Its striking presence catches the eye of anyone strolling the street below, adding a bold accent to the cityscape.
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Getting around the city
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Central & near stations
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Best time to visit
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First-time guide
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Getting around
How to use public transport and get around Melbourne
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