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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

Melbourne
Gateway airport
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Best season
Sep, Dec
Time zone
Australia/Lord_Howe
Sights covered
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Royal Exhibition Building

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.

Eureka Tower

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.

Carlton Gardens

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.

St Patrick's Cathedral

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.

Melbourne Zoo

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.

Melbourne Museum

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.

120 Collins Street

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.

Rialto Towers

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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