Places to explore in Melbourne
Build real days in Melbourne from a broader mix of sights, museums, architecture, parks, markets, neighbourhoods, and food stops from the existing Sortie inventory.
Start with the headline places
Carlton Gardens
Landscaped Victorian-era park now containing the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum.
Cooks' Cottage
Yorkshire cottage home to James Cook's family, shipped from England & rebuilt in a city park.
Fed Square
Abstract buildings flank this block-size plaza, filled with restaurants, museums and arts venues.
Immigration Museum
Multimedia exhibits documenting the history of immigration in Australia, plus a gift shop.
Manchester Unity Building
Iconic Gothic office & commercial building designed by Marcus Barlow & constructed in 1932.
Melbourne Laneways & Arcades Self-Guided Walking Tour
Melbourne Laneways & Arcades Self-Guided Walking Tour is a Tourist Attraction in Melbourne.
Museums and cultural stops
Melbourne Museum
Modern building of an institution founded in 1854 containing dinosaur and regional history exhibits.
National Gallery of Victoria
Public gallery with vast, varied collection of noted Australian and international art and artefacts.
Old Melbourne Gaol
Now a museum with self & guided tours, this storied tri-level jail once housed notorious inmates.
Old Treasury Building
A 19th-century building with a museum showcasing the history of Melbourne & Victoria.
Shot Tower Museum
Late 19th-century tower used to make lead shot, now a museum enclosed in a shopping mall atrium.
Architecture and landmarks
Melbourne Skydeck
Gold-plated observation deck on the 88th floor with panoramic city views & a protruding glass cube.
Princes Pier
Photogenic pier with old wooden structures & sunset views, a historic landing point for settlers.
Rippon Lea Estate
Set amid manicured grounds with gardens, this 19th-century mansion offers guided tours & a cafe.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
36-hectare botanic garden founded in 1846, planted with Australian species and non-native gardens.
Royal Exhibition Building
Landmark 19th-century exhibition centre, topped with a dome, and set amid landscaped gardens.
The Melbourne Central Clock
The Melbourne Central Clock is a Tourist Attraction in Melbourne.
Parks and outdoor places
Alexandra Gardens
Waterfront park with walking & cycling trails, a BBQ/picnic area, skate park, playground & cafe.
Fitzroy Gardens
Historic 26-hectare site in city centre with model Tudor village, tree-lined walking paths & cafes.
Luna Park Melbourne
Enduring amusement park known for its perimeter roller coaster and giant, ornate carousel.
Melbourne Zoo
Modelled on London Zoo, this family-friendly establishment has animals from all around the world.
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Interactive multilevel aquarium housing 10,000+ animals, including sharks & saltwater crocodiles.
Shrine of Remembrance
Shrine commemorating Australian wartime service with memorials, exhibitions & gardens.
Food, markets, and local stops
Queen Victoria Market
Longtime market selling food, clothing & more in a historic landmark spanning 2 city blocks.
MoVida
Spanish tapas plates, sangria and wines served in a bustling bar with a trendy urban vibe.
Tipo 00
Italian cuisine in an intimate, sophisticated laneway locale with an open kitchen and a marble bar.
More Melbourne places
Browse the wider Sortie collection of sights, museums, food, culture, parks, and local places.
Alexandra Gardens
Waterfront park with walking & cycling trails, a BBQ/picnic area, skate park, playground & cafe.
Fitzroy Gardens
Historic 26-hectare site in city centre with model Tudor village, tree-lined walking paths & cafes.
Luna Park Melbourne
Enduring amusement park known for its perimeter roller coaster and giant, ornate carousel.
Melbourne Museum
Modern building of an institution founded in 1854 containing dinosaur and regional history exhibits.
Melbourne Skydeck
Gold-plated observation deck on the 88th floor with panoramic city views & a protruding glass cube.
Melbourne Zoo
Modelled on London Zoo, this family-friendly establishment has animals from all around the world.
National Gallery of Victoria
Public gallery with vast, varied collection of noted Australian and international art and artefacts.
Old Melbourne Gaol
Now a museum with self & guided tours, this storied tri-level jail once housed notorious inmates.
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