Sights

Best sights in Melbourne

A planning-minded collection of Melbourne's strongest architecture, culture, historic places, parks, markets, and waterfront anchors — selected from the city's existing Sortie inventory.

Start with the headline architecture, then add one museum, historic area, or outdoor block to give each day a different rhythm.

27 places worth building into a Melbourne itinerary · Architecture · Museums · Parks · Historic sights

Parks & outdoors

Alexandra Gardens

Waterfront park with walking & cycling trails, a BBQ/picnic area, skate park, playground & cafe.

Sights & landmarks

Carlton Gardens

Landscaped Victorian-era park now containing the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum.

Sights & landmarks

Cooks' Cottage

Yorkshire cottage home to James Cook's family, shipped from England & rebuilt in a city park.

Museums & galleries

Fed Square

Abstract buildings flank this block-size plaza, filled with restaurants, museums and arts venues.

Sights & landmarks

St Patrick's Cathedral

St Patrick's Cathedral is a public landmark in 1 Cathedral Pl, East Melbourne VIC 3002 tied to the civic or historic identity of the surrounding area. It is usually more meaningful for its setting, symbolism, or urban role than for a single exhibit or venue experience.

Sights & landmarks

St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne

St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne is a public landmark in 200 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000 tied to the civic or historic identity of the surrounding area. It is usually more meaningful for its setting, symbolism, or urban role than for a single exhibit or venue experience.

Parks & outdoors

Fitzroy Gardens

Historic 26-hectare site in city centre with model Tudor village, tree-lined walking paths & cafes.

Museums & galleries

Immigration Museum

Multimedia exhibits documenting the history of immigration in Australia, plus a gift shop.

Museums & galleries

Labassa Mansion

Labassa Mansion is a Museum in Melbourne.

Parks & outdoors

Luna Park Melbourne

Enduring amusement park known for its perimeter roller coaster and giant, ornate carousel.

Sights & landmarks

Manchester Unity Building

Iconic Gothic office & commercial building designed by Marcus Barlow & constructed in 1932.

Sights & landmarks

Melbourne Laneways & Arcades Self-Guided Walking Tour

Melbourne Laneways & Arcades Self-Guided Walking Tour is a Tourist Attraction in Melbourne.

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