Melbourne's city-centre
sights are all within walking distance.
A one-day See Melbourne card includes
free entry to most attractions. It costs AUS$65 for adults and $45 for
under 15s.
- For general information about the city and information
on entertainment, festivals and events see: www.visitmelbourne.com.
- For information about the wider area see: www.visitvictoria.com.
- For transport information see: www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au.
Here are 10 ways to spend an active afternoon
in Melbourne:
- Visit the Melbourne Aquarium on the River Yarra.
Open daily 09.30 to 18.00. Adults AUS$23, under 16s AUS$13.
- Take a cruise along the river Yarra with Melbourne
River Cruises. To see the port and docklands, and the scenic river
gardens takes 2.5hrs. Adults $33.80.
- See cricket or Australian Rules football at the Melbourne
Cricket Ground.
- See diverse plant collections and stroll around the
lakes of the Royal Botanic Gardens.
- Hop on the No 96 tram in Brunswick Street to take
an iconic journey to St Kilda.
- Rollerblade along the St Kilda seafront.
- Survive a stay in Old Melbourne Gaol, one of the
city's oldest buildings where 136 people, including infamous bush
ranger Ned Kelly, were hanged. Adults AUS$12.50, under 16s AUS$7.50.
For details see: www.visitmelbourne.com.
- Drive out of town down the Great Ocean Road and kayak
or surf in Torquay or Bell's Beach. www.visitmelbourne.com lists a
number of surf schools. View the 12 Apostles - and count how many
remain.
- Swim with seals and dolphins in Port Phillip Bay
with Sea All Dolphin Swins.
- Out of town, walk the circuit to Kings Falls in Arthurs
Seat State Park. Take a ride in the chair lift.
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