
5 Must Dos In Melbourne
A city of seafood, cocktails, coffee and street art, there are so many things to do in Melbourne, it can be hard to know where to start. Whether you’re here for one weekend or an entire year, make sure you don’t miss these five must-dos off of your itinerary, and do them all cheaply and easily with a Melbourne City Sightseeing bus ticket.
Take on The Edge on Eureka Skydeck – Stop 3 on the City Tour
Eureka Skydeck has the highest vantage point of any building in the Southern Hemisphere, so you can guarantee the best views over Melbourne. But to really experience its mighty height, head onto The Edge – a glass cube that extends from the 88th floor and hangs 300 metres over the city. Adult tickets are just $12 and last entry is 9.30pm.
Riverside Quay, Southbank
Scream If You Wanna Go Faster At Luna Park – Stop 5 on the St Kilda Tour
Dating all the way back to 1912, Luna Park is located in Melbourne’s beach suburb of St Kilda, and provides a thrilling day out on rides including Pharaohs Curse and Sky Rider. If you’re looking for a really memorable Halloween, the amusement park also transforms into Luna Dark over the entire weekend.
18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda
Shop ‘Til You Drop At Queen Vic Market – Stop 8 on the City Tour
Melbourne is renowned for its local produce and shopping experiences, and you can combine the two at Queen Vic Market. Open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday – Sunday, you can buy everything from fruit and veg to homeware to clothes and health and beauty – just make sure you can carry it all on the bus back with you!
Cnr Elizabeth and Victoria Streets, Melbourne CBD
Snap The Street Art Of Hosier Lane – Stop 1 on the City and St Kilda Tours
Where street art celebrated, the laneways of Melbourne are forever changing with new and interesting artworks, but the most prominent is Hosier Lane. The best example of Melbourne’s artistic expression, the walls are lit up with social, political and cultural imagery, creating a free, open-air gallery.
Hosier Lane (off of Flinders Street), Melbourne
Tour The Melbourne Cricket Ground – Stop 15 on the City Tour
One of the grandest stadiums in the world, you can take a tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground and walk where the stars of sports have. AFL, State of Origin, football and cricket have all been played here, tears have been shed and roars have erupted. On a MCG tour, you can visit the players changing rooms and MCC Library, and take a stroll onto the impeccable arena.
Brunton Avenue, Richmond
Take a tour of Melbourne’s art bars with Melbourne City Sightseeing and choose from a 24-hour, 48-hour and unlimited annual bus pass to make your way around the city from as little as 27 cents per day! Buy yours at www.melbournecitysightseeing.com.au