Places to Visit In & Around Melbourne
There are so many places to visit around Melbourne. Take an hour or take a day and go exploring! Whether you want to soak up the atmosphere of the city lights, get your heartrate pumping with a rewarding hike, or just enjoy the scenery at a beautiful nature reserve, there’s really something for every occasion.
And don’t forget to check our recommendations for the best food in Melbourne and our top tips on Melbourne property!
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What to do when you want to go for an overseas holiday but life has other plans?
We booked ourselves a well deserved European holiday almost a year ago, with the departure date in early March 2026. We were meant to travel
To Ziebell’s Farmhouse we go!!!
Ever wondered how life was for the early settlers that came to Victoria? We all know that most came during the gold rush era hoping
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A visit to the Museum of Chinese Australian History in the Melbourne Chinatown
Gong Xi Fa Cai ! May the Year of the Snake bring you much happiness and prosperity! In the midst of celebrations this year, we
Come visit the Cranbourne Royal Botanic Gardens!
At the spur of the moment one weekend, we decided to take a pretty long drive to visit the Cranbourne Royal Botanic Gardens. Having been
Off to the new St Kilda Pier to see the Fairy Penguins!
With the recent completion of the new St Kilda Pier and with free public transport travel on Christmas Day, we thought it would be a
Fancy a medieval village in Melbourne? Come visit Montsalvat!
What if we told you that there is a place within 30 minutes from Melbourne that looks and feels like a quaint European village of
Visit to the Old Treasury Building, Melbourne
Now that summer is finally here and hot days are the norm, it would make good sense to continue our exploration of Melbourne, but indoors!
Visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Where does one go to escape the hustle and bustle of the modern city that is Melbourne? One place would be the Royal Botanic Garden!
