Landmarks in Melbourne

Melbourne isn’t just the sporting capital of Australia but also a multicultural hotpot. The metropolitan is lavish with several landmarks that offer a fragment of Australia in one destination. From zoos, aquariums to parks, sky decks, botanical gardens, there’s something for everyone. Your Melbourne landmark tickets offer access to classic landmarks such as National Gallery of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Melbourne, Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne Museum, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium and many more, allowing you to make the most of your visit. 

You can access several attractions in Melbourne depending on your budget. Here’s a breakdown of starting prices for landmarks for you to make an informed decision:

For certain landmarks such as Sovereign Hill, Melbourne Skydeck, Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs and more, children up to 15 years of age can enjoy a concession on their tickets. Infants before 3 years enjoy free admission to most attractions. Additionally, Headout also offers upto 13% discount on select tickets and upto 10% cashback. 

Based on your choice of tickets, you can access guided tours in Melbourne. Explore popular sights such as the Government House, Melbourne Cricket Grounds, Botanic Gardens and more. Cruise down the Yarra River, all while absorbing Melbourne’s finest landmarks under the guide of a local expert.

While the average ticket doesn’t involve walking tours, you can opt for walking tour tickets that allow you to explore certain areas of Melbourne. You can explore landmarks within Central Melbourne or opt for a paranormal walking tour to acquaint yourself with a novel side of Melbourne’s history.

Most landmarks in Melbourne offer flexible cancelation and relaxed refund procedures. You can enjoy a full refund up to 48-72 hours prior on select tickets. 

The most famous landmarks in Melbourne are: 

The Mitre Tavern, constructed in 1837 as a private residence, is the oldest standing building in Melbourne. Today the building is a bar and steakhouse loved by the locals. The oldest public landmark in Melbourne however is State Library Victoria, established in 1854, is the first free library in the world, Australia's busiest library, and the fourth most-visited library in the world.

The most visited landmarks in Melbourne are 

The 5 must-visit landmarks in Melbourne are:

Some of the underrated landmarks of Melbourne you should visit are: 

Churches such as St. Paul's Cathedral, Catholic Church of Saint Michaels, Scottish Church, and St. Francis' Church is free to enter for everyone on all days. Museums such as the National Gallery of Victoria, State Library Victoria, the Australian Center for Contemporary Arts (ACCA), and the Australian Music Vault are also free of entry charges. Additionally, you can pay visits to landmarks such as the Royal Botanic Gardens, and the City Circle (route 35) that covers Flinders, Spring Nicholson, and Victoria Street for zero-fare.

Yes, skip-the-line tickets are available for most paid entry landmarks and are highly recommended since the tourist flock can cause long waiting times at the ticket gate. These tickets not just offer admission to the landmarks but also give you skip-the-line access and save your time.

Many of the popular attractions such as Melbourne Zoo, Eureka Skydeck, Melbourne River Cruise, Icebar Melbourne, Moonraker Dolphin swim, Werribee Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary offer free entrance with the Melbourne City Card. Additionally, you also can enjoy 72 hours of free hop-on-hop-off bus tours, Arthur’s Eagle return flight, a walking tour, Bowling at Archie Brothers Cirque Electrique, and Carlton Brewery & Beer Tasting Tour for zero cost with the City Card.

The most famous attractions that are located at the heart of Melbourne within a distance of a kilometer from each are: 

Purchasing combo tickets or the Melbourne City Card is highly recommended to save money and time to cover all major attractions of the city. They also offer guided tours, skip-the-line entry, hop-on-hop-off bus tours, and cruises in addition to covering landmarks.