Top 3 things to do in Melbourne

[Guest thebaddeleys]

Hi,

 

We are like many others on here taking a trip down the great ocean road to spend 3 nights in Melbourne and I was wondering what are the best things to do/see in Melbourne, taking into account we only have 3 days and have two small children.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Kerry x

[Guest Guest75]

Certainly have a wander around St Kilda,it's a little like Glenelg.

There is the fun park there - name escapes me.

[Guest Nick11]

Luna park - they do a wrist band that lasts you all day.

We loved the aquarium - fantastic penguins.

Went on the puffing billy up the dandedongs.

Take lots of money - you'll need it!!!!

[Guest Rob and Clare]

The Melbourne Aquarium is pretty good, great if you go in time with the feeding times, and see a diver hand feed a shark.

 

Although a long trip and it can be cold, going to see Penguins on Parade is great fun on Philip Island.

 

 

Depending when you go there is a free christmas display in the Crown Casino, can't remember if it was every half hour or so, and of an evening there are torches outside throwing flames into night sky, I would also try for a tour round the MCG.

 

Finally a walk round Melbourne Goal, and see all the death masks and Ned Kelly's armour.

 

Also just check on if there are any festivals on, last year we saw a bird man event and water skiing whilst just sitting on the side of the Yara...

 

I know it's not for the kids, but just have a wonder round, docklands area is nice, southgate is brilliant, Flinders St station is nice to be by, and maybe get a tram down to St Kilda. There is so much to see there.

 

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[Guest Andrew&Ren]

Melbourne is a fab city!

 

Weve not got any children but the Luna Park looked fun and Im sure the aquarium will be great.

 

Have a wonder around the laneways in the city as they are fab and head up to Lygon Street for great Italian restaurants. The Free City tram is great to have a quick free tour and it has a running commentary as you go around with tips on where to go etc. Im pretty sure there is an interactive kids museum in federation square but I cant think of the name.

 

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[Pesty650]

Don't forget the Neighbours tour!! It's a fantastic a way to spend half a day! (if you are Neighbours fans that is!)

 

[Diane]

Go and see Wicked!

[KerEng]

Go and see Wicked!

 

It's not on in Melbourne anymore Diane Has moved to Sydney.

[Diane]

It's not on in Melbourne anymore Diane Has moved to Sydney.

 

Oh well, that means nothing worth doing in Melbourne any more then!! Go to Sydney instead.....and see Wicked!

[Guest cbeeb]

also in st kilda is a really good community playground open at weekend and after school. ask in area they will point you in right direction a bit off beaten path but it is great