Things to do in Melbourne & Victoria

Central Melbourne is best explored through its laneways: the street art of Hosier Lane, café-lined Degraves Street and the Block and Royal Arcades, plus Queen Victoria Market, the free NGV International and the Royal Botanic Gardens. See the city from Melbourne Skydeck, then head out to the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road, the Phillip Island Penguin Parade, the Puffing Billy steam railway, Healesville Sanctuary and Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park.

Good to knowQueen Victoria Market does not trade every day, so check its hours. The Penguin Parade and Puffing Billy both need booking ahead; cameras cannot be used at the Penguin Parade, and warm clothes are recommended. Some Grampians (Gariwerd) tracks are closed, so check Parks Victoria alerts first.