Melbourne, Australia (Point of interest)

Melbourne Museum focuses on Victoria's natural environment and cultural history. Eight galleries of permanent and temporary exhibitions include a living rainforest and Aboriginal cultural centre. Pride of place goes to racehorse Phar Lap and Evolut... Continue reading →

The former Abbotsford Convent of the Good Shepherd has been transformed into a vibrant arts precinct overlooking the Yarra. Bordered by Collingwood Children's Farm, the precinct includes heritage gardens and medieval-style buildings. Tours, markets... Continue reading →

Melbourne's leading Australian Centre for Contemporary Art surprises and impresses with its programme of commissioned artworks by local and international artists. The rust-red Modernist exterior is as striking as the visual art inside this gallery ... Continue reading →

Melbourne's Carlton Gardens, home to the Royal Exhibition Building, are a green oasis for those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Stroll down the tree-lined avenues, spot possums and kick back over a picnic with friends. The Roy... Continue reading →

The Chinese Museum plays a living part of Melbourne's vibrant Chinatown. The fascinating exhibits document, preserve and display the history of Australians of Chinese descent, from the first Chinese who came to try their luck during the 19th-centur... Continue reading →

Como Historic House & Garden was the home of an elite colonial family for almost a century. Protected by the National Trust, the South Yarra mansion is noted for its iron-lacework verandas and period furnishings. House visits are by guided tours on... Continue reading →

Melbourne waited 165 years for a city square and this undulating cobbled piazza was worth the wait. A popular venue for events and celebrations, Federation Square is a bold landmark and arts precinct, featuring geometrical patterning in sandstone a... Continue reading →

The Heide Museum of Modern Art in Bulleen is made up of three buildings, all set within large gardens. Explore inside Heide I, II and III to see the contemporary collections or wander among the outdoor sculpture displays and installations. The Hei... Continue reading →

Australia's most comprehensive display of native art is housed in Federation Square's Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia. The collection traces the history of Australian art from the Heidelberg School to today and features galleries devoted to indige... Continue reading →

Melbourne's Immigration Museum, housed in the grand Old Customs House, explores the rich diversity of immigrants who have poured into Australia since 1788. The museum concentrates on the stories of those who settled in the state of Victoria. Insid... Continue reading →

Australia's finest international art collection is showcased in Federation Square's bright and spacious National Gallery of Victoria. View artists from Rembrandt to Warhol plus Australian classics by Tom Roberts and Sidney Nolan. Admire the waterwa... Continue reading →

Old Melbourne Gaol in the city centre operated from 1842 to 1929. The 136 people hanged here included legendary bushranger Ned Kelly in 1880, whose death mask is on display. Entrance includes admission to the city watch house and magistrates' court... Continue reading →

South Yarra's Royal Botanic Gardens are a textbook example of 19th-century picturesque landscaping, with vistas at every turn. The exotic mix of temperate and tropical plants, meandering pathways and ornamental lakes provides a haven for native wil... Continue reading →