Tourist Attractions and Activities in Melbourne

EXPLORE SIGHTSEEING PLACES

Located in the Melbourne CBD, near Federation Square, Queen Victoria Market and the MCG, Milano Serviced Apartments is the ideal choice of accommodation for experiencing the best tourist attractions, activities and things to do in Melbourne. From the beautiful vineyards of the Yarra River Valley to the Great Ocean Road's splendid ocean views, our stylish serviced apartments are the perfect base of operations for your Melbourne sightseeing tour.

Whether you are interested in high fashion or fine art, Melbourne's ever-evolving shopping choices make it difficult to decide where to start your spree. Explore the reinvented Melbourne Central, discover the new QV and GPO precincts and lose yourself in the myriad of laneways and arcades.

federation square

Since it opened in October 2002, more than 24 million people have visited this innovative and architecturally stunning building. It houses significant cultural attractions, including the Ian Potter Gallery of Contemporary Australian Art, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image and the SBS studios as well as many fine restaurants and bars.

australian open

Rod Laver Arena is a multipurpose arena located within Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The arena is the main venue for the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tennis of the calendar year.

queen vic market

The Queen Victoria Market opened for trading in 1878 and is a must-see destination. It’s the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere. Enjoy the hustle and bustle early on a weekday (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) to see the real trader action. Or stop by on the weekend when hordes of locals and tourists alike soak up the atmosphere, shopping and eating as stall holders tout their wares.

royal botanical gardens

Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens are among the world's finest and one of the most glorious places to spend a leisurely afternoon or morning. The gardens were founded in 1846 and are laid out over 38 picturesque hectares right by the Yarra River and in the heart of Melbourne (the gardens are within 400 metres of the CBD).

MELBOURNE MUSEUM

Melbourne's museums tell a story of how Melbourne became the city it is today. Get the fascinating details about how Melbourne’s aboriginal history is revealed, the discovery of gold and the ensuing rush to immigrate to Victoria. You can even visit a set from the popular TV soapie “Neighbours.”

MELBOURNE SHOPPING

Featuring a dynamic mix of high-end fashion, lifestyle retailers and a European-style piazza with gorgeous cafes, restaurants and bars.

LANEWAYS AND ARCADES

Melbourne's historic network of laneways and arcades boasts the unique, the exotic and the quirky. Discover an eclectic mix of small boutiques selling everything from Melbourne-designed fashion to exotic imports such as Russian dolls.

AQUARIUM

A Southern Ocean and Antarctic aquarium attraction located near Milano Serviced Apartments. Located on the banks of the Yarra River and a few minutes drive from the property.

eureka sky deck

Enjoy the awe inspiring views of Melbourne from the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere. The ideal thing to do in Melbourne when you are stay at Milano Serviced Apartments.

melbourne zoo

Home to 320 animal species, The Royal Melbourne Zoological Gardens or commonly known as the Melbourne Zoo is one of the leading attractions for your family during your stay.

soccer stadium

The Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, commercially known as AAMI Park, is an outdoor sports stadium on the site of Edwin Flack Field in the Sports and Entertainment Precinct in the Melbourne City Centre.

yarra valley

Under an hour from Melbourne and nestled amongst infinite shades of blue and green lie fifty-five of the world's leading wineries alongside many fine restaurants and romantic retreats.

dandenong RANGES

A thoroughly enjoyable way to experience the Dandenong Ranges is to ride on Puffing Billy, Australia's oldest surviving, preserved steam railway. The 25-kilometre journey takes passengers through thick forests and lush, fern-filled gullies, from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park and finishing up at Gembrook.

daylesford

Just an over an hour from central Melbourne, Daylesford's boutique accommodation, mineral spas and fine dining are world class. Explore antique shops and art galleries, go boating on the lake or just relax with a glass of wine and enjoy the atmosphere.

phillip island

Drive ninety minutes from Melbourne and you can find yourself communing with koalas, sharing the beach with hungry pelicans or watching a colony of fur seals splashing in the sun. After sunset, you may view the famous nightly spectacle of the world's smallest penguins as they emerge from the sea and waddle ashore to their sand dune burrows.

great ocean road

Winding along the western coast of Victoria, the Great Ocean Road offers stunning ocean views, beachside activities, laidback coastal towns and maritime villages. In addition, you can see the magnificent twelve apostles and giant rock stacks, which are a central feature of the spectacular Port Campbell National Park.

mornington peninsula

As you drive along the Mornington Peninsula, you could be forgiven for thinking that you’ve left Australia behind. But you’re bound to enjoy an amazing adventure! Experience rolling hills laced with vineyards and silvery olive groves as well as waterfront cafes and restaurants. Plus, you don’t want to miss roadside signs for strawberries or free-range eggs and lively local markets, where growers bring just-picked and just-made produce. All of these fascinating destinations are just over an hour from Melbourne.

MCG - MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND

This open-air stadium is one of the world's most famous and holds approximately 100,000 people. When England tour Australia for the ashes, the Boxing Day test is the ultimate cricket fan's spectacle. Throughout the winter the MCG serves as home to Australian Rules football and is just a short walk from Tribeca Serviced Apartments.

hisense arena

The Melbourne Park Multi-Purpose Venue, currently also known by its sponsorship name as Hisense Arena, is an Australian sports venue that is part of the National Tennis Centre at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria.

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qv

QV is Melbourne's newest inner city laneway precinct, featuring a dynamic mix of high-end fashion, lifestyle retailers and a European-style piazza with gorgeous cafes, restaurants and bars.

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DFO Spencer Street

If you're a shopper who loves a bargain, DFO is your haven. It's the only shopping destination of its kind in Australia, where you can stroll through as much as 120 big name brands and pay up to 70% less – at any time of year. The best part is it’s literally just a five-minute tram ride away.

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BRUNSWICK STREET

The bohemian heart of Fitzroy, Brunswick Street is always a colourful experience. Aside from the abundance of cafes, where urbanites sip long lattes, there are also hip and cheap funky, alternate grunge shops. Finally, you can’t overlook the fringe art galleries filled with works by local artists.

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CHAPEL STREET

Whether shopping for unique fashion, great places to eat or refreshing drinks, Chapel Street, Prahan established a distinctive, eclectic character that has helped win it the title of Melbourne's style destination.

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