Melbourne attractions are here listed according to their respective districts. See the district pages for full details.

City Centre

The City Centre probably has the most to attract the traveller, including cafes, boutiques, department stores, and Victorian architecture, which can all be sampled on foot.

Docklands- An entire new precinct filled with shops, bars, restaurants and a stadium with a waterside setting.
Eureka Tower- Tallest residential building in the southern hemisphere, panoramic views of the whole of Melbourne.
Parliament House of Victoria- The first seat of the Australian federal government, free tours are available on week days.
Queen Victoria Market- Huge and colorful, with an assortment of fresh and dry produce and tonnes of souvenirs and other interesting things.
State Library- Worthwhile if you're into books, city architecture and free internet.
Southgate- Pretty promenade on the south bank of the Yarra, with lively restaurants, bars and a Sunday art & craft market.
Federation Square- Modernistic and popular meeting space to see Melbournians enjoy life whilst sitting down at cafes and bars.
Immigration museum- Located on Flinders Street, Explore the moving stories of people from all over the world who have migrated to Australia
Police Museum- Also located on Flinders Street, See over 150 years of stories and displays of crime, justice, courage, forensic techniques and examples of how police are making Victoria a safer place to live.

Carlton
The attractions in Carlton are mostly historical as it houses the Melbourne museum, and cultural with its strong Italian heritage.

Melbourne Musuem- It is the largest museum in the Southern Hemisphere and home to seven main galleries, a children's gallery and a temporary exhibit gallery on three levels, Upper, Ground and Lower Level.
Lygon Street- Crammed with Italian restaurants, gelatarias and coffee shops, which all serve some of Melbourne's best hospitality.
IMAX Cinema- Right next to the museum. It shows movies, usually documentary films, in 3-D format.
Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens- UNESCO World Heritage site (tours available through the museum).
Melbourne Gaol- museum set in the old prison where Ned Kelly was hanged.

Parkville
Melbourne Zoo- Usual assortment of zoo animals in a natural-like setting with lots of Australian native species too. Jazz at the Zoo is a popular weekend evening function over the summer months for a picnic, music and evening stroll around the animal enclosures.
University of Melbourne- The premier university of Victoria, and internationally recognised as a leading university, it is a hub of students, fine Victorian architecture and gorgeous sprawling gardens.

St Kilda
St Kilda is Melbourne's beachside nightlife precinct and is tremendously popular area for beachcombers and those looking to grab a bite or sip on a latte by the sea.

Luna Park- Historic amusement park built in 1912.
St Kilda Pier- Popular spot for fishing and walking.
St Kilda Esplanade- Fine place for walking, skating, sunbathing and on Sundays, discovering new treasures at the Esplanade Sunday market.
St Kilda Botanical Gardens- With the first trees planted in 1859, the Botanical Gardens are a sprawling oasis of tranquility and greenery.
Jewish Museum of Australia- Depicts the history of the Jewish community in Australia.

South Yarra
Greenery and high-end living are the main draws to South Yarra.

Royal Botanic Gardens- Water restrictions limit traditional floral gardens. It does have nice old trees, drought tolerant displays, a cafe and grassy places to loll about. In summer you can see outdoor movies and Shakespeare plays.
Chapel Street/Toorak Road- Kilometer-long strip of fashionable but often unaffordable shops plus some top end restaurants to match.

Prahran
Prahran lies to the south of the city and shopping is the main draw.

Chapel Street- Famous for its street cafes and designer fashion boutiques. Cheaper stores are found at its southern end.
Prahran Market- is a market dedicated to the finest quality fresh food. You can find gourmet delights here that you will find in no other place in Melbourne. Prahran Market also has children's activities and a large Market Square to sit and enjoy.
Commercial Road- Known for its gay-friendly eateries, shops and clubs.

Northern Melbourne
Tullamarine- Home to Melbourne's International airport.

Woodlands Historic Park- Immediately north of Melbourne Airport, contains an 1840s homestead and a nature reserve.

Southern suburbs
Brighton- Melbourne's prime bayside suburb featuring excellent upmarket cafes and boutique shops.

Brighton Beach- One of Melbourne's favoured beaches, be sure to check out the infamous 'bathing boxes', brightly coloured boxes that are dotted along the sand.

Fitzroy
Fitzroy - Trendy 'bohemian' area north of the CBD, filled with eclectic cafes and stores.

Brunswick St - Long and lively cafe/bar strip with cheap and decent eats.
Smith St - Slightly run down yet charming street with cafes, bars, and unique clothing (and other) shops.