The House of Handmade offers beautifully curated Australian handmade and designed goods outside of market days. Featuring products by big and small Australian makers, the store offers jewellery, candles, prints, souvenirs, baby gifts, toys, and so much more. With so many unique items, come visit the House of Handmade and experience shopping like a local today!
Staying in Melbourne for long? Come join the team for a craft workshop. Get to know the locals and take home a functional piece of artwork that you made!
Ever wanted to throw an axe? Situated in the heart of edgy Abbotsford, Maniax offers an urban axe throwing experience like no other.
Learn how to hurl hatchets with your trained Axe-pert coach before jumping into an epic competition to crown the axe throwing champion. With a selection of craft beers and stone-baked pizzas onsite, Maniax is the perfect place for birthday parties, bucks’ and hens nights, team building, date night - or if you would just really love to throw an axe.
Discover Australia through the lens of sport at the new Australian Sports Museum, located at Gate Three of the MCG. This is no ordinary museum, with interactive experiences for all to enjoy. Here you’ll find touchscreens, instead of do not touch signs and climbable statues for the kids to play.
Visitors are invited to immerse themselves through wonders of sporting moments with their largest collection of grassroots to elite sporting memorabilia. While kids kick a football in Game On! at the Australian Sports Museum they invite you to expect the unexpected, just like sport itself.
Villa Alba Museum is a lavishly decorated 1880s Italianate mansion in Kew adjacent to Studley Park. The house is elaborately decorated with painted and stencilled ceilings and walls with trompe l'oeil effects and features two 40 foot panoramic murals of marine views of Sydney and Edinburgh of national significance.
The recreated heritage garden has been reinstated in its late Victorian form.
Come and explore the house and a relaxing stroll in the garden on the first Sunday of the month Open Day.
Group tours also available by appointment.
Accessible only by boat, Herring Island, 3.2 hectares in size, is just three kilometres from the city, and the only substantial island in the Yarra River. This informal parkland has provided the inspiration for curator Maudie Palmer to develop a concept in which artists are commissioned to create site-specific sculptures.
Internationally renowned British environmental artist Andy Goldsworthy has created two works - a slate Cairn and a Stone House constructed from Dunkeld sandstone. Four Australian artists have also installed works on Herring Island: John Davis - A Hill, a River, Two Rocks and a Presence, Jill Peck - Steerage, Julie Collins - Audience, Robert James - The Ramp and Torres Strait Islander, Ellen Jose - Tanderrum.
Melbourne horticulturist Iain Shears has designed a Native Wild Garden using patterns and species which occur naturally in temperate grasslands in Victoria. The wild garden starts flowering in early spring.
Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. Before your visit, please check the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website for updated changes of conditions and familiarise yourself with important bushfire safety information to ensure your experience is safe and enjoyable. For information about fires, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au
Melbourne Park is Victoria's live events epicentre. A place where people come together to share experiences, make lifelong memories and enjoy the best in live sports, music and entertainment.
Located on the doorstep of Melbourne's Central Business District, Melbourne Park spans 40 hectares, home to six world class venues – Rod Laver Arena, AAMI Park, John Cain Arena, Margaret Court Arena, Centrepiece and Kia Arena – and plays host to Australia's most iconic sport and entertainment events, from global sporting spectacles like the Australian Open, to family events, headline entertainment, up-and-coming local artists and domestic and international sporting fixtures across five sporting codes.
Melbourne Park hosts over 3.8 million visitors across 500 events each year.
For further information, visit the Melbourne Park website.
Just four kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD and spread over 16 acres, the Abbotsford Convent – with its 11 historic buildings and gardens – is Australia’s largest arts and cultural precinct. The former Convent of the Good Shepherd, this ex-monastic site is now owned by the Abbotsford Convent Foundation (ACF) – a not-for-profit organisation that operates the Abbotsford Convent on behalf of the public.
Today, the Convent is home to over 100 studios, two galleries, cafes, a radio station, a school, and an abundance of green open space. Each year the Convent welcomes a diverse range of art projects, rehearsals, workshops, exhibitions, markets, events and festivals.
The Hub General Store is a thoughtfully curated destination tucked away on Cambridge Street in the heart of Collingwood, Melbourne. Part design store, part old-world general store, it gathers meaningful everyday objects, homewares, pantry provisions and nostalgic gifts from near and far.
The Hub General Store showcases a distinctive blend of functional design, warmth and neighbourhood charm. Inside, shelves brim with useful and beautiful things - kitchen tools made to last, handcrafted home accessories, pantry favourites, bathroom staples and timeless toys for children. Each piece is chosen with care for its story, craftsmanship and purpose.
Open 7 days a week, this Collingwood favourite has become a beloved stop for locals and travellers alike - an authentic Melbourne shopping experience that honours a slower pace, considered design and the quiet pleasure of finding something special.
Gertrude is Australia's leading incubator of contemporary art. Respected nationally and internationally, Gertrude has proven its impact for over 40 years shaping the careers of Australia's most celebrated artists. As a non-commercial and independent space, Gertrude offers artists freedom for risk-taking, innovation and ambition.
Its artistic program – including its studio and exhibition program – is unique in its equal emphasis on the production and presentation of contemporary art. This enables it to back great artists to explore new ideas and present risk-taking work at pivotal points in their careers.
Gertrude gives audiences unique insight into the creative development of artists. Its audiences engage with risk-taking, formative moments that define artist careers.
Discover a secret, hidden gem in the heart of East Melbourne. The Johnston Collection house museum features an astonishing array of Georgian, Regency, and Louis XV fine and decorative arts and hosts a regular program of exhibitions, lectures and events.
Enjoy a tour of the historic townhouse, Fairhall, led by knowledgeable volunteer guides. View beautiful objects arranged in a domestic setting unfettered by ropes. This is an intimate experience, with no more than eight guests per guide. Your ticket includes tea/coffee served on delightful Wedgwood fine bone china. Tours are offered at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm and pre-booking is essential.
The house is located in a residential area so the address cannot be published, but that only adds to the mystery! Visitors are welcomed at Pullman on the Park and arrive at the museum via our courtesy bus – only a five-minute journey.
Inner Studio is a stress resilience training and recovery facility dedicated to helping you perform at your best.
Designed to help you challenge your limits, sauna and cold plunge are at the heart of their studio. Practice your resilience while surrounded by natural greenery, creating a grounded environment that supports your nervous system.
At Inner Studio, they value community and connection and offer group classes in Breathwork, Yoga, Pilates and movement.
This is a space you can show up consistently, and leave stronger, sharper, and more capable in every part of your life.
The Robin Boyd Foundation is the custodian of the legacy of Australian modernist architect, author, critic, and public educator Robin Boyd and the iconic Walsh Street house he designed, built and inhabited.
The Foundation is committed to advocating Boyd's belief that good design can improve people's lives and their world.
Their guided tours and events provide public access to the Walsh Street House Museum, an exemplar of modernist residential architecture.
The Foundation is also known for its architectural walking tours, speaker series, film screenings, open days, and digital tours that activate awareness, amplify voices and increase architecture and design participation.
Originally located in Yorkshire, England, and built by the parents of Captain James Cook, the cottage was brought to Melbourne by Sir Russell Grimwade in 1934. Astonishingly, each brick was individually numbered, packed into barrels and then shipped to Australia.
Navigator and explorer Captain James Cook never lived in the cottage – he’d been away from home for almost 10 years when his father built it – but this connection to the Cook family was enough to prompt Grimwade to transport the cottage to the other side of the world.
Combining modern interpretations of Captain Cook's adventures, centuries-old antiques, a delightful English cottage garden, volunteers dressed in 18th century costumes and an interpretive space in the stable, Cooks' Cottage is a fascinating step back in time.
Entry to the cottage includes a comprehensive fact sheet for a self-guided tour. Available in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Thai, Indonesian, Japanese, German, French, Vietnamese and Korean.
School tours and group tours and visits are also available.
Tickets and souvenirs can be purchased from the Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre, just 100 metres away.
Since 2013, SWOP has been a leader in the Australian fashion resale space.
SWOP sells a curated, seasonal selection of second-hand pieces that have been exchanged for cash or store credit.
They offer an expertly curated collection of pre-loved designer and vintage clothing. With regular Instagram sale stories, plus a dynamic eCommerce store, you can browse freely interstate or worldwide.
Each SWOP store in Australia is unique and tailored to each city; no two stores are the same.
Enjoy the calm of an urban pleasure garden and historic house, and discover the story of Melbourne with a visit to Como House.
Known by many Melburnians as ‘the white house on the hill’ Como overlooks the Birrurung (Yarra) river and is surrounded by a pleasure garden and community parkland.
Como is an atmospheric town mansion presented as a family home. The interiors reflect the tastes and style of the Armytages, who lived at Como for 95 years. It was the first house museum in Australia acquired with its contents of furniture, domestic technology and decorative arts. Como was a home but also a place of work, and the original servants’ quarters are preserved.
Built in 1847, Como House is an unusual mix of Australian Regency and classic Italianate architecture. The garden has retained many elements of its 1850s design.
Since colonisation, Como has changed with Melbourne, reflecting the booms and busts of Victoria’s history. This is the story you will hear on your visit.
Explore this iconic heritage landmark that stands as a world of its own and enjoy picnic in the magnificent gardens.
Guided tours of the house operate Wednesday to Sunday. Visit the National Trust website to see tour times and to book.
Melbourne's trams are the iconic symbols of the city. Since the 1880s, the tramways have shaped how people have lived, worked and played. The Melbourne Tram Museum celebrates trams, their history and their influence on the development of Melbourne.
Located within the heritage-listed Hawthorn Tram Depot, the Museum houses 20 fully-restored trams. The extensive collection includes Melbourne's oldest surviving electric tramcar, the Karachi W11 tram, decorated by Pakistani artisans for the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games, as well as classic W-class trams.
Visitors can explore the trams and exhibits at their own pace, or join guided tours, where volunteer guides provide additional insights on the Museum's exhibits and tramway history.
The Museum's latest exhibition, Melbourne's Cable Tramways 1885-1940, celebrates the remarkable cable tram system that shaped the way early Melburnians travelled across the city
Open on the second and fourth Saturday each month between 11:00am and 4:00pm, as well as selected Wednesdays, the Museum is easily accessible by tram and train. There is also ample parking nearby.
Kristy Dickinson, a proud Wiradjuri woman, is the creative force behind Haus of Dizzy, a jewellery brand that champions Indigenous culture and inspires empowerment and joy in its wearers. Dickinson founded Haus of Dizzy in 2015 to address the lack of representation in the jewellery and fashion accessories industry. Her vision was to create a collection that empowered Mob to express their pride in a cool and fun way while initiating dialogues on Indigenous issues with allies.
Each unique piece from Haus of Dizzy is meticulously designed, laser-cut, hand-painted, and assembled in the company's Fitzroy-based studio in Melbourne/Naarm. By using mirrored acrylic, glitter, dynamic patterns, and innovative interpretations of the Aboriginal flag, Kristy fulfils her mission of bringing social, political, and environmental matters to the forefront through vibrant and colourful accessories.
You can visit the Haus of Dizzy studio by appointment or attend one of their jewellery making workshops for a unique creative experience, with a piece of your own Haus of Dizzy bling to take home.
Attracting over two million visitors annually, the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria in Melbourne is a treasured part of cultural life and a valuable asset to the city. With stunning vistas, tranquil lakes and diverse plant collections, the gardens are a place of continual discovery and delight.
Enjoy a First Peoples led Aboriginal Heritage Walk, a ride on The Explorer bus or Punting on The Lake, all set against a beautiful backdrop and just moments from the city.
These beautiful gardens are home to amazing and diverse plant collections such as camellias, rainforest flora, succulents and cacti, roses, Californian species, herbs, perennials, cycads and plants from Southern China. Guilfoyle's Volcano offers fabulous city skyline views, a precinct to explore, and a natural sanctuary for native wildlife.
The children's garden has everything that children could want to help them discover the natural world, with plant tunnels that they can crawl through, rocks that they can climb and a bamboo forest in which they can hide.
Visitors can unwind at the Terrace café, The Observatory all day dining venue or find botanical-inspired souvenirs and gifts at the Gardens Shop. The Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne hold seasonal plant sales twice a year, see their website for further details.
During summer, the lawns come alive with outdoor cinema, live music, theatre performances and exhibitions.
Tasma Terrace is located in East Melbourne, just moments from Parliament House, and stands today as a powerful symbol of grass-roots heritage advocacy. Saved from demolition in the 1970s, it has been reimagined as a creative and dynamic space for exhibitions, shopping, and learning.
Originally built between 1879 and 1887 as a series of elegant lodging houses designed by renowned architect Charles Webb, Tasma Terrace provided stylish accommodation for visitors and long-term residents alike. Its distinctive Victorian architecture and detailed ironwork reflect the prosperity of the era, while its preservation tells a story of community action and the birth of the heritage movement in Victoria.
Today, Tasma Terrace offers visitors a unique experience that blends history, creativity, and culture. Explore rotating exhibitions, browse a curated retail offering, visit the heritage resource library, or join engaging talks and workshops that bring Victoria's heritage to life. The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) welcomes visitors to discover, learn, and connect in this beautifully restored landmark.
Tasma Terrace is easily accessible by train and tram from Melbourne's city centre. There is limited street and paid parking available nearby. Please note, Tasma Terrace is accessible by stairs only.
Hair Spa Melbourne is an advanced Japanese Head Spa in South Yarra, combining Japanese-inspired rituals with modern scalp and hair science.
Treatments use advanced techniques, including Spa Mist, the Yume Headbath waterfall, molecular hair repair, LED and microcurrent technology, microbiome-focused scalp care, and signature massage.
For guests seeking a more comprehensive experience, the Japanese Head Spa - Advanced Scalp and Hair Rejuvenation includes an in-depth scalp and hair analysis using professional microscopy, allowing the treatment protocol to be personalised according to the condition of the scalp and hair.
One-hour Express Head Spa treatments include hair drying after treatments, with either a dry-off or professional blow wave included depending on the service booked.
A distinctive part of the experience is Hair Spa Melbourne's in-house cosmetic laboratory, where freshly prepared, personalised scalp and hair formulations are created. The hair prescription concept takes personalisation further. Selected two-hour treatments include an individually prepared 100 gram take-home hair mask or 30 gram scalp tonic.
Located close to Melbourne Central Business District, Hair Spa Melbourne offers a private, science-led approach to Japanese Head Spa, combining advanced scalp and hair care with relaxation.
The Mary Glowrey Museum tells the story of Dr Sr Mary Glowrey JMJ (1887-1957), a Victorian born and educated doctor, who went to Guntur, India, in 1920, where she became a religious Sister. As Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart JMJ, she spent the rest of her life serving the medical and spiritual needs of the most marginalised people. She oversaw the medical care of hundreds of thousands of people and set up training systems and medical networks, including the Catholic Health Association of India, which today serves more than 21 million people annually.
On 21 November 2025, Pope Leo XIV recognised Mary's heroic virtues, and she became titled Venerable Mary of the Sacred Heart Glowrey, only the second Australian to be accorded this status
The Mary Glowrey Museum is situated on Level two of the historic Cathedral Hall, today part of the Fitzroy campus of Australian Catholic University.
Visitors are asked to book in advance via email, so as to facilitate guided tours. Groups are particularly welcome.
More information about the Museum and related sites can be accessed via the (free) Catholic Precinct Walking Tour App, a digital resource to support visits to the area surrounding St. Patrick's Cathedral in East Melbourne and Fitzroy. For more information see the museum's website.
The Old Treasury is regarded as one of the finest public buildings in Australia. Completed in 1862, it was the major government office in Melbourne throughout the 19th century, and second only to Parliament House as the centre of state affairs.
Designed by a 19 year old architect, John James Clark, it is widely considered to be one of the finest examples of Renaissance Revival architecture in Australia.
Until 1992, the building housed a succession of government departments including the city office of the Victorian Governor.
Restored and opened to the public as a museum in 1994, it provides an ideal orientation to Melbourne for visitors wishing to understand and explore the city's history, architecture, art and contemporary life.
It houses permanent exhibitions: 'Yarra: Stories of Melbournes River', 'Melbourne: Foundations of a City', 'Making Modern Melbourne' 'Protest Melbourne', Growing Up in the Old Treasury' and the story of gold in the original vaults. Current temporary exhibition 'Belongings: Objects and Family Life' looks at the objects you own and how you've changed them, and they've changed you.
See areas of the building inaccessible to the general public, including the Executive Council Chamber, find out more about Melbourne's fascinating gold rush past and see rare paintings from the Roy Morgan Research Centre collection by joining their monthly guided tour.
Rush Escape Game provides adrenaline filled live escape game experiences to thrill seekers from all over the world.
Our goal for every player of the game is to feel the rush of escaping - others would refer to this experience as 'being in the zone' while researchers call it 'flow'. At the peak of this state you will feel great and perform at your best, action and awareness merge, time flies and self vanishes. If you have ever been involved in an activity or project where everything else was forgotten, then you will be familiar with this state.
Rush Escape Game deliberately focuses on maximising fun, playing this game feels even more exciting and engaging as you realise that no one escapes alone, this means you will need to work together as a team to overcome all of the challenges. Co-operation, critical thinking, pattern recognition and fast decision making will be required, and before you know it, your primal survival and problem solving instincts will surface to help solve unusual puzzles, uncover clues, keys and codes with the ultimate aim of escaping.
Shrine Kids provides a fantastic opportunity for indoor and outdoor play, allowing young imaginations to take flight as they uncover the Shrine's rich history.
Shrine Kids is a free self-guided program for families with primary school-aged children. Four different activity cards provide a starting point for fresh perspectives of the Shrine. Children are asked to locate key sites and creatively respond to a range of questions related to different aspects of the Shrine.
Borrow an Explorer Kit from the Information Desk as the perfect accessory for fact-finding around the Shrine.
Make your next visit to the Shrine a memorable one for the whole family.
