• Put your best foot forward for a walking tour of Melbourne, taking in its most interesting historical and cultural sights. A number of tours are available led by friendly and knowledgeable guides.
• Visit one of Melbourne's superb theatres which stage regular plays, operas, ballets, musicals and more.
• Have a flutter in the casino at the vast Crown Entertainment Complex in Melbourne's Southbank district. The complex also includes a cinema, shops and restaurants.
• Visit Melbourne's world-class galleries such as the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art and the National Gallery of Victoria, which houses masterpieces by artists including Rembrandt and Picasso.
• Watch a 'footy' - Australian Rules Football - match. The games attract huge crowds and the atmosphere can be electric. The season runs from April to September.
• Visit one of Melbourne's beautiful sandy beaches and sunbathe, swim, surf or just relax with a good book. There are a number of excellent beaches close to the city centre.
• Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Yarra River, which winds through the centre of Melbourne. Regular cruises are available.
• Board a historic City Circle Tram for a journey around central Melbourne. The tram system dates from the 1920s.
• Enjoy spectacular views over Port Phillip Bay from the Arthur's Seat Chairlift, which takes visitors 300 metres up to Arthur's Seat State Park.
• Escape the hustle and bustle of city life with a trip to the nearby Dandenong Ranges in the Yarra Valley. Enjoy the stunning mountain scenery and picturesque countryside.

Melbourne City Guide - tourist guide to Melbourne, Australia