While we like to think we are pretty special, we know you’re in town for more than just your Drinking History Tour.

So we’ve compiled some of our favourite things to do and see while you’re in Melbourne! See below for some inspiration!

IN OUR MARVELLOUS CITY:

• Queen Victoria Markets: The oldest and largest markets in Melbourne. Browse the markets, then have a beer at the Drunken Poet.
• Eureka Tower: The tallest tower in Melbourne hosts a viewing platform called the Eureka Skydeck. Tickets are $25 each for adults, but the views are priceless.
• China Town: The second oldest China Town in the world (behind San Fran). China Town runs down Little Bourke Street and is home to some of our best bars and restaurants. We’d recommend Shandong Mama for dumplings and Shanghai Dumplings for cheap eats, while for bars, check out Union Electric, Section 8, Berlin Bar and Storyville.
• Royal Botanical Gardens: Founded in 1846, the gardens are the most beautiful in Melbourne. Well worth getting a picnic and spending an afternoon.
• Australian Rules Football: The iconic Australian game, founded in Melbourne in 1858. Seeing a game is a must if you’re in town during game days. Click the link for fixtures.
• The National Gallery of Victoria: The oldest art gallery in Australia, the gallery’s permanent
  collection is free to view.
• Old Melbourne Gaol: One of the oldest buildings in Melbourne, it’s full of history of the many criminals who have spent time here, including Ned Kelly, Australia’s most famous outlaw.
• St Kilda: Known as “Melbourne’s Playground” this is the beach suburb, and the closest beach to the city. Be sure to check out Acland Street‘s many bars, shops and cafes. Monarch Cakes is an icon.
• Whisky Bars: Melbourne has developed some brilliant whisky/spirit bars in the past few years. Checkout Boilermaker House, Whisky
  and Alement and Little Lon (a gin distillery located inside an old brothel!).
• Captain Cook’s Cottage: Built in 1755, Cooks’ Cottage is the oldest building in Australia. Originally built in Yorkshire, England, the cottage was brought to the Fitzroy Gardens by Sir Russell Grimwade
  in 1934. Captain Cook is the man commonly attributed with discovering Australia.
• Old Treasury Building: Discover the story of Victoria’s gold rush past at this free museum.

OUTSIDE THE CITY:

• Wine regions: Victoria is home to some of the world’s best wine regions, the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula, mostly specialising the Pinot Noir,
  Syrah and Chardonnay. In Yarra Valley, we’d recommend visiting Domaine Chandon, Coldstream Hills and Giant Steps. You can also dry some of our best gin at Four Pillars.
• While in the Mornington Peninsula, check out Polperro and Red Hill. The hot springs at Fingal are spectacular.
• Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles: One of Victoria’s most famous scenic roads, this is an absolute must when visiting Melbourne.
• Philip Island. Famous for its colony of penguins.
• Gold Rush Towns: Melbourne has some beautifully preserved gold rush towns, only an hour or so by train from the city. Ballarat and Bendigo are the
  two most famous. Sovereign Hill at Ballarat is a faithful recreation of a 19th century gold rush
  town.