Activities and Attractions

There are so many fun and exciting things to do in Melbourne. From casual shopping to adventure packed amusement parks, the city ahs it all. Listed below are some of the activities and attractions found in Melbourne. All prices are listed in American dollars.

 

·        Luna Park: Luna Park is an amusement park located in St. Kilda. Admission into the park is free and visitors pay for rides, food, and games once they are inside the park. Park visitors can purchase an unlimited ride ticket which allows unlimited rides. Those tickets can be purchased for $10 (children 3 and under), $18 (children ages 4-12), 26(ages 13 and older, and a family pass can be purchased for $75 for 2 adults and 2 children. Visitors can choose from hot dogs, burgers, ice cream, pizza, and much more inside Luna Park. Rides range from the thrill seeking G Force and Shock Drop to the tamer Ferris Wheel and carousel.

·        Rialto Towers: As the tallest office building in the southern hemisphere Rialto Towers stands 232 meters in the sky. At the top of the 55^th story there is the Melbourne Observation Deck where visitors can take in 360 views of the city. Free binoculars are provided to visitors and there is a café and souvenir shop located near the observations deck as well. Ticket prices for the Melbourne Observation Deck are as follows: $22 for adults with lunch or dinner and $16 for children 5-15 with lunch or dinner.

·        St. Kilda: St. Kilda is a beach suburb in Melbourne that offers beaches, water sports, night life, restaurants, and shopping. The area is very popular with tourists.

·        Melbourne Zoo: The Melbourne Zoo is a great place to visit while in the city. More than 350 animal species from Australia and all over the world can be found at the 55 acre zoo. Admission prices into the zoo are as follows: $16 for adults 16 and older, $8 for children ages 4 to 15, there are also family passes available for $40 for 2 adults and 2 children, $44 for 2 adults and 3 children, $47 for 2 adults and 4 children, and $50 for 2 adults and 5 children. The zoo also offers a restaurant that is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as several vendors through out the zoo. The zoo is open every day with the exception of Christmas and all public holidays. It opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. The Smartvisit Card is accepted at the zoo.

·        Melbourne Aquarium: Discover an underwater world at the Melbourne Aquarium. The aquarium is home to several species of aquatic life such as clown fish, starfish, turtles, ells, crabs, octopus, jellyfish, Port Jackson sharks, stingrays, and much more. Admission prices are as follows: Adults 16yrs old and older $18, children 4yrs-15yrs $10, family of 2 adults and up to 3 children $45, single family with 1 adult and up to 3 children $32, additional children with family passes are an additional $8 each. The aquarium honors Smartvisit Cards.

·        Crown Casino: The Crown Casino offers guests a whole new world with gaming tables, entertainment, bars, shopping, and dining all under one roof. For more about the casino visit their website at http://www.crowncasino.com.au/.