School Holiday Favorites in Melbourne
Explore Melbourne's top attractions with your family this school holiday. Enjoy exclusive offers at landmarks, parks, zoos, and theme parks. From the Royal Show to the Fantastic Beasts exhibition, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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Roll the dice on luxury with all-access tickets to Monopoly’s untold riches – Mr. Monopoly’s mansion, the Monopoly City, and a 4DX cinematic coup.
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Deep inside Mr. Monopoly’s Vault lies a precious diamond. Put your agility to the test by trying to beat the laser security system!
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Zoom through Melbourne’s iconic streets in a 4DX cinema featuring an exclusive 3D movie with 8 special effects and motion-enabled seats!
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Get your hustle on! Fix Water Works’ leaky faucets or flickering lights at the Electric Company to earn Monopoly dough you can spend at the venue.
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Fun fact: The longest Monopoly game on record lasted a whopping 70 days and countless deals.
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Roll the dice on luxury with all-access tickets to Monopoly’s untold riches – Mr. Monopoly’s mansion, the Monopoly City, and a 4DX cinematic coup.
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Deep inside Mr. Monopoly’s Vault lies a precious diamond. Put your agility to the test by trying to beat the laser security system!
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Zoom through Melbourne’s iconic streets in a 4DX cinema featuring an exclusive 3D movie with 8 special effects and motion-enabled seats!
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Get your hustle on! Fix Water Works’ leaky faucets or flickering lights at the Electric Company to earn Monopoly dough you can spend at the venue.
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Fun fact: The longest Monopoly game on record lasted a whopping 70 days and countless deals.
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Marvel at the Mermaid Garden’s enormous oceanarium, home to nurse sharks, stingrays, and more.
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Step into Animal Crossing: New Horizons (24 Jun–17 Aug) via interactive exhibits and marine fun.
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Catch sight of over 10,000 sea creatures from across the globe, from jellyfish to majestic rays.
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Come face-to-snout with Pinjarra, one of the world’s largest Saltwater Crocodiles, in Croc Lair.
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Explore vibrant reefs and marine life at Coral Caves and Port Phillip Bay’s coastal habitats.
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Upgrade to a Penguin Passport and step onto real ice in snow gear, meet penguins like Pesto, and go behind the scenes on a guided tour.
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Marvel at the Mermaid Garden’s enormous oceanarium, home to nurse sharks, stingrays, and more.
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Step into Animal Crossing: New Horizons (24 Jun–17 Aug) via interactive exhibits and marine fun.
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Catch sight of over 10,000 sea creatures from across the globe, from jellyfish to majestic rays.
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Come face-to-snout with Pinjarra, one of the world’s largest Saltwater Crocodiles, in Croc Lair.
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Explore vibrant reefs and marine life at Coral Caves and Port Phillip Bay’s coastal habitats.
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Upgrade to a Penguin Passport and step onto real ice in snow gear, meet penguins like Pesto, and go behind the scenes on a guided tour.
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Explore Australia’s first LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in Melbourne, enjoy skip-the-line entry, and arrive hassle-free with a free shuttle from Melbourne CBD.
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Tour the 13 unique attractions at this beautifully constructed LEGO-themed park, that is sure to fire up your imagination!
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Explore over 2 million LEGO bricks, and get a chance to build a LEGO structure of your own!
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Learn a great deal about constructing your own Lego tower as you take the exclusive Master Model Builder Workshops.
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Discover a host of kid-friendly attractions such as Kingdom Quest laser ride, LEGO Cinema, LEGO City: Forest Pursuit Driving School, and Merlin’s Apprentice.
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Explore Australia’s first LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in Melbourne, enjoy skip-the-line entry, and arrive hassle-free with a free shuttle from Melbourne CBD.
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Tour the 13 unique attractions at this beautifully constructed LEGO-themed park, that is sure to fire up your imagination!
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Explore over 2 million LEGO bricks, and get a chance to build a LEGO structure of your own!
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Learn a great deal about constructing your own Lego tower as you take the exclusive Master Model Builder Workshops.
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Discover a host of kid-friendly attractions such as Kingdom Quest laser ride, LEGO Cinema, LEGO City: Forest Pursuit Driving School, and Merlin’s Apprentice.
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Get magnificent 360-degree views of Melbourne from the fantastic Melbourne Skydeck.
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Ascend to a height of about 300 meters above ground level in the southern hemisphere’s fastest elevator and enjoy free WiFi and casual seating options.
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Check out the 4 different ticket options, each one offering exciting Skydeck experiences – Edge and the Voyager Theatre.
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Celebrate Father’s Day at Melbourne Skydeck with a special beer offer for dads on 6–7 September.
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Fun Fact: The Eureka tower took over 4 years to build and cost about 415 million US dollars to construct.
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Get magnificent 360-degree views of Melbourne from the fantastic Melbourne Skydeck.
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Ascend to a height of about 300 meters above ground level in the southern hemisphere’s fastest elevator and enjoy free WiFi and casual seating options.
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Check out the 4 different ticket options, each one offering exciting Skydeck experiences – Edge and the Voyager Theatre.
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Celebrate Father’s Day at Melbourne Skydeck with a special beer offer for dads on 6–7 September.
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Fun Fact: The Eureka tower took over 4 years to build and cost about 415 million US dollars to construct.
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Catch sight of little penguins returning home at dusk in the world-famous Penguin Parade. The parade is particularly great for educating children on wildlife and nature awareness.
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Opt for the general viewing ticket to get close to the little waddlers or choose penguin plus – a ticket for tiered seating.
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Admire the penguins on the new Penguins Premium viewing platform that's directly inspired by the magnificent coves of the island's southern coast.
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Enhance your experience with an exclusive ranger-led tour through the penguin colony with an underground viewing upgrade for an exclusive up-close interaction.
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You can also choose the Phillip Island 3 Parks Pass, offering koala encounters at the Conservation Centre and farm experiences on Churchill Island.
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Fun fact: Phillip Island is home to one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia.
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Catch sight of little penguins returning home at dusk in the world-famous Penguin Parade. The parade is particularly great for educating children on wildlife and nature awareness.
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Opt for the general viewing ticket to get close to the little waddlers or choose penguin plus – a ticket for tiered seating.
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Admire the penguins on the new Penguins Premium viewing platform that's directly inspired by the magnificent coves of the island's southern coast.
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Enhance your experience with an exclusive ranger-led tour through the penguin colony with an underground viewing upgrade for an exclusive up-close interaction.
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You can also choose the Phillip Island 3 Parks Pass, offering koala encounters at the Conservation Centre and farm experiences on Churchill Island.
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Fun fact: Phillip Island is home to one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia.
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With this combo ticket, you can take in the best views of Melbourne from the highest vantage and also get up close with the adorable wildlife at Phillip Island's Penguin Parade.
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Discover both the rural and urban Australian landscapes at the best price with this combo sightseeing visit and wildlife tour.
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Ascend 300 meters above ground level to Melbourne Skydeck's observation deck and spot the city's top landmarks, including the MCG, Federation Square, and Flinders Street Station.
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Catch a glimpse of little penguins returning to their homes at dusk from the general platform in the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island, which is only 90 minutes from Melbourne.
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Fun fact: The tower features the southern hemisphere's fastest elevator, which takes 38 seconds to reach the 88th floor observation deck.
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Fun fact: Phillip Island is home to one of the largest little penguin colonies in Australia.
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With this combo ticket, you can take in the best views of Melbourne from the highest vantage and also get up close with the adorable wildlife at Phillip Island's Penguin Parade.
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Discover both the rural and urban Australian landscapes at the best price with this combo sightseeing visit and wildlife tour.
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Ascend 300 meters above ground level to Melbourne Skydeck's observation deck and spot the city's top landmarks, including the MCG, Federation Square, and Flinders Street Station.
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Catch a glimpse of little penguins returning to their homes at dusk from the general platform in the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island, which is only 90 minutes from Melbourne.
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Fun fact: The tower features the southern hemisphere's fastest elevator, which takes 38 seconds to reach the 88th floor observation deck.
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Fun fact: Phillip Island is home to one of the largest little penguin colonies in Australia.
- Cruise the Yarra River for 2 hours, passing iconic landmarks like Federation Square, Docklands, and the Crown Entertainment Complex.
- See Melbourne’s natural and urban beauty, from the Royal Botanic Gardens to Melbourne CBD views and the striking Bolte Bridge.
- Discover history with views of the 19th-century “Polly Woodside” sailing ship and Melbourne’s bustling shipping channels.
- Enjoy live commentary, revealing fascinating stories about Melbourne’s landmarks, from sports arenas to world-class cultural hubs.
- Fun fact: Many animals call Yarra River home, including 18 different species of frogs and 170 bird species!
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- Cruise the Yarra River for 2 hours, passing iconic landmarks like Federation Square, Docklands, and the Crown Entertainment Complex.
- See Melbourne’s natural and urban beauty, from the Royal Botanic Gardens to Melbourne CBD views and the striking Bolte Bridge.
- Discover history with views of the 19th-century “Polly Woodside” sailing ship and Melbourne’s bustling shipping channels.
- Enjoy live commentary, revealing fascinating stories about Melbourne’s landmarks, from sports arenas to world-class cultural hubs.
- Fun fact: Many animals call Yarra River home, including 18 different species of frogs and 170 bird species!
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Visit two of Melbourne’s top museums with one convenient ticket and save on combined entry.
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Melbourne Museum showcases Australia’s natural history, Indigenous culture, and local stories, ideal for families, students, and anyone eager to explore Australia’s past and present.
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At Scienceworks, families and curious explorers can check out hands-on exhibits, engineering displays, and even tinker with tech in dedicated spaces.
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Both museums are well-connected by public transport: Reach Melbourne Museum from the city, then take a direct train from Flinders Street to Scienceworks (Spotswood) in about 20 minutes. Driving between the two takes just 15 minutes, making it simple to visit both in one day.
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Choose separate days if you want more time to explore. Most visitors spend about 2.5 to 3 hours at Melbourne Museum and 2 to 3 hours at Scienceworks.
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Visit two of Melbourne’s top museums with one convenient ticket and save on combined entry.
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Melbourne Museum showcases Australia’s natural history, Indigenous culture, and local stories, ideal for families, students, and anyone eager to explore Australia’s past and present.
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At Scienceworks, families and curious explorers can check out hands-on exhibits, engineering displays, and even tinker with tech in dedicated spaces.
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Both museums are well-connected by public transport: Reach Melbourne Museum from the city, then take a direct train from Flinders Street to Scienceworks (Spotswood) in about 20 minutes. Driving between the two takes just 15 minutes, making it simple to visit both in one day.
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Choose separate days if you want more time to explore. Most visitors spend about 2.5 to 3 hours at Melbourne Museum and 2 to 3 hours at Scienceworks.
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Step into a real-life Monopoly game at Monopoly Dreams, then meet sharks and other marine creatures at SEA LIFE, two Melbourne experiences in one combo.
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Explore Mr. Monopoly’s Mansion, visit iconic zones like Bank and Jail, and enjoy a 4DX movie with motion, scent, and weather effects.
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Explore 12 themed zones, see sharks and penguins, walk through the Ocean Tunnel, and get 8 digital photos at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.
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Step into a real-life Monopoly game at Monopoly Dreams, then meet sharks and other marine creatures at SEA LIFE, two Melbourne experiences in one combo.
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Explore Mr. Monopoly’s Mansion, visit iconic zones like Bank and Jail, and enjoy a 4DX movie with motion, scent, and weather effects.
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Explore 12 themed zones, see sharks and penguins, walk through the Ocean Tunnel, and get 8 digital photos at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.
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