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Yarra River Sunset Cruise
Sail the Yarra between the city's skyline and Docklands — riverside views of Melbourne's architecture at its best after dark.
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Book before race weekAustralian Grand Prix
Things to do in Melbourne around Australian Grand Prix weekend — curated for fans who want the full Melbourne experience.
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Skydeck observation tower, Queen Victoria Market, Federation Square, Fitzroy street art.
Melbourne Food Scene
One of the world's greatest café cultures, laneway restaurants, Queen Vic Market, and Lygon Street pasta.
Day Trips
Great Ocean Road, Yarra Valley wineries, Phillip Island penguin parade — all within 2 hours.
Nature & Coast
Twelve Apostles coastal scenery, Dandenong Ranges forest walks, St Kilda beach and market.
Practice sessions at Albert Park finish by late afternoon. Use the tram back into the city and spend the evening in Melbourne's best neighbourhood for food and atmosphere.
Sail the Yarra between the city's skyline and Docklands — riverside views of Melbourne's architecture at its best after dark.
Free cancellation up to 24h before
Book before race weekAlso worth knowing
Fitzroy & Collingwood Bar Crawl
EveningMelbourne's creative heartland — independent bars, live music venues, and laneway street art. Smith Street and Brunswick Street are the standard routes.
F1® Exhibition
2 hrsThe immersive 7-room Formula 1® Exhibition at MCEC brings the history and future of F1 to life. Perfect evening activity for any F1 fan in Melbourne.
Qualifying finishes in the late afternoon. Melbourne's most iconic viewpoint and a world-class market await.
Australia's tallest building — the Edge observation deck offers 360° views across the city, Port Phillip Bay, and the Dandenong Ranges.
Free cancellation up to 24h before
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Queen Victoria Market Evening
2 hrsOn Wednesdays and Fridays in summer, the Queen Vic Market runs evening sessions with food stalls, live music, and local produce. Check for 2026 dates.
St Kilda Esplanade Walk
2 hrsMelbourne's beach suburb — the Esplanade, the Pier at sunset, Acland Street cake shops, and the weekend market. 20 minutes by tram from the CBD.
Season opener energy — the post-race atmosphere in Melbourne is electric. Celebrate in the city or take an evening stroll around the bay.
The world's smallest penguins come ashore at dusk at Summerlands Beach — one of Victoria's most extraordinary wildlife experiences. 90 minutes from Melbourne.
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Post-Race CBD Celebration
EveningCrown Casino entertainment precinct and Southbank are the natural post-race celebration destinations — bars, restaurants, and live entertainment in one precinct.
If you've built an extra day into your Australian GP trip, these are the must-do excursions from Melbourne.
One of the world's great coastal drives — the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and rainforest walks. Most fans do this as a Thursday or Monday day trip.
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Book before race weekVictoria's most renowned wine region — cellar door tastings, artisan cheese, and vineyard restaurants set in rolling green hills 60 minutes from the city.
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Book before race weekSeal Rocks cruise, koala conservation centre, and the penguin parade in one day — Victoria's most complete wildlife experience.
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Book before race weekWorth considering if you have extra time around Melbourne.
Victoria's premium wine region — cellar doors, farm restaurants, and rolling vineyard scenery.
One of the world's great coastal drives. Twelve Apostles, cliff walks, rainforest.
Penguin parade, seal rocks, koala reserve. Unique Victorian wildlife experience.
City Explorer
Skydeck · Queen Vic Market · Fitzroy bars · Yarra River cruise
Wine & Food Focus
Yarra Valley tour · Queen Vic market · Lygon Street dinner · Local café culture
Scenic & Nature
Great Ocean Road · Phillip Island · St Kilda beach · Dandenong Ranges
F1 Fan Focus
F1 Exhibition · Skydeck · Albert Park circuit walk · Post-race Southbank
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Yarra River Sunset Cruise
Free cancellation up to 24h before
Fitzroy & Collingwood Bar Crawl
F1® Exhibition
Melbourne Skydeck — Observation Deck
Free cancellation up to 24h before
Queen Victoria Market Evening
St Kilda Esplanade Walk
Post-Race CBD Celebration
Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Free cancellation up to 24h before
Great Ocean Road Day Tour
Free cancellation up to 24h before
Yarra Valley Wine & Food Tour
Free cancellation up to 24h before
Phillip Island & Penguin Parade Combo
Free cancellation up to 24h before
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