As the unofficial cultural capital of Australia, Melbourne prides itself with unique characteristics such as Victorian era architecture; expansive museums, theaters, and galleries; larger parks and gardens; and extensive shopping destinations. It has about 4 million residents, who are characteristically multicultural and sports lovers. Melbourne is a venue for major sporting events that attract hordes of visitors. Apart from that, other main attractions include the penguin parade at Phillip Island, The Great Ocean Road, and the Grampians National Park.

Given below are some of the most popular activities and venues in a Melbourne tour package:

Eureka Skydeck 88
The Eureka Skydeck 88 propels visitors to a vertical height equivalent to 88 storeys in under 40 seconds. Once atop the deck, a 360 degree view of the whole Melbourne will allow different views of the city. Both a night and a day visit are recommended for a complete Skydeck experience. A view of the sparkling bay can be had by day, while the dazzle if the city lights can be enjoyed by night. Extending from the Skydeck is The Edge, a glass cube suspension with an altitude of 300 meters. The Edge gives panoramic views both from above and below.

Royal Botanic Gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens was established in 1836 in an area covering about 36 hectares of property dedicated for recreation, science and horticulture, education, and conservation. It is home to a huge collection of plant species, around 50,000 in all coming from around the world and includes rare and endangered species. Its landscaping is famous for being one of the finest example of Victorian-era design. The Botanic Gardens receives more than 1.5 million visitors a year, and it hosts year round events such as picnics, weddings, and tours.

Melbourne Zoo
An award winning establishment, the Melbourne Zoo is just 4 kilometers away from the city center. It is serves as a home to more than 300 species of animals, including Asian elephants, gorillas, orang-utans, penguins, koalas, platypus, wombats, and Australian penguins. A program is available both for adults and children alike where a close-up encounter, multimedia tour, and even an overnight stay with the animals are possible.

Federation Square
Also known as the Fed Square, this area at the center of Melbourne is one of the city’s most visited attractions. People come here just to hang out, use free wi-fi, catch a cruise, take a tour, or dine in style. An impressive calendar of events keef the square lively throughout the year. Major events and concerts are held here and are flashed on giant monitor screens. The Fed Square was built on a unique architecture of geometric patterns and shards, accented by sandstone, zinc, and glass tiles.

Ice Bar Melbourne
As its very name suggests, Ice Bar Melbourne is made completely from ice and as cold as ice. Even the glass where visitors drink from is made from ice. State of the art lighting combines with the unique ice sculptures to form a cool tone and ambiance. Ski capes with gloves and woolen boots keep guests comfortable.