explore melbourne

If you are arriving early to Melbourne, or plan to stay on after the conference, here is a list of some suggested activities/tours to do in the region.

Melbourne is the coastal capital of the south-eastern Australian state of Victoria. At the city's centre is the modern Federation Square development, with plazas, bars, and restaurants by the Yarra River. In the Southbank area, the Melbourne Arts Precinct is the site of Arts Centre Melbourne – a performing arts complex – and the National Gallery of Victoria, with Australian and indigenous art.

**MELBOURNE ZOO**
Journey through a world of wildlife in the heart of Melbourne.
Over 320 species from around the world call Melbourne Zoo home.
Stroll through the lush rainforests, where tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. Come eye-to-eye with orang-utans in their special elevated home and walk the Trail of Elephants.
Spot unique Australian wildlife including koalas and kangaroos set against stunning native flora, and head into an underwater world showcasing playful Victorian little penguins and fur seals.

**ART GALLERIES**
ACMI is the national museum of screen culture. You can navigate the world of film, TV, art and videogames daily, in the heart of Melbourne's CBD.
Open 364 days a year, ACMI is the most visited museum of its kind in the world. ACMI provides an immersive, fun-filled day out for all ages. Located in Fed Square, ACMI offers exhibitions, cinemas, an incredible gift shop, and a new destination dining experience, Hero, with Karen Martini at the helm. As the home of Melbourne's best and most popular film festivals, great Australian and international cinema, an annual calendar of talks and workshops, as well as the very best in contemporary art and screen culture.

**MELBOURNE AQUARIUM**
Dive into a magical underwater world. SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium takes you on an interactive ocean adventure filled with amazing discovery and magical marine stories.
Explore the creatures and features of the ocean like never before with the thousands of colourful aquatic animals that call SEA LIFE home.
Become a Rockpool Explorer as you embark on a marine adventure from the depths of the ocean dominated by sharks and massive stingrays, to the icy cool waters of Antarctica, home to the majestic King and cheeky Gentoo penguins.

**QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET**
Queen Victoria Market is an authentic, bustling, inner-city market that has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for 140 years. Home to over 600 small businesses, it is a great place to discover fresh and specialty produce, hand-made and unique products, great coffee and food, souvenirs and clothing.

Shopping at the Market has always been one of life’s great pleasures. It is not just the abundance of fresh food, it’s the friendly banter with the traders, the vibrant and multicultural atmosphere, the special events and festivals, and the sense of belonging that comes with it.

While you’re here, make sure you visit String Bean Alley which is home to a colourful collection of Melbourne’s best independent makers, creators, designers and artists.

**MELBOURNE MUSEUM**
A visit to Melbourne Museum is a rich insight into life in Victoria. It shows you Victoria's intriguing permanent collections and bring you brilliant temporary exhibitions from near and far. You'll see Victoria's natural environment, cultures and history through different perspectives.

The Melbourne Museum left its old home in the State Library Building in 1997, and into a building located in Carlton Gardens that was designed by Denton Corker Marshall. The new Melbourne Museum reopened on 21 October 2000.

Inside, you'll find the Forest Gallery, the living heart of the museum and home to tall trees and wondrous wildlife. The Science and Life Gallery at the west end, where you'll find bugs, dinosaurs, fossils and more.

**NGV**
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is the oldest and most visited gallery in Australia. Situated over two magnificent buildings – NGV International and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia – the Gallery hosts a wide range of international and local artists, exhibitions, programs and events; from contemporary art to major international historic exhibitions, fashion and design, architecture, sound and dance.

Founded in 1861, today the NGV holds the most significant collection of art in the region; a vast treasury of more than 76,000 works that span thousands of years and a wealth of ideas, disciplines and styles. It is a collection that is yours, and it’s free! We warmly welcome you to share in these riches and the many activities, exhibitions and events developed at the NGV for us all to enjoy.

DONT GO YET....THERE IS STILL SO MUCH TO EXPLORE!

Catch a show at the Art Centre *** Watch an AFL game at the MCG *** Visit Melbourne Skydeck on top of the Eureka Tower *** Walk around the laneways and enjoy a coffee and the street art *** Visit one of the many restaurants (and don't forget Chinatown) *** Smell the flowers at the Royal Botanical Gardens *** Visit Southbank & Federation Square

explore melbourne

MELBOURNE ZOO

ART GALLERIES

MELBOURNE AQUARIUM

QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET

MELBOURNE MUSEUM

NGV

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