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Melbourne Cable Park

Melbourne Cable Park is located in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne and is a great place to challenge yourself with thrilling high-ropes and...

Melbourne Cable Park

Melbourne Outdoor Activities

There are a huge range of outdoor attractions in Melbourne from animal experiences, abseiling adventures, horse riding, tours and sightseeing.

So for those looking for things to do in the outdoors, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find the huge range of activities to enjoy in the Melbourne CBD and in the surrounding region.

Outdoor Activities Melbourne – CBD & Yarra Valley, For Families & Kids




Explore the Melbourne CBD on a walking tour, horse carriage tour, zoo visit or animal experience. Head to Melbourne Zoo where you can see elephants, lions and gorillas and so much more. With live feeding experiences and keeper talks, it is a fun day out for the whole family.

Alternatively, take a horse riding tour or cuddle a koala at one of the many wildlife parks. You can also go scuba diving with the beautiful seahorses down on the Mornington Peninsula.

For a truly Aussie adventure, head down to Phillip Island and watch the penguin parade as they come in to nest at dusk. Alternatively, hop on a boat and see the furry seals and bottlenose dolphins. Some tours even allow you to swim in the water with these beautiful creatures.

After spending a few days exploring the city’s offerings, take some time out for a unique outdoor activity. Explore the amazing wine regions in the Yarra Valley, or head out to the magnificent Dandenong Ranges National Park.



There are so many outdoor activities to choose from, so check out the links below!

Melbourne Cable Park

Melbourne Cable Park

Bangholme, VIC
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Melbourne Cable Park is located in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne and is a great place to challenge yourself with thrilling high-ropes and obstacle course. There are five levels of challenges for you to enjoy...

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Horse Riding

Horse Riding

Many Horse Riding Experiences Available, All Over Melbourne
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Victoria’s diverse grasslands, quaint towns and culture always reflect a true love affair with horses. For centuries, residents of Victoria enjoyed horse riding. While this activity was once part of life, now it...

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Hiking Tours

Hiking Tours

Many Hiking Tours Available, All Over Melbourne
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If an outdoor hiking adventure is on your list of things to do whilst visiting Melbourne, then look no further than a tour of the Grampians, Wilsons Promontory or the Great Ocean Road. You can find a range of...

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Whale Watching Tours

Whale Watching Tours

Many Whale Watching Tour Options Available, All Over Melbourne

Head down to Phillip Island for a fabulous Whale Watching experience between June and August each year. The whale watching season in Victoria is limited by the migration patterns of these awesome creatures, so tickets...

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Segway Tours

Segway Tours

Many Segway Tour Options Available, All Over Melbourne

Take a unique tour in the beautiful Yarra Valley by hopping on a Segway and get a unique perspective of the scenic vineyards. These tours will help you explore this region up close in a fun and safe way and no...

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Albert Park Golf Course

Albert Park Golf Course

Melbourne, VIC

The Albert Park Golf Course is one of the finest public golf courses in Australia and welcomes all golfers to its grounds. The golf course is conveniently located about two kilometres from the CBD, making it the perfect...

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Bike Tours

Bike Tours

Many Bike Tours Available, All Over Melbourne
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Melbourne’s climate and favourable roads offer an excellent opportunity for all visitors to explore the city by taking bike tours. Melbourne also offers a number of scenic bike trails that all avid bikers can take...

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Bushwalking Tours

Bushwalking Tours

Many Bushwalking Tours Available, All Over Melbourne

There are so many great places to go bushwalking outside of the Melbourne CBD; the Grampians, Wilsons Promontory and the Great Ocean Road, just to name a few. You can find a range of bushwalking tours which will take...

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Wildlife Tours

Wildlife Tours

Many Wildlife Tour Options Available, All Over Melbourne
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With heaps of wildlife tours available both in the city and the surrounding suburbs, Melbourne offers visitors so many things to see and do. From witnessing the penguin parade on Phillip Island to swimming with seals...

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Dolphin Tours

Dolphin Tours

Many Dolphin Tours Available, All Over Melbourne
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It may surprise you that dolphin watching is one of the fabulous activities that you can enjoy whilst in Melbourne. So why not head out into Port Phillip Bay or Sorrento to try and catch these beautiful creatures in the...

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Mt Buller

Ski Tours

Many Ski Tour Options Available, All Over Melbourne
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Head to Mt. Buller on an organised tour where you can sit back and relax as you are transported to and from the slopes from Melbourne. The Alpine resorts attract avid skiers and families for some winter-time fun every...

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Run Melbourne

Running Tours

Many Running Tour Options Available, All Over Melbourne
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If you are a runner and are wondering where the best spots to run in Melbourne are, look no further than a guided running tour. These tours will take you to all the best running spots in Melbourne as well as take you...

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Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing

Many Rock Climbing Options Available, All Over Melbourne

The hilly destinations around Victoria offer excellent rock climbing opportunities for all adventure seekers. Visitors will be excited to know that there are plenty of outdoor destinations near the city. Mt Buller, the...

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Kayaking

Kayaking

Many Kayak Tours Available, All Over Melbourne
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When planning a visit to visit Melbourne in the warmer months, your list of things to do should include spending a day out on the water with a kayak tour. These kayaking tours will take you over the Yarra River which...

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Fishing Charters

Fishing Charters

Many Fishing Charters Available, All Over Melbourne
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Many coastal towns, inland rivers and lakes near Melbourne offer amazing fishing opportunities for visitors. You can bring your own rod and reel and enjoy fishing at any of these locations. If you don’t have your...

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Paintball

Paintball

Many Paintball Options Available, All Over Melbourne
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Melbourne has many paintball venues where visitors can enjoy the day. This game is not only fun but also a great work out! If you’re here for vacation or simply looking to fill in a day, bring your family and...

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Boat Hire

Boat Hire

Many Boat Hire Available, All Over Melbourne

For those who enjoy being out on the water, why not hire a boat and head out on the Yarra River with some family or friends. There are a couple of options for private boat hire in Melbourne, and we have listed two below...

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Paddleboarding

Paddleboarding

Many Paddleboarding Options Available, All Over Melbourne
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Stand up paddleboarding is a fun way to spend some time on the water, whilst getting a great workout at the same time! Paddleboarding is an activity that can be enjoyed by all ages and fitness levels, so come on down to...

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Bells Beach Surfing Classic

Surfing Lessons

Many Surfing Lesson Options Available, All Over Melbourne
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Blessed with extensive sun-kissed beaches, the Great Ocean Road offers a multitude of activity options including surfing lessons. Travel just one hour from Melbourne and learn how to surf in the pristine waters of...

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Snorkelling

Snorkelling

Many Snorkelling Options Available, All Over Melbourne
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You may not think of Melbourne as a snorkelling destination in Australia, but there are actually some great places where you can go snorkelling in Victoria. Most people go snorkelling in the summer months down at...

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Abseiling

Abseiling

Many Abseiling Experiences Available, All Over Melbourne
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If you are looking for a fun activity to enjoy whilst in Melbourne, take a thrilling abseiling adventure right here in the CBD. Rap Jumping is a form of building abseiling where you can rappel down the side of a...

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Windsurfing

Windsurfing

Many Windsurfing Options Available, All Over Melbourne

In the warmer months, head down to St. Kilda Beach and get some windsurfing lessons in the beautiful waters off Port Phillip Bay. Travel just 15 minutes from the Melbourne CBD and learn how to windsurf in the waters of...

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Abseiling

Rap Jumping

Many Rap Jumping Options Available, All Over Melbourne

If you are looking for a fun activity to enjoy whilst in Melbourne, take a thrilling Rap Jumping adventure right here in the CBD. Rap Jumping is a form of building abseiling where you can rappel down the side of a...

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Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

Animal Experiences

Many Animal Experiences Available, All Over Melbourne
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With heaps of animal experiences available both in the city and the surrounding suburbs, Melbourne offers visitors so many things to see and do. From Zoo experiences, wildlife adventures, horse riding tours, swimming...

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Zip Lining

Zip Lining

Many Zip Lining Options Available, All Over Melbourne
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Take a tour to a fun high ropes course and zip lining adventure which is a must-visit activity for all adventure lovers visiting Melbourne. There are a number of zip lining courses available around Melbourne including...

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