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Melbourne Venues

Melbourne venues include all types of settings such as historic grounds, sports stadiums, quaint winery venues and even aboriginal heritage sites.

Take a few hours from your busy schedule and enjoy exploring each of the unique venues that Melbourne has to offer. The city has many historic buildings, monuments, heritage sites and several other beautiful venues to explore.

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If you are interested in exploring an aboriginal heritage site, then come to the Kulin Nation and you will come across the Koorie Heritage. Here at this venue, you will learn more about the native aboriginal communities, their culture and beliefs. Take a journey through this venue and explore more about the Boonwurrung and Woiwurrung people.

The Royal Botanic Gardens and the Melbourne Museum have many artefacts and sites waiting to be explored. Take a culture and heritage walk through the gardens and the venue at your own pace.

The city is also home to some venues, which were once the dwelling sites of Australia’s first settlers. Take a tour to Port Phillip Bay to explore the site of the trading post. Enjoy exploring the striking interiors, exhibition building and the onsite Melbourne Gaol.

If you are interested, you can take a tour of the Old Melbourne Gaol. There are a nearby museum and a garden that includes the Cook’s Cottage, the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens and some excellent artefacts.

Sporting venues such as the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Grand Prix Track are some of the most popular sporting venues in the city. Apart from some world-class tournaments, these venues are the hosting grounds for several exhibitions and top Melbourne events.

Check out the city’s event calendar to know more about the upcoming events. Houses and homesteads are also quite popular amongst top Melbourne venues.

Several weddings, private parties and high-tea events are held at the homesteads and historic houses in Melbourne. Some colonial mansions and houses are located within these lavish garden areas and guests for some event celebrations can lease these homes.



Melbourne Sports And Aquatic Centre

Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre

Albert Park, VIC

The Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre will surely meet all of your sporting needs. This huge arena is home to a basketball court, squash centre, swimming pool, multi-purpose pool, water slide, lap pool...

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Palms At Crown

Palms at Crown

Southbank, VIC

The Palms at Crown is a premier concert venue which is located in the heart of Melbourne’s entertainment precinct, the Crown Entertainment Complex and Casino. The Palms seats over 800 people and hosts a range of...

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Capitol Theatre

Capitol Theatre

Melbourne, VIC

Melbourne’s rich cultural district features numerous art-deco style theatres and galleries – the Capitol Theatre being one of these classic theatres located in the city; featuring early 19th century...

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Alexandra Gardens

Alexandra Gardens

Melbourne, VIC

The beautiful Alexandra Gardens are nestled on the banks of Yarra River – so visitors will able to access the quite gardens easily as the gardens are within a short walking distance of the Melbourne CBD. In 1904...

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State Theatre

State Theatre

Southbank, VIC

One of Melbourne’s premier entertainment venue is the famous State Theatre. This unique theatre is not only a major venue for musicals and Broadway shows, but also home to some of the nation’s best opera...

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The Comics Lounge

The Comics Lounge

North Melbourne, VIC

There is no shortage of comedy theatres in Australia. However, the Comic’s Lounge is the sole venue in Australia that offers live stand-up comedy shows six nights a week, with many famous Australian and...

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Cranbourne Racecourse

Cranbourne Racecourse

Cranbourne, VIC

Cranbourne Racecourse is a popular horse racing venue that is located in the residential suburb of Cranbourne, 50kms south-east of Melbourne. Cranbourne Racecourse is one of the most popular destinations for race-goers...

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Elisabeth Murdoch Hall

Elisabeth Murdoch Hall

Southbank, VIC

The Melbourne Recital Centre is home to the popular auditorium known as the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall. This centre is one of Melbourne’s biggest auditoriums, renowned for its live music performances. Today, the...

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Her Majesty’s Theatre

Her Majesty’s Theatre

Melbourne, VIC

Her Majesty’s Theatre dates back to year 1886, and today, is listed amongst the Victoria’s most popular heritage buildings with Melbournians often referring to the theatre as ‘The Maj.’ This...

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Trades Hall

Trades Hall

Carlton, VIC

Trades Hall is a unique monument that represent the past development of Melbourne and its suburbs. This popular venue has been a major arena for public events, festivals and community gatherings. Trades Hall showcases a...

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Emu Bottom Homestead

Emu Bottom Homestead

Sunbury, VIC

Emu Bottom Homestead is an attraction whose historical significance makes it one of the premier destinations in the historic suburb of Sunbury. Located 40kms north-west of Melbourne, Emu Bottom Homestead was built...

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Holden Centre

Holden Centre

Melbourne, VIC

The Holden Centre was originally constructed as an Olympic Swimming Stadium, but has since been renovated so that it is an administration and training facility in Melbourne. In its heydays as an Olympic swimming...

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Victorian Opera

Victorian Opera

Melbourne, VIC

Founded in 2005, the Victorian Opera is a popular opera company in Melbourne. The primary source of funding was from the State government and gradually, the Victorian Opera became extremely popular and positioned itself...

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Werribee Racecourse

Werribee Racecourse

Werribee, VIC

Werribee Racecourse is a popular horse racing venue that is located in the residential suburb of Cranbourne, 32kms south-west of Melbourne. Werribee Racecourse is one of the most popular destinations for race-goers in...

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Playhouse Theatre

Playhouse Theatre

Melbourne, VIC

The Playhouse Theatre is a popular venue for the Melbourne Theatre Company’s productions; hosting a number of dramas, musical comedies and opera performances. Undoubtedly, the city of Melbourne offers a buzzing...

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Queensbridge Square

Queensbridge Square

Southbank, VIC

Melbourne’s vibrant and charming urban setting also offers a number of unique pedestrian plazas; one such place is Queensbridge Square – located alongside the scenic Yarra River in Southbank. Queensbridge...

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State Netball And Hockey Centre

State Netball and Hockey Centre

Parkville, VIC

Tucked away in the verdant grounds of the scenic Royal Park is the State Netball and Hockey Centre, a state of the art sporting facility that hosts an array of sporting events and competitions. Opened in 2001, the...

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Sunbury

Rupertswood Mansion

Sunbury, VIC

Rupertswood Mansion is a historic mansion located in the residential suburb of Sunbury and whose construction dates back to the late 19th century. The mansion has a rich history, and its structure has often fascinated...

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Punt Road Oval

Punt Road Oval

Richmond, VIC

Punt Road Oval is a football ground located within Yarra Park and is the main training ground for the Richmond Football Club. This oval has a special place in football history, as it once served as the venue for the...

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Melbourne Ballpark

Melbourne Ballpark

Altona Meadows, VIC

Melbourne Ballpark was opened in 1990 and is one of the largest softball and baseball parks in Melbourne. Also known as the State Baseball Softball Centre, Melbourne Ballpark has a capacity for 3900 spectators and is...

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Parkville Tennis Club

Parkville Tennis Club

Parkville, VIC

The Parkville Tennis Club is a private tennis facility tucked away in Royal Parade, just 3km from the Melbourne CBD. The club is well known for its expansive private tennis courts that attract players from all over...

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Olympic Park Stadium

Olympic Park Stadium

Melbourne, VIC

Olympic Park Stadium has long been an iconic feature of Melbourne’s vibrant sporting culture as it was originally constructed ahead of the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. The stadium served as a training location...

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Australian Centre Of Performing Arts

Australian Centre of Performing Arts

North Melbourne, VIC

The Australian Centre of Performing Arts (ACOPA) is located in the heart of North Melbourne. If you drive to the northern end of the CBD, you’ll reach ACOPA in the busy Errol Street precinct. If you love...

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