Melbourne · TICKETS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 tickets & entry passes worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Melbourne Zoo's $37 day ticket, with tigers, koalas, penguins, keeper talks, transport tips, and practical advice for families.
“really efficient, great fun and easy to work out where the animals were using the map”
Review Werribee Open Range Zoo near Melbourne, with safari rides, lions, rhinos, gorillas, hippos, practical tips, and family value.
“Fantastic. Got to see to see the animals close up and in their habitat. Guide on safari tram was great. Our first sighting of kangaroos and Koala. Would do again and highly recommend”
Review of SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, with penguins, crocodiles, jellyfish, rays, practical tips, value advice, and booking details.
“It was my grandsons first time and just the expression on his face was priceless with all the amazing sea life”
See Melbourne from nearly 300 metres at Skydeck, with 360-degree views, a 38-second lift ride, indoor seating, and Bar 88.
“A brilliant place to view Melbourne. Didn't take very long. we had a drink which was a reasonable cost.”
Review of Melbourne Zoo, with 320 species, native Australian animals, keeper talks, family play areas, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Spent time with family. Not many animals around which we expected more. Especially, families with kids.”
Review SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, with penguins, sharks, jellyfish, talks, feeding sessions, ticket value, crowds, access, and booking tips.
“The amazing exhibits were very interesting, and I enjoyed the interactive components of the exhibition as well.”
Review of Peninsula Hot Springs Bath House, with 50 geothermal bathing experiences, hilltop views, practical costs, timing tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The hot springs are great fun. Go with a few friends and explore as many pools/rooms as you can! We made our own picnic and eat mid-way through the 5 hours on a day bed by the pool - it was great! Highly recommend. GYG needs to be accountable for their price adversiting and identify the currency you pay in. Not happy with GYG, hot springs - fantastic!”
Review of Healesville Sanctuary, with platypus, koalas, kangaroos, bird shows, practical tips, price, access, and honest drawbacks.
“Family day enjoyed very much, pity it rained. Well worth the money, thanks to all the great staff. Not many people there due to weather so all exhibits easily viewed and appreciated.”
Meet kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian devils and 60 Australian species at Moonlit Sanctuary, with keeper talks and optional animal encounters.
“Wish can have more time slots for wombat encounters, coz it’s fully booked which seems disappointed.”
Review Werribee Open Range Zoo near Melbourne, with safari bus, hippos, gorillas, keeper talks, value, tips, and practical details.
“The animals! My kids especially my son really enjoyed the safari wildlife. Didn’t get to pet the Kangaroos but maybe next time will opt for other services there!”
Step into Ballarat’s gold rush at Sovereign Hill, with costumed townspeople, gold panning, mine tours, trades, steam machinery, and coach rides.
“My nephew had a good time over there. The effort to create a gold rush era theme was commendable. However the tickets were a little pricier for the kind of attraction it provides.”
Explore Melbourne Museum for dinosaur fossils, Victorian culture, Aboriginal traditions, wildlife, and science with a flexible one-day ticket.
Build your own Yarra Valley wine day with hourly hop-on-hop-off buses, four chosen stops, helpful guides, and Melbourne transport.
“GREAT tour guide Ceps - was super chatty and had some great banter with the whole crew. Couldn't have asked for a better guide ! I will say that the alternative 'get your guide tour' of the all inclusive tastings / transport was more affordable than paying for transport & tastings separately. Nevertheless still had a great time!”
Spend a full day in Ballarat’s gold rush town with mine tours, gold panning, working trades, theatre, and a spectacular sound-and-light show.
Melbourne Skydeck review with 360-degree city views, a 40-second lift to level 88, The Edge upgrade, prices, tips, and practical advice.
“Good view to enjoy the city Melbourn!! It was good to visit there sunny and birght day. Strongly recommend.”
Pick a coast road, a cellar door or a laneway.
