Melbourne is an excellent destination for outdoor activities, with its scenic city laneways and wildlife sanctuaries. But the fun shouldn't stop when it’s raining or cold outside.
You don’t have to coop yourself inside —there are several indoor activities in Melbourne you can try when you’re itching to go out on a rainy day! You can still go sightseeing at sky-high observation decks, try indoor skydiving, go on a food crawl, and more!
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Whether you’re looking for a chill and boozy night out with friends or an adrenaline rush, here are some great activities you can try:
- Check out Melbourne from 285 metres high at the Eureka Skydeck - Buy 1 Get 1!
- See Melbourne through the Melbourne Star, the Southern Hemisphere’s one and only Giant Observation Wheel - Buy 1 Get 1!
- Immerse yourself in a different world at Entermission Melbourne’s Virtual Reality Escape Room
- You don’t need the sky to soar with the iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience
- Go on the Melbourne Tour: Booze Makes History Better
- Bring your mates to a Melbourne Food Crawl
- Try your hand at making dumplings and join a dumpling cooking class
- Experience a whole new underwater world at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Ticket
- For the Potterheads out there, watch this Melbourne-exclusive production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
- Go skateboarding at an indoor skatepark
- Test your swing and get a hole in one at an indoor golf course
1. Check out Melbourne from 285 metres high at the Eureka Skydeck- Buy 1 Get 1!
Have a bird’s eye view of Melbourne from the Eureka Skydeck! Image credits: @eureka_skydeck on Instagram
Who says you can't explore Melbourne when it's cold or raining? At Eureka Skydeck, not only will you stay dry and warm indoors, but you'll also have an unparalleled 360° bird's eye view of the city!
Go up to the 88th floor and marvel at the city at 285 metres high, where no rain will obstruct your view! You can even peak through one of their 30 binoculars to get a closer look at famous landmarks such as Flinders Station and Federation Square.
Up for a bit more thrill? You can book the Skydeck + The Edge Experience so you can step into a glass cube 300 metres over Melbourne. With its glass floors, you'll feel like you're floating!
2. See Melbourne through the Melbourne Star, the Southern Hemisphere’s one and only Giant Observation Wheel - Buy 1 Get 1!
Why ride an ordinary Ferris wheel when you can go on the Melbourne Star? Image credits: @melbourne_star on Instagram
Another great way to go sightseeing in Melbourne is with the Melbourne Star, the Southern Hemisphere’s one and only Giant Observation Wheel. Its peak is at 120 metres, which is the equivalent of a 40-storey building. Its spacious cabins have glass walls, so you can comfortably walk around and enjoy 360-degree views of the city.
From there, you can spot Port Phillip, Dandenong Ranges, and Mount Macedon. The view is stunning and surreal during sunset, but you can also enjoy it even when it’s cold and raining!
3. Immerse yourself in a different world at Entermission Melbourne’s Virtual Reality Escape Room
Immerse yourself in a whole new world with virtual reality
Up for a bit of mystery and thrill? Entermission’s virtual reality escape room is one of the best indoor activities in Melbourne for you!
Bring up to six of your friends and immerse yourself in a thrilling virtual reality where you can beat the clock and solve puzzles to win. The experience is multisensory, so you’ll feel some wind and heat and smell gunpowder or smoke in the air to make everything more realistic.
4. You don’t need a sky to soar with the iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience
Feel the rush of indoor skydiving Melbourne. Image credits @ifly.melbourne on Instagram
When rain is falling from the sky, you would think skydiving is out of the question. But indoor skydiving in Melbourne is a great activity, no matter the weather! All you need to do is put on your gear, follow your instructor, and feel the rush!
All essential safety gear such as a helmet, suit, and goggles will be provided at the venue. The activity is also super safe and easy; you can even bring kids along!
5. Go on the Melbourne Tour: Booze Makes History Better
Explore the hidden pubs of Melbourne while learning about the city’s history
Are you a lover of travel and history? Then it’s time to experience Melbourne and its rich history in a new and exciting way—with booze.
Let an expert guide take your group through four different pubs and establishments only long-time Melburnians would know. The best part? You can sip on some local beers, wines, spirits, and cocktails while learning about the city’s history. After this tour, you’d wish every history lesson involved booze!
6. Bring your mates to a Melbourne Food Crawl
Enjoy some Chinese dumplings during your food crawl!
Melburnians are familiar with the city’s cultural diversity and abundance of well-loved restaurants, bars, and cafés. One of the best indoor activities in Melbourne is to cosy up inside and eat from your favourite cuisine at one of your favourite joints!
At this small-group Melbourne Food Crawl, you won’t just visit one food establishment. You’ll be treated to the city’s famous coffee, and then a platter of authentic Chinese dumplings for lunch, then some chocolates and sweet treats afterwards. All the while, you’ll learn more about the city on a guided walking tour (don’t forget to bring your coats if it’s cold!). The grand finale? A glass of bubbles at a beloved laneway bar!
7. Try your hand at making dumplings and join a dumpling cooking class
Dumpling Cooking Class in Melbourne
If you enjoy eating dumplings, you can try making them on your own! Bring your friends and family and learn how to make authentic dumplings from an expert chef! You’ll even be provided with a complimentary glass of wine or beer to go with the dumplings you’ll be making!
8. Experience a whole new underwater world at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Ticket
Visit the incredible marine wildlife at SEA LIFE! Image credits: @sealifemelbourneaquarium on Instagram
When it’s raining outside, one of the best indoor Melbourne activities you can do is visit the vast marine life at SEA LIFE. Their aquarium has the most integrated ocean ecosystem in Australia, with over 10,000 animals in their collection! Make sure to bring your camera to snap photos with your new friends from the sea!
One of their most popular attractions is the Mermaid Garden, a 2.2 million litre Oceanarium with stunning landscaping filled with mermaid statues, stingrays, and Nurse sharks. Croc Lair is also a hit among visitors since you can meet Pinjarra, one of the world’s largest Saltwater Crocs.
9. For the Potterheads out there, watch this Melbourne-exclusive production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
This production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will definitely bewitch you!
If you’re looking for indoor activities in Melbourne with a touch of magic, then this one’s for you. This Melbourne-exclusive production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - The Story Continues on Stage at the Princess Theatre will definitely spellbind Potterheads!
Find out what happens to the next generation of wizards and witches at Hogwarts with this critically acclaimed production.
10. Go skateboarding at an indoor skatepark
Hit the ramps at Skater Maps’ indoor skatepark. Image credits @skater.maps on Instagram
Who says you can't go skateboarding when it's raining? Stay dry and safe at Skater Maps' multitude of indoor skateparks!
Their parks include Volo Park in Greater Melbourne, which has large enough ramps for maximum fun and numerous transitions and jumps for you to try. If you want to try some sweet bowls, you can check out RampFest Indoor Skate Park in Baybrook. Public Mayhem is another excellent choice if you like sick trannies, transitions, and ramps.
11. Test your swing and get a hole in one at an indoor golf course
Hit the ramps at Skater Maps’ indoor skatepark. Image credits: @bigswinggolf on Instagram
Golf lovers will love this indoor activity in Melbourne when it’s raining and cold outside. Big Swing Golf has state-of-the-art golf simulators, a licensed bar, and three golf packages you can choose from.
If you’re a beginner, you can pick the 30-minute Practice package to hone your skills. You can challenge a friend with the 2-player Fast Round package or go on a full-blown Full Course package with 90 Championship courses.
