Popular Things to Do in Melbourne 2026

Q: What are the most popular things to do in Melbourne?

Tours, Zoos & aquariums, and Museums are the top draws—Tours see the most bookings, followed by Zoos & aquariums and Museums; this reflects strong demand for guided city experiences, wildlife visits and cultural attractions.

Q: How much do activities in Melbourne cost?

In recent Klook booking data, median prices were roughly USD 88 for Tours, about USD 22 for Zoos & aquariums and around USD 10 for Museums; these medians give a sense of typical spend across popular categories.

Q: Which activities are the cheapest, and which are the most expensive?

Museums are typically the cheapest category (median around USD 10), while Outdoor & sports activities are usually the priciest (median about USD 113); this reflects lower entry costs for museum visits versus higher-price outdoor experiences.

Q: How far ahead should I book activities in Melbourne if I'm travelling from the Philippines?

For travellers from the Philippines, aim to book around 6 days before your activity on average, with last-minute bookings still common within about 2 days and earlier booking benefits appearing from around 18 days out; this balances flexibility with typical booking patterns.

Q: When are activities busiest in Melbourne, and when is it quieter?

Klook bookings peak in August and are quietest in January; demand rises through mid-year to a high in August and drops to its lowest in January, so expect the busiest period around August and the calmest around January.

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Tours • Melbourne

Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour 12 Apostles 10 Must See Iconic Stops

4.8 / 5

(2.2K) • 20K+ booked

From

₱ 3,248

Zoos & aquariums • Melbourne

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Ticket

4.5 / 5

(1.6K) • 80K+ booked

From

₱ 1,309

Retail: ₱ 2,209

Historical sites • Melbourne

Puffing Billy Railway Ticket in Melbourne

4.7 / 5

(2.4K) • 70K+ booked

₱ 2,858

Tours • From Melbourne

Great Ocean Road Tours

4.8 / 5

(4.9K) • 50K+ booked

From

₱ 3,421

Zoos & aquariums • Melbourne

Werribee Open Range Zoo Ticket

4.5 / 5

(1.3K) • 30K+ booked

From

₱ 2,642

Tours • From Melbourne

Puffing Billy Train & Penguin Parade & Koala Park & Brighton Beach

4.8 / 5

(1.1K) • 20K+ booked

From

₱ 5,024

Tours • From Melbourne

Great Ocean Road Explorer Tour: Sunset at London Bridge & 10 Stops

4.8 / 5

(1.6K) • 10K+ booked

₱ 3,421

Tours • From Melbourne

Phillip Island Nature and Penguin Parade Exploration Tour

4.8 / 5

(4.6K) • 40K+ booked

From

₱ 5,162

Zoos & aquariums • Melbourne

Melbourne Zoo Ticket

4.5 / 5

(1.1K) • 30K+ booked

₱ 2,632

Retail: ₱ 2,642

Tours • From Melbourne

Puffing Billy & Penguin Parade Chocolate Wine Tasting Bush Walk Tour

4.9 / 5

(500) • 6K+ booked

From

₱ 7,672

Tours • From Melbourne

Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Day Tour by Go West Tours

4.8 / 5

(2.7K) • 30K+ booked

From

₱ 6,886

Outdoor & sports activities • Melbourne

Puffing Billy and Phillip Island Wildlife Day Tour

4.6 / 5

(912) • 20K+ booked

From

₱ 7,803

Zoos & aquariums • Melbourne

Moonlit Sanctuary Ticket or Bus Tour

4.7 / 5

(254) • 10K+ booked

₱ 1,602

Tours • From Melbourne

Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne

4.6 / 5

(177) • 5K+ booked

From

₱ 5,162

Tours • Melbourne

Puffing Billy and Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour

4.5 / 5

(308) • 9K+ booked

From

₱ 7,670

Tours • From Melbourne

Puffing Billy Steam Train & Penguin Parade Full-Day Sightseeing

4.7 / 5

(314) • 9K+ booked

₱ 9,917

Tours • From Melbourne

Melbourne Puffing Billy and Phillip Island Full-Day Nature Tour

4.6 / 5

(101) • 2K+ booked

From

₱ 7,969

Tours • From Melbourne

Puffing Billy Train & Penguin Parade Tour with Wildlife Encounters

4.7 / 5

(386) • 5K+ booked

From

₱ 8,445

Tours • Melbourne

Melbourne Puffing Billy & Sassafras Half-Day Tour

4.3 / 5

(27) • 1K+ booked

₱ 5,413

Tours • From Melbourne

Great Ocean Road Tour Reverse –SML GRP-LUXURY Mini Bus Hotel Pickup

4.8 / 5

(43) • 900+ booked

₱ 4,287

Tours • From Melbourne

Phillip Island Penguins with Brighton Beach Boxes, Koalas & Kangaroos

4.8 / 5

(2.6K) • 40K+ booked

From

₱ 7,579

Observation decks • Melbourne

Melbourne Skydeck Ticket

4.6 / 5

(1.4K) • 20K+ booked

From

₱ 1,359

Retail: ₱ 1,689

Cable cars • Mornington Peninsula

Arthurs Seat Eagle Gondola Ticket on the Mornington Peninsula

4.6 / 5

(280) • 30K+ booked

₱ 1,614

Tours • Melbourne

Yarra Valley Wine Tour with Gin, Cider, Beer and Chocolate

4.9 / 5

(164) • 4K+ booked

From

₱ 5,240

Klook User

2026-11-06 01:43:39

Fantastic 5.0

It doesn’t take a sea animal fanatic to want to go to this place! If you are an animal lover and want a bit of reed escapade in Melbourne then this could be a great quick spot or long. Easy to access with public transport and well maintained. The animals are gorgeous and I felt like a kid again. The place smells very nice too

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Ticket

ESTHER ***********

2026-09-05 11:03:35

Fantastic 5.0

A MUST DO! Instead of Belgrave, we departed from Lakeside and stopped over at Gembrook. I dont know what I am missing at Belgrave but I am super thankful I chose Lakeside. Driving there was easy, parking spaces aplenty, station was nice with a cafe and a mini museum and just a walk or short drive you can get to the Lake area for a walk. Gembrook is a super charming small town too! We walked around and settled at a cafe called Gracie's and had some scones and hot drinks before we took the train back to Lakeside. I thoroughly enjoyed this trip because it was sooo peaceful. I highly recommend you try the same route too!

Puffing Billy Railway Ticket in Melbourne

Jose **************************

2026-10-29 10:03:36

Fantastic 5.0

Very nice tour. Our bus driver and tour guide, Daniel, was very helpful and accommodating. We enjoyed the scenic reverse drive through the Great Ocean Road. The different stops and lookouts — from the London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge and Razorback to the Twelve Apostles and the Memorial Arch. Everything was beautiful! Lunch was very late though so you need to make sure you have a hearty breakfast. Overall, would recommend this tour!

Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour 12 Apostles 10 Must See Iconic Stops

MariaCorazon *******

2026-10-12 05:33:13

Fantastic 5.0

good value for money! it's really convenient booking the tour via klook vs driving on your own. you get around 20-30 mins on each place for a quick photo op. shout out to Tony, our tour guide. great job!

Great Ocean Road Tours

Rowell *****

2026-07-11 00:26:33

Fantastic 5.0

easy to redeem, entry was hassle free using the qr code. Zoo is not that big but the safari bus was a nice experience it was foggy early morning but eventually sun came out mid day.

Werribee Open Range Zoo Ticket

Jose **************************

2026-10-29 09:55:22

Fantastic 5.0

Great value for money! We went to 5 different locations because the weather was nice. First were the bathing boxes at Brighton Beach (wish we had more time to go around though), then the Puffing Billy which is a fun experience when traveling with kids. After lunch, we went to Maru Koala and Animal Park which was a big surprise because we enjoyed it a lot. Lastly, we went to The Nobbies and the Penguin Parade in Phillip Island. Our bus driver and tour guide, Curtis, was very good, helpful and accommodating. Overall, would recommend this tour here in Klook!

Puffing Billy Train & Penguin Parade & Koala Park & Brighton Beach

Meng ********

2026-09-04 11:20:17

Fantastic 5.0

We visited Melbourne Zoo on a weekday am and found it to be a relaxing way to spend the day. We took the bus from Melbourne CBD, although the walk from the bus stop to the zoo entrance was a little longer than expected. Entry was quick and seamless, with easy QR code scanning at the gate. What pleasantly surprised us was that Melbourne Zoo is not just about the animals. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with an impressive collection of ferns, mature trees, and diverse flora throughout the park. Walking along the shaded pathways often felt like exploring a botanical garden, making it enjoyable even between animal exhibits. Unfortunately, many of the animals were hidden from view or sleeping during our visit, which was a little disappointing. However, this did not take away from the overall experience. The peaceful atmosphere, lush greenery, and well-maintained walking trails made it a lovely place to spend a leisurely day outdoors.

Melbourne Zoo Ticket

Klook User

2026-10-08 10:36:25

Fantastic 5.0

it was a great experience with the tour. John (our guide) is really funny and very helpful thank you so much for taking care of us. I really enjoyed seeing the attractions and animals spotting. I’d recommend to friends for sure !

Great Ocean Road Explorer Tour: Sunset at London Bridge & 10 Stops

Klook User

2026-08-28 10:23:49

Fantastic 5.0

one of the best tours I’ve had. Luke was the driver and tour guide. He was highly knowledgeable and fantastic. I wish I had a few more days in Melbourne to book Luke for another tour. The tour (itinerary) itself was amazing and Luke made it even more memorable. I’ll definitely be telling my friends and family about how great the experience was. we started off at the Moonlit Sanctuary and fed wallabies/kangaroos. The highlight was spotting the wild wallaby as we drove to the penguins. The best part was seeing the little penguins come up from the beach and waddle up into the grass. the gift shop was great too. It was a sunny day but definitely windy. the gift shop had great embrodied jumpers and zip ups as well as blankets to purchase. I love the penguin parade. Great thank you to Luke for making it so fun too. We listened to his playlist and he sang.

Phillip Island Nature and Penguin Parade Exploration Tour

Busier than usual Quieter than usual

150

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Quietest 35

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Feb

111

Mar

Apr

131

May

109

Jun

130

Jul

Busiest 143

Aug

128

Sep

111

Oct

Nov

Dec

Travellers from the Philippines booked noticeably more activities in August, about 43% above a typical month, while January was much quieter, roughly 65% below a typical month — expect peaks to fill up faster. Based on Klook historical booking data.

Typical range Typical price

Tours

₱3,271 ₱7,076 ₱5,233

Zoos & aquariums

₱1,130 ₱1,843 ₱1,308

Museums

₱535 ₱773 ₱595

Outdoor & sports activities

₱6,303 ₱8,147 ₱6,720

Historical sites

₱2,498 ₱7,017 ₱2,498

₱0 ₱2,500 ₱5,000 ₱7,500

The easiest way in is typically around PHP 595 for Museums, while Historical sites show the widest choice with a usual spread of PHP 4,519 between cheaper and pricier options. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

2 daysLast-minute

6 daysTypical

18 daysEarly

Filipino travellers book about six days ahead on average, which gives flexibility but means August peak months will still see quicker sell-outs. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

What to expect in Melbourne

The Things to Do catalogue here is led by Tours, Zoos & aquariums, Museums, Outdoor & sports activities and Historical sites, offering options that suit sightseers, families and active travellers across a wide price spread. That means you can pick everything from budget museum visits to higher-end outdoor and sports adventures depending on your trip style. Demand peaks in August and is at its quietest in January, so expect the biggest crowds and busiest bookings in August and much lighter demand in January. If you travel in the peak months you may find popular experiences busier than in the trough.

How to choose what to book

Deciding whether to prioritise budget or experience is the key choice here: the widest range category, Historical sites, runs from an entry-level of PHP 2,498 to an upper-end of PHP 7,017, so shopping around can reach very different price points. Museums are the most affordable way in with a typical price around PHP 595, while Zoos & aquariums and Tours sit between those extremes for family-friendly options.

If you favour a narrow, predictable price band, Outdoor & sports activities are typically at PHP 6,720, so there is less room for low-price finds and more certainty about what to expect. Mid-range categories such as Tours and Zoos & aquariums show more variation in what's offered day to day, so check descriptions and inclusions when comparing listings.

When travellers from the Philippines book

Most travellers book about 6 days ahead, while the earliest planners book around 18 days out. That means plan on arranging popular items roughly a week before travel, and give yourself extra lead time in the busy months of August when demand is highest.

How prices compare

The table below shows how the city's top categories compare on price so you can place a budget before choosing.

Category	Typical Price	Usual Range
Tours	PHP 5,233	PHP 3,271 – 7,076
Zoos & aquariums	PHP 1,308	PHP 1,130 – 1,843
Museums	PHP 595	PHP 535 – 773
Outdoor & sports activities	PHP 6,720	PHP 6,303 – 8,147
Historical sites	PHP 2,498	PHP 2,498 – 7,017

Typical price is the median paid on Klook; the usual range covers the middle half of bookings, so cheaper and pricier options exist outside it; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

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