Things to do in Torquay

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is a Southern Ocean and Antarctic aquarium in central Melbourne, Australia. It's located on the banks of the Yarra River beside and under the Flinders Street Viaduct and the King Street Bridge. It's home to a wide variety of marine wildlife.

Learn all about the history and natural habitats of Australia

The Melbourne Skydeck is located on the 88th floor of the Eureka Tower, a 297-meter high skyscraper in the Southbank precinct of Melbourne, Victoria. The building was officially opened in 2006 as a luxury residential tower. Visitors can take in sweeping panoramic views of Melbourne and beyond from the Melbourne Skydeck viewing platform, (previously Eureka Skydeck).

Take a day trip to Melbourne or simply enjoy a cruise with convenient ferry rides

The Old Melbourne Gaol is a museum in Victoria, Australia. The museum is devoted to the history of Melbourne's long-closed prison, which operated at the site between 1842 and 1929. The jail's list of notable inmates includes the legendary Australian bushranger Ned Kelly.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is the first of its kind in Australia. The centre offers LEGO-based rides, play zones, a 4D cinema, and workshops from master builders. It's located within the Chadstone Shopping Centre.

Scienceworks Melbourne is the place to learn about how science works

MONOPOLY Comes to Life! Enter MONOPOLY DREAMS and be whisked away into the delightful world of MONOPOLY! Melbourne’s newest attraction is a fully immersive and interactive experience, featuring games, laser maze, and the Chance to win MONOPOLY Money! Make a grab for cash at the Bank, explore the Water Works and Electric Company, and don’t forget to create your own Title Deed and Own it All! Just try your best to avoid Jail! Plus experience the 4DX cinema, get your hands on exclusive merchandise in the MONOPOLY DREAMS store, and dine at the themed cafe. Deep inside Mr. MONOPOLY’s Vault lies a precious diamond. Put your agility to the test by trying to beat the laser security system! Zoom through Melbourne’s iconic streets in a 4DX cinema experience featuring an exclusive, never-before-seen 3D movie featuring 8 special effects and motion-enabled seats! Step into each Bank and grab as much MONOPOLY Money as you can as the notes fly all around you!

Metartworld is the biggest metal art gallery in Australia and one-of-a-kind art playground. We present over 200 timeless sustainable metal artworks. In addition, there is the amazing mirror mazes in the beloved starry sky exhibition. This is a fantastic world that you can touch and interact. Great for all age groups. Visit and create the most precious memories with your loved ones.

There are a lot of cool places in Melbourne, but there's nowhere more chilled-out than IceBar Melbourne. Located in the bustling heart of Melbourne's CBD, IceBar offers the "polar" opposite of the city's daytime heat. With ambient temperatures chilled to a frosty -10°C all-year-round, it's the perfect place to cool off and enjoy a crisp drink with friends, while snug winter jackets keep the frostbite at bay!

Sovereign Hill is an open-air museum located in an area famous for gold mining in the 1850s. Visitors can explore exhibits brought to life by performers in costume and enter shops, hotels, a theatre, schools, factories, a gold museum, and underground mines. Sovereign Hill is a 90-minute drive from Melbourne, Australia.

Rippon Lea Estate is a 19th-century mansion 7 km from Melbourne CBD. It makes for a peaceful respite from the city hustle, being surrounded by 7 hectares of Victorian pleasure gardens. In fact, Rippon Lea Estate is listed on the National Heritage Register as one of the best examples of original suburban estate in Australia! Kids will love the interactive touches, while grown ups can sneak in a drink or two in the Tea Room, wander the rose gardens, or relax under trees that are centuries old.

Established in 1851 & largely constructed from 1858 - 64, Pentridge is the largest prison complex built in Victoria in the 19th century. Until its closure in 1996, Pentridge was Victoria’s central prison & the most well-known and used gaol in the State’s history. Most of Victoria’s convicted & notorious criminals were jailed there between 1900 and the 1990s. The aesthetic significance of the 19th century prison buildings at Pentridge derives from their monumental scale & austere Classical style, expressive of the requirements of containment and order and typical of prison buildings in the 1850’s & 1860’s. It also derives from the use of ashlar bluestone, much of it quarried on site. Visitors can explore the former prison’s B Division and the notorious H Division. This is a place that challenges & confronts, deeply connected to the social & cultural fabric of Australia. The stories within this journey are deep, unique, & expose the intricacies of prison punishment.

ArtVo is Australia's first optical illusion museum designed for taking pictures in incredible and impossible scenarios. Using fully immersive 3D artworks, ArtVo plays tricks on your eyes for an optimal visual effect.

Seven long courses, two short courses, six vertical challenges, and 23 flying foxes! You’ll find all this situated in Treetops Adventure: Belgrave Park. When you’re taking a break from sweaty palms and a fluttering stomach, keep an eye out for the park’s rare trees, like a 150-year-old Algerian Oak, a 60-metre-tall Sequoia, and the only Japanese oaks in Victoria.

The place to learn about Victoria's complicated history of migration

Thrilling Day Trips: Rugged Australia, Nature's Spectacle, Unforgettable Moments.

The Puffing Billy Railway is a heritage railway line in a narrow gauge. It's located in the Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne, Australia. The starting point, operations and administration center, main refreshment room, and ticket machines are all at Belgrave Station.