Unique and unusual things to do in Melbourne

In the most livable city, there are so many opportunities to discover new places, things and eats all the time. While you enjoy the usual things, Melbourne also makes it impeccable with some of the very unusual places and attractions.

Let’s have go on this and find out.

01. FLINDERS STREET STATION BALLROOM

Abandoned to the public since 1985, this decaying beaty is from the bygone era of railroad romance. Situated at the third floor, it rarely opens its doors to people. However, some lucky ones were able to sneak-in during the open house Melbourne (annual celebration of design and urban preservation) with the opening of the Flinder’s station in 1910, this space has been used a lecture hall in order to nourish the railway staff through night courses, fitness centers, table tennis and other recreational activities.

Tips before you travel: “The Flinders Street Station is in downtown Melbourne, at the corner of Flinders and Swanston. The ballroom is located under the light-coloured roof, accessed via the 3rd floor eastern side of the station. Entry is strictly by invite only, and access by lottery is occasionally given during Open House Melbourne in July. 

02. WUNDERKAMMER

The wonder-chamber, is a museum and also a retail store. The museum is set with natural specimens, coins, minerals, religious relics and more.

The shop focusses on science and nature. From botanical prints, fossils, medical instruments to insects preserved and mounted on handblown specimen domes. This Wunderkammer is both a museum and a retail store. The shop specializes in science and natural history. The collection includes antique botanical prints, anatomical models, specimens preserved in vintage glass canisters, fossils, medical instruments, and insects mounted in hand blown specimen domes. The scope of Wunderkammer is as broad as the scope of human scientific inquiry. The owner of Wunderkammer, Ray Meyer, chooses the objects for the collection based on standards of beauty, rarity, historical or educational value and, of course, the ability to inspire wonder.

03. SMASH THINGS AT THE BREAK ROOM IN COLLINGWOOD

Ever feel like smashing everything around you to get your frustration, sadness away? The breakroom is the place for you. You are given 20 minutes to destroy things in a self-contained room, and get to pick the song too.

Get through your issues and let it all out or have a smashing-good time!

04. SQUISH GRAPES AND DRINK WINE AT NOISY RITUAL

City’s only urban winery. A definite must visit in Melbourne. This winery offer its guests to drink outside and enjoy a wine-making class, where you get to stop and squish the grapes as you wish.

05. GIN CLASS?

Head over to Bass and Flinders Distillery to attend their gin making masterclass and may your gin-dreams come true! 

Learn about the history and create your own gin version, you get to take home a 500ml of a bespoke gin to get your mood into good spirits.

06. TAKE UP A BUTCHERY CLASS

Hagen’s Organics offers an introduction to Butchery class every fortnight. This is a pretty cool way to learn and know what goes on between the farm butcher store. Learn how to prepare a joint of beef. Also, you get to keep the boning knife and the apron.

07. CAT CAFÉ

Are you a cat person? Then, you gotta visit Melbourne’s cat café. Rescued cats waiting for you to pet and feed them. Shower them the love they deserve.

08. GHOST HUNTERS!

Evoke the spooky person in you with ghost sighting in Melbourne. Lantern Ghost Tours offer an array of tours from Pentridge prison, to Williamstown and Old Melbourne Gaol after dark.

09. OPEN HOUSE MELBOURNE

Since 2008, Open House Melbourne is the most anticipated and widely attended cultural event Buildings around the city open their doors to the public. A great chance to look into the Melbourne’s unique architecture and historic places.

10. HANG TEN AT URBNSURF

Catch the perfect wave, at the Australia’s first surf park. Take up surf classes, or pick advance waves if you are a pro. A perfect way to chill over the weekend.

11. CHOCOHOLIC TOUR

Discover the sweetest escapes of Melbourne, do you know the difference between Couverture Chocolate vs. Compound Chocolate?

Learn the processes, history while you stuff yourself with the yummiest chocolates.

12. VISIT THE PINK LAKE

If it’s a hot summer with a slight rain, the Salt Lake at Westgate Park will turn a beautiful shade of pink. It can be utterly crowded over the weekend though.

13. A WEED EATING TOUR?

What if many of the weeds in our garden were just as edible as the vegetables we tend. Learn about seasonal edible weeds, gain knowledge about plants for medical, culinary and ecological uses. This two hour journey along the Merri Creek is a great way to learn about which weeds you can add to a meal and which you should avoid.

14. ROOFTOP HONEY

Rooftop honey is a great initiative to bring back bees to the city, encouraging cafes, restaurants, hotels and home to keep hives. You can pay a visit to the sites for tasting, and even adopt and off-site hive.

15. KAYAK ALONG THE YARRA RIVER

Perfect way to catch the beauty of the city. Catch the sunset to capture the most magical evening.

16. HOT AIR BALLOON SCENE AROUND MELBOURNE

Nothings like watching the city on a bird’s view.an ideal Sunday morning Riding options include places such as the Yarra Valley, Daylesford and Ballarat, as well as the city itself.

17. BUNJILAKA ABORIGINAL CULTURAL CENTRE

Learn about Australia’s unique indigenous culture, which is located at Melbourne museum in Carlton.

18. VICTORIA STATE ROSE GARDEN

It is the home for around 5000 types of roses. Can you even feel how refreshing it smells?

Open to public everyday and its free entrance.

19. AUSTRALIA’S FIRST FILM STUDIO

There’s a little museum at the Salvation Army heritage center, where The Limelight Department has the honour of being Australia’s first film studio, with the Salvation Army producing the world’s first moving picture film in 1898.

20. CASTLE EXPERIENCE IN MELBOURNE

Situated in the west Melbourne, Overnewton Castle is a private residence. They open their doors once a month for tours and high teas.

21. AXE THROWING

A good two-hour session at Maniax in Abbotsford, a perfect session with friends, family or good friends. Get through axes at a target- like darts. They also got a league tournament if you love to get more involved in this.

22. MELBOURNE STORM TUNNELS

Its with 1,500km of underground tunnels hidden under the streets. ANZAC Drain, Maze Drain, God drain are few of the tunnel you could explore.

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