If it’s summer, the urban beach culture of Saint Kilda is a great place to play with its famous cake shops, Luna Park and Palais Theatre or Brighton Beach with its multi-coloured beach boxes. These are a starting point for the string of suburbs that trace their way along the coastal rim of Port Phillip Bay.
You won’t have to go far to find top eating spots and bars to help make more of your day. Or a trip down the Great Ocean Road is a feast for the eyes with its wild wind-swept landscapes and a tour of the 12 Apostles, as well as some serious surf beach action.
That said, the southern surf beaches of Victoria are amazing at any time of year. If you’re looking for unique gift ideas that are close, Melbourne has some fantastic city-based adventures. To kayak Melbourne is also an incredible family activity we have on offer at Gifting Owl.
• Mornington Peninsula
You can’t go wrong with a visit to the Mornington Peninsula from an award-winning winery to art galleries. Just an hour out of Melbourne, this gorgeous stretch of coastline is renowned for its hot springs, stunning beaches and world-class wineries. It's the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate.
• Yarra Valley Wine Tasting
Another popular gift experience in Melbourne is a wine tasting tour in the beautiful Yarra Valley. Just an hour's drive from the city, you can sample some of Australia's best wines and take in the breathtaking scenery of rolling hills and vineyards.
• Melbourne Museum
The Melbourne Museum is a mind-boggling interactive and immersive experience. At every turn, the corridors of time are opened to reveal the evolutionary events and pathways that have brought us to this point. Tours happen all through the day or you can mosey on your own. Take a wine tasting experience while you are there.
The exhibition program keeps changing to feature new stories of our historical journey. Unlike any other museums you’ve seen, one day just isn’t enough to explore and discover it all. There’s even a tour of Melbourne’s beautifully restored Exhibition Building.
• Gift Experiences - Day Tours
Melbourne offers a wide range of experiences from hiking tours, to sightseeing and adventure tours. Melbourne's gift vouchers are the perfect way to give someone the gift of Melbourne. With a variety of different options to choose from, there is something for everyone!
A Melbourne experience gift voucher is the perfect way to show someone you care. Melbourne is home to some of the best cultural events in the country, and with a variety of different experiences to choose from, there is something for everyone!
• Street Art Tours & Sightseeing
Street art tours in Melbourne are a captivating way to explore the city's creative heart. Renowned for its vibrant laneways adorned with ever-changing murals, graffiti, and stencil works, Melbourne's street art scene is celebrated globally. Walking through areas such as Hosier Lane, there's an incredible energy as artists transform blank walls into expressive canvases. These tours often provide fascinating insights into the stories behind the art and the artists themselves, making them an unmissable experience for anyone keen on understanding the pulse of Melbourne's urban culture. Whether you're an avid art enthusiast or simply curious, a street art tour offers a fresh perspective on the city's dynamic and inclusive spirit.
• Melbourne Zoo
Buying for animal lovers? Sticking with the exhibition theme, the Melbourne Zoo is an off-the-scale wildlife adventure with native and exotic animals that will entertain you for hours. Go behind the scenes for in-depth insights into some of the most beautiful creatures on earth. Close encounters will give you the chance to cuddle-up and feed the locals. Your whole day will be filled with precious and memorable moments at Melbourne zoo.
• Phillip Island's Friendly Critters
From wild animals to animals in the wild, the Fairy Penguins of Phillip Island are an incredible gift experience. These gorgeous furry little fellows surf the waves into shore at dusk and wander up the beach to nest for the night. Their cuteness is incorrigible! You can’t help but burst into big smiles at the sight of them.
The Fairy Penguins are a must-do sea-life experience. Coupled with a day tour of the Bass Valley winery and Moonlit Sanctuary and Conservation Park, your gift will be a day-long fine food and wildlife adventure that showcases the natural wonders of Victoria’s southern Gippsland region.
• Foodie Day Tours
If it’s all too confusing, we can fix that. You’ll think you’ve already died and gone to heaven on a Bucket List foodie tour of the city. This is a food tour that helps you walk lunch off as you visit 5 different restaurants to try their signature dish. Along the way, you’ll pass points of interest and hear more about the city its culture and history. An interesting alternative to gift your faves is a 3-hour inner-city tour of the best dumpling places around. This guided gift experience also includes some pretty interesting storytelling about the early influence of the Chinese culture on Melbourne’s social landscape.
• Experiences for those with a sweet tooth
Chocoholics celebrate! How about a chocolate-tasting tour that will take your gift recipient down hidden alleyways and into famous arcades where they will experience the euphoric pleasures of the humble cocoa bean on mass and have them coming back for more? And please, don’t miss the opportunity to join them and have a great time together indulging in one of life’s great delights. A fun experience for all.
• Melbourne Cruises
Cruising is a wonderful way to see Melbourne from a different perspective. Gliding down the Yarra River on an evening cruise with fine food is a truly memorable experience, especially when combined with a visit to one of the city’s many fabulous rooftop bars or a luxurious dinner. Or better yet, the luxurious dinner may just be on site with a variety of cruises offering delicious dinners.
Melbourne experiences for any occasion
Whether you’re looking for a unique gift for a Birthday, Anniversary, Christmas or just to say thank you, Melbourne has an experience gift to suit. And with so many different experiences on offer, you’re sure to find the perfect one. We have the best activities waiting for you and friends.
Christmas presents
Christmas is a time for giving, and what could be better than giving an experience gift that will create memories that will last a lifetime? Melbourne is home to some of the best experience gifts in the country, from wild animal encounters for the kids to foodie tours and chocolate tastings for the adults. So why not give the gift of Melbourne this Christmas?
These fun Melbourne experiences are sure to make the most amazing gifts you've given in years!
Birthday celebrations
Birthday celebrations are a time-honored tradition, and what could be better than receiving an experience gift to mark the occasion? Melbourne is home to some of the best experience gifts in the country, from wild animal encounters to foodie tours and chocolate tastings. So why not give the gift of Melbourne this birthday?
Travel gift ideas
Gifting Owl experience gifts are the perfect gift for travellers and adventurers visiting Melbourne. This great gift idea will allow the traveller to book an experience in one of the many countries they decide to visit on their next adventure.
From cooking classes to shopping tours, the Great Ocean Road to the Yarra River, they'll be sure to discover something new about Melbourne Australia through your thoughtful present.
Romantic Dates
Looking for unique experiences for a loved one? From gourmet dining experiences to hot air balloon rides, a luxurious overnight stay at luxury accommodation offering incredible views to wine tasting in Instagramable hidden bars, there is a huge range of unique Melbourne experiences for you to purchase and share with that special person. We have a creative experience ready for all types of people.
If you're looking for a romantic experience to share with your loved one, why not consider a hot air balloon ride in Melbourne? There are few things more romantic than floating through the sky on a beautiful day, and Melbourne offers some of the best views in the country. So treat your loved one to an unforgettable hot air balloon experience, it's simply one of the best things money can buy in terms of romantic outings.
Despite all this, if you are truly lost for a great date idea, Melbourne has a world-class range of wine and dining experiences available on Gifting Owl, that will always deliver on date night! I mean who could say no to a deletable dinner with their favourite human in the world.
R&R
Spa treatments and pamper packages are also a fantastic couples' experience that allows for some serious R&R, these are much-recommended gifts for that lucky someone in your life.
Family outings
Take your whole family lunch to the next level with one of the many Melbourne CBD experiences. Teach the kids a new skill as you all learn the art of making coffee from a professional barista. This is certainly a gift that keeps on giving!
For a fun outdoor adventure, consider heading to Victoria Harbour, Melbourne Zoo, St Kilda, Werribee Open Range Zoo, Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium or the Yarra River! This is just a small selection of big range of fun things to do with the kids in Melbourne.
Gift Vouchers
For those who have left the gifting to the last minute this year, Gifting Owl has got you covered. We have a curated selection of experiences that will make a special gift. Let them choose with a value based voucher.
There are plenty of reasons why a Gifting Owl gift voucher is one of the best gift ideas for friends, family, colleagues or tourists in Melbourne. With free exchanges, 3 year validity and a global supply of incredible experiences, there's no chance you'll regret your next purchase. The value on the voucher can be used on any experience and will delivered instantly at any time of the day.
Experience gift vouchers can be used at a variety of different locations for a staggering amount of fun things to come, so you can find the perfect Melbourne experience for your loved one. With so many amazing things to do in Melbourne, the possibilities are endless! And if they leave without using it, they can always use it to purchase another fantastic experience in Australia or even around the world!
These vouchers are perfect for any occasion and with no minimum spend what are you waiting for! This is your get-out-of-jail-free card. This is one purchase that might just save your skin!
Gifts for Everyone
This blog has featured some of the best things in our unparalleled range of unique Melbourne experiences. With so many things left to discover on Gifting Owl's Melbourne City gifts selection, sign up to our site to explore Melbourne, arguably the most vibrant city in Australia and purchase that unforgettable gift your lucky recipient deserves.
From the Werribee Open Range Zoo to the Melbourne Star, from wine and dining to heart racing exhilaration, it would be near impossible to leave our site empty-handed. No matter where in Australia they may be, there will always be something for your recipient no matter what your minimum spend may just be.
Happy Gifting!
The list is truly endless when it comes to Melbourne, offering up some of the best things to do in Australia.
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