Shrine of Remembrance

#1 Shrine of Remembrance To commemorate the 19,000 Victorians killed during World War I, the city of Melbourne built the Shrine of Remembrance in 1924. The monument, which was inspired by famous Greek ... Read more » Wojtek Gurak / Flickr

#2 Port Campbell National Park One of Australia's most stunning natural wonders is the Twelve Apostles rock formation found in Port Campbell National Park. Seven stacked rock structures constitute the Twelve Apostles, six of ... Read more » Pascal Charpentier/EyeEm / Getty Images

#3 Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Founded in the mid-1800s, the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne encompass 94 acres of greenery. Some of the gardens' highlights include region-specific plant collections, the Rare and Threatened Species Collection, the ... Read more » 4FR / Getty Images

#4 Yarra Valley Though you'll find five wine regions near Melbourne, the area's most well-known is the Yarra Valley. More than 70 wineries are located in this region. Two of the ... Read more » Australian Scenics / Getty Images

#5 National Gallery of Victoria Opened in 1861, the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is the oldest and most visited art gallery in Australia. Local artists are mostly featured, although there are works from international ... Read more » François Philipp / Flickr

#6 State Library Victoria The State Library Victoria is a must-see attraction for book worms, architecture lovers and history buffs. Built in 1856 on 2 acres of land in Melbourne's central business district ... Read more » TerrySze / Getty Images

#7 The Block Arcade Whether you're an architecture enthusiast, an art lover, a fashionista or a foodie, you'll find something to enjoy at The Block Arcade. More than 25 boutiques, galleries and ... Read more » John Benwell / Flickr

#8 City Circle Tram The City Circle Tram is a must-do. For one, it gives you a nice overview of Melbourne's top tourist attractions. More importantly, it's free. Just look for a ... Read more » Helen K / Flickr

#9 Melbourne Museum This is Melbourne's natural and cultural history museum, and there are all sorts of wonders to peer at, including several dinosaur skeletons and the preserved Phar Lap – Australia's ... Read more » Travis / Flickr

#10 Melbourne Cricket Ground The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is Melbourne's main stadium for cricket and the beloved Aussie rules-style of rugby (or footy). The National Sports Museum is also located here, and ... Read more » GaryRadler / Getty Images

#11 Melbourne Zoo The Melbourne Zoo opened in 1862 and holds the distinction of being Australia's oldest zoo. The property is home to more than 300 animal species, most of which are ... Read more » nedjelly / Getty Images