Things to do in Melbourne
this Spring 2024
Spring time in Melbourne is my second favourite season (after autumn) - the weather gets warmer, everyone is excited to go outside and there are plenty of unique experiences to explore across the city.
Whether you're a local or just visiting, this guide will take you through some of my favourite things to do in Melbourne this spring, from hidden gems to must-see attractions. Check out my guide below!
For more events and experiences across Melbourne, feel free to check out my Ultimate Melbourne Bucket List.
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Trending: Melbourne Events in Spring
Each spring, Cherry Hill Ochards welcomes guests to see their stunning cherry blossom flowers in bloom. For the first time ever, Cherry Hills are hosting their annual Blossom Festival at their expansive 100-acre orchard.
📍 Cherry Hill Orchards
📅 14 Sep - 6 Oct 2024
💰 $12-18 per adult
See over a million spring flowers in bloom at the Tesselaar Tulip Festival. The Tesselaar family have been trialing and testing garden plants for more than 70 years - visit the Tulips, along with delicious food, and live entertainment.
📍 Silvan
📅 14 Sep - 13 Oct 2024
💰 $35 per adult
The Melbourne Royal Show is an annual event offering family-friendly fun with epic rides, animal exhibits, live entertainment, and delicious food.
📍 Melbourne Showgrounds
📅 26 Sep - 6 Oct 2024
💰 Prices vary
🏉 🏟️ AFL Grand Final & Footy Festival
The AFL Grand Final is Australia's biggest sporting event, with exciting football action. The Grand Final Festival offers free entertainment, live music, and fan experiences—perfect for sports lovers and festival-goers alike!
📍 Yarra Park
📅 27 - 28th Sep 2024
💰 Free
Enjoy a creative day out supporting brand-new and established designers, artists, makers, musicians and foodies all in one jam-packed event.📍 Royal Exhibition Building
📅 11 - 13 Oct 2024
💰 $6 entry
Featuring a program celebrating and supporting the best in Australian fashion including unexpected runways, talks with experts, hands-on workshops, pop-up fashion moments, immersive experiences, and more.
📍 Across Melbourne
📅 21 - 27 Oct 2024
💰 Ticket prices vary
Best things to do in Melbourne this Spring
🦖 Jurassic World: The Exhibition
This is probably the closest thing we’ll ever get to meeting real-life dinosaurs. The Jurassic World Exhibition brings dinosaurs to life with immersive displays and realistic animatronics. It’s perfect for fans of the film, offering an unforgettable, educational adventure for all ages.
📍 Brunswick
📅 30 Aug - 22 Sept 2024
💰 $59 per adult
💐 Bloomin’ Marvellous Floristry Workshop
In this 2-hour beginner’s workshop, learn how to design and style your own bouqet from a professional florist. You’ll get a complimentary glass of bubble and a cup of tea while you learn.
📍 Malvern East
📅 Every Sat-Sun, starting 31 Aug
💰 $89 per person
🏁 PowerPlay: Electric Go Karting
Meet PowerPlay, a new indoor electric go-karting spot that is also Melbourne’s only two-level track. They also have special lights out sessions once a month where you can race in the dark with nothing but your headlights and track lighting.
📍 Moorabbin
💰 Prices vary
🛶 Moonlight Kayak Tour
This evening exploration of Melbourne by kayak is not to be missed. This shows you a stunning way to check out all major iconic sights of Melbourne from a unique water-level perspective.
📍 The Yarra River
💰 $120 pp
🎨 Ceramic Paint and Sip Class
Let your creativity flow as you paint a 15cm bowl, an 18cm plate, or 4 small bowls. Sip on your favourite wine while skilled instructors help you create a masterpiece.
📍 Saint Kalaro
💰 Prices start from $59
🚣 Studley Park Boathouse
Discover the timeless charm of Studley Park Boathouse, Melbourne's oldest public boathouse on the Yarra River located in Kew.
📍 Kew
💰 Prices Vary
🖼️ Accidentally Wes Anderson
The "Accidentally Wes Anderson" exhibition in Melbourne showcases whimsical, symmetrical photography inspired by Wes Anderson's films. Visitors can explore unique visual stories, perfect for art and film enthusiasts.
📍 Melbourne CBD
📅 18 Sep - 3 Nov
💰 From $21
🌲 Treetops Adventure
Treetops Adventure is a tree ropes and ziplining course featuring 9 challenging courses with over 100 aerial obstacles, including zip lines up to 15 meters high. It's an exhilarating experience for adventure seekers looking to explore nature from above.
📍 Belgrave & Yeodene
💰 Adults $65 - Children $55
🍶 Robert Gordon Pottery
Robert Gordon workshops offer pottery wheel classes for beginners and intermediate students - You don't need to be an artist to pick up a brush and paint one of their blank ceramic pieces.
📍 Pakenham
💰 Prices vary by class
Hungry? What to eat in Melbourne this Spring
Here are some of my favourite springtime bites and experiences (a.k.a. fun and vibrant flavours) to eat in Melbourne:
Honey & Leatherwood Sea Salt Croissant at Monforte Viennoiserie
A very tiny pasticceria on the backstreets of Carlton North, serving delicious hand made pastries - until sold out!
📍 Canning St, Melbourne
High Tea at Oxi Tea Room
Oxi Tea Room is one of the most unique high tea experiences in melbourne - they serve premium and carefully sourced Kenyan and Taiwanese teas. They specialise in creative desserts, and seasonal unique high tea experiences.
📍 Carlton
Dinner by the world’s smallest chef: Le Petit Chef
Meet the world’s smallest chef! This immersive dining experience features 3D-projection mapping to tell the story of a tiny chef cooking your meal right in front of you.
📍 The Langham Melbourne
Mont Blanc at Good Measure
Try one of Melbourne’s most popular iced coffees, the “Mont Blanc” - topped with whipped cream, grated nutmeg and orange zest.
📍 Lygon St, Carlton
Modern Indian Fusion at ISH
Enjoy Indian cuisine with a modern twist - blending traditional flavours with innovative techniques. Be sure to get their Dahi Puri and signature roti duck tacos.
💰 Get 50% off your meal when you book via First Table
📍 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC
Drinks at Caretakers Cottage
Caretakers offers a cozy, old-world pub vibe with expertly crafted cocktails and a warm, inviting atmosphere. I love its charm and the perfect blend of history and creativity—definitely worth a visit for an intimate, unique night out!
📍 Little Lonsdale Street
Brunch at Juniper Eatery
Juniper is a cosy, all day eatery serving up wholesome breakfast and lunch options - be sure to get their chicken sandwich and coffee frappe.
📍 Coventry St, South Melbourne
Authentic Filipino at Askal
Askal in Melbourne offers a fresh take on Filipino street food, blending traditional flavors with contemporary flair. I’m still thinking about their Kare Kare donuts!
📍 Exhibition St, Melbourne
Dinner with a view at Beverly Rooftop
Beverly serves up a taste of the Californian Coast amongst panoramic views over Melbourne. With ethical and locally sourced produce. With inspiration stemming from flavours found along Southern Californian regions.
📍 Chapel St, South Yarra
For more events and experiences across Melbourne, feel free to check out my Ultimate Melbourne Bucket List.