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Melbourne Airport Plaza Premium Lounge

Plaza Premium Lounge at Melbourne Airport (MEL)

NZ$69
per adult
Plaza Premium Lounge at Melbourne Airport (MEL)
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

NZ$48
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets
From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

NZ$167
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour

From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour

NZ$268
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour
Melbourne Museum: Ancient Rome Exhibition Entry Ticket

Melbourne Museum: Ancient Rome Exhibition Entry Ticket

NZ$46
per adult
Melbourne Museum: Ancient Rome Exhibition Entry Ticket
Melbourne: Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise

Melbourne: Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise

NZ$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Melbourne: Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise
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Our pick of the best The Patch Hotel Deals

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection

5 out of 5
1341 Dandenong Road Chadstone VIC
The price is NZ$301 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
NZ$301
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 5 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (688 reviews)
"Nice hotel with great location. Minutes from Chadstone Shopping centre, free shuttle to city centre."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection
Sage Melbourne Ringwood

Sage Melbourne Ringwood

4.5 out of 5
211 Maroondah Highway Ringwood VIC
The price is NZ$177 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$177
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Sage Melbourne Ringwood
The Chen Melbourne - Art Series

The Chen Melbourne - Art Series

4.5 out of 5
850 Whitehouse Rd Box Hill VIC
The price is NZ$168 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$168
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (794 reviews)
"Clean and neat room, elevators available promptly, parking a bit confusing as I wanted to park then check in so didn’t have to run around. Would stay here again though"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

The Chen Melbourne - Art Series
Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley

Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley

4.5 out of 5
285 Springvale Road Glen Waverley VIC
The price is NZ$215 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
NZ$215
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location. Very good breakfast. Sauna and gym are a bonus."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley
Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park

Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park

4 out of 5
38 DALMORE DRIVE Scoresby VIC
The price is NZ$230 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
NZ$230
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (285 reviews)
"I recently stayed at a hotel that exceeded my expectations in every way. The room was impeccably clean, with fresh linens and a tidy space that made me feel right at home. The bed was incredibly comfortable, providing a restful night’s sleep that left me rejuvenated for the next day’s adventures. ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park
Rydges Ringwood

Rydges Ringwood

4.5 out of 5
96 Maroondah Highway Ringwood VIC
The price is NZ$228 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
NZ$228
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Rydges Ringwood
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A red double-decker bus with 'City Sightseeing Melbourne' branding parked in front of a modern glass building.

Melbourne Central Business District

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Melbourne Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Melbourne Central and Collins Street, and jump on the metro at Melbourne Central Station or Flagstaff Station to see more of the city.

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a historic church.

Southbank

Are you interested in stunning river views, first-class casinos and popular shops? A visit to Southbank might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Crown Casino and Melbourne Skydeck.

A waterfront cityscape at dusk with illuminated high-rise buildings and a marina with yachts.

Docklands

Travellers come to Docklands for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Marvel Stadium and Collins Street while you're in town.

A modern shopping mall with prominent stores like Chanel, Dior, and Clarins.
Photo by Melbourne Airport
Open Photo by Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to URBNSURF Sports Park or Woodlands Historic Park.

A beach with paddleboarders, a lighthouse, and a large building with a green roof.

Sorrento

Sorrento is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sorrento Front Beach and Searoad Ferry Terminal.

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