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Activities

Melbourne Airport Plaza Premium Lounge

Plaza Premium Lounge at Melbourne Airport (MEL)

NZ$70
per adult
Plaza Premium Lounge at Melbourne Airport (MEL)
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

NZ$50
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$165
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$264
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Day Tour with Bilingual Driver

Great Ocean Road Classic Tour 10 Stops&London Bridge Sunset

NZ$98
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Great Ocean Road Classic Tour 10 Stops&London Bridge Sunset
Melbourne Museum: Ancient Rome Exhibition Entry Ticket

Melbourne Museum: Ancient Rome Exhibition Entry Ticket

NZ$48
per adult
Melbourne Museum: Ancient Rome Exhibition Entry Ticket
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Our pick of the best The Patch Hotel Deals

Best Western Plus The Tudor-Box Hill

Best Western Plus The Tudor-Box Hill

4 out of 5
1101 Whitehorse Road Box Hill VIC
The price is NZ$121 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
NZ$121
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"B"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Best Western Plus The Tudor-Box Hill
Sage Melbourne Ringwood

Sage Melbourne Ringwood

4.5 out of 5
211 Maroondah Highway Ringwood VIC
The price is NZ$190 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$190
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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
Yarra Valley Lodge

Yarra Valley Lodge

4.5 out of 5
Heritage Avenue Chirnside Park VIC
The price is NZ$276 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$276
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Room was good for a young family of 4. Food was mostly beige at restaurant. Breakfast satisfactory but not Hilton. Pool etc separate to lodge and club extra cost .. not overly cheap. Club was great , location to lodge excellent. Plenty of decent eats in chirnside."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Yarra Valley Lodge
Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection

5 out of 5
1341 Dandenong Road Chadstone VIC
The price is NZ$308 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$308
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (703 reviews)
"3pm checkin which is fine. The 4 computers are not manned until 3pm which means the line is out the door people waiting to checkin. It should be fully manned and ready to go by 2:30 and the checkin process needs to be faster, even self check in kiosks would be better. The team is helpful, the process ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection
Quest Glen Waverley

Quest Glen Waverley

4.5 out of 5
353 - 361 Springvale Road Glen Waverley VIC
The price is NZ$219 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$219
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Quest Glen Waverley
ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley

ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley

3.5 out of 5
297 Springvale Road Glen Waverley VIC
The price is NZ$140 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$140
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley
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A city skyline with a prominent cathedral, modern skyscrapers, and a bridge over a reflective river.

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 Queen Victoria Market, and jump on the metro at Melbourne Central Station or Flagstaff Station to see more of the city.

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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 Recital Centre.

A marina with boats docked, a city skyline with tall buildings, and the sun setting in the background.

Docklands

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

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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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Rye

Beaches, spas and hot springs are just a few things travellers enjoy about Rye. Check out Rye Beach or The Dunes Golf Links while you're exploring the area.

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