Outdoor activities in Melbourne
Excellent facilities, a beautiful bayside setting and bright sunny days combine to get Melburnians out and active. Making the most of the river, parks, coastline and bay, everyone is out doing something – whether its picnicking in a beautiful park, cycling a scenic trail, or sailing on the bay.
Use the search box below to find an activity that suits your style.
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Follow a heritage trail through city streets or cycle along a picturesque Yarra River path to admire the brilliant vistas.
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A paddle down the Yarra River through a bushland setting will make you feel as though you're a million miles from the city.
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For a different way to start your day, watch Melbourne wake up from the basket of a balloon, hundreds of metres in the air.
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Take a dip and cool off in one of Melbourne's beaches or public pools.
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Follow in the footsteps of the tennis greats and play where the champions play: Melbourne Park, home of the Australian Open.
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Try your luck with the fish in Port Phillip Bay and you might just score yourself some "snapper" – a big catch around Melbourne.
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You can charter yachts to sail yourself, hire an expert to take the helm, or learn the ropes at one of Melbourne's dedicated organisations.
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Four of Australia's top 10 courses are located in Melbourne's south-east 'sandbelt' corridor.
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Melbourne's proximity to the Great Southern Ocean provides a plentiful supply of onshore winds making it an ideal location for sailboarding.
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Just 30 minutes from the city centre, you'll find horses in a lovely country setting. Take a trail ride through scenic bushland.
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Begin each Tuesday, refreshed, rejunevated and energised. This free Tai Chi session is held in Melbourne's Federation Square.
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