What Are Some Fun, Novel, and/or Interesting Experiences in Melbourne?

Hamlet on 23/09/2019 - 19:13
Last edited 23/09/2019 - 19:13

Hi all,

With birthdays of loved ones (close friends and family members), I'm not usually a fan of gifting material gifts solely for the act of giving something but rather prefer gifting unique experiences that we can share for memories sake.

Some examples of what I've done in the past include buying gift cards for a boat ride at Studley Boat House, tickets to the Eureka skydeck, flight tickets to Sydney, kayaking in the Yarra, etc.

My partner's birthday is coming up soon and because I've sort of ran out of ideas, my question is to you is: what are some of your fun, novel, and/or interesting experiences in Melbourne?

Travel Melbourne Victoria

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    • Hamlet on 24/09/2019 - 07:59

      Looks super cool! Interesting concept but not sure how wasteful I feel after…

  • jjjaar on 23/09/2019 - 19:15
    +1

    My friends and I have started finding some cooking classes at various restaurants. Cocktail making classes are also fun.

    You could do a hot air balloon? Or do one of those paint your friend classes at Cork and Canvas. They’re actually great fun.

    • Hamlet on 24/09/2019 - 08:00

      Hot air balloon was a consideration, but it is damn $$$ — better bang of the buck if we're to do it somewhere like Bagan, Myanmar for example.

      Cork and Canvas sounds cool and chill.

      • jjjaar on 24/09/2019 - 13:40

        Cork and canvas is great fun. You can take in dinner and drinks too. I’m usually a perfectionist so it was great to be forced to do something to completion in 2 hours. They pretty much encourage you to do and not think. I’m actually super proud of my work too 😂

      • movieman on 24/09/2019 - 15:04

        Can also recommend doing hot air balloon in Vang Vieng, Laos.

  • qwerty on 23/09/2019 - 19:41
    +1

    Horse trail riding at woodlands

    https://woodlandstrailriding.com.au/

    • Hamlet on 24/09/2019 - 08:02

      What was your experience like? How were the horses? I'm not much of a horse-rider but I've had experiences when travelling where horses aren't well taken care of …

  • troyww on 23/09/2019 - 19:48
    +1

    Puffing Billy

    • Hamlet on 24/09/2019 - 08:08

      Didn't know there were so many different options until I checked the website!

  • MrHyde on 23/09/2019 - 19:51
    +1

    Go Karting
    Escape rooms
    VR Escape Room

  • endotherm on 23/09/2019 - 19:55
    +1

    https://www.redballoon.com.au
    https://www.adrenaline.com.au

    Drive a race car, hot air ballooning etc.

  • chumlee on 23/09/2019 - 20:22
    +4

    A trip to Tarneit.

    Wild West and if you live to tell the story good on you

  • Halo375 on 23/09/2019 - 20:33
    +1

    Underground cinema can be a different sort of experience - https://www.undergroundcinema.com.au/

    • Hamlet on 24/09/2019 - 08:09

      Did know of a friend who did this before, extremely unique concept

      • Halo375 on 24/09/2019 - 12:57

        I’ve gone a few times, sometimes the experience is really great, others are a bit ‘meh’. Also the sound during the actual film can be pretty horrible depending on the space they use. Still, I would recommend it at least once.

  • SmiTTy on 23/09/2019 - 20:59

    Axe throwing?

  • vikvance on 23/09/2019 - 23:01

    Antarctica Flights

    https://www.antarcticaflights.com.au/

    • Hamlet on 24/09/2019 - 08:13

      Is there a cargo seating option that's actually affordable?! But that kinda defeats the point I guess…

  • [Deactivated] on 23/09/2019 - 23:24
    +1

    The ginkgos, beeches and maples at Nicholas gardens would be my pick.

    • Hamlet on 24/09/2019 - 08:14

      A beautiful and pleasant experience on a good day!

  • Zedsdeadbabyzedsdead on 23/09/2019 - 23:25

    The high street on a the weekend.

  • neoleo on 24/09/2019 - 00:10
    +3

    Check location on google maps:
    Bendigo annual tulip display (free),
    Tesselaar tulip festival (paid),
    Kryal Castle,
    Point Nepean national park,
    Ferry from Docklands to Portarlington,
    Ballarat botanic garden,
    Victoria state rose garden (summer),
    Rippon Lea Estate,
    Blue lotus water garden (on summer, highly recommended),
    RAAF Museum (military & civil aircrafts),
    Moorabin air museum (aircrafts),
    Country Cob bakery (best pie in Australia according to news)

    • Hamlet on 24/09/2019 - 08:16

      Some good suggestions in here. Will actually be going to the Tulip Festival this week!

  • nansnake on 24/09/2019 - 02:30
    +1

    Peninsula hot springs is a good one.
    Lambo/Ferrari ride in St.Kilda near cruise ship dock. (Lasts half an hour or so though).
    Tree adventure near Puffing billy.
    Any new fitness events coming up like mud race(obstacle course completion) - you can lookup online.

  • JIMB0 on 24/09/2019 - 05:40
    +3

    Plenty of entertainment on the bus between Frankston and Dandenong.

    • Hamlet on 24/09/2019 - 08:17

      And cheap too!

  • pyramid on 24/09/2019 - 13:43

    King Street….

  • GaryG on 24/09/2019 - 19:27
    +1

    Go to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park for a night tour.

    Really great place to visit and much better experience than most zoos. You'll get up close and personal with some of them too.

    • Hamlet on 25/09/2019 - 21:08

      Sounds interesting… but $260 for two people is quite steep for a one-hour night tour…

      Is it significantly better than visiting during the day?

      • GaryG on 25/09/2019 - 22:31

        That the price for the private tours. Just go on one of the public ones for $50 a person or less with any concessions. ($150 for 2 adults plus 2 kids on a family ticket).

        Also these run for 90-120 minutes so not sure why you would choose the private ones.

        I haven't been during the day but a lot of what they have there are going to be more active at night, like pretty much all the marsupials so I would go night time.

        And pretty unusual for overseas visitors too.

  • lainey13 on 24/09/2019 - 21:40
    +1

    Mornington Peninsula hot springs!

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