{"id":13947,"date":"2024-04-11T15:11:31","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T05:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=13947"},"modified":"2026-08-19T10:54:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T00:54:33","slug":"best-kids-activities-in-melbourne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/best-kids-activities-in-melbourne\/","title":{"rendered":"10 of the Best Things to Do with Kids in Melbourne\u00a0&amp; Victoria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>From controlled chaos in a Docklands science lab to interactive art displays across the city&#8217;s exquisite galleries and museums \u2013 these are the nine best kid-friendly experiences in Melbourne and Victoria.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/location\/melbourne\/victoria\/australia\">Melburnians<\/a> are truly spoilt when it comes to kid-friendly activities. From timeless classics, like visiting enchanting marine creatures at SEALIFE Melbourne Aquarium, to cutting-edge attractions \u2013 think virtual reality adventures at Melbourne Skydeck \u2013 the city has some fantastical experiences for the entire family. With plenty of free events, there&#8217;s no reason not to gather the kids and make unforgettable memories in the heart of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. See the penguins parade at Phillip Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head 90 minutes south of Melbourne to <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/offer\/silverwater-resort-phillip-island-victoria-australia\/006Ii000002In8EIAS?preview=true&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phillip Island<\/a> to witness the world-famous <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/experience\/phillip-island-and-moonlit-sanctuary-(english-m3)\/rez:P2E77E\">Penguin Parade<\/a>. As the sun sets, watch hundreds of little penguins waddle up the beach to their burrows \u2013 a sight sure to melt hearts. The nightly parade is a one-of-a-kind natural wonder, and visitors can enjoy a range of viewing options, from general access to underground viewing for the best vantage points. With expert guides sharing fascinating penguin facts, it\u2019s an unforgettable wildlife experience for all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Go underwater at SEALIFE Melbourne Aquarium&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a family-fun day fuelled with aquatic wonder, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/experience\/melbourne-sea-life-melbourne-aquarium-entry-ticket-with-digital-photo-pass\/led:0062y00000GOTKOAA5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEALIFE Melbourne Aquarium<\/a>. Encounter over 13 species of sharks, meet a 55-year-old saltwater crocodile and witness adorable penguins waddling in their icy habitat. Make the time to explore the mysteriously fascinating world of jellyfish across three interactive zones in the Ocean Invaders exhibit. The aquarium is home to 12 fascinating aquatic habitats, each teeming with hundreds of marine creatures, providing an enriching experience for the whole family to enjoy together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_808e1471572f36c705a3125e39be6acc\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" data-lux-event=\"gallery_carousel\" data-lux-event-trigger=\"splide-moved\" aria-label=\"SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Entry Ticket with Digital Photo Pass\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/experience\/melbourne-sea-life-melbourne-aquarium-entry-ticket-with-digital-photo-pass\/led:006RF00000GQshtYAD\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"experience \" data-name=\"SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Entry Ticket with Digital Photo Pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\"><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/ppcia2szihgl21qcxj28.jpeg\" alt=\"SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Entry Ticket with Digital Photo Pass 1\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/j49qyshqjmdpqrfa7asa.jpeg\" alt=\"SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Entry Ticket with Digital Photo Pass 2\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/eec4s3r26umitqkll49dg.jpeg\" alt=\"SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Entry Ticket with Digital Photo Pass 3\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/zx81p4xemjlwh1bhmer.jpeg\" alt=\"SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Entry Ticket with Digital Photo Pass 4\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/rfndyhzgdveuk0miardf.jpeg\" alt=\"SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Entry Ticket with Digital Photo Pass 5\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/p07cc6ld9ee1bhwytm.jpeg\" alt=\"SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Entry Ticket with Digital Photo Pass 6\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/lqqlo3cu6e63ez6nmwbc.jpeg\" alt=\"SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Entry Ticket with Digital Photo Pass 7\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/be905tgezg8h1w45qyco.jpeg\" alt=\"SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Entry Ticket with Digital Photo Pass 8\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/experience\/melbourne-sea-life-melbourne-aquarium-entry-ticket-with-digital-photo-pass\/led:006RF00000GQshtYAD\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"experience deal_card\" data-name=\"SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Entry Ticket with Digital Photo Pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>King Street &#038; Flinders Street<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Entry Ticket with Digital Photo Pass<\/div><div class=\"highlight_box\"><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$29<\/span><span class=\"type\"> \/person<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">Taxes &amp; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Find the fun at Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ultimate kid-friendly day filled with excitement and fun can be found at Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq in Melbourne\u2019s Docklands. Step into this wonderland of entertainment and challenge your skills against an array of thrilling games, with the chance to win fantastic prizes, perfect for all ages! Immerse yourself in the fun-loving circus atmosphere, where cocktails, arcade games and ticket games await at every turn. 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bike parking.<\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">9.0<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Exceptional<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">7 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$741<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Dance at ACMI&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AMCI-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Six characters from the Beings by Universal Everything exhibit at Melbourne's AMCI - Luxury Escapes \" class=\"wp-image-14051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AMCI-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AMCI-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AMCI-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AMCI.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AMCI Beings by Universal Everything exhibition. Source: Supplied.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ACMI\u2019s upcoming exhibition, Beings by Universal Everything, promises to be an unforgettable kid-friendly experience, offering free entry to kids four years and under, and affordable prices for the rest of the family. Running from 22<sup>nd<\/sup> May to 29<sup>th<\/sup> September 2024, children of all ages can move, dance and play with the interactive display of fantastic beings that are projected on massive digital installations. These colourful characters switch between forms and textures as kids jump, move and engage with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Visit the animals at Melbourne Zoo&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Melbourne Zoo offers a delightful and enriching experience for families, making it perfect for an enjoyable day out. With an exotic range of animals, including majestic elephants, powerful primates and playful seals, visitors of all ages will be captivated by the wonderous creatures and their generous enclosures. The zoo&#8217;s thoughtful layout provides ample opportunities for exploration and learning, with interactive exhibits and informative talks that engage children and adults alike.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Step back in time at Melbourne Museum&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Melbourne Museum&#8217;s Dinosaurs Walk exhibition is as kid-friendly as it gets! This exhilarating and educational family-friendly adventure will have you stepping back in time to marvel at life-size replicas of dinosaurs, bringing the prehistoric world to life. Visitors of all ages will be captivated as they journey through immersive displays, encountering towering Brachiosauruses and flying Pterodactyls. With interactive displays, fossil discoveries and hands-on activities, the exhibition offers a dynamic learning experience that engages and entertains. Be one of the first to see the real fossil skeleton of a 66-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus named Victoria, coming June 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Experience virtual reality at Melbourne Skydeck&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treat the whole family to a unique kids-friendly virtual reality experience with <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/experience\/max-vr-experience\/rez:PSBJJJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MAX at Melbourne Skydeck<\/a>, taking Melbourne exploration to new heights (literally). Step into the Voyager Theatre for a thrilling 6D multi-sensory journey through some of Melbourne\u2019s most iconic experiences. From traversing the Great Ocean Road to immersing in the vibrant sights, sounds and scents of the city, prepare for an unforgettable journey. Afterwards, venture as a family to the Southern Hemisphere&#8217;s highest observation deck, where panoramic views of the bustling cityscape await.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Get messy at the Chaos Lab&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immerse yourself in chaos at Chaos Lab, an interactive scientific haven tailored for kids in the vibrant Docklands. With a blend of fun, creativity, education and hands-on messiness, this event is an absolute must for the whole family. Dive into bubble ball pits, get stuck into the slime station and let creativity take over at the neon graffiti alley. Engaging live science demonstrations will captivate children of all ages, showcasing the fascinating and entertaining aspects of science for hours on end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Wander Fitzroy Gardens and the Tudor Village&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blending natural beauty with historical charm, a visit to the Fitzroy Gardens is a wonderful and free kid-friendly activity. Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, this picturesque park provides a serene escape for families to explore. Stroll through lush greenery, discover hidden pathways and marvel at colourful flower beds while children frolic in wide-open spaces. The highlight of the gardens is undoubtedly the Tudor Village, a charming miniature replica of an English village, complete with quaint cottages and winding streets.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Enter a world of fantasy at ArtVo\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/docklands-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Melbourne Docklands waterfront in the evening as the lights reflect off the water - Luxury Escapes \" class=\"wp-image-14183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/docklands-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/docklands-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/docklands-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/docklands.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Docklands waterfront in Melbourne. Source: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ArtVo art gallery in the Docklands is a must-visit Melbourne destination, offering an immersive and captivating experience with free entry for kids four years and under. As a kid-friendly &#8216;trick-art&#8217; gallery, ArtVo is a world of interactive optical illusions. Currently, the Fantasy theme spans the entire gallery, inviting you to explore the depths of the ocean, traverse polar ice caps, journey through space and wander enchanting forests. Touch, pose and photograph yourself with the art, while friendly staff are on hand to assist and encourage endless photo opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover Melbourne<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Discover Melbourne\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000U168YYAR\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_dbe533f786282cbfec70dd2462b37c93\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/yarra-valley-lodge-victoria-australia\/006RF00000U168YYAR\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Yarra Valley Lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/jf29xq9m3y566vdkou4l.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/jf29xq9m3y566vdkou4l.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/jf29xq9m3y566vdkou4l.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/jf29xq9m3y566vdkou4l.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/jf29xq9m3y566vdkou4l.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/jf29xq9m3y566vdkou4l.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Yarra Valley Lodge, Yarra Valley, Victoria\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Yarra 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class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$279<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$547<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-48%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y000004h1JlAAI\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_83674b703f93ee8c1b4af996b98cba7f\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/zagames-house-melbourne-vic-australia\/0062y000004h1JlAAI\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Zagame\u2019s House\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/r3k9cpyucbtgyaiai4h6.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/r3k9cpyucbtgyaiai4h6.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/r3k9cpyucbtgyaiai4h6.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/r3k9cpyucbtgyaiai4h6.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/r3k9cpyucbtgyaiai4h6.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/r3k9cpyucbtgyaiai4h6.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Zagame\u2019s House, Melbourne, Victoria\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Melbourne, Victoria<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Zagame\u2019s House<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Luxe Top-Rated Melbourne Boutique Break in the Heart of Little Italy<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$401<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$414<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$574<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-27%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000Gul3YAAR\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_6c9c5e8e1fb03df87bda41e40687fc7f\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/stamford-plaza-melbourne-victoria-australia\/0062y00000Gul3YAAR\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Stamford Plaza Melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/8vh9s4d6mrwj5xuyuzb7.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/8vh9s4d6mrwj5xuyuzb7.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/8vh9s4d6mrwj5xuyuzb7.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/8vh9s4d6mrwj5xuyuzb7.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/8vh9s4d6mrwj5xuyuzb7.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/8vh9s4d6mrwj5xuyuzb7.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Stamford Plaza Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Melbourne, Victoria<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Stamford Plaza Melbourne<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Stylish Stay in the Heart of Melbourne with Onsite Cocktail Bar &#038; Indoor Pool <\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$131<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$128<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$152<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-8%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000DkOPeYAN\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_c9c13869678542a2cffaadd7919e0dd5\">\n\t<a 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class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$134<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-8%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000GURJJYA5\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_5f7d42bf44abb8d3b2647ed4fe17fc4f\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/hotel-chadstone-melbourne-mgallery-victoria-australia\/006RF00000GURJJYA5\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"Hotel Chadstone Melbourne \u2013 MGallery Collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/toz03pzg4h92zlwcy6w.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/toz03pzg4h92zlwcy6w.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/toz03pzg4h92zlwcy6w.webp 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