Title: Launching Place Travel Guide: Best of Launching Place, Melbourne Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Launching Place](https://expedia.co.uk/Launching-Place-Melbourne-Hotels.0-n553248634384098825-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Melbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Melbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Launching Place Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Launching-Place.d553248634384098825.Car-Hire-Guide)[Launching Place Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Launching-Place.d553248634384098825.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Launching Place Travel Guide ## Melbourne ## Visit Launching Place Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Melbourne travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne.dx178283) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Crown Casino](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/93b7132ed9478a7f3f68998c7fa066fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crown Casino 4/5(61 reviews) Why not roll the dice by visiting Crown Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Melbourne? Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crown-Casino-Southbank.d6159118.Attraction) ![Melbourne Central](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/c6f6d6f9161fa78d0bdf36cf78487005.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Central 4.5/5(172 reviews) You can enjoy some retail therapy with a trip to Melbourne Central, a favourite shopping spot in Melbourne. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Central-Melbourne-Central-Business-District.d6159162.Attraction) ![Marvel Stadium](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/516000/516439-marvel-stadium.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marvel Stadium 4.5/5(24 reviews) Catch an event at Marvel Stadium during your trip to Melbourne. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marvel-Stadium-Melbourne.d6125921.Attraction) ![Rod Laver Arena](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/189000/189691-Rod-Laver-Arena.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rod Laver Arena 4/5(38 reviews) Take a tour of Melbourne Park’s primary tennis court, come here to witness an exciting Australian Open tennis match or see a major pop concert. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rod-Laver-Arena-Melbourne-Central-Business-District.d6159156.Attraction) ![Melbourne Cricket Ground](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/501000/501271-melbourne-cricket-ground-mcg.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Cricket Ground 4.5/5(68 reviews) Australia’s premier stadium is a symbol of Melbourne’s sporting heritage, drawing thousands of fans to cricket, football, rugby and soccer matches and events. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Cricket-Ground-East-Melbourne.d501726.Attraction) ![Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0702d8df9760477c185cad0e7659ccb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 4.5/5(24 reviews) During your trip, find out what's happening in Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, a top convention centre in Melbourne. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Convention-And-Exhibition-Centre-South-Wharf.d6061023.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Day Tour with Bilingual Driver](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48245312/a8af2b37-4592-406b-8897-77077cd8e7e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Extended–Top Stops&London Bridge £30 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/melbourne-great-ocean-road-extendedtop-stopslondon-bridge.a48245312.activity-details) ![SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/171973/ae16dc84-9d6d-4f68-b500-539429cf48ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets £26 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sea-life-melbourne-aquarium-tickets.a171973.activity-details) ![From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5033029/d59f6297-8386-45aa-8556-7915c9d7588d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos £79 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-melbourne-penguin-parade.a5033029.activity-details) ![Melbourne Airport Plaza Premium Lounge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/514948/38afaca7-96a0-4aa8-a58b-e3219a8305c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plaza Premium Lounge at Melbourne Airport (MEL) £27 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/plaza-premium-lounge-at-melbourne-airport-mel.a514948.activity-details) ![1 Hour Yarra River Melbourne Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47326540/e16e7db7-8ba0-416f-a79b-77e6a5e2a093.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel £17 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-hour-sight-seeing-melbourne-river-cruise-on-historic-vessel.a47326540.activity-details) ![Fingal: Peninsula Hot Springs Pass with Lunch Credit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48297196/b4910933-1b8a-4f98-abbd-011da96a5a74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fingal: Peninsula Hot Springs Entry with Lunch Credit £55 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fingal-peninsula-hot-springs-entry-with-lunch-credit.a48297196.activity-details) [See all activities in Melbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Launching Place ![Sage Melbourne Ringwood](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19550000/19549900/19549899/7098254a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sage Melbourne Ringwood 211 Maroondah Highway Ringwood VIC £80 1 Feb - 2 Feb 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (830 reviews) Very convenient location as it was very close to the mall and train station. Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=19549899&PinnedHotelID=19549899&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384098825) ![Rydges Ringwood](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59930000/59921400/59921329/171cc2d1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Ringwood 96 Maroondah Highway Ringwood VIC £95 18 Jan - 19 Jan 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (246 reviews) Excellent hotel located in a great location. Just a few minutes walk from ringwood train station with trains into Melbourne CBD. We were also given a free upgrade which was a lovely touch for our stay. Room very clean, comfortable and spacious. Highly recommend this hotel. Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=59921329&PinnedHotelID=59921329&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384098825) ![Chateau Yering Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/581500/581458/4a434347_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chateau Yering Hotel 42 Melba Highway Yering VIC £102 1 Feb - 2 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an on-site winery. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (612 reviews) Everything was excellent! Really enjoyed my stay! Thank you Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=581458&PinnedHotelID=581458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384098825) ![Nightcap at York on Lilydale](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/200000/191800/191717/9789ca77_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nightcap at York on Lilydale 138 York Rd Mount Evelyn VIC £73 1 Feb - 2 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (364 reviews) amazing location for kids, awesome live music, great venue for families Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=191717&PinnedHotelID=191717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384098825) ![Golden Pebble Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8040000/8032400/8032387/55f8cc9b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Golden Pebble Hotel 500 Boronia Road Wantirna VIC £64 2 Feb - 3 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews) Staff were very courteous, door key didn’t work first day but they must have spotted me on camera and were up to assist before I got to lift. Did notice mould around edge of sink. No microwave but managed. Room & bathroom spacious ✅ Room a little noisy with traffic. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F02%2F2026&endDate=03%2F02%2F2026&selected=8032387&PinnedHotelID=8032387&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384098825) ![Yarra Valley Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/892300/892297/a4b40f22_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Yarra Valley Lodge Heritage Avenue Chirnside Park VIC £99 27 Jan - 28 Jan 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) The room was spotless, the staff nice and courteous and surroundings lovely but the food from the bistro doesn’t not match what the rest of the place is. I am not complaining about the price but it was expensive for the quality of the food. Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F01%2F2026&endDate=28%2F01%2F2026&selected=892297&PinnedHotelID=892297&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634384098825) [See all 692 properties in Launching Place](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248634384098825) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Make a stop by Yarra River Walk or Mount Donna Buang while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Warburton.dx6034526) ![Richmond which includes a park and a playground](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/251000/251097-Richmond-Vic.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Richmond Travellers choose Richmond for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Richmond Station or Burnley Station and check out top sights like Church Street. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Richmond.dx178451) ![Jam Factory showing heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/112000/112102-Jam-Factory.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Yarra Prahran Market and Chapel Street are top sights in South Yarra, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at South Yarra Station or Hawksburn Station to see more sights in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-South-Yarra.dx6052026) ![Fitzroy Gardens featuring heritage architecture, a house and a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/189000/189673-Fitzroy-Gardens.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Melbourne Known for its abundant dining options and colourful gardens, there's plenty to explore in East Melbourne. Top attractions like Melbourne Cricket Ground and Collins Street are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Jolimont Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-East-Melbourne.dx55522) ![St Kilda which includes a coastal town, a city and a high-rise building](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/250000/250747-Victoria.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### St Kilda St Kilda is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Acland Street and Fitzroy Street, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Melbourne. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-St-Kilda.dx181708) ![Melbourne CBD showing outdoor eating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/114000/114434-Melbourne-Cbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Melbourne Central Business District 4.5/5(400 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Melbourne-Central-Business-District.dx6052020) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Launching Place Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app