The key to an unforgettable weekend in Melbourne begins with a stay at Pan Pacific Melbourne. With our Family Package, your family will love staying in a spacious Two Bedroom Suite that has the best views of the Yarra River and Melbourne’s city skyline. Our views promises to delight the kids and are highly effective in reducing their screen time!

Secondly, the package includes full breakfast service and a full roast dinner for the family served in the comfort of your room. Finally, you will be able to enjoy a complimentary movie of your choice with a family-sized popcorn as well as passes to Polly Woodside tall ship and museum. But really, do you even need to leave the room?

Book with peace of mind too as your safety, comfort and well-being is our highest priority. We have swiftly implemented heightened measures in partnership with Diversey and re-engineered operations, which are in accordance with World Health Organisation's (WHO) guidelines. Find out more about Pan Pacific Cares here.

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Polly Woodside Tall Ship and Museum

Address:                    21 S Wharf Promenade, South Wharf VIC 3006

Telephone:                 +61 3 9656 9889

Operating Hours:      10am – 4pm (on Weekends, School Holidays and every first Sunday of the month)

Your family can experience exactly what it was like to be a member of the crew on board the Polly Woodside tall ship back in 1885. This ship travelled 1.7 million kilometres and even circumnavigated the world 17 times! Hear all about the history of the ship and its beginning in Belfast, as well as try out some of the children’s Crew Calls.

P.S. Did we already mention that tickets are complimentary when you book our Family Package?!

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DreamCity at DFO South Wharf

Address:                      DFO South Wharf, Shop 114/115, Level 1, 20 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006

Telephone:                  +61 3 9957 5912

Operating Hours:        10am-6pm (daily except Fridays), 10am-9pm (Saturdays)

DFO South Wharf is great for retail therapy and it now has a new edutainment destination for kids called DreamCity!

DreamCity is a brand new high-tech edutainment space where children can get inspired to learn through fun career activities. Your kids can imagine themselves in a range of careers by dressing up in the professionals’ uniforms and trying out some high-tech simulation experiences such as operating flight simulators, fighting virtual fires, performing surgery and producing podcasts! 

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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Address:                      King Street corner, Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Telephone:                  +61 3 9957 5912

Operating Hours:        10am-5pm daily

Learn all about creatures in the deep blue sea at the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium! Enter into the underwater world and see all the interesting sea animals from around the world. There are a range of experiences you can choose from that includes the Shark Dive Xtreme, where you can dive in and get up close and personal with the king of the deep blue sea. This is highly voted by the team at Pan Pacific Melbourne as a must-visit!

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ArtVo Immersive Gallery

Address:                      The District Docklands, Level 1, 26 Star Crescent Docklands VIC 3008

Telephone:                  +61 3 9600 1118

Operating Hours:        10am-5pm daily

ArtVo is Australia’s first immersive gallery where you can take photos in unbelievable scenarios through the help of optical illusions, popularly known as ‘trick-art’ or ‘trick-eye’. The entire gallery is over 1400 square metres, so you can walk through a range of different sections from natural settings with wild animals to their latest fantasy themed creations.

This gallery has transformed the traditional museum experience and made it as entertaining and interactive as ever. Take some unique family photos in the most eye-catching settings!

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After all the changes and uncertainty we faced, a weekend in the heart of the city is definitely in order. It is high time we make some new memories with our nearest and dearest!

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Still need help looking for things to do in Melbourne for your family weekend? Speak to our friendly team at Pan Pacific Melbourne for advice. If you need somewhere delicious to stop in for lunch, read about our latest article about the top 5 places to get your dumpling fix in Melbourne!