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A List of Unusual Things to do in Melbourne - Travel the road less travelled

The sun-splashed riverside city of Australia – Melbourne, Victoria, is blessed with everything imaginable to keep its visitors captivated and entertained. Stay off the beaten track for a change of scenery and take a walk on the quirky side of the idyllic city to discover a world of weird fun.

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Rack your brain for the great escape

Channel the investigative Sherlock Holmes inside of you to make for the greatest, most exciting escape of your life. The enchanting city of Melbourne is home to a host of differently themed escape rooms, leaving you spoilt for choice for a dose of fun and thrilling activities. You should consider heading over to an escape room with a theme that tickles your fancy and find yourself in a world of mystery. Get your brain working and lose yourself in the spooky fun as you pull out all the stops to make for the thrilling escape.

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Feed your appetite for destruction

Gather up your rage and stress and take it out on a crate of crockery with a baseball bat. Head over to The Break Room in Collingwood to blow off steam in a way like never before. Put yourself in a break suit and a helmet, and go wild on plates, dishes, cups, and other earthenware with a baseball bat without having to worry about cleaning up after yourself. You should definitely immerse yourself in the self-satisfying experience fueled by hyperactive shenanigans.

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Fly above the bustling CBD

Why should you limit your sightseeing to the ground when you can take it up to the beautiful skies? Hop in a hot air balloon and soar above the bustling Melbourne CBD. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Melbourne and soak up the awe-inspiring city in all its glory. If you are looking at places to stay in Melbourne, consider having your stay at a hotel the likes of Avani Melbourne Box Hill Residences, so you can enjoy easy access to a myriad of exciting and thrilling activities, such as hot air ballooning, right in the heart of the city.

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Ride the classical Puffing Billy

Treat yourself to a train ride like no other by riding the classical Puffing Billy. Hop in the heritage steam train with open carriages and lose yourself in the breathtaking scenery as you are taken on a journey weaving through tranquil and charming Dandenong Ranges. This one-of-a-kind train ride makes for a great escape to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and catch a breath of fresh mountain air.

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Throw an axe to the bull's eye

Trade your darts for an axe and try your luck at hitting the bull's eye. You should consider heading over to Maniax, Melbourne's first and only axe-throwing bar, to indulge yourself in a freaky fun game of axe-throwing. The recreation centre has also got a cafeteria to refuel on pizzas, cocktails and other refreshments. Channel your darts skills and hurl that axe to hit the eye of the bull!