Best Deals During the Victorian Seniors Festival 2025
The Victorian Seniors Festival is back this October 2025, celebrating and enriching the lives of Victorians aged 60 and over. While we’re not involved in running the Festival, we’re here to help you enjoy it to the fullest. Throughout the month, Seniors Card holders can enjoy an array of exclusive promotions and special offers.
This article highlights some of the best deals, along with our personal recommendations, to help you make the most of the Festival’s perks. Watch this space – we’ll be adding new offers each week!
While this article lists the best deals on offer, you can find our top pick of Seniors Festival events across regional Victoria here. And find our highlight events happening across metropolitan Melbourne here.
Related reading: 20 Midweek Specials For a Cheap Lunch in Melbourne CBD
When is the Victorian Seniors Festival 2025?
From 1 October to 31 October 2025
When is Victorian Seniors Week 2025?
As a Victorian Seniors Card holder, you can explore Victoria with free public transport from Sunday 5 October to Sunday 12 October 2025.
Best Discounts For Seniors During Seniors Festival 2025
*Featured Listing – Mornington Peninsula Festival Passport
Mornington Peninsula Festival Passport (1–31 Oct 2025). A free guide featuring special offers, discounts and experiences from local businesses across the Mornington Peninsula, including hotels, restaurants, attractions and more. Discounts are available to Victorian Seniors Card holders. Pick up a printed copy at Visitor Information Centres and Shire Customer Service Points, or browse online. Offers include:
- Jetty Road Brewery – Enjoy a free beer, wine or coffee with any meal purchase Mon – Thurs
- Enchanted Adventure Garden: Complimentary Devonshire Tea per person when purchase park entry
- Pelikan Societe, Hastings – 40% off food and drinks
- Main Ridge Dairy – Tasting board and cuppa for $19
- Heronswood Garden – free entry for Seniors Card holders this month
- Arthurs Seat Eagle – 20% off return tickets
Find more Mornington Peninsula deals online.
Best Seniors Festival Food and Drink Deals in Melbourne
*Cooks’ Tours: How-To Series (11, 19, 25 & 31 Oct 2025). Explore Dandenong Market, watch a cooking demo, and enjoy a shared feast with Vietnamese, Japanese, and Sri Lankan editions available. Save $20 with promo code SENIOR20. ***Highly recommended, read our review here.
Gaylord Indian Restaurant, Grand Hotel (1 – 31 Oct 2025). Authentic Indian dishes in a quiet and relaxed restaurant. Take 20% off your total bill when presenting your Seniors Card during the Festival. Year-round offer of 10% discount. Highly recommended, read our review of Gaylord here.
Chocolate Buddha, Federation Square (1 – 31 Oct 2025). Tasty Japanese meals and a sushi train in the heart of the CBD. Festival special: When you spend $20 per head, enjoy a delicious dessert with tea or coffee for just $10. Also enjoy 10% off the total bill. Year-round offer of 10% discount. Highly recommended, read our review of Chocolate Buddha here.
Strangers Corridor/Parliament of Victoria Dining Rooms (1 – 31 Oct 2025). Treat yourself to a royal affair at Parliament House in Melbourne and savour the essence of Victorian elegance in every sip and bite. Take 10% off the standard lunch menu or high tea. Read our review here.
Chocolate Painting Workshops (1 – 31 Oct 2025). Save 20% when purchasing any of the chocolate painting workshops using the code PROUDSENIOR at checkout. Yesign Chocolate Gallery, 3 Wharf St, SC G22B, Docklands.
The Chocolate Box (1 – 31 Oct 2025). Enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases of $20 or more at this Melbourne-based chocolate shop offering a delectable selection of premium chocolates and confections.
*Featured Listing – It’s Melbourne on Another Level!
Discounted general entry tickets from $30.
Elevate your Melbourne experience at Melbourne Skydeck, the highest observation deck in the Southern Hemisphere. Towering above the city, it offers unmatched panoramic views of the skyline, iconic landmarks, and sprawling suburbs. From the heart of the city at Flinders Street Station and the Melbourne Cricket Ground to the surrounding neighbourhoods, there’s always something new to spot and admire.
Whether you visit during the day, at sunset, or as the city lights up at night, Melbourne Skydeck provides an unforgettable perspective of this vibrant city. While taking in the breathtaking views, you can relax at Bar 88 with a snack or drink, soaking up the surroundings from Level 88.
During the Victorian Seniors Festival this October, there’s even more reason to visit. Victorian Seniors Card holders can enjoy up to 15% off* Melbourne Skydeck’s general admission and selected packages. Simply book at the admission desk by presenting your Seniors Card, or book this offer online, up to 1 hour before arrival by choosing the online early bird discount, then select the ‘Concession/ Seniors’ fare type.
Additionally, present your Victorian Seniors Card at Bar 88 on level 88, and you’ll receive a free tea or coffee while you sit back, relax, and enjoy the view with a cuppa.
Melbourne Skydeck is more than just an observation deck — it’s a chance to explore the city in a new way, create memorable experiences with friends and family, and capture stunning photos from above. Pack your camera, gather a group, and treat yourself to a day out in the clouds. Read our review here!
Book online at melbourneskydeck.com.au or visit the desk on arrival. Offer valid 1–31 October 2025. Terms apply.
*Terms and conditions apply. Book and Travel between 1.10.2025 to 31.10.2025. Offer does not include Cocktails in the Clouds or Altitude Dining. Offer not available in conjunction with any other offer. See the website for full details.
Best Seniors Festival Sightseeing Deals in Melbourne
Melbourne River Cruises (1 – 31 Oct 2025). For a 20% discount on all sightseeing cruises or the Williamstown ferry, simply use the promo code SIM20 at checkout when booking here.
Birrarung Wilam Walk – Public Walking Tour (Ongoing Monday – Friday, 1.00 pm). Take 50% off this guided walk from Federation Square to the Aboriginal art installations along the Yarra, learning the stories of the Kulin Nation and Melbourne’s cultural history. Ends with a hands-on artefact session at the Koorie Heritage Trust. Seniors tickets $20.
Port Phillip Ferries (1 – 19 Oct 2025). Enjoy 30% off ferry travel! Explore Melbourne, Portarlington or Geelong in comfort—use code VicSeniors30 when booking concession tickets.
Lantern Ghost Tours Festival Special (Oct 2025). Discover Melbourne’s spooky side with 20% off ghost tours. Book with promo code Festival or call 1300 390 119 (Mon–Fri, 10 am–3 pm). Dinners excluded.
Best Seniors Festival Deals on Live Shows & Entertainment
Sincerely Yours, Tribute Show (Fri 3 Oct 2025). This special show brings Dame Vera Lynn to life in a 70-minute performance filled with music, memories, and a few surprises. Dingley Village Neighbourhood Centre. Concession tickets $25.
Water Music, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra (9 – 12 Oct 2025). A deeply resonant performance at Melbourne Recital Centre that pairs Handel’s Water Music with a brand-new piece composed by Rrawun Maymuru and Nick Wales. Use promo code SENIORSMELB20 for a 20% discount on A & B reserve seats.
Haltix Melbourne (1 – 31 Oct 2025). Drop in to see Matt and Lindsay at 208 Little Collins Street for discounted tickets to theatre, comedy, tours, and more. Book online, in person, or over the phone.
HOYTS District Docklands (1 – 31 Oct 2025). Seniors Card holders receive 20% off movie tickets and 50% off parking (validated with ticket). Explore lunch deals and other attractions at The District while there. Year-round offer!
Australian Jazz Museum Open Day (Sat 25 Oct 2025). Performances from 5 jazz bands, guided museum tours, Inner FM live broadcast, sausage sizzle, coffee vans, and sales of LPs, CDs and books. Located in Wantirna. Tickets $5.
Best Seniors Festival Deals on Attractions
ArtoVo 3D Gallery (Ongoing). Step into larger-than-life murals and take clever 3D photos. Fun, interactive, and only $25 for Seniors Card holders.
Titanic: A Voyage Through Time (until 31 Dec 2025). Experience the Titanic like never before. This immersive VR journey allows you to explore the ship’s stunning interiors, dive into its wreck, and engage with real-life characters. Seniors Card tickets $29, book online here. Highly recommended, read our review here.
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium (Ongoing). Explore the wonders of the deep blue with 20% off entry. See penguins, sharks, and Pinjarra, a six-metre, 750kg crocodile. Read our review here.
Museums Victoria – Seniors Offer (Ongoing). Seniors Card holders receive 30% off entry, while pensioner card holders enjoy free general entry. Includes Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum, and Scienceworks.
Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade Tour (Ongoing). Enjoy a 60-minute guided tour of Melbourne’s iconic World Heritage-listed dome. Seniors Card holders receive 20% off entry.
Best Seniors Festival Accommodation Deals
Dorsett Hotel Melbourne (1 – 31 Oct 2025). Take 10% off your accommodation at this premium property when using code SEN10 to book here. Read our review here. Year-round offer!
Holiday Inn Dandenong (1 – 31 Oct 2025). Enjoy a comfortable stay at Holiday Inn Dandenong with a huge 30% off the Best Flexible Rates. Year-round offer!
Read our guide: 29 Best Hotels in Melbourne CBD: A Senior-Friendly Guide
Best Seniors Festival Deals in Regional Victoria
*Goldfields Explorer Steam Train (Fridays & Sundays, Oct 2025). Departing from Platform 3, Castlemaine Station. Seniors save 15% in October with promo code SENIORS25 when booking online.
Spring Short Breaks – Shady Gums, Halls Gap (Sep, Oct & Nov 2025). Accessible holiday home for up to 5 guests. 10% off when quoting “Victoria Seniors Festival.” Call Norelle on 0439 887 633.
Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs (1 – 31 Oct 2025). Enjoy special programs including warm water exercise, body clay sessions, live music, and scones at the café. Seniors Card bathing rates start from $45.
Wildlife Wonders, Apollo Bay (1 – 31 Oct 2025). Immerse yourself in nature with a 75-minute Walk with Wildlife Tour through the magical Otways bushland of the Wildlife Wonders Sanctuary. Take 50% off entry tickets using code SENIOR2025
Trail of Lights (2 – 31 Oct 2025). Experience Bruce Munro’s immersive light installation along the Murray River in Mildura. Seniors pay $15, including a drink from Jessica Rabbit Café (excludes signature smoothies and mocktails).
Watch this space for more deals coming soon.
Free Public Transport for Seniors
In case you haven’t heard, Victorian Seniors Card holders receive a full week of completely free public transport across the state! This is happening from Sunday 5 to Sunday 12 October 2025.
Read our Guide to Free Public Transport for Seniors Week.
Find more
- For our list of top Festival events happening in Metropolitan Melbourne head here.
- Find our list of highlight Festival events happening in Regional Victoria here.
- The full list of 3,000+ events as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival official program is here.
- Need a hand getting around Melbourne? Travellers Aid is here to help, read more here.
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