Things to Do in Melbourne Today

Looking for something to do today? An escape room is an easy, spur-of-the-moment plan, 60 minutes with friends or family and no equipment or experience needed. Check live times at your nearest of our four Melbourne venues and book on the spot.

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A last-minute plan that always delivers

You do not need to plan an escape room days out, if there is a slot open today, grab it. It works for two people or a group, it is fully indoors so the weather is irrelevant, and everything you need is your group and closed-in shoes. A game master briefs you, and you are straight into the hour.

Same-day availability moves quickly, so check the live times below and lock in whatever suits, this afternoon or tonight.

Quick picks for today

No wrong choice, but these are easy crowd-pleasers:

  • Secret Agent Man (South Yarra) — playful and clever if horror is not your thing
  • The Nine-Nine (Hawthorn) — a comedic Brooklyn detective heist, all-ages and a favourite for younger kids
  • The Last of Them (St Kilda) — survive the infected, an intense post-apocalyptic escape for teens and up
  • It's Nightmare (South Yarra) — a Pennywise-style nightmare, genuinely terrifying (16+)

Tonight, with a bit of a scare

If you are after an evening plan with an edge, our horror rooms are the most-feared hour in town, all atmosphere and tension, no live actors. Otherwise pick a fun themed room and make it dinner and a game.

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Book at any of our four venues

We have 16 rooms across four Melbourne venues, so there is usually one close to you. South Yarra is our six-room flagship; Hawthorn is home to the original HackSaw; St Kilda has our most advanced sets and effects; and Chadstone (Oakleigh) holds our two hardest puzzle rooms. Pick your nearest and check live times.

South Yarra · 6 rooms Hawthorn · 3 rooms St Kilda · 4 rooms Chadstone · 3 rooms

Frequently asked questions

Can I book for today?
Yes, check live same-day availability on any venue's booking page and book immediately if a slot is open.
Do I need to prepare anything?
No experience or equipment needed, just your group and comfortable, closed-in shoes. Arrive about 10 minutes before your start time.
Is it indoors?
Yes, fully indoors, so it is a reliable plan whatever the weather.
How many people can join last-minute?
Rooms take 2 to 6; if you have more, split across rooms at one venue. Availability depends on the day.

More ideas for today and beyond

Whatever the group is after.

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