The top 8 VR experiences in Melbourne to escape the real world
Virtual reality is taking the world by storm. With technology advancing every day, VR is bound to become one of the norms, and soon, everyone will be using it in every aspect of their lives.
Take gaming, for example—it’s one of the pioneer industries to incorporate a virtual reality touch, allowing you to ditch the usual physical escape rooms and arcade games.
As luck would have it, Melbourne hosts some of the greatest VR experiences that fit anyone’s interests—and budgets. Start embracing the simulation brought to us by technology by checking out the best VR experiences in Melbourne below!
1. Apsis VR Melbourne
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Website: https://melbourne.apsisvr.com/
Address: 10 Queen St
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 10 AM to 9 PM
Features: Story-driven VR escape rooms and multiple VR games
Pricing:
- $55 per person for Viri Apsis Virtual Reality Escape Room OR Arcade Games (45 mins play, 60 min duration)
- $99 per person for Viri Apsis VR Exclusive (90 mins play, 120 min duration)
Apsis VR Melbourne promises an enhanced gameplay experience by integrating people’s physical capabilities with a virtual environment and an immersive 3D experience.
We recommend indulging in their VR escape rooms with your friends or family to get the most out of their advanced technology.
They also offer a bunch of VR arcade games if you don’t feel like committing to a lengthy VR experience. You can choose from shooting, partying, relaxing, and playing sports games—all of which are better played in groups.
When booking slots, you can choose between their 60-minute and 120-minute VR escape room/arcade game options.
Pro tip:
Try to focus on enjoying their games rather than aiming to play all of them. While you are free to do so, switching games may take 5–10 minutes of your time, taking a chunk out of your limited 60- or 120-minute experience.
2. Virtual Room Melbourne
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Website: https://melbourne.virtual-room.com/
Address: 75 Peel St, West Melbourne
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 10 AM to 10 PM
Features: Award-winning collaborative VR experiences blending escape room concepts with full 3D cinematic adventures.
Pricing: $55 per person for a 40-50 minute session
Virtual Room Melbourne delivers an award-winning collaborative virtual experience by allowing their customers to explore the 3D virtual world at their own pace, guided by their in-house-produced adventures.
Some of the crowd favorites are Time Travel, Asterix, Arrow Dash, and Planet Party. Out of all, Time Travel is the most enjoyed by many, with people coming back just to finish its second chapter.
It’s a science fiction quest that grants players a chance to discover worlds where the time of pharaohs, the Prehistoric era, and a journey to the moon are combined.
There’s also the classic underdog “Are We Dead?” that gives players a glimpse of the year 2040, where they get to play as a team of undead trying to survive and keep their species alive, ironically.
Pro tip:
If you can finish an adventure in less than an hour, Douglas, the owner, may give you a chance to play another VR game if Virtual Room is not fully booked. So try to play as fast as you can!
3. Viri VR
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Website: https://virivr.com.au/
Address: 10 Queen St, Melbourne
Operating hours:
- Monday to Friday – 10 AM to 9 PM
- Saturday – 10 AM to 10 PM
- Sunday – 10 AM to 6 PM
Features: 16 VR experiences, including immersive arcade games, cosmic adventures, racecar driving, and first-person shooters.
Pricing:
- $55 per person for ViriApsis Virtual Reality Escape Room OR Arcade Games (45 mins play, 60 min duration)
- $99 per person for Viri Apsis VR Exclusive (90 mins play, 120 min duration)
Viri VR has recently partnered with Apsis VR, where they host their 25 immersive 50-minute VR experiences. Players can choose to play whatever game they want and however they want, as they are given 50 minutes of freedom to do so.
One fan-favorite is The Plank, where players are placed 80 stories high from the ground—in the game, of course. They are tasked with walking across the plank and enduring the psychological adventure it brings.
Large groups can also book out the entire facility should they wish to game whatever and however they want.
Pro tip:
You might want to bring your own water or Powerade if you want to play some of their physically intensive games like Beat Saber.
4. Entermission Melbourne
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Website: https://enterthemission.com/melbourne/
Address: Level 1/164 Bourke St, Melbourne
Operating hours:
- Sunday to Thursday – 10:45 AM to 7:30 PM
- Friday, Saturday – 10:45 AM – 8:45 PM
Features: VR escape rooms with multisensory stimulation, including wind, heat, vibration, and scents. Also offers online escape rooms.
Pricing: Rate starts at $110 per 2 players
Entermission in Melbourne promises an unforgettable multi-sensory experience through its in-person escape rooms and 20 futuristic VR escape rooms.
You’ll want to bring your family, friends, or a group of people who thrive on interactive gameplay and cooperative adventures. Their rooms can accommodate up to 6 players while their venues can host up to 18 players.
For as low as $15, you can enjoy some of their mini VR games like Laserbots and Smash Point, which both last for 15 minutes.
They also have seated VR games if you don’t feel like being proactive, but still want to experience a virtual reality that you won’t forget.
Pro tip:
If ever you find the game you chose a little too easy for you and you want to play something more challenging, you can humbly ask the owner for a change of game and he will let you, free of charge.
5. Zero Latency VR
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Website: http://www.archiebrothers.com.au/zero-latency
Address: The District, Shop CW-G19, 440 Docklands Dr, Docklands VIC
Operating hours: Sunday to Friday – 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Features: Free-roam VR experiences allowing players to move freely in an open space.
Pricing: $39 per person per game. $273 per private session
Zero Latency VR redefines VR experiences by allowing their customers to freely roam their 200-square-meter arena completely disconnected from any interference.
Despite offering only 6 games, they promise to give their customers a virtual reality unlike any other.
If you’re looking for a stimulating game, check out “Space Marine Threat: Lethal,” where players need to beat back a group of aliens called Tyranids. What makes it significantly difficult is that levels reset if the entire team goes down.
Groups can book the place for a private session at a rate of $273 if they want to really experience “Free-Roam” to the fullest.
Pro tip:
Their VR service is so great you may want to book 2 or 3 sessions in a row to get the full immersion.
6. VR World
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Website: https://vrworldmelb.com.au/
Address: 69 Pelham St, Carlton VIC
Operating hours:
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday – 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Saturday – 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Features: VR arcade offering a variety of games and experiences.
Pricing:
- Rate starts at $45 for 60-minute VR arcade games or a 60-minute VR zombie survival game;
- $50 for a 60-minute VR escape room.
- Customers can also avail a VR Multipass for $75 per person for a 120-minute duration
VR World in Melbourne takes virtual realities to a new level by transporting players into another world where they complete adventures with the help of their teammates and Adventure Masters.
They have a total of 14 stations, which allows groups of 14 people to play at the same time.
They offer birthday packages that include a dedicated VR host, and 2 hours of private free-play access. While they don’t have any food offerings, party members can bring their own food or order from the neighbouring Lygon Street shops.
Prices are reasonable for the length of gameplay. With $45, you can enjoy their VR games for 60 minutes, and at $50, you’re allotted 60 minutes to finish their VR escape room. If you want to have unlimited access, it will set you back $75 for 120 minutes of gameplay.
Pro tip:
If you’re new to VR and want something familiar, you can check out their Among Us VR. It can be played by 4 to 10 players, but is best played by a group of 5. Its gameplay is the same as its mobile game counterpart.
7. Melbourne’s Skydeck’s MAX VR Experience
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Website: https://www.melbourneskydeck.com.au/
Address: 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Features: Immersive journey across 16 iconic Melbourne and Victorian experiences in a 6D, Super 8K high-definition VR theatre.
Pricing: $48.45 per adult for the MAX VR experience
Melbourne’s Skydeck’s MAX VR Experience is a unique virtual reality experience that features the beauty of the city through extremes and a breathtaking view.
While you can choose to take in Melbourne in its natural form, the VR experience allows you to learn more about the city in a fun and technologically-advanced way.
It also includes a 6D immersive sensory simulation that takes people to 16 iconic Melbourne and Victorian places in a 360-degree cinematic voyage.
While the rate varies depending on Skydeck’s peak or non-peak season, each booking includes a Melbourne Skydeck Admission, access to the VR Theatre, and a $5 Bar 88 voucher.
Be prepared to skim the waters of the Yarra and be treated like a tourist as you explore the places Victoria and Melbourne have to offer through a bird’s eye view.
Pro tip:
You can save 15% on your booking if you book online, and you’ll save even more by booking on a weekday.
8. Flight Sim Melbourne
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Website: https://flightsimmelbourne.com.au/
Address: 31 Valerie St, Kew East
Operating hours: Thursday to Tuesday – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Features: A state-of-the-art flight simulator of the Boeing 737-800NG, with options of more than 24,000 airports around the world.
Pricing:
- $30 (30-minute flight simulation)
- $349 (120-minute flight simulation)
For pilots at heart, Flight Sim Melbourne offers a unique VR experience that lets you take control of the world’s most popular airliner, the Boeing 737-800NG. You get to choose among the more than 24,000 airports worldwide, from the comfort of your seats.
With rates starting as low as $30, Flight Sim Melbourne’s customers can experience flying an airplane to some of the world’s most popular destinations.
Do note that the simulator is kid-friendly, so bring everyone who may want to learn a thing or two about planes without the pressure of being in an actual one.
Their flight instructors are especially welcoming and informative, so you’ll know you’re getting the best experience for your money.
Regardless of whether you want to be a pilot or not, you can try out their experience just because. With the knowledge and comfort they bring to the table, you’ll know you’re getting your money’s worth.
Pro tip:
Their flight instructors are real-life pilots, so make sure to ask as many real-life airline questions as you can.