2012 Australian Open
Tennis greats serve up their best at Melbourne Park for the first Grand Slam of the year.
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2012 Festival of Sails
Join the festivities as hundreds of yachts sail from Melbourne to Geelong in Australia's largest keel boat regatta.
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Melbourne is an ever-changing city with extraordinary surprises to be discovered in every basement, rooftop and laneway. Find more reasons to stay and play.
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Venture into Melbourne's basements, rooftops and laneways for secret bars, boutiques, and events.

Take to the relaxing waters of Daylesford - in spas, decadent meals, or lakeside rooms.

Disappear from city bustle in the Dandenong Ranges, and indulge away in the Yarra Valley.

Combine European coastal living with traditional Aussie charm on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.

Experience penguins, scenery, family fun, outdoor pursuits, motor sports and life by the water.

Travel one of the world's best coastal drives, and see the 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Road.

Unearth the riches of the Goldfields in modern galleries, museums and boutique bistros and wineries.

Inhale the air up there in the panoramic Grampians, and learn Aboriginal stories through rock art.

Taste your way around the High Country year round, whether winter skiing or wine tasting in summer.

Be inspired by Gippsland's calm beaches, lakes and peaks, then dip into busy waterfront villages.

Unwind along the mighty Murray River and enjoy the region's slow food, fine wine, golf and scenery.
Experience Melbourne
Take the amount of time you've allotted to hang out on uber-hip Gertrude Street, and double it.
Do a modern version of "the block", a century-old form of cruising Melbourne's fascinating arcades.
When you've exhausted the options in Melbourne's laneways, where else is there to go but up?
Discover Williamstown’s proud maritime history and take in breathtaking views of the city skyline.
Idle the afternoon away by the bluestone cobbles at a Degraves Street or Centre Place cafe.
Enjoy chic shopping in Collins Street and bars on Little Collins.
Pull up a milk crate at any one of Brunswick's new cafes or bars to soak up the neighbourhood vibe.
Kick up your heels by the St Kilda seashore, along with live music or on the rides at Luna Park.
Explore Victoria
Taste your way around the High Country year round, whether winter skiing or wine tasting in summer.
Discover the diversity and beauty of regional Victoria, from coastal villages to alpine towns.
From mineral spas to sparkling wine, take to the waters of Daylesford.
Postcards is Channel 9's Victorian-based travel program that finds new and exciting things to do.
Travel one of the world's best coastal drives, and see the 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Road.
Combine European coastal living with traditional Aussie charm on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.
Bring the kids and make the most of Victoria's family-friendly attractions and exciting events.
See important artworks and performances, then spot stars at galleries and theatres.
Be inspired by Gippsland's calm beaches, lakes and peaks, then dip into busy waterfront villages.
Find the flavour to suit your tastes at Victoria's top restaurants, regional producers and wineries.