Play Melbourne and you could win a weekend for two
Napoleon: Revolution to Empire, NGV International, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Art Melbourne, Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Qantas Wallabie v Wales, Etihad Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Image: Getty Images

Rugby Union

16 June 2012

Join the crowds at Eithad Stadium to watch the Qantas Wallabies take on Wales in the Castrol EDGE Wales Tour.

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The Wonders of Ancient Mesopotamia, Melbourne Museum, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Patti Austin, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne International Jazz Festival

1–10 June 2012

Tune in to the best local and international jazz musicians.

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Play Melbourne

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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Rooftop, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne

Venture into Melbourne's basements, rooftops and laneways for secret bars, boutiques, and events.

Peppers Springs Retreat & Spa, Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges

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

Bulong Estate, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges

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

Mt Martha, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Mornington Peninsula

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

Penguins, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Phillip Island

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

12 Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Great Ocean Road

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

Craig's Royal Hotel, Ballarat, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia

Goldfields

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

Mount William, Grampians, Victoria, Australia

Grampians

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

Boyntons Feathertop Winery, High Country, Victoria, Australia

High Country

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

Gippsland Lakes, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Gippsland

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

Murray River, Mildura, Victoria, Australia

The Murray

Unwind along the mighty Murray River and enjoy the region's slow food, fine wine, golf and scenery.

Experience Melbourne

Beer taps, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Pubs

Enjoy Melbourne's imaginative pub grub, sunny beer gardens and killer live music.

Sweatshop, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Bars

Duck into Melbourne's famed laneways, scamper up some stairs and take a tipple in an inimitable bar.

Life with Bird, GPO, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Itineraries

Follow a self-guided itinerary and see the very best of Melbourne's lifestyle and attractions.

Melbourne Cricket Ground, Victoria, Australia

Spectator sports

From the crack of the bat to the roar of the engine, the city is a prime playing field throughout the year.

Akira, GPO, Melbourne, Australia

Shopping

Find out where to start your fashion, jewellery, furniture or fine art shopping spree.

Commonwealth Golf Course, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Golf

Swing your way around four of Australia's top 10 courses located in Melbourne's 'sandbelt' corridor.

Public art in Hosier Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo credit: Ben King

Public art

Walk through city streets, laneways, and squares to take in the city's notorious public artworks.

Until Never Gallery, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Art galleries

Make your way around 100-plus galleries, from large institutions to small cooperatives.

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