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Karl Grill, [Spiral costume, from the ‘Triadic ballet’] c.1926–27 (detail), J Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
Australian Open tennis at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Grand Slam

2012 Australian Open

Tennis greats serve up their best at Melbourne Park for the first Grand Slam of the year.

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Star Voyager, ACMI, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Festival of Sails, Melbourne Docklands and Geelong Waterfront, Victoria, Australia

SET SAIL

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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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.

Melbourne highlights

Experience Melbourne

Records at Sonido, Gertrude Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Gertrude Street

Take the amount of time you've allotted to hang out on uber-hip Gertrude Street, and double it.

Ceiling detail, Cathedral Arcade, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

City arcades

Do a modern version of "the block", a century-old form of cruising Melbourne's fascinating arcades.

Detail of signage at Curtin House, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Curtin House and Nicholas Building

When you've exhausted the options in Melbourne's laneways, where else is there to go but up?

City view from Williamstown, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Williamstown

Discover Williamstown’s proud maritime history and take in breathtaking views of the city skyline.

Centre Place, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Ben King

Centre Place and Degraves Street

Idle the afternoon away by the bluestone cobbles at a Degraves Street or Centre Place cafe.

Scanlan & Theodore, Little Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Collins Street and Little Collins Street

Enjoy chic shopping in Collins Street and bars on Little Collins.

Beatbox Kitchen, Brunswick, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Brunswick

Pull up a milk crate at any one of Brunswick's new cafes or bars to soak up the neighbourhood vibe.

St Kilda Pier and Pavilion, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

St Kilda

Kick up your heels by the St Kilda seashore, along with live music or on the rides at Luna Park.

Explore Victoria

Adventures Happen, High Country, Victoria, Australia

High Country

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

Port Fairy, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Victoria's villages

Discover the diversity and beauty of regional Victoria, from coastal villages to alpine towns.

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

Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges

From mineral spas to sparkling wine, take to the waters of Daylesford.

logo, Postcards, Victoria, Australia

Postcards

Postcards is Channel 9's Victorian-based travel program that finds new and exciting things to do.

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.

Mt Martha, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Mornington Peninsula

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

Melbourne Museum, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Family activities

Bring the kids and make the most of Victoria's family-friendly attractions and exciting events.

Convent Gallery, Daylesford, Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Art and culture

See important artworks and performances, then spot stars at galleries and theatres.

Gippsland Lakes, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Gippsland

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

Bella Vedere, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Food and wine

Find the flavour to suit your tastes at Victoria's top restaurants, regional producers and wineries.

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