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Strictly Ballroom

Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne

Step out for the musical stage show based on Baz Luhrmann's classic Australian film.

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Castlemaine State Festival

13-22 March

Enjoy international arts, music and performance in venues across the historic town of Castlemaine.

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Hit the road

Melbourne to Sydney Coastal Drive

Explore the sun-kissed ultramarine coast between Melbourne and Sydney. Stop by national parks, historic towns, wildlife and white sandy beaches.

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All of Victoria

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

Melbourne

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

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.

Mornington Peninsula

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

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.

Phillip Island

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

Great Ocean Road

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

Goldfields

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

Grampians

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

High Country

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

Gippsland

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

The Murray

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

Highlights

Melbourne Museum
Touch and feel your way through local history; give Phar Lap a nod, explore a rainforest, rest in a rollercoaster car, and discover Koori heritage.
St Kilda
Prepare to play in St Kilda, where you can kick up your heels by the seashore, by the stage at live music venues or on the whirligigs at Luna Park.
Melbourne Zoo
Enliven your zoo visit with up-close Wild Encounters tours, groove in summer to the 'Zoo Twilights' music performances, or just gawp at new arrivals.
City laneways
There's always an exhilarating thrill to be had in Melbourne's hive of bustling, creative laneways with their boutiques, restaurants, cafes and bars.
Puffing Billy Steam Railway
All aboard for a ride on Australia's oldest steam railway, through thick forests and lush fern gullies, or travel first class for olden-times romance.
Curtin House and Nicholas Building
When you've exhausted the drinking dens, subterranean restaurants and witty street art of Melbourne's laneways, what else is there to do but go up?
Eureka Skydeck 88
Teeter on The Edge, a switchable glass cube that slides you out from the building's 88th floor for unsurpassed views of Melbourne and far beyond.
Fitzroy
Perch in a Brunswick Street bar and celebrate the way that sometimes the more things change, the more they stay the same in this bohemian enclave.
Brambuk - The National Park & Cultural Centre
Learn about the flora and fauna of the region and explore Aboriginal culture in the natural oasis of the Grampians/Gariwerd National Park.

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Experience Melbourne

MoVida Next Door, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Food and wine

Melbourne is a melting pot of cultures, a fact reflected in its microcosmos of restaurants and cafes.

Sweatshop, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Bars

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

Public art

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

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.

Luluc, Northcote Social Club, Melbourne. Image courtesy: Carbie Warbie

Live music

Melbourne features an ever-changing number of trendy clubs, bars and live music venues.

Sutton Gallery, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Art galleries

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

Explore Victoria

Bulong Estate, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

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What's on

Mar 2015
Towong Cup
Take a picnic and take in all the racing action at Towong Turf Club, a good bet for a full day of country-racing fun and family entertainment.
Mar 2015
Shepparton Festival
Join art and music devotees and film and theatre aficionados for five inspiring festive days of performing and visual arts, markets and more.
Mar 2015
Port Fairy Folk Festival
Twenty venues host one of Australia's largest music festivals presenting roots, celtic, folk, country, bluegrass, blues, jazz, rock, crossover and...
Mar 2015
ICC Cricket World Cup
Be part of the biggest international sporting event of 2015 when the world's cricketing nations contest the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 in Melbourne.
Apr 2015
Daylesford Macedon Produce Harvest Festival
Indulge in a ten-day food-filled celebration of the region's harvest, food and wine, producers, farmers, provedores, restaurateurs and vignerons.
Apr 2015
Rip Curl Pro
Surf's up at Bells Beach every Easter, when the world's top ranked surfers carve up the waves and compete for the most sought after trophy in surfing.
Mar 2015
The Lion King
Follow Simba's epic journey to fulfil his destiny as King of the Pridelands in this acclaimed production with stunning effects and unforgettable music.

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Play on

Play on after the festival - Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival
Step out with the seriously stylish for the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival and go where Melbourne's most fashionable go.
Play on after the festival - Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Be sure to pack your sense of humour when you make your way to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and discover the city's funny side.
Play on after the race – 2015 Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix
Make sure you're firing on all cylinders to back up full days by the Formula 1 Grand Prix track with all the fun of Melbourne at its finest.
Play on after the game - Cricket World Cup
Hit your 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup experience for six and check out our recommendations for Melbourne's best bars, sights, events, eateries and more.
Play on after the show - The Lion King
Follow Simba the Lion King's epic journey to Melbourne and make the most of your time in the city's bars, restaurants, boutiques and wide open spaces.
Play on after the festival – Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
Check out these tips to make the most of your time at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, when the city is transformed into one big dining room.

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Touring routes

Great Southern Touring Route
See the star attractions of the south on this five-day round-trip taking in the Great Ocean Road, the Grampians, the Goldfields and spa country.
Sydney Melbourne Heritage Drive
Travel through gold rush towns, hit the greens on local courses, and sample varietals at renowned wineries on The Sydney Melbourne Heritage Drive.
Melbourne to Sydney Coastal Drive
Get behind the wheel and absorb the striking coastline between Melbourne and Sydney. Detour to national parks, white sandy beaches and vast lakes.
South East Touring Route
In four days and with a series of short drives you can tick most Victorian sightseeing boxes, from wines, water and wildlife to Melbourne's laneways.
The Great Alpine Road
Drive one of Australia's great touring routes, The Great Alpine Road, and explore Victoria's north-east down to the jaw-dropping Gippsland Lakes.