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Stars of Spice gala dinner, Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Image courtesy Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.

Food & wine festival

2–21 March 2012

Raise a toast to regional producers, hatted chefs and pioneering vintners.

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Karl Grill, [Spiral costume, from the ‘Triadic ballet’] c.1926–27 (detail), J Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open

Golf open

ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open

See the world's best women golfers tee off at Royal Melbourne Golf Club.

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L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Image: Lucas Dawson Photography

Fashion Festival

8–15 March 2012

Step out with the seriously stylish at L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival.

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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.

The Age Good Food Guide - Ezard, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Ezard

It's one of Melbourne's destination dishes – master stock fried pork hock with chilli caramel...

Ponyfish Island, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Ponyfish Island

Beneath the Pedestrian Bridge over the Yarra to Southbank you'll find a pop-up oasis of beer,...

Sister Bella, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Sister Bella

Tucked into an alley off a laneway, Sister Bella is a two-storey bar that feels like a bohemian...

Interior of Cavallero, Smith Street, Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Collingwood

Peel back the inner-city onion that is Collingwood and find layers of history, creativity and charm.

The Age Good Food Guide - Gill's Diner, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Gill's Diner

Gill's Diner has grown up. It's shed some of its sharper edges but lost none of its appeal....

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.

Ornamental Lake at RBG Melbourne

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

Discover more than 12,000 species of plants and a sanctuary for native wildlife.

Explore Victoria

Peninsula Hot Springs & Day Spa

Spa and wellbeing

With a long spa tradition, if it's relaxation you need, Victoria is the place for an indulgent escape.

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.

Bulong Estate, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges

Escape from the city in the Dandenong Ranges, and indulge in the Yarra Valley.

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.

Great Ocean Walk, Victoria, Australia

Outdoor activities

Head outdoors and experience the diversity of activities on offer in Victoria.

Gwendolynne boutique, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Australia

Shopping

Start your spree at the flagship stores of Victorian designers and find international brands, too.

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

Goldfields

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

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.

Port Fairy, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Victoria's villages

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

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.

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