2–21 March 2012
Raise a toast to regional producers, hatted chefs and pioneering vintners.
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ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open
See the world's best women golfers tee off at Royal Melbourne Golf Club.
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8–15 March 2012
Step out with the seriously stylish at L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival.
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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.
It's one of Melbourne's destination dishes – master stock fried pork hock with chilli caramel...
Beneath the Pedestrian Bridge over the Yarra to Southbank you'll find a pop-up oasis of beer,...
Tucked into an alley off a laneway, Sister Bella is a two-storey bar that feels like a bohemian...
Peel back the inner-city onion that is Collingwood and find layers of history, creativity and charm.
Gill's Diner has grown up. It's shed some of its sharper edges but lost none of its appeal....
Pull up a milk crate at any one of Brunswick's new cafes or bars to soak up the neighbourhood vibe.
Discover more than 12,000 species of plants and a sanctuary for native wildlife.
Explore Victoria
With a long spa tradition, if it's relaxation you need, Victoria is the place for an indulgent escape.
Taste your way around the High Country year round, whether winter skiing or wine tasting in summer.
Escape from the city in the Dandenong Ranges, and indulge in the Yarra Valley.
From mineral spas to sparkling wine, take to the waters of Daylesford.
Head outdoors and experience the diversity of activities on offer in Victoria.
Start your spree at the flagship stores of Victorian designers and find international brands, too.
Unearth the riches of the Goldfields in galleries, museums and boutique bistros and wineries.
Find the flavour to suit your tastes at Victoria's top restaurants, regional producers and wineries.
Discover the diversity and beauty of regional Victoria, from coastal villages to alpine towns.
Travel one of the world's best coastal drives, and see the 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Road.