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Grand Slam

2015 Australian Open

Tennis greats serve up their best at Melbourne Park for the first Grand Slam of the year. See skill and endurance on show 19 January − 1 February.

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SummerSalt

Southbank, Melbourne

See outdoor music, dance, circus and theatre turn Melbourne's Southbank Arts Precinct inside out. From 23 January to 21 February.

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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

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.
Dandenong Ranges
Escape the busy city life into the Dandenong Ranges' hidden delights. Explore lush fern glades, towering forests and eclectic villages.
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.
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.
Phillip Island Nature Parks
See Phillip Island's little penguins emerge from the sea, peek at life inside a burrow, and spot other Australian animals at this wildlife wonderland.
12 Apostles
Witness the rugged splendour of the famous 12 Apostles, magnificent rock stacks that rise up from the Southern Ocean on Victoria's dramatic coastline.
Queen Victoria Market
Shop 'til you drop at this celebrated market to see buskers, find souvenirs and to marvel at the fresh produce and the treats in the Dairy Hall.
Healesville Sanctuary
Watch for waking koalas and peek at a joey in a kangaroo's pouch, meet keepers or observe vets in the animal hospital, all in an Aussie bush setting.
Sovereign Hill
Strike it rich with a day out in 1850s Ballarat and pan for gold, ride in a horse-drawn carriage and relive the Eureka Rebellion with sound and light.

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Experience Melbourne

Beer taps, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Pubs

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

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.

Angie Hart. Image courtesy: Carbie Warbie

Entertainment

Discover clubs and bars, live music venues, comedy, jazz, cinema, cabaret and old style pubs.

Golf

Swing your way around some of Australia's top courses located in Melbourne's 'sandbelt'.

Life with Bird, GPO, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Itineraries

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

Public art

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

Explore Victoria

Rosemary lamb cutlets with cabbage salad and beer, High Country, 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.

Melbourne Museum, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Family activities

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

Gippsland

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

Grampians

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

Gwendolynne boutique, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Australia

Shopping

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

Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges

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

Phillip Island

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

Goldfields

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

Great Ocean Road

Travel one of the world's best coastal drives for the magical 12 Apostles and iconic surf breaks.

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What's on

Jan 2015
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Take a look at the world's most amazing wildlife photography, in Geelong until 1 March.
Jan 2015
Australian Open Tennis
Light up your January with the first tennis Grand Slam of the year. Be there as the biggest names in the game try to start the season off with a bang.
Mar 2015
Bike Buller MTB Festival
Pack your mountain bike for three days of racing and recreational trails, and or just tag along and indulge at the nearby food, wine and music festival.
Jan 2015
Strictly Ballroom The Musical
Soak up all the glitz, glamour and laughs of Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom The Musical, the stage show based on the much-loved Australian film.
Mar 2015
Flower and garden show
Sprout green thumbs in response to the sensory explosions of colour and design to be dug up at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.
Jan 2015
SummerSalt Outdoor Arts Festival
See outdoor music, dance, circus and theatre performances turn the Melbourne Arts Precinct on its head over five fabulous weekends this summer.
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...
Feb 2015
White Night
Dusk til dawn, enjoy over 80 free events celebrating music, food, film, art and light. Discover an all-night wonderland for everyone to explore.

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Play on after the exhibition - The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier
Make the most of Melbourne while you're in town for The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition, until February at NGV International.
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 game - Australian Open
The Australian Open is the year's first tennis Grand Slam and one of the best times to be in Melbourne - warm days, balmy nights and laneway living.

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Touring routes

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.
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.