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Australian Open

Visit the Melbourne Remote Control Tourist site for your chance to win the ultimate Australian Open tennis experience, including tickets to both the men's and the women's finals, valued at over $7000.

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Boxing Day Test

26 December

Slap on a hat and join crowds of passionate cricket fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the Vodafone Boxing Day Test.

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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.

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.

Mornington Peninsula

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

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

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.
Gertrude Street
Take the amount of time you've allotted to hang out on Gertrude Street, and double it to get to grips with this microcosm of Fitzroy's best bits.
Coda
From Movida's Mykal Batholomew and Longrain chef, Adam D'Sylva, this hatted eatery ticks all the right boxes without taking itself too seriously.
Spice Temple
Once you've tried Neil Perry's two-hatted take on Chinese food in the seductive surrounds at Crown you'll find it hard to go back to lemon chicken.
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.
The Everleigh
For a night out full of speakeasy charm, oh-so-knowledgeable barkeeps and impeccable cocktails, head down to The Everleigh on Gertrude Street.
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.
Cumulus Inc.
This loft-inspired restaurant, hatted by The Age Good Food Guide boasts a drinking bar, an eating bar and regular tables for serious eating.
Tonka
Let the creative team behind Asian-style Coda tempt you with their new Indian-inspired menu, recently hatted by The Age Good Food Guide.

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Experience Melbourne

Angie Hart. Image courtesy: Carbie Warbie

Entertainment

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

MoVida Next Door, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Food and wine

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

Von Haus, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Cafes

Follow the aromas of espresso down laneways and into laid-back coffee strips for that caffeine buzz.

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.

Life with Bird, GPO, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Itineraries

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

Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Art and culture

Melbourne is home to world-class arts and cultural heritage institutions, and community events.

Sutton Gallery, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Art galleries

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

Explore Victoria

Port Fairy, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

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Deals

From $659 per person*
Australian Open packages
Catch all the action of the 2014 Australian Open with a Flight Centre package, including two nights' accommodation, entry and reserved seating for two sessions in Rod Laver Arena.
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See Designing 007 in Melbourne
Design your own 007 package with Virgin Australia Holidays. Includes return airfares to Melbourne, two night's accommodation and a ticket to Designing 007 - 50 Years of Bond Style.
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Stay and save
Call and ask for the 'stay and save' package for 15% off best available rate of the day at The Hotel Charsfield. Free wifi, gym and newspapers daily.

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What's on

Jan 2014
Australian Open - The Grand Slam of Asia/Pacific
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.
Feb 2014
St Kilda Festival
First held in 1980, St Kilda Festival is one of Australia's oldest and the Southern hemisphere's largest free street festival. A Melbourne tradition,...
Jan 2014
Ballarat Beer Festival
The Ballarat Beer Festival is a one-day event celebrating boutique beer, gourmet food and world-class entertainment. Join the festival at City Oval,...
Dec 2013
The Melbourne Ring Cycle 2013
Experience Opera Australia’s complete staging of Wagner's The Ring of the Nibelung, an extraordinary 16 hours of opera spread over four performances.
Dec 2013
Modern Love: Fashion visionaries from the FIDM Museum LA
Showcasing the work of the most influential and avant-garde fashion designers from the 1980s to today, Modern Love: Fashion visionaries from the FIDM...
Jan 2014
Midsumma Festival
Move your feet at Melbourne's annual queer celebration with outdoor parties and city-wide cultural events, and show your pride at the closing march.
Dec 2013
Commonwealth Bank Boxing Day Test
Get out the zinc and the novelty hat and join up to 100,000 cricket fans at the MCG for a sporting event that's become an Australian institution.
Jan 2014
Festival of Sails
Join over 100,000 spectators on Geelong's waterfront this Australia Day weekend for five days of yacht racing, live music, fireworks and lots more.

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Touring routes

The Great Alpine Road
Drive one of Australia's great touring routes, The Great Alpine Road, and explore Victoria's north-east all the way down into the heart of Gippsland.
Sydney Melbourne 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.
Great Southern Touring Route
Discover the rugged Great Ocean Road, explore gold rush history and visit the vast Grampians region on a trip along the Great Southern Touring Route.
South east touring route
Explore the natural beauty, attractions and great local food and wine of the regions within an easy 60-minute drive of Melbourne.
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.