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Daylesford Macedon Harvest

25 April – 4 May

Join the Daylesford Macedon Harvest Festival,
25 April – 4 May, for the region's best food,
wine and farm gate produce.

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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

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.
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.
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?
Crossley Street
There's great comfort in knowing places like Crossley Steet still exist, with the venerable Pellegrini's standing guard over quirky shops and cafes.
Wilsons Promontory
Wilsons Promontory National Park sits at the southernmost tip of the Australian mainland, offering visitors stunning scenery and wildlife.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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Experience Melbourne

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.

Angie Hart. Image courtesy: Carbie Warbie

Entertainment

Discover trendy 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'.

Public art

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

Beer taps, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Pubs

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

Life with Bird, GPO, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Itineraries

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

Sweatshop, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Bars

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

Explore Victoria

Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges

From mineral spas to sparkling wine, the relaxing waters of Daylesford rejuvenate and inspire.

Goldfields

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

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.

Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges

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

Cycling

Join the growing community of cyclists discovering unique perspectives of Victoria.

Postcards

Postcards is Channel 9's Victorian-based travel program that finds new and exciting things to do.

Spa and wellbeing

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

Phillip Island

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

Port Fairy, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Victoria's villages

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

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Offers

From $498 per person*
The King and I Melbourne
The King and I is returning to Australia. See it in Melbourne with return flights with Virgin Australia, two nights' accommodation and A Reserve tickets to The King and I from $498.
From $494 per person*
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Stay three, pay for two
Save on three night stays in a modern well equipped studio apartment at City Tempo in the heart of Melbourne's vibrant CBD.
From $89 per night*
Daylesford - Feed your soul
Book a dreamy Daylesford accommodation deal from $89 per night at lastminute.com.au. Relax and rejuvenate with spas, mineral springs and gourmet food.
From $259 per night*
Stay Hilton. Go Play
Enjoy a complimentary room upgrade, buffet breakfasts, welcome drinks for two, undercover valet parking and 20% off eforea: spa at Hilton treatments when you stay at Hilton on the Park.
From $665 per person*
Phillip Island 400
Relax at Ramada Resort Phillip Island in a studio spa room for two nights, with return Virgin Australia flights to Melbourne from $665 per person.

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What's on

Jun 2014
Melbourne Cabaret Festival
The annual Melbourne Cabaret Festival will burst forth across the city in 16 venues this June. Featuring an amazing list of overseas shows never...
May 2014
Melbourne International Jazz Festival
Hear something new in Melbourne's jazz bars and clubs this Queens Birthday weekend. Catch exclusive international acts and local newcomers.
Apr 2014
Daylesford Macedon Produce Harvest Festival
Daylesford Macedon Produce Harvest Week Festival is a celebration of the harvest, dating back to the time when the success of the crops dictated the...
Apr 2014
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.
May 2014
Good Beer Week
Raise a glass or two to the growing crop of microbreweries at Good Beer Week, featuring showcases, tastings, masterclasses, and even beer brekkies.

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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.
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.
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 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.
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.