2–21 March 2012
Raise a toast to regional producers, hatted chefs and pioneering vintners.
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3 February, 5 February, 2 March 2012
Join crowds of passionate cricket fans at the MCG for Twenty20 and One-day International matches.
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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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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
Tucked into an alley off a laneway, Sister Bella is a two-storey bar that feels like a bohemian...
It's one of Melbourne's destination dishes – master stock fried pork hock with chilli caramel...
Meander Yarraville's boutiques and cafes and get a glimpse of village life in the city.
Take the amount of time you've allotted to hang out on uber-hip Gertrude Street, and double it.
Beneath the Pedestrian Bridge over the Yarra to Southbank you'll find a pop-up oasis of beer,...
Join a wildlife safari, Melbourne style, and spy animals roaming free.
Enjoy chic shopping in Collins Street and bars on Little Collins.
A beloved Melbourne institution, Rooftop Bar is set seven storeys atop the popular Curtain House....