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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

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.
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.
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.
City arcades
Do a modern version of "the block", a century-old form of cruising Melbourne's arcades that takes in cutting-edge artwork, fashion, music and design.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wilsons Promontory
Wilsons Promontory National Park sits at the southernmost tip of the Australian mainland, offering visitors stunning scenery and wildlife.

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Experience Melbourne

Sweatshop, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Bars

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

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.

Shopping

Find out where to start your fashion, jewellery, furniture or fine art shopping spree.

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.

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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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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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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What's on

Jan 2014
Lorne Pier to Pub
Dive in with 5,000 other swimmers in the world's largest organised swim. Each year thousands of swimmers dive into a sea of history and race the 1. 2...
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
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,...
Jan 2014
Zoo Twilights live at Melbourne Zoo
Kick back on the lawn at the Melbourne Zoo, dig into fish and chips, BBQ or a Mexican feast, and then catch your favourite artists live on stage.
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
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
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.
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,...

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Touring routes

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.
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.
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.
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.