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The Toff in Town
Located in Curtin House (a kind of theme park for Melbourne's creative class), The Toff is one of the city's most refined watering holes. With...
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Contemporary
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The Age Good Food Guide 2012
Melbourne Recital Centre
Melbourne Recital Centre is designed specifically for the performance, recording, broadcast and enjoyment of small ensemble music. The outstanding...
Madame Brussels
A favourite for after-work drinks, Madame Brussels is like Alice in Wonderland meets Alice in Accounts. Decked out with Astroturf and quaint outdoor...
Theatre and musicals
See the big names of the stage in blockbuster productions at historic theatres, or catch new local talent on tiny stages in edgy theatres.
National Sports Museum
Become part of Australia's sporting history through thousands of sporting artifacts and multimedia displays at the home of Australian sport, the MCG.

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Play Melbourne

Melbourne is a creative, exciting, ever-changing city with extraordinary surprises to be discovered in every basement, rooftop and laneway. You just have to be curious enough to venture off the beaten path. The possibilities are endless, so forget what you think you know. Take a chance, roll the dice and see where it leads you.

Shopping

Whether you're after high fashion, independent local designers, jewellery, furniture or fine art, find out where to start your spree in Melbourne.

Luluc, Northcote Social Club, Melbourne. Image courtesy: Carbie Warbie

Live music

Variety and energy characterise entertainment and nightlife in Victoria. Melbourne features an ever-changing number of trendy clubs, bars and live music venues.

Grossi Florentino, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Restaurants

Melbourne is a melting pot of cultures, a fact reflected in its restaurants, cafes, bistros and bars. Feast on a dizzying spread of the world's great cuisines.

Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Art and culture

Melbourne is home to world-class arts and cultural heritage institutions, cutting-edge design and dynamic festivals and community events.

Good Beer Week

12 - 19 May 2012

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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Art Melbourne 2012

24 - 27 May 2012

Art Melbourne, Melbourne's Affordable Art Fair attracts over 14,000 visitors annually with the purpose of buying art. Featuring work that is both...

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Melbourne International Jazz Festival

1 - 10 June 2012

Seek something new in Melbourne's jazz bars and clubs over the Queens Birthday weekend, and catch exclusive international acts and local newcomers.

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The Light in Winter

1 Jun - 1 Jul 2012

As Melbourne's winter chill takes hold, Federation Square will bask in the glow of The Light in Winter - a free, month-long program directed by...

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Destinations

Federation Square, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Deals

from $463 per person*
Escapades and Insights
Get your walking shoes on and see the sites of Melbourne. Fly to Melbourne with Virgin Australia, stay two nights at Citadines on Bourke and get walking with a Melbourne By Foot Tour.
from $174 per night*
Rates for the Real World
Enjoy overnight accommodation at Oaks on Market, with full buffet breakfast for two and complimentary parking.
from $169 per night*
Weekend Frenzy
Escape for the weekend at Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens. Stay Saturday night and receive 25% off a consecutive Friday and/or Sunday night, with internet included.
from $169 per night*
Stay Four, Pay Three
Stay four nights at Hotel Causeway and only pay for three. Includes continental buffet breakfast, morning newspaper and chocolates on arrival.
from $399 per person*
2012 Rubgy International Package
Catch the Wallabies take on European champions Wales. Package includes a platinum category match ticket, overnight accommodation and an official Wallabies supporters cap.
from $215 per night*
Seasons in Style
Stay overnight in the heart of the city at Rendezvous Hotel, including gourmet buffet breakfast and valet parking.

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What's on

May 2012
William Kentridge: Five Themes
See animations, drawings, prints, sculptures, theatre models and books from one of the world’s leading contemporary artists and filmmakers.
May 2012
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.
May 2012
Round 8 – AFL
Don your team's colours and head to the hallowed MCG or Etihad Stadium to get caught up in the fervour of round 8 of the 2012 AFL Premiership Season.
May 2012
Round 9 – AFL
Don your team's colours and head to the hallowed MCG or Etihad Stadium to get caught up in the fervour of round 9 of the 2012 AFL Premiership Season.
May 2012
Dandenong Ranges Open Studios
The Dandenong Ranges has a rich and vibrant artistic heritage which Open Studios brings to life in an interactive weekend event. Artists in the hills...
Jun 2012
Round 10 – AFL
Barrack hard as your team hits round 10 of the AFL Premiership Season, at the MCG and Etihad Stadium in Melbourne and Simonds Stadium in Geelong.
Jun 2012
Melbourne International Jazz Festival
Seek something new in Melbourne's jazz bars and clubs over the Queens Birthday weekend, and catch exclusive international acts and local newcomers.
Jun 2012
Napoleon: Revolution to Empire
Gasp in awe at the luxury and opulence of the extravagant private world of Napoleon and Joséphine at this year's NGV Winter Masterpieces exhibition.

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48 hours in town

48 hours: Cool hunting
See all that Melbourne has to offer with the knowledge of a local. Discover laneway boutiques, theatre shows, galleries and the best places to eat.
48 hours: Romance
Live your own love story with a weekend of indulgence in Melbourne. Revel in luxury, take a balloon flight at dawn, and see masterworks at the NGV.
48 hours: Fashion and fun
Pack your bags for the weekend and sate your appetite for good food, wine and design as you explore the best places to shop, dine and enjoy a tipple.
48 hours: Cultural heart
Don't waste a single moment of your weekend break wondering what to do. Use our two-day guide and uncover the city's cultural and artistic heart.