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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.

The playlist

Double Happiness
With Chinese decor, Korean propaganda and Japanese bar snacks, Double Happiness is much better value than a Contiki tour. It's small, cosy and...
Taxi Dining Room
Experience the contemporary fusion of Japanese and Australian cuisine at one of Melbourne's most awarded fine-dining restaurants.
Bar Lourinhã
Tucked away at the top of Little Collins, Matt McConnell's Bar Lourinhã combines Spanish and Italian inspired dishes with cocktails and great wine.
New Gold Mountain
A simple red door in a laneway is your first clue to this atmospheric two-storey bar, formerly a tailor's shop. Cocktail connoisseurs are spoilt for...
Formula 1 Grand Prix
Get the motor running and enjoy a long weekend of F1 action on and off the track including motor shows, air displays and of course, the big race.
Brother Baba Budan
Melburnians are known fiends for bean. Thanks to Brother Baba Budan, you can get your caffeine and drink it in a cafe named after the world's first...
Journal
The problem with most libraries is you can't eat or drink inside. Or talk. Journal solves that problem by combining a bookish atmosphere with strong...
Fashion Incubator
Melbourne's Fashion Incubator is one huge creative outlet where 25 up-and-coming designers show their wares. Ranges encompass everything from athletic gear and evening gowns to lampshades and jewellery.
Gorman Surprise
Gorman are serious about the whole 'environment thing'. Not only are all their clothes made from carbon neutral organic fabrics, they're also hand...
Madame Brussels
Sip pastel cocktails and foreign beers while basking in the whimsical ambience of Alice in Wonderland meets Alice in Accounts with magical city views
Von Haus
Sometimes, when a bar gets everything just right, people are weirdly reluctant to spread the word. Many a beloved hangout has been lost to...
Melbourne Cricket Ground
See a match or tour the home of Aussie cricket and the Australian Football League, the site of the 1956 Olympics and the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

Play Melbourne with me

Play Melbourne with these New Zealand expats

Odette Cahill

Play Melbourne with New Zealand expat Odette Cahill, owner of homewares business Vixen & Velvet, Prahran.

Matt Harrop

Play Melbourne with New Zealand expat Matt Harrop, manager and winemaker at Shadofax, Werribee.

Kelly Thompson

Play Melbourne with New Zealand expat illustrator, photographer and fashion blogger Kelly Thompson.

Daniel Wilson

Play Melbourne with New Zealand expat Daniel Wilson, owner and chef at Huxtable restaurant, Fitzroy.

Discover The City

Sweatshop, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Bars

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

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.

Summer festival, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Music festivals

Melbourne and Victoria dance all year celebrating all types of music.

Play beyond Melbourne

Adventures Happen, High Country, Victoria, Australia

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What's on

Jul 2013
Melbourne International Film Festival
Ensure your winter's complete by cramming your minipass with every award-winning, big-budget, no-budget, international, local film and events at MIFF.
Jul 2013
Open House Melbourne
Be treated to inside views of Melbourne's most significant buildings for just one weekend and discover secret rooftop gardens and sustainable design.
Dec 2013
Vodafone 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.