Enter the Langham Hotel and be dazzled by the expansive marble foyer where a magnificent Waterford crystal chandelier hangs above a water feature skirted on both sides by an elegant stairway.
Langham Hotel
Langham Hotel
Langham Hotel
Inside lies a hotel that reflects the cultural and historical essence of Melbourne life. On the south bank of the Yarra River in the heart of Melbourne's arts precinct, the Langham is within easy access of the city's business district, fashion, shopping, sport, parks and gardens, renowned restaurants, cafés and nightlife.
Follow a timeless path to inner tranquillity as you spend the morning re-energising your body, mind and soul at the Langham's Chuan Spa. Harmonise your Wu Xing elements. With your fire, water, earth, metal and wood elements having reached perfect harmony, leave the day spa and return to the outside world totally inspired and reinvigorated.
Remember that first book that changed the way you saw the world? Re-live that moment as books, writers and ideas spring to life at Australia's premier literary event, the Melbourne Writers' Festival.
BMW Edge / Federation Square
Literary leanings
ACMI / Federation Square
Join a masterclass, workshop or seminar and attend readings, panel discussions, debates, book launches or presentations. There are more than 250 events to choose from featuring writers from across the globe during the 10 day festival.
This year's festival will be held in the heart of Melbourne at Federation Square with sessions planned for the BMW Edge and the two cinemas and function space in ACMI. Head to The Atrium, the festival hub, and engage someone in an in depth analysis of Chaucer while you eat, drink and relax between sessions.
For a gothic fairytale, head to the Arts Centre for Edward Scissorhands, adapted for the stage from the classic motion picture.
the Arts Centre
Edward Scissorhands
Curve / the Arts Centre
This enchanting, uplifting, record-breaking stage adaptation swept UK and US audiences off their feet, turning a film favourite into a theatrical triumph. Following in the footsteps of his smash hit Swan Lake, Matthew Bourne uses music, movement and stage magic to tell the story of a boy left alone and unfinished by the eccentric inventor who created him.
Afterwards, stop at the Arts Centre's Curve Bar. Sitting in Melbourne's creative and theatrical playground, grab a boutique beer and watch the world pass by.
