Victoria's regions

Melbourne

Venture into Melbourne's hidden spaces and iconic laneways and find an eclectic nightlife, tantalising food and wine, a dynamic arts scene and more.

Things to do

Nature's calling

Experience authentic Australia a short distance from Melbourne. Discover Victoria's desert landscapes, local wildlife and spellbinding coastline.

Destinations

City laneways

Immerse yourself in a quintessential Melbourne moment - the laneway. These bustling alleys lead to the city's best bars, eateries, boutiques and more.

Wildlife

Phillip Island penguins

March with the penguins just 90 minutes fron Melbourne. Watch little penguins emerge from the Pacific and meet other Australian animals in the wild.

Victoria's regions

Great Ocean Road

Travel the Great Ocean Road, one of the world's most scenic coastal drives. Witness the magical 12 Apostles, iconic surf breaks, waterfalls and more.

Things to do

Tours

Jump in a bus, float in a balloon or give your walking shoes a workout on a tour with professionals to uncover Melbourne and Victoria's treasures.

Plays & musicals

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming exclusively to Melbourne from January 2019.

Gardens & agriculture

Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

Sprout green thumbs in response to the sensory explosions of colour and design to be dug up at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.

Festivals

Melbourne International Jazz Festival

With a program catering for a range of audiences, the Melbourne International Jazz Festival is sure to fulfill your winter entertainment needs. Held in...

Festivals

The Lost Lands Festival

The Lost Lands - A festival for families and friends.Established in 2016, The Lost Lands is the first festival of its kind in Australia: a genuine music,...

Festivals

Melbourne Music Week

Melbourne Music Week (MMW) returns 16 to 24 November for a nine-day celebration of the city’s thriving, world-renowned music scene. Driven by its vision...

Theatre & performing arts

Melbourne International Arts Festival

Featuring the best international and local artists working in dance, theatre, circus, music and visual arts today, the Melbourne International Arts Festival...

Sports

Australian Open

Light up your January with the first tennis Grand Slam of the year. Be there as the biggest names in the game try to start the season off with a bang.

Sports

Boomers V USA Basketball

The biggest names in world basketball will square off in August 2019 when the Australian Boomers host USA Basketball at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne. Don’t...

Sports

Fast5 Netball World Series

The Fast5 Netball World Series will ignite your senses. It's netball, but not as you know it, the five-a-side game faster, with dynamic rule changes including...

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Beaches and waterways

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A day in Melbourne

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