Events capital
Victoria's events calendar is packed: music, film and design festivals, major exhibitions, sports events, theatre, and food and wine celebrations.
Find out moreSports precinct, Melbourne
Compact and diverse, Melbourne and Victoria is a perfect playground for adventurers and wildlife lovers, foodies and road trippers.
Discover remote beaches and rugged coastlines, alpine outlooks and lush forests, all within easy reach of Melbourne, Australia's culinary capital. See kangaroos, koalas, seals and dolphins in the wild. Indulge in fine dining and winery wanders, and sleep in five star luxury or under millions more.
Wherever you go, you're never far from spectacular nature and fabulous food and wine.
Don't miss
Melbourne & beyond
Art galleries
NGV International
See one of the most impressive collections of European, Asian, Oceanic and American art at this iconic Melbourne gallery.
Wildlife, zoos & farms
Healesville Sanctuary
Watch for waking koalas and peek at a joey in a kangaroo's pouch, meet keepers or observe vets in the animal hospital, all in an Aussie bush setting.
Victoria
Food and wine
Find your flavour in Victoria, where cups runneth over with fine restaurants, eclectic cuisines, country pubs, regional produce and wineries galore.
Features
Where in the world is Melbourne?
Download a digital version of a new and beautifully illustrated children's book and watch the story play out in video format.
Ski Victoria
Melbourne's snowfields
Experience all the excitement of Victoria's snowfields in wintertime. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, toboggan rides and myriad family attractions.
Nature and wildlife
Wildlife
Acquaint yourself with old animal friends and discover the unusual species of wildlife and birds that call Victoria's waters, zoos and reserves home.
Watch
Melbourne & beyond
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A day in Melbourne
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Explore
Melbourne & beyond
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Things to do
Family activities
There's plenty of things to do for the whole family in Melbourne from interactive museums and kids' festivals to zoos and wildlife parks.
Architecture
Heritage buildings
Discover Melbourne's rich past with a visit to one of the many historic buildings, churches and monuments around the city.
Things to do
Aboriginal Victoria
Explore Aboriginal culture and heritage in Melbourne and surrounds. Take a heritage walk and visit cultural centres, galleries and museums.
Things to do
Tours
Explore Melbourne on foot with an expert walking guide, join a bus tour or follow the historic City Circle Tram route on a tour of the city's cafes.