Events capital
Melbourne's events calendar is packed: music, film and design festivals, major exhibitions, sports events, theatre, and food and wine celebrations.
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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.
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Food and wine
Find your flavour in Victoria, where cups runneth over with fine restaurants, eclectic cuisines, country pubs, regional produce and wineries galore.
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.
Beaches & coastlines
12 Apostles
Witness the rugged splendour of the famous 12 Apostles, magnificent rock stacks that rise up from the Southern Ocean on Victoria's dramatic coastline.
Art galleries
NGV International
See one of the most impressive collections of European, Asian, Oceanic and American art at this iconic Melbourne gallery.
Outdoor activities
Golf
Discover some of the world’s best golf courses in Melbourne's sandbelt region before heading further to the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas.
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Major events
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Exhibitions
Mandela My Life: The Official Exhibition
Mandela My Life: The Official Exhibition is a new world-class, collections-rich exhibition on the inspirational life of Nelson Mandela. Produced in close...
Exhibitions
Escher X nendo | Between Two Worlds
Escher X nendo - Between Two Worlds is a groundbreaking exhibition that features the work of Dutch artist M. C. Escher in dialogue with the work of acclaimed...
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.
Sports
World Cup Gymnastics Melbourne
Experience the spectacular this summer as world class gymnastics returns to Melbourne again in February for the 2019 edition of the World Cup Gymnastics...
Design
Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival
The Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival is an annual celebration of fashion, beauty, business and creative endeavour for everyone to enjoy. Established...
Sports
Australian International Airshow
A high voltage array of combat aircraft takes centre stage at Airshow 2019. See the most potent assets in the air defence arsenal strut their awesome stuff...
Festivals
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
Raise a toast to regional producers and savour a meal and a glass of wine at delicious food festival events, including the World's Longest Lunch.
Festivals
Port Fairy Folk Music Festival
Australia's world famous Port Fairy Folk Festival is a major event presenting international and national artists in a four day festival of music, arts...
Motor sport
Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2019
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.
Comedy
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Laugh, chortle, giggle and snort at everything from wry young hipsters and slapstick heroes to musical comedy and good ol’ timey cabaret stars.
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.
Sports
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
Surf's up at Bells Beach every Easter, when the world's top ranked surfers carve up the waves and compete for the most sought after trophy in surfing.