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.

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.

Spectator sports

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.

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.

Architecture & design

Federation Square

In the tradition of the world's busiest public spaces, "Fed Square" buzzes with a daily program of events, restaurants and cafes and bold galleries.

Road trips & itineraries

Go Beyond Melbourne Touring

Explore the varied landscapes of south east Victoria. Taste local wines at cellar doors, get close to native wildlife and unwind in lush gardens.

Sports

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2020

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will feature premium matches in Melbourne that includes hosts Australia taking on New Zealand on a Friday night. That fixture...

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.

Motor sport

Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2020

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.