Nature and wildlife

Wildlife and zoos

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.

Exhibitions

Wonderland

Wonderland celebrates more than a century of Lewis Carroll's timeless Alice stories on screen. This world premiere exhibition explores how dozens of screen...

Exhibitions

MoMA at NGV: 130 Years of Modern and Contemporary Art

In an international exclusive, the National Gallery of Victoria is presenting a major exhibition of modern and contemporary masterworks from New York’s...

Horse racing

Spring Racing Carnival

With winter behind us and spring in the air, Australians turn their attention to one of the highlights of Victoria’s sporting and social calendar. Opening...

Theatre & performing arts

Melbourne Fringe Festival

Melbourne Fringe is a celebration of cultural democracy and art for anyone. By embracing diversity and a spirit of independence, Melbourne Fringe create...

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...

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

WWE Super Show-Down

WWE will return to Australia with WWE Super Show-Down, a historic event taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Saturday, October 6, 2018,...

Art & exhibitions

White Night Geelong

Geelong's landscape and architecture as you have never seen it before, creatively reimagined, transformed by artists for one night only in October.

Motor sport

Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix

Make the pilgrimage to Australia's home of motorcycle racing with friends and family, meet up with old mates and celebrate on an island full of fans.