Features

10 hikes to do in Victoria before you die

Walking & hiking

Lace up your boots and hit Victoria's most bucket list-worthy hiking trails. From alpine peaks to coastal havens, there's an adventure for every avid explorer.

5 of Victoria's funkiest retro stays

Places to stay

Take a trip on the retro side and stay in Victoria's funkiest old-school accommodation, revamped to perfection.

5 ways to get outside in winter

Outdoor & adventure

Explore the great outdoors in Victoria this winter, with adventures in the snow, bushwalking and wildlife spotting in native bushland and forestland.

Lighting up Victoria

What's on

Engage your senses at amazing light exhibitions and installations in Victoria, from winter festivals to year-round performances.

Melbourne winter dining: six of the best

Food & wine

From hand-made pasta to cosy wine bars, we help you discover the six best foodie spots to warm up day and night this winter in Melbourne.

Melbourne Winter Masterpieces

What's on

Don't miss these winter blockbusters: Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Madhavi at NGV International and Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion at ACMI.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical itinerary

Welcome, bohemians! Make the most of our Moulin Rouge! The Musical itinerary for a spectacular-spectacular time in Melbourne.

RISING: three-day itinerary

Immerse yourself in all that's great about Melbourne winter, including art, performances, live music and top-notch foodie feasts, at new festival RISING.

Seven things Melbourne does best in winter

Melbourne

Melbourne wins at winter. Layer up and get exploring with our top tips for what the city does best in the chilly season.

Heide Kitchen

Restaurants

Located opposite the main entrance to Heide Museum of Modern Art, Heide Kitchen offers a spectacular new onsite dining experience for visitors, following...

Atria

Restaurants

Presenting an honest and imaginative expression of the region, Atria honours sustainable harvesters, growers, graziers and fishermen through a respectful...

The Social Quarter at Chadstone - The Fashion Capital

Entertainment

Chadstone’s latest addition, The Social Quarter, is your new all-seasons playground. Whether it’s bowling or bao, mini golf or margaritas, there is something...

Ms. Parker Restaurant

Restaurants

An eclectic dining destination, patterned with diverse textures and flavours. Ms. Parker takes its name from the original owner and costumier of the site...

Pawa Cafe & Bar

Cafes & bakeries

Located along Southbank, in Arts Centre Melbourne's Hamer Hall Riverside Bar. With perfect views of the river, enjoy a cold display of sweet and savoury...

Cameo

Bars

Steeped in ceremony and imagination, Cameo is an intimate and luxurious destination that invites discovery through an inspired showcase of exceptional...

The Motley Hotel Richmond

Hotels

The Motley Hotel is located right at the heart of historic Bridge Road. This beautifully curated Richmond boutique hotel offers 80 stylish rooms, rising...

Dorsett Melbourne

Hotels

Dorsett Melbourne joined the accommodation landscape in Autumn 2023 offering 316 stylishly appointed hotel rooms and suites. Located in Melbourne’s latest...

Fluffy Torpedo - Fine Ice Cream

Cafes & bakeries

Fluffy Torpedo is an ice cream shop located in Fitzroy, with 200kg worth of lollies built into a resin floor.Discover a wide range of flavours from the...

Unique and unusual attractions in Melbourne

Features

Peel back Melbourne's layers to uncover unique, odd and epic attractions and unexpected heritage treasures around the city.

10 must-do Melbourne bars and restaurants

Food & wine

From a floating bar, to the oldest cafe in the city, get a taste of Melbourne at these unique restaurants and watering holes.

Melissa Leong, Style Queen

Official Guide

MasterChef host Melissa Leong shares her style secrets, go-to fashion designers and favourite Melbourne shopping destinations.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child itinerary

Got tickets to the reimagined performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child? Follow our Melbourne itinerary to make the most of your magical ride.

Top 10 eats around Marvel Stadium

Take a break in play and find the best bites and bevvies kicking distance from Marvel Stadium. Play on after the final siren or fuel up ready for the revelry at the game.

Top 10 things to do in Melbourne

Road trips & itineraries

Why not make a holiday of Melbourne and enjoy the city's top food, drink and attractions?

This is how I Melbourne

What wows these well-known personalities about Melbourne? From cafes to comedy clubs, laneway bars and street eats, discover their top city edits.

Top food and wine experiences in Melbourne

Food & wine

From cafes to bars, get a tasty snapshot of Melbourne's dining and drinking: dig in for hidden bars, seriously good coffee and excellent wine.

Urban Adventure

See & do

No time to be bored: Melbourne is full of fun and active urban adventures and activities that will keep energetic teens (and adults) going.

Anthony Douglas, Melbourne's barista world champion

Official Guide

Meet Melbourne's own Barista World Champion, Anthony Douglas, who shares his love of the bean and his top city coffee spots.

BIG4 Kryal Castle Holiday Park

Caravan & holiday parks

In front of the formidable walls of Kryal Castle, Australia’s only medieval castle, lies the BIG4 Kryal Castle Holiday Park. Located 10 minutes from Ballarat...

Boorp Boorp Boondyil Exhibition

Art & culture

An interactive space to learn about the Dja Dja Wurrung history of the area.Boorp Boorp Boondyil (passing knowledge to our children) invites people to...

Carrajung Estate

Restaurants

Inspired by the bountiful local produce of Gippsland, award-winning Head Chef Patrick Haney has designed a world-class fine dining menu for the vineyard...

Deadwood Dromana

Bars

Your newest craft beachfront saloon bar and restaurant - on the foreshore of Dromana along the Mornington Peninsula. Focusing on whisk(e)y, innovative...

John and Jane's Beechworth

Holiday houses

It's time to get away! Enjoy this modern accommodation right in the heart of historic Beechworth. Luxuriously appointed, modern barn-style properties with...

KIN

Restaurants

Modern destination dining with a menu inspired by family recipes and childhood memories, plus the best local and Estate produce. Enjoy heritage wines from...

Kyneton Paranormal - Ballarat

Tour operator

Ghost tours, paranormal investigations public and private, paranormal sleepovers at historic and haunted hotels and general spooky stuff.Kyneton Paranormal...

Mates Gin Distillery

Distilleries

Mates Gin Distillery manufactures local Bass Coast gin and has a distillery door for tastings, purchases and merchandise. Offering a selection of cocktails,...

Portarlington Mussel Tours

Tour operator

Set on the Bellarine Peninsula, just a short ferry ride away from Melbourne to Portarlington. A curated Bellarine foodie experience, celebrating Portarlington...

7 epic campervan road trips

Features

Explore rugged coastlines, mountain ranges and dusty open roads on a trip through Victoria’s regions in your campervan.

Top 10 things to do in Geelong

Road trips & itineraries

Life's a beach in Geelong, so drop by for the coastal vibe. There's so much else to explore around the Bellarine Peninsula as well.

Unwind at 5 of Victoria's most relaxing spas

See & do

Take a moment for yourself and rejuvenate your mind and body at one of Victoria's top spas.

Victoria's best cheap eats

Features

Bridge the gap between gourmet eats and budget meals with a tasty lunch or dinner for around 20 bucks.

Victoria's best outdoor dining options

Features

Keep the beers rolling and the tunes pumping at Victoria's top outdoor venues this summer.

Victoria's top sunset spots

Features

Sunset lover? Discover top spots for sunset glow-time around regional Victoria, from mountain high to valley low and along the wild and wonderful coast.

High Country maker's trail

Meet the makers trail

Venture through the High Country and meet the makers and creators bringing the region to life.

Victoria's best ice cream and gelato

Features

Think ice cream emporiums, authentic gelato, and lashings of sweet toppings from the best ice creameries and gelaterias around Victoria.

Road trips for backpackers

Features

Pack up and go: discover some of Victoria's best short road trips from Melbourne for budget-savvy backpackers.

City laneways

Destinations

There's always something new to discover in Melbourne's hive of bustling, creative laneways with their boutiques, restaurants, cafes and bars.

What's on

Melbourne

Melbourne's events calendar is packed: music, film and design festivals, major exhibitions, sports events, theatre, and food and wine celebrations.

Late night bars

Food & wine

Tuck into a tipple while everyone else is tucked in bed. These Melbourne bars will keep the light on for you well after the last tram has gone home.

Girls' getaways

Road trips & itineraries

Gather your favourite friends and find weekend getaways fit for pamper-prone princesses, culinary queens, avid explorers and ardent relaxers.