Destinations

City laneways

Immerse yourself in a quintessential Melbourne moment - the laneway. These bustling alleys lead to the city's best bars, eateries, boutiques and more.

Victoria's regions

Great Ocean Road

Travel the Great Ocean Road, one of the world's most scenic coastal drives. Witness the magical 12 Apostles, iconic surf breaks, waterfalls and more.

Victoria's regions

Melbourne

Venture into Melbourne's hidden spaces and iconic laneways and find an eclectic nightlife, tantalising food and wine, a dynamic arts scene and more.

Things to do

Nature's calling

Experience authentic Australia a short distance from Melbourne. Discover Victoria's desert landscapes, local wildlife and spellbinding coastline.

Wildlife

Phillip Island penguins

March with the penguins just 90 minutes fron Melbourne. Watch little penguins emerge from the Pacific and meet other Australian animals in the wild.

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Tours

Jump in a bus, float in a balloon or give your walking shoes a workout on a tour with professionals to uncover Melbourne and Victoria's treasures.

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Melbourne city and culture

Find quirky cafes, designers, street art and architecture in Melbourne, then discover the gold rush town of Sovereign Hill.

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Melbourne food and wine

Enjoy wine tastings in the Yarra Valley, discover enchanting Melbourne on a Hidden Secrets Tour and dine aboard the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant.

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Melbourne nature and wildlife

Meet Koalas, kangaroos and penguins before a journey along The Great Ocean Road, for picturesque views, including the Twelve Apostles.

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Melbourne sports and adventure

Start with a sunrise hot air balloon ride. Add a National Sports Museum and MCG tour. Finish with golf, or tickets to the Australian Tennis Open!

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Itineraries

Sing along to hit shows in the theatre precinct, take a stroll along the Yarra River, or explore the city’s hidden boutiques, bars and galleries.

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Top attractions

There's so much to see and do across Victoria and our handy list of the top attractions helps you work out where to begin, in city or country.

Outdoor activities

Walking and hiking

Pack a picnic, map and camera and discover Victoria on foot on walking trails close to Melbourne or within easy driving distance of the city.

Victoria

Events

Life's worth celebrating in Victoria. A packed calendar of events ensures there's a party in every corner of the state, whenever you visit.