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.

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.

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.

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.

Things to do

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.

Offers

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 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 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!

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.

Sports

Festival of Sails

Join over 100,000 spectators on Geelong's waterfront this Australia Day weekend for five days of yacht racing, live music, fireworks and lots more.

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...

Cycling

Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race

Inspired by Europe’s prestigious one-day classic races, the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race is the first of its kind in Australia. It has rapidly been...

Festivals

Melbourne International Jazz Festival

With a program catering for a range of audiences, the Melbourne International Jazz Festival is sure to fulfill your winter entertainment needs. Held in...

Motor sport

Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2019

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.

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Beaches and waterways

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A day in Melbourne