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Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Victoria's regions

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

Penguin Parade at Phillip Island Nature Park, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

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.

Boroka Lookout, Grampians, Victoria, Australia

Things to do

Nature's calling

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

Couple in a hot air balloon over the Yarra Valley, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

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.

Hosier Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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.

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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.

Twelve Apostles coastal drive — 1,149 USD pp*

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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.

Stones winery, Yarra Valley — 1,129 USD pp*

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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.

Hot air balloon, Yarra Valley — 1,539 USD pp*

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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!

Literature

Melbourne Writers Festival

Prepare for larger-than-life characters and stories that leap off your page as talented writers descend on Melbourne to celebrate the written word.

Finale Runway from the 2018 Festival, featuring seven models all dressed in white and gold. — 01 - 10 Mar 2019

Design

Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival

The Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival is an annual celebration of fashion, beauty, business and creative endeavour for everyone to enjoy. Established...

Exhibitions

Escher X nendo | Between Two Worlds

Escher X nendo - Between Two Worlds is a groundbreaking exhibition that features the work of Dutch artist M. C. Escher in dialogue with the work of acclaimed...

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...