Discover wildlife
Acquaint yourself with old friends and discover the unusual species of wildlife and birds that call Victoria's waterways, zoos and reserves home.
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Compact and diverse, Melbourne and Victoria is a perfect playground for adventurers and wildlife lovers, foodies and road trippers. Discover remote beaches and rugged coastlines, alpine outlooks and lush forests, all within easy reach of Melbourne, Australia's culinary capital. See kangaroos, koalas, seals and dolphins in the wild. Indulge in fine dining and winery wanders, and sleep in five star luxury or under millions more. Wherever you go, you're never far from spectacular nature and fabulous food and wine.
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Melbourne & beyond
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.
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.
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Melbourne & beyond
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Melbourne & beyond
Plays & musicals
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is playing exclusively in Melbourne's Princess Theatre.
Plays & musicals
Chicago
Do not miss Chicago coming to the Arts Centre Melbourne this December and starring Natalie Bassingthwaighte as Roxie Hart, Alinta Chidzey as Velma Kelly...
Exhibitions
KAWS: Companionship in the Age of Loneliness
Brian Donnelly a.k.a KAWS, is one of the most prominent and prolific artists of his generation. His body of work straddles the worlds of art, fashion and...
Plays & musicals
Come From Away
Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of thousands of stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland, Canada that welcomed them. Cultures...
Exhibitions
Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines
In an unprecedented, world premiere exhibition, the National Gallery of Victoria presents the work of two of the most significant and influential artists...
Plays & musicals
Billy Elliot the Musical
After playing to sold out houses and standing ovations night after night; Universal Theatrical Group, Working Title Films, Greene Light Stage, Michael...
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Melbourne & beyond
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