Melbourne is events
Combine your sporting passion with a holiday in this wonderfully accessible and laid back part of Australia.
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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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Food and wine journeys
Explore countless dining opportunities in Melbourne, from rustic tapas bars and country wineries to Japanese fine dining and exquisite haute cuisine.
Road trips & itineraries
Great Ocean Road Touring Route
Take this magnificent three-day self-drive touring route from surf capital Torquay to the famous 12 Apostles, ending at historic village Port Fairy.
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Melbourne experiences
Venture into laneways and high on rooftops to unlock Melbourne's secrets, whether you've got one, two or three days in Australia's culture capital.
Events
Melbourne sport events
Melbourne is one of the world's premier event destinations for a reason. Pick something from the calendar and experience it for yourself!
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Nature and wildlife
Get close to koalas, kangaroos and penguins on a trip to Melbourne, a city surrounded by nature. Explore national parks, beaches and rugged mountains.
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Self-drive and touring
Choose from two-day itineraries to week-long jaunts then hit the road and experience the sights and sounds of Melbourne and Victoria at your own pace.
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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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