Your go-to handbook this autumn

Plan the ultimate adventure. The Official Visitor Guide is your essential resource for exploring Melbourne and Victoria. Packed with tips, maps, events and seasonal discounts, it’s designed to help you uncover the best experiences – from vibrant city laneways, neighbourhoods with bold personalities, and stunning regional escapes. Discover how this place is every bit different and will stay with you long after you leave.

Download the OVG Autumn 2025 (PDF, Size 23.4MB), page through the guide below or pick up a copy at most hotels or visitor information centres to start planning your unforgettable visit.

Cover illustration: Leaves of the Merri by Claire Mosley.

A seasonal guide is also available online in Chinese-language.



Autumn done different. Inside find more on:

  • Big events, big energy: Feel the roar at the F1® Australian Grand Prix or see an aviation spectacle at the Avalon Australian International Airshow
  • Showstopping culture: From infinite dots at Kusama to belly laughs at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
  • Eat and drink: High tea, fresh food markets and Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
  • Runway to retail: Be inspired at the Melbourne Fashion Festival, then get the look
  • Autumn outdoors: Chase golden leaves, hike epic trails and pitch a tent
  • WIN: A family trip to Phillip Island

Autumn issue

Discover

Thundercat Jet Boat Tour on Phillip Island

Phillip Island competition

Official Visitor Guide
Enter for your chance to win an incredible stay, play and dine experience on Phillip Island for a family of four.
OVG Autumn 2025 Coupons

Seasonal coupon offers

Official Visitor Guide
Download our seasonal coupon offers here.
OVG Autumn 2025 Previous Editions

Read our previous editions

Official Visitor Guide
Get insight into even more of Melbourne and Victoria, browse through past editions here.
OVG Spring 2024 Competition

Experience Ballarat and the Pyrenees

Official Guide
This competition winner is Karen Aranyos from VIC. Congratulations and thanks to all who entered.

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Official Visitor Guide
Nick Murphy, the musician known as Chet Faker, reflects on Melbourne spaces and places from his past and present.
OVG Autumn 2025 cover artist Claire Mosley

Nature's Native Palette

Official Visitor Guide
OVG cover artist Claire Mosley celebrates Melbourne’s autumn, a season of transformation that deeply influences her creative work.
Official guide map

Official Visitor Map of Melbourne

Official Visitor Guide
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Official Visitor Guide
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