Get set to see it in Melbourne

Yugen Dining, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Gareth Sobey

Top food and wine experiences in Melbourne

Food & wine
From cafes to bars, get a tasty snapshot of Melbourne's dining and drinking: dig in for hidden bars, seriously good coffee and excellent wine.
BBC Earth Experience, Melbourne, Victoria

BBC Earth Experience

What's on
Travel the natural world in an immersive exhibition which is exclusive to Melbourne. Travel 7 continents with footage from BBC Studios Seven Worlds and narration by David Attenborough.
Mass exhibit at NGV International

What's on

Victoria
Life's worth celebrating in Victoria. A packed calendar of events ensures there's a party in every corner of the state, whenever you visit.
BBC Earth Experience, Melbourne, Victoria

Melbourne summer events

What's on
From world-famous stage shows and fashion extravaganzas to iconic sporting events, summer in Melbourne is all about excitement.
Dorsett Hotel, Melbourne

What's new in Melbourne and Victoria

Melbourne
There's always somewhere new to discover in Melbourne. Uncover Melbourne’s revolving carnival of new bars and eateries, pop-ups and rebooted classics.
Live Wire Park, Geelong. Victoria

Victoria's funnest attractions

Features
Add a dash of excitement and a sprinkle of adrenaline to your fun-packed escape in Victoria with a visit to some of the state’s best attractions. From adventure parks to historical landmarks, there's something for everyone.
Satine and Christian, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Michelle Grace Hunder

Moulin Rouge! The Musical itinerary

Welcome, bohemians! Make the most of our Moulin Rouge! The Musical itinerary for a spectacular-spectacular time in Melbourne.
Chef, restaurateur and TV personality Marco Pierre White, ISH restaurant, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Credit: Peter Foster

This is how I Melbourne

What wows these well-known personalities about Melbourne? From cafes to comedy clubs, laneway bars and street eats, discover their top city edits.

Don't miss

Australian Open 2024
Ground hog day
Boxing Day test
BBC Earth
Always Live
Titanic
Moulin Rouge

Melbourne drinks & dining

More food and wine
Terrace Bar

Terrace Bar at Victoria by Farmer's Daughters

Bars
The Terrace Bar brings the highest quality, locally sourced craft beer, wines and spirits to Federation Square. Located alongside Victoria by Farmer's...
Afloat Melbourne

Afloat Melbourne

Restaurants
Afloat is a floating restaurant and bar and seasonal entertainment precinct located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. An ever-evolving hospitality venture,...
Wooden table with numerous plates of colourful food and pink menu underneath

Big Esso by Mabu Mabu

Restaurants
Big Esso is an all-day bar and kitchen run by Torres Strait Islander chef Nornie Bero. Located in the heart of Fed Square, Big Esso is a celebration of...
Beverly rooftop with panoramic views of melbourne

Beverly

Restaurants
Sitting above Chapel Street, Beverly presents panoramic views of Melbourne. Drawing inspiration from Southern California, infusing it with a contemporary...
Lona Misa - Dinner Setting

Lona Misa

Restaurants
A rebellious renaissance from root to stem.Enter a timeless scene with Latin loved persuasions to revel amongst friends, to siesta, or simply sit and pass...
Blossom Rooftop Bar

Blossom Rooftop Bar

Bars
Blossom Rooftop Bar is Melbourne CBD's newest and highest rooftop bar. With a stunning industrial interior, adorned with artwork by acclaimed artist Lisa...
HER MELBOURNE from a distance

HER Melbourne

Bars
HER is an entire building dedicated to the things Melbourne loves – modern classic food, sophisticated drinks, art, design, and music. From HQ Group (Arbory...
Tres a Cinco, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Tres a Cinco

Bars
Frank Camorra of Movida fame lures your tastebuds to Mexico for top-notch tacos, tequila and ceviche. Salud!
Location

Pawa Cafe & Bar

Cafes & bakeries
Located along Southbank, in Arts Centre Melbourne's Hamer Hall Riverside Bar. With perfect views of the river, enjoy a cold display of sweet and savoury...
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Walk Melbourne Tours

Coffee Lovers Walk Tour

Walking tours
If you like coffee, then Walk Melbourne Tours has the tour for you.Discover Melbourne while enjoying the four best hand picked coffee venues, all having...
A group of people standing in a park with large rocks and trees.

Koorie Heritage Trust - Aboriginal Walking Tours

Tour operator
Discover Aboriginal Victoria on one of the Koorie Heritage Trust’s Aboriginal Walking Tours in the heart of Melbourne.The tours offer an insight into the...
London Bridge Portsea

Explore Australia

Tour operator
Explore Australia Tour provides high-quality experiences whilst discovering the hidden gems of regional Victoria. Their tours have been designed to incorporate...
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens Tours

Tour operator
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Gardens has been a treasured part of Melbourne’s cultural life for more than 165 years - much loved by generations...
View from Royal Exhibition Building

Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade

History & heritage
An icon of Melbourne’s history opens its doors to a unique view unseen for 100 years.With its origins steeped in history, the Royal Exhibition Building...
4 coloured balloons over the Melbourne CBD

Global Ballooning Australia

Tour operator
From the MCG and the Eureka Tower to the Yarra River – watch the sun come up over Melbourne's iconic attractions on a balloon flight over the city.
Chocolate cigars

Lanes, Arcades Chocolate and Dessert Walking Tour

Food & wine tours
This walking tour is our premium experience for food lovers and sweet tooths alike. A delicious opportunity to uncover some of the finest couverture chocolate...

See the best of Melbourne year-round

Johnny's Green Room, Melbourne, Victoria

Melbourne in spring

Celebrate the best of Melbourne in spring from parkside picnics in botanical gardens to leisurely lunches in leafy laneways.
Arbory Afloat, Melbourne, Victoria

Melbourne in summer

In Melbourne this summer, city venues and neighbourhood joints are open over the holidays, so you can keep exploring, day and night.
Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne, Victoria

Melbourne in autumn

Melbourne in autumn is awash with bold colours and unmissable events, from stage shows to fashion and comedy festivals, laneway eats to cosy pubs.
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, Victoria

Melbourne in winter

From epic stage shows and the hallowed turf of the MCG, to boutique shops and cosy pubs, this is everything to eat, see and do in Melbourne this winter.

Stay a while

More places to stay
Le Splash Pool Deck

Le Méridien Melbourne

Hotels
Le Méridien Melbourne was designed to help you slow down, connect and savour the good life. With its prime location at 20 Bourke St, the new hotel is ideally...
Deluxe King Room

The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne

Hotels
Presenting breathtaking panoramic views across the city and surrounds, The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne is an expression of timeless and distinct luxury. Designed...
WET

W Melbourne

Hotels
Melbourne’s first luxury lifestyle hotel with its rebellious Flinders Lane address, W Melbourne takes its design cues from the streets of Australia’s cultural...
Outside of The Motley Hotel

The Motley Hotel Richmond

Hotels
The Motley Hotel is located right at the heart of historic Bridge Road. This beautifully curated Richmond boutique hotel offers 80 stylish rooms, rising...
Lancemore Crossley St Melbourne Lobby

Lancemore Crossley St. Melbourne

Hotels
Crossley Street is the pinnacle of Melbournian culture, centrally located between the Paris end of Bourke Street, East End Theatre District, restaurants...
Looking in to the reception area at Adelphi Hotel from Flinders Lane

Adelphi Hotel

Hotels
Quietly delighting guests with vibrant design, lavish material and an obsessive attention to detail, Adelphi has now become an institution on Melbourne’s...

Get set to go beyond Melbourne

Three people walk along a fern-lined trail to the Kokoda Memorial Track in the Dandenong Ranges. Victoria, Australia.

7 ways to connect with nature in Victoria

Features
Spending time in nature is good for us. From wild walks to birdwatching and animal tours, there are plenty of ways to reconnect with nature in Victoria.
Hanging Rock, Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges. Photo by Ben Savage.

13 spectacular natural wonders in Victoria

Features
Visit enormous rock formations, ethereal pink lakes or enchanting caves — all of these natural wonders are right here in Victoria.
Restaurant Lola, Goldfields, Victoria

Wallet-friendly travel

Stay close, go further
Replenish your soul in regional Victoria with great value getaway deals.
Peninsula Hot Springs, Mornington, Victoria

Unwind at 5 of Victoria's most relaxing spas

See & do
Take a moment for yourself and rejuvenate your mind and body at one of Victoria's top spas.
Kyneton Springs Motel, Daylesford & Macedon Ranges, Victoria

6 of Victoria's funkiest retro stays

Places to stay
Take a trip on the retro side and stay in Victoria's funkiest old-school accommodation, revamped to perfection.
Hotel Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

Victoria's best outdoor dining options

Features
Keep the beers rolling and the tunes pumping at Victoria's top outdoor venues this summer.
Blacksmith Provedore, The Murray, Victoria

Victoria in summer

Features
Fall in love with Victoria with its bright days and balmy summer nights. Chase sunsets, sip fruity cocktails and explore the great outdoors while the weather is at its summer best.