Melbourne in autumn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Autumn in Melbourne is awash with bright colours, blockbuster events and unmissable moments. The Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix™ zooms into town and there's a sense of occasion and a buzz in the air, day and night. Hear the laughter of comedy festival gig-goers, the clink of glasses at food and wine festival events, and the oohs-and-aahs of fashion's dedicated followers. With so many big events in town, autumn is one of the best times of the year to visit Melbourne.

Soak up the beauty of autumn leaves along city streets and in urban gardens and take a stroll along the river and enjoy some alfresco diningin the milder weather.

There are just so many highlights to make the most of – and a sparkling array of new bars and hot restaurants to cosy up in before the sun comes up. Sleep? Overrated. Melbourne in autumn? Unmissable.

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Kids cycling at Barwon River and Park, Victoria, Australia

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Grill Americano, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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

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Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Palais Theatre, St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Jim Lee

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Smoking ceremony at the Royal Botanic Gardens. Photo by Artra Sartracom

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Evening drinks at the Melbourne Skydeck, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne. Photo by Vittorio

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Melbourne in autumn

Melbourne in autumn