Unmissable

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
And Juliet, 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. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and & Juliet are playing on East End stages, and Alexander McQueen: Mind Mythos Muse is setting trends at NGV International, so your itinerary's going to be packed.

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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Gigi's Gelato

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Noticing a lack of true artisan Italian gelato in Melbourne, chef Luigi ‘Gigi’ Pozzoli harnessed his passion and stellar hospitality expertise to open...
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SingSong

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Salted Egg

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Liminal

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Breakfast menu at Heide Kitchen

Heide Kitchen

Restaurants
Located opposite the main entrance to Heide Museum of Modern Art, Heide Kitchen offers a spectacular new onsite dining experience for visitors, following...

Eat streets

Mr Miyagi, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Chapel Street, South Yarra

Treat yourself at South Yarra's best patisserie, dine at cool and contemporary Asian eateries, reserve a top table at an award winning restaurant, or settle in for pub grub Italian style.
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Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

In just one strip you'll find top chefs and fine dining, some of Melbourne's best bars, the restaurant that gives back to community, all day brunch and quick bites with crunch.
Agostino, Carlton, Melbourne, Australia. Picture by Kate Shanasy

Lygon Street, Carlton

Graze modern and traditional fare along Lygon Street and its offshoots in Melbourne's Italian hub, brimming with bars, delis and chef's hatted menus.

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