Backpack Melbourne

City laneways

Destinations

There's always something new to discover in Melbourne's hive of bustling, creative laneways with their boutiques, restaurants, cafes and bars.

WiFi hotspots

Travel information

Make the most of free WiFi in public spaces across Melbourne and Victoria. Pick up a current list of locations from Melbourne Visitors Centre.

Aboriginal Victoria

Things to do

Explore Aboriginal culture and heritage in Melbourne and surrounds. Take a heritage walk and visit cultural centres, galleries and museums.

Australian Football

Spectator sports

Check out Australian Football. Watch an AFL game at one of Melbourne's famous venues for the ultimate local sporting experience.

Action sports

Outdoor activities

Strap on a helmet and get out of your comfort zone in Victoria with adventures in rock climbing, caving, abseiling, or even jumping out of a plane.

Study

Study

Studying in Australia offers great value for money. Melbourne institutions are also recognised for their quality of teaching and high academic standards.

Visas

Travel information

You'll need a visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) before you travel to Australia, if you're not an Australian or New Zealand citizen.

Volunteer

Travel information

Victoria is a great place to do volunteer work. Choose from local projects that help furry or feathered mates or lend a hand in conservation projects.

2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

Sports

Grab your scarf and beanie and get down to an AFL game, where hot pies, cold drinks and plenty of noise awaits.

French Impressionism from The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Exhibitions

Until 03 Oct 2021

In an international exclusive, the National Gallery of Victoria presents a major exhibition of more than 100 masterworks of French Impressionism in partnership...

Disney: The Magic of Animation

Exhibitions

Until 17 Oct 2021

Discover the creativity and innovation of almost 100 years of Disney Animation in ACMI's latest Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition. Shown in Australia...

Treasures of the Natural World

Exhibitions

Until 16 Jan 2022

The world’s biggest, rarest, oldest and most fascinating treasures are landing at Melbourne Museum, all the way from London, for the whole family to enjoy...

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Plays & musicals

From September

Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage in 2021, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza – Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix

Motor sport

Dates TBC

Make the pilgrimage to Australia's home of motorcycle racing with friends and family, meet up with old mates and celebrate on an island full of fans.

Melbourne Cup Carnival

Horse racing

30 Oct - 06 Nov 2021

Be part of Australia’s most loved and iconic world-class event, the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Experience this incredible event that combines sport, entertainment,...

Melbourne Fashion Week

Design

15 Nov 2021

Melbourne Fashion Week is back in 2021 with a jam-packed program of runways, free fashion experiences, talks, exhibitions, parties and more. This seven-day...

Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix

Motor sport

Dates TBC

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.