Backpack Melbourne

Destinations

City laneways

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

Travel information

WiFi hotspots

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

Things to do

Aboriginal Victoria

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

Spectator sports

Australian Football

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

Outdoor activities

Action sports

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.

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Work

There are plenty of opportunities to find work in Melbourne and around Victoria, in a wide range of industries. See our tips on finding employment.

Getting here & around

Public transport

Trains, trams and buses will get you just about anywhere you want to go in Victoria. Public transport has you covered in Melbourne and regional areas.

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Volunteer

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.

Horse racing

Spring Racing Carnival

With winter behind us and spring in the air, Australians turn their attention to one of the highlights of Victoria’s sporting and social calendar. Opening...

Exhibitions

Mandela My Life: The Official Exhibition

Mandela My Life: The Official Exhibition is a new world-class, collections-rich exhibition on the inspirational life of Nelson Mandela. Produced in close...

Plays & musicals

School of Rock - The Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber, the man who brought rock and romance to Broadway, is back with a new heart-stirring hit, School of RockBased on the hit film, this...

Festivals

Melbourne Music Week

Melbourne Music Week (MMW) returns 16 to 24 November for a nine-day celebration of the city’s thriving, world-renowned music scene. Driven by its vision...

Sports

ISPS HANDA World Cup of Golf 2018

The 59th edition of the ISPS HANDA World Cup of Golf will return to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, with The Metropolitan Golf Club, one of the best-conditioned...

Sports

Domain Boxing Day Test: Australia vs India

Get out the zinc and the novelty hat and join up to 100,000 cricket fans at the MCG for a sporting event that's become an Australian institution.

Sports

Australian Open

Light up your January with the first tennis Grand Slam of the year. Be there as the biggest names in the game try to start the season off with a bang.

Plays & musicals

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming exclusively to Melbourne from January 2019.

Cycling

Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race

Inspired by Europe’s prestigious one-day classic races, the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race is the first of its kind in Australia. It has rapidly been...