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.

Travel information

Visas

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.

Travel information

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.

Exhibitions

NGV Triennial 2020

Exploring some of the most globally relevant and pressing issues of our time, including isolation, representation and speculation on the future, the NGV...

Plays & musicals

Come From Away

Leading the way in a triumphant return to the theatre in Melbourne, worldwide smash hit musical Come From Away will be the first major musical back on...

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

J.K Rowling's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - the story continues on stage. The magic returns to Melbourne's Princess Theatre in 2021.

Comedy

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Laugh, chortle, giggle and snort at everything from wry young hipsters and slapstick heroes to musical comedy and good ol’ timey cabaret stars.

Sports

Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach is the first event of the Australian leg on the WSL Championship Tour. It is the longest running WSL event and sits in a...

Art & exhibitions

RISING

RISING is Melbourne’s major festival of the night — a surge of art, music and ceremony in the heart of Melbourne.Ambitious in scale and impact, RISING...

Motor sport

Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix

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.

Motor sport

Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix

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.