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

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.

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.

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.

Exhibitions

Vikings: Beyond the Legend

You have seen the television series and have heard the stories of savagery associated with the Vikings, now see them for what they really were. Recent...

Exhibitions

Wonderland

Wonderland celebrates more than a century of Lewis Carroll's timeless Alice stories on screen. This world premiere exhibition explores how dozens of screen...

Exhibitions

MoMA at NGV: 130 Years of Modern and Contemporary Art

In an international exclusive, the National Gallery of Victoria is presenting a major exhibition of modern and contemporary masterworks from New York’s...

Film festivals

Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)

Ensure your winter's complete by cramming your minipass with every award-winning, big-budget, no-budget, international, local film and event at MIFF.

Literature

Melbourne Writers Festival

Prepare for larger-than-life characters and stories that leap off your page as talented writers descend on Melbourne to celebrate the written word.

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...

Art & exhibitions

White Night Bendigo

See Bendigo's city centre transformed through installations, lighting, exhibitions, street performances, film, music, dance and interactive events.

Theatre & performing arts

Melbourne Fringe Festival

Melbourne Fringe is a celebration of cultural democracy and art for anyone. By embracing diversity and a spirit of independence, Melbourne Fringe create...