Overview

Arriving with just the bag on your back? That's all you'll need for some fun travel or a working holiday around Melbourne and Victoria.

Whether you're here for a few days or a few months, backpacking solo or with mates, get set to make new friends and memories of a lifetime. Want to pack in as much as you can? It's easy and affordable to get around the city and out into the regions, with plenty of budget-friendly ways to experience our vibrant culture, nightlife, foodie and arts scenes, Indigenous history and spectacular natural surrounds.

Highlights

Hosier Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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.
Federation Sqaure detail, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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.
Basket weaving at the Koorie Heritage Trust, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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.
Fans at an AFL final at the MCG, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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.
Rock climbing at Mount Buffalo, High Country, Victoria, Australia
Action sports
Outdoor & adventure
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.

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Work, study & volunteer

Students at RMIT Story Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaStudents at RMIT Story Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Study
Study
Studying in Australia offers great value for money. Melbourne institutions are also recognised for their quality of teaching and high academic standards.
Federation Sqaure detail, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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.
Phillip Island vista, Victoria, Australia
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.

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Don't miss

Brian Jones and Mick Jagger from The Rolling Stones seated side by side
Ballarat International Foto Biennale
Art & exhibitions
Until 09 Jan 2022
The Ballarat International Foto Biennale is Australia’s leading photographic festival showcasing work from significant international and Australian photographers...
Phillip Island Riders
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.
Treasures of the Natural World
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...
Disney The Magic of Animation
Disney: The Magic of Animation
Exhibitions
Until 05 Nov 2021
Discover the creativity and innovation of almost 100 years of Disney Animation in ACMI's latest Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition. Shown in Australia...
Horses racing at Flemington Raceourse during the 2018 Melbourne Cup Carnival
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,...
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
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.
Models walk down a laneway with people dining on either side of them
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...
On Track, AusGP, Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
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.
Anne Sainte-Marie in a Chanel suit, photograph by Henry Clarke, published in Vogue US,
Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto
Exhibitions
05 Dec 2021 - 25 Apr 2022
Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto is the first exhibition in Australia to exclusively focus on the significant contribution to twentieth century fashion...