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.

Unable to get data

Unable to get data

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.

Unable to get data

Don't miss

The Australian company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Plays & musicals
Now playing
J.K Rowling's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - the story continues on stage. The magic returns to Melbourne's Princess Theatre.
Marty Alix, Jason Arrow, Victory Ndukwe and Shaka Cook
Hamilton
Plays & musicals
Now playing
The Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical will arrive at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre March 2022.HAMILTON is the story of America...
Phillip Island Riders
Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix
Motor sport
14 - 16 Oct 2022
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 fashion
Melbourne Cup Carnival
Horse racing
29 Oct 2022
Be part of Australia’s most loved and iconic world-class event, the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Experience this incredible event that combines sport, entertainment,...
start line
Festival of Sails
Sports events
26 Jan 2023
Join over 100,000 spectators on Geelong's waterfront this Australia Day weekend for five days of yacht racing, live music, fireworks and lots more.
RAAF Plane Display
Australian International Airshow
Sports events
03 - 05 Mar 2023
Australian International Airshow is the biggest and best Airshow in the southern hemisphere, incorporating breathtaking flying displays, a huge variety...
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Plays & musicals
From 20 August 2023
Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes back to life onstage in 2023, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza – Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
Mitchell Moreno, BODY COPY, 2021 Ballarat International Foto Biennale
Ballarat International Foto Biennale
Art & exhibitions
26 Aug - 22 Oct 2023
The Ballarat International Foto Biennale is an immersive, world-class event that continues to evolve, expand and attract curious audiences and, importantly,...