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.

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 playing exclusively in Melbourne's Princess Theatre.

Plays & musicals

Chicago

Do not miss Chicago coming to the Arts Centre Melbourne this December and starring Natalie Bassingthwaighte as Roxie Hart, Alinta Chidzey as Velma Kelly...

Exhibitions

KAWS: Companionship in the Age of Loneliness

Brian Donnelly a.k.a KAWS, is one of the most prominent and prolific artists of his generation. His body of work straddles the worlds of art, fashion and...

Plays & musicals

Come From Away

Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of thousands of stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland, Canada that welcomed them. Cultures...

Exhibitions

Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines

In an unprecedented, world premiere exhibition, the National Gallery of Victoria presents the work of two of the most significant and influential artists...

Plays & musicals

Billy Elliot the Musical

After playing to sold out houses and standing ovations night after night; Universal Theatrical Group, Working Title Films, Greene Light Stage, Michael...

Sports

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020

Headlined by hosting the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on International Women’s Day, Melbourne will see a series of blockbuster matches for...

Motor sport

Superbike World Championship

Australia will once again launch the 2020 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, with the Yamaha Finance round at Phillip Island to be held from February...

Design

Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival

The Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival is Australia's largest fashion event, and an annual celebration of fashion, beauty, business and creative...