Whether you're taking an extra long weekend or just the main day off, here's a list of all the things you can do
Your ultimate guide to Melbourne
Discover the city's best things to do, culture, dining, nightlife, bars and theatre
Whether you're taking an extra long weekend or just the main day off, here's a list of all the things you can do
What's happening in Melbourne
The latest news
Sky-high fun: a huge new ferris wheel is coming to Melbourne’s CBD
The 35-metre-tall attraction will boast views of the city skyline and the Yarra River
A huge new waterfront park is being built in Melbourne's Docklands
Docklands is far from Melbourne's favourite suburb, but soon a new park will bring some life to the area
World-famous elite wine club 67 Pall Mall is set to open its first Aussie outpost in Melbourne
Complete with a 7.5-metre 'wine wave' wall and 5,000 exclusive bottles from around the globe
These are the best of the best hotels in Melbourne, according to Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice awards
Five hotels in Melbourne featured in the top rated in all of Australia
Relax! Melbourne is the third most chilled-out city in the world
A new study has revealed the most laid-back locations across the globe, and it proves Melbourne sure knows how to take it easy
Masterchef fans, unite: Crown is set to open Alumni, a hot new pop-up restaurant from some of the show's brightest stars
Here's everything you need to know so far
The Weeknd Melbourne 2023 – here's what you need to know
JUST IN: The Weeknd's After Hours Til Dawn tour has officially been cancelled
Craving some kimchi? New non-stop flights direct from Melbourne to South Korea will take off soon
If you've been wanting to visit Seoul, take this as a sign to book your flights
Latest food and drink reviews
Sunda
After a tweak to its interiors and staff switch-up, Sunda has gone back to its roots – bold, punchy Southeast Asian that hits the spot
Café Sunshine & Salamatea
This all-day café supporting asylum seekers and refugees also happens to dish up some of the most delightful Persian fare in Melbourne
Totti's Lorne
Sydney export Totti’s now has breezy digs in Lorne, and while the ocean views and service deliver on the wow factor, it’s the food you’ll be back for
Attica
This innovative, loving depiction of modern Australian ingredients is the jewel in our city's crown
Have you heard about...
If you haven’t been to Yakimono yet, then you might not know this restaurant located in Melbourne’s fashion quarter is thumping with great tunes...
Heritage Harvest Weekend
Heritage Harvest Weekend
There are those of us who mourn the end of long summer days, then there are those who can’t wait for the warm fires, hearty meals and general cosiness of...
Yakimono is serving Suntory Toki Whisky Highballs and bites for $20 this April
Yakimono is serving Suntory Toki Whisky Highballs and bites for $20 this April
Just look for the neon sign and you’ve landed in the right place. Yakimono looks like it was plucked straight from Shibuya Crossing and placed right here...
The 5 most luxury Airbnbs in Victoria
The 5 most luxury Airbnbs in Victoria
One great part about going on holiday is the temporary ability to pretend that your accommodation is actually your home and that your fun-filled vacay life is...
The best patisseries in Melbourne
The best patisseries in Melbourne
It's amazing that pastry, at its simplest, is just flour, lots of butter, sugar and maybe an egg or two. Yet Melbourne's best patisseries have crafted a...
Learn a nearly forgotten trade at one of Ballarat’s dedicated workshops
Learn a nearly forgotten trade at one of Ballarat’s dedicated workshops
Ever fancied learning how to make your own silver earrings, partaking in a spoon carving lesson or making your own natural dye? The Centre for Rare Arts and...
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The best day trips from Melbourne
Need a break from city life? We got you with these day trips
The best retro motels in Victoria
Get on board the thrifty trend taking weekend getaways by storm
The best carless day trips from Melbourne
Make the most of our state's regional train, ferry and bus system
The best national parks in Victoria
Hit the road in search of Victoria's most beautiful natural landscapes
Latest film reviews
Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger
Martin Scorsese celebrates the art and artistry of British cinema’s greatest double act
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Geezers of Navarone’ is an ammo bag’s worth of breezy fun
Love Local: A guide to Melbourne's suburbs
This inner-city suburb is the brightest jewel of Melbourne’s west, primarily thanks to the migrant communities that have come to call Footscray home.
South Yarra is on the land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. It became a retreat for the wealthy from Melbourne town during the 1840s and...
Collingwood
Collingwood
The stomping ground of street gangs in the 1800s, Collingwood has a long, proud, chequered history of giving the middle finger to authority.
Templestowe
Templestowe
While sleepy Templestowe doesn’t get the glory of its more well-known neighbours Eltham and Doncaster, there’s a lot to love about this suburb....
Escape the city
Gaze up at the vast starry sky while you're cosy in a bubble-shaped bedroom
Our very own Tullamarine Airport was also crowned the best in the Australia/Pacific region
The best day hikes from Melbourne
The best day hikes from Melbourne
Ready to stretch your legs and explore the great outdoors? These are some of the best hiking and walking trails to try near Melbourne
The best weekend getaways from Melbourne
The best weekend getaways from Melbourne
Need a break? Here's where to spend the weekend in Victoria and still be back in Melbourne for work on Monday
The best day trips from Melbourne
The best day trips from Melbourne
Need a break from city life? These nine day trips offer beaches, mineral springs, wineries, wildlife and more
Wilsons Promontory National Park
Wilsons Promontory National Park
Wilsons Promontory is mainland Australia’s southernmost point, and it just so happens to lay claim to a rugged national park ripe with beaches,...
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Luxurious facilities, world-class dining and decadent pampering are in plentiful supply
The best weekend getaways in Brisbane
You don’t have to venture far from the River City to experience a mini-break that seems a long way from quotidian cares
Latest from around the world
Venice’s new tourist tax has officially launched
Italy’s latest attempt to fight overtourism is a fee on day-trippers to Venice at peak times
Has Milan really banned ice cream?
After-hours takeaways might soon face restrictions as the city battles late-night noise complaints
A brand new train route connecting some of Europe’s most exciting cities is launching next year
Founders of Dutch operator GoVolta hope to launch services by May 2025
The Mona Lisa could be getting a brand-new home
After years of overcrowding in front of this legendary painting, the Louvre are moving things around
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