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Top Ten Free Things to do in Melbourne
With so much to do and variety that means there's something for everyone, a trip to Melbourne doesn't have to be a strain on the pocket. Check out just some of the free things to do on a visit to beautiful Melbourne.
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Sightseeing Melbourne by Pedal
See the city over the handlebars
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Eat and drink Melbourne
Melbourne, enviably, considered to be Australia's food capital but where do you go and who would you ask?...
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The big relocation - who's on your team
Possibly the biggest part of any move. Melbourne based Relocation strategist, blogger and speaker, Emmy Petersson is passionate about helping expats to a balanced and happy relocation, regardless where in the world they are moving to and who is coming with them.
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Exploring the Great Ocean Road by Campervan
On a Trail to Dreamland from Melbourne
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Melbourne: The Coffee Capital of Australia
The Melbourne International Coffee Expo is being held at The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) on 27th - 30th September 22, a welcome return after being cancelled in 21 because of the corona virus pandemic.
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Check out the World's Most Liveable City
Video courtesy of Invest Victoria
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AFL - What is Aussie Rules Football?
Melbourne is the sports capital of the world - and its king is AFL - Australian Football League (aka Australian Rules Football). Of the 18 teams in Australia, 10 of them are based in Melbourne with the season going from March to September culminating in the Grand Final at the mighty Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
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The Many Seasons of Victoria
Four seasons in one day
What's On in Melbourne
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Sat 26th Apr Candlelight: Timeless Composers
Sat 26th Apr, 2025 Melbourne MelbourneCandlelight Concerts Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne. Get
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Fri 4th Apr Candlelight: Bowie to Pink Floyd – Rock Ballads Tribute
Fri 4th Apr, 2025 Melbourne MelbourneCandlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Adelaide. Get your tickets now to di
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Sat 10th May Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
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Sat 29th Mar Candlelight: Rings & Dragons
Sat 29th Mar, 2025 Melbourne MelbourneDescriptionExperience a magical evening filled with music and romance at our Candlelight concert. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, this event invites couples, friends, and
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Sat 29th Mar Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
Sat 29th Mar, 2025 Melbourne MelbourneCandlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.Get your tickets now to di
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Wed 16th Apr Dining in the Dark Melbourne: A Blind Tasting Experience at Cha Ching
Wed 16th Apr, 2025 Melbourne MelbourneA unique dining experience you can enjoy with your partner, family and friends Eating while blindfolded will heighten your senses of taste and smell. A secret 3-course me
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Sun 27th Apr We call it Jazz: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
Sun 27th Apr, 2025 Melbourne Melbourne⭐ Come on down to We call it Jazz in Melbourne!With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on
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Sat 12th Apr Candlelight: Tribute to Beatles on Strings
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Sat 12th Apr Mindful Glow: Candlelit Sound Bath
Sat 12th Apr, 2025 Melbourne MelbourneThis enchanting candlelit Sound Bath offers you the chance to relax and heal the mind, release tension, open blocked energy channels, and generate new vibrational frequen
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Best SellerSt Kilda: Group Lesson for Stand-Up Paddleboarding
8 ReviewsEnjoy the fun of a stand-up paddleboarding group lesson in the heart of Melbourne at St Kilda beach. Embark on this great adventure suitable for families or individuals.
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Best SellerMelbourne: Hidden Alleyways, Ghosts and Best Instagram Spots
193 ReviewsTravel back to 19th-century Melbourne on a 1.5-hour ghost tour of the most haunted and instagrammed locations. Discover hidden lanes, historic buildings, and spooks that still linger on the city streets.
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Best SellerPhillip Island: Penguins and Wildlife Full-Day Tour
454 ReviewsExplore Australia's wildlife with a tour by bus and entrance to Koala Park and experience the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. Visit Woolamai Beach and dip your feet in the water.
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Best SellerYarra Valley: Full-Day Gourmet Tour with Lunch
439 ReviewsExplore Yarra Valley’s top wineries and gourmet delights on a full-day tour from Melbourne. Enjoy fine wines, artisanal gins, local cheeses, delicious chocolates, and more.
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Best SellerFrom Melbourne: 4-Day Great Ocean Road Tour to Adelaide
9 ReviewsTravel in comfort and style from Melbourne to Adelaide on a 3-night Great Ocean Road trip with accommodation. No need to rush and fit it all in one day, sit back and let the journey unwind.
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Best SellerMelbourne: Full-Day Horses, Wine, and Beer Tour
4 ReviewsEnjoy a taste of Australia on this full-day culinary tour. Sample some of the best wines with your lunch at a country winery, meet the horses at the Living Legends racehorse retirement village, and stop by a classic Aussie pub for some beer tasting.
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Best SellerPhillip Island: 1-Hour Cape Woolamai Scenic Cruise
314 ReviewsExplore the most dramatic coastal scenery of Phillip Island on this boat trip. Watch out for dolphins, seals and birds and enjoy coffee and cake onboard.
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Best SellerGeelong: Balloon Flight at Sunrise with Breakfast
11 ReviewsTake in magnificent views of Geelong, Port Phillip bay and the Bellarine Peninsula whilst participating in the peaceful adventure of a hot air balloon flight.
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Best SellerAdelaide to Melbourne: 3-Day Ultimate Overland Journey
39 ReviewsExperience towering mountain ranges, rocky peaks, and roaring waterfalls on a 3-day trip through the Grampians National Park. Travel on the Great Ocean Road and visit the 12 Apostles.
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Regional Guides
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Aboriginal Victoria
Our guide to Aboriginal Victoria by our Melbourne local expert - Up until today, no one can put an exact figure on the arrival of Aboriginal people on the Australian continent. Estimates vary widely, however, it is most commonly believed that they came from the South East Asian archipelago between 40,000 and 60,000 years ago. With a length of history beyond human imagination, the Aboriginal people of Australia hold the oldest continuous culture in the world.
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Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges
Our guide to Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges by our Melbourne local expert - The region around Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges is Australia's spa country. While the a...
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Fitzroy and Collingwood
Terrace house dwellings and factories converted into trendy homes have made Fitzroy and Collingwood areas that are desirable by young, urban people. Also, many of the early immigrants from Europe and Asia still live in these suburbs, making these areas a colourful and eclectic part of Melbourne. It is a destination for artists, free spirited people and those who enjoy anything unconventional.
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Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
Our guide to Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula by our Melbourne local expert - Just a hop, skip and a jump from Melbourne, Geelong is Victoria’s second largest city. ...
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Mornington Peninsula
Our guide to Mornington Peninsula by our Melbourne local expert - Just an hour drive from Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula juts into the Southern Ocean like an Antipod...
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Phillip Island: A Nature-Lover's Paradise
Our guide to Phillip Island: A Nature-Lover's Paradise by our Melbourne local expert - Phillip Island, just 90 minutes south of Melbourne, is a wonderland of stunning white sand bays, striking rocky headlands and diverse wildlife. It’s known for the famous Penguin Parade, but that is just one of its many charms.
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Port Campbell National Park
Port Campbell National Park is one the most famous iconic parts of the Great Ocean Road; a must see for any visitor to Melbourne.
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Southbank
A daring vision drives the current redevelopment of the riverbank south of the Yarra: To transform Southbank into a modern leisure, dining and arts precinct – publicly demonstrating Melbourne’s passion for the aesthetic and its love for the arts.
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The Goldfields of Victoria
Our guide to The Goldfields of Victoria by our Melbourne local expert - In the 1800s Victoria’s gold fields bustled with prospectors from all over the globe hoping to strike it rich. The mining days are far behind, but the Goldfields region now boasts riches of a different kind.
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The Grampians
Our guide to The Grampians by our Melbourne local expert - Around a three hour drive from Melbourne you’ll find the striking Grampians, a region of wildflowers and ...
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The Great Ocean Road 'GOR'
Our guide to The Great Ocean Road 'GOR' by our Melbourne local expert - Snaking its way through some of the most spectacular landscapes in Victoria, the Great Ocean Road ...
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The Murray
Our guide to The Murray by our Melbourne local expert - The Murray River holds a few superlatives: With 2 375 km it is Australia’s longest single river (according to re-calculations by Geoscience Australia from 2008). Along with its tributaries, the Murray is part of the third largest water catchment in the world. In addition, the area around the Murray River is the discovery spot for the oldest human remains ever found. Human life in this region goes back at least 40 000 years.
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The Victorian Alps
Our guide to The Victorian Alps by our Melbourne local expert - The first image many might have of Victoria is vibrant, cosmopolitan Melbourne. Some know that the state boasts a spectacular coastline and that wineries are plentiful. Yet it's probably less well-known that Victoria is home to some of Australia's premier snow resorts.
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The Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
After a day or two of shopping in the city, a great escape from the hustle and bustle is a day trip to the Dandenongs and the Yarra Valley. A full day is needed to appreciate the best of what is in this region. There are trains to Lilydale or Belgrave for those who choose to visit just one of the villages or to take the Puffing Billy, a vintage train trip through the hills.
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Towns and Cities around Victoria
The beautiful City of Melbourne has lots to offer, both the first time tourist and the regular traveller. An ever changing spectacle of events, features and cultural activity such as wonderful laneways to explore, life changing coffee to drink and lots of art and music. Outside of Melbourne, there is a huge variety of attractions and activities to captivate even the most well-travelled person. Once called the 'Garden State of Australia", it offers no bounds to all that wish to adventure outside of the city.
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Victoria Quick City Guide: A - H
Our guide to Victoria Quick City Guide: A - H by our Melbourne local expert -...
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Victoria's East Coast
Our guide to Victoria's East Coast by our Melbourne local expert - Located north-east of Melbourne, Gippsland is one of Victoria’s most unique destinations. Famed for its fresh produce and wineries, it’s also home to stunning beaches, sparkling lakes and lush national parks. Whether you are looking to indulge in fabulous food and wine, relax by the water or get active with a bush-walking or sailing adventure, you’ll not be disappointed with the gorgeous Gippsland region.
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When and What to see In the Australian Alps
Our guide to When and What to see In the Australian Alps by our Melbourne local expert - All Alps species are on display at the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve all year round.
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Williamstown
WilliamstownHistoric Williamstown is the perfect spot to peer over the bay to the city while indulging in some aromatic coffee and mouth-watering cake or pastry. The seas
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Yarra Valley: Wine, Wildlife and Wonderful Walks
Our guide to Yarra Valley: Wine, Wildlife and Wonderful Walks by our Melbourne local expert - The Yarra Valley is a region rich in culinary delights and stunning natural beauty. Known for its outstanding local produce and hundreds of vineyards that dot the lush, rolling hills, this is an epicurean paradise. Expect to be swept away by the aromas and flavours, sights and sounds of this stunning piece of Victoria.
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