Destination guide
Melbourne
Your guide to where to stay, eat and the must-see highlights. Known for its obsession with superlative coffee, food and football (AFL of course), Australia’s second-largest city is distinctly European boasting art, music and lush parks.
The must-do highlights in three days
Melbourne is home to some of the best live music, the funniest comedy and the most perfectly mixed drinks in the country.
20 things that will surprise first-time visitors
While graffiti-strewn laneways lined with hole-in-the-wall venues are a cliché for a reason, there's so much more to Melbourne than meets the eye.
The best times to visit
You can experience all four seasons in one day, but this means residents will turn out for events anywhere, anytime.
Where to eat and drink
Drawing influence from around the world, Melbourne’s dining landscape is nothing if not diverse.
The top places to stay
Melbourne’s hotel boom has seen a wide range of accommodation spring up, from high-end luxury to boutique and budget.
After dark: How to make the most of the city’s nightlife
Melbourne’s nighttime economy is back in all its gritty-pretty glory. And the best thing about a night safari is how easy it is to find some fun.
10 undiscovered highlights most people miss
Many attractions are well known - laneways, restaurants, events. But some attractions are worth digging a little deeper for.
How to do Melbourne’s beaches by tram
The city’s famous trams take you to the city’s coolest inner-city cafes, restaurants and bars – but also, surprisingly, to beaches.
Six of the best family day trips from Melbourne
Whichever direction you strike out from Melbourne you will find a host of family adventures.
Great hikes within one hour of the city
From storied Indigenous trails to heart pumping mountain climbs, you don’t need to travel far from Melbourne for a wonderful walk.
Six of the best city tours
From a once-lost historic vista, now reclaimed, to a hidden cafe crawl, these tours distil some of the most delightful and little-known parts of the city.