Melbourne Travel Tips
One of the world's most livable cities, "marvelous" Melbourne is cosmopolitan, cultivated and a haven for the cutting-edge and avant-garde. The city's shopping, dining, coffee culture and sheer style are legendary, and its lively music scene has launched some of Australia's most iconic bands and musicians.
While sightseeing in Melbourne, you'll discover Melburnians are equally passionate about football and ballet, fashion and restaurants. They are ravenous for music and hot for theater. This leafy bayside community on the Yarra River is all things to all people, so to help you make sense of the myriad things to do around Melbourne, take a look at our Melbourne tours.
Melbourne’s Best Shopping: Inner Suburbs
Written by Emma, Australia, December 2011
If you can’t quite handle Melbourne ‘s city center, but are still on the search for that perfect gift or pair of shoes, then you should jump on a tram and explore the nearby shopping strips of ...
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Melbourne’s Best Street Festivals
Written by Emma, Australia, October 2012
Each year Melbourne celebrates the return of the warmer weather with a number of local street festivals. Here’s a list of some of our favourites: Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken ...
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Melbourne’s Big Day Out
Written by Emma, Australia, January 2013
The Big Day Out (BDO) is one of Australia ’s longest-serving music festivals and the very first show was back in Sydney in 1992 and featured a memorable set by Nirvana. Editor’s Note: This ...
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Melbourne’s Main Events
Written by Emma, Australia, September 2011
Melbournians love
to party and thousands flock to the city every year to join in the fun.
In mid-summer tennis fans descend on the city for the Australian Open.
Fall, between March and May, is ...
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Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market
Written by Emma, Australia, April 2012
Queen Victoria Market , or Vic Market as the locals call it, is a much-loved Melbourne
institution. Known for its huge variety of fresh produce and specialty
goods, this open-air market is ...
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Melbourne’s Sea Baths: St Kilda and Brighton
Written by Emma, Australia, July 2012
Melbourne ’s bay side suburbs of St Kilda and Brighton have been a playground for Melburnians since the late 1800s. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our Melbourne Things to Do ...
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Melbourne’s Top 4 Hidden Treasures
Written by Emma, Australia, September 2011
Melbourne’s arcades and laneways
speak as much of the city’s past as they do of its future. From
original Victorian arcades and specialty shops to fashion boutiques
showcasing upcoming local ...
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Movies in the Great Outdoors
Written by Viator, March 2011
Summer evenings are the most wonderful time in Melbourne. Balmy breezes, clear skies, fruit bats overhead, and friendly locals make it the perfect environment to relax with friends. And for about 2 ...
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New Years Eve Events in Melbourne
Written by Emma, Australia, December 2012
Are you ready to party? Australia ’s events capital, Melbourne , has a wild ride in store for you! As well as the free firework shows and entertainment at Docklands and along the Yarra River
at ...
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New years family day festival at the beach in Geelong.
Written by koalakiss86, Australia, November 2010
If you are hanging around the southern Melbourne or Geelong areas on New Years day then don't miss the massive festival that happens with heaps of games and attractions for the singles, couples and ...
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One Day in Melbourne
Written by Emma, Australia, October 2012
While Melbourne is a sprawling city, its central business district and main attractions are compact and easily navigable. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our Melbourne Things ...
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Public Art to See in Melbourne
Written by Emma, Australia, January 2012
Melbourne ’s public art displays are part of what makes the city such an exciting and vibrant place. Take a turn down an alleyway and discover a mural worthy of the best art gallery, walk among ...
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Puffing Billy Steam Railway
Written by Emma, Australia, November 2012
Puffing Billy is an old restored steam engine that runs on its original mountain track in Melbourne ’s Dandenong Ranges .
Built to transport the area’s first settlers around the mountains, ...
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Romantic Things to Do in Melbourne
Written by Emma, Australia, December 2012
With wide avenues, large parks, sweeping vistas and fine Victorian
architecture in the city; and glorious beaches, forested hills and
wineries just a short drive away, Melbourne is the perfect ...
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Sovereign Hill
Written by Emma, Australia, February 2013
Melbourne’s fortunes were made in the Victorian goldfields in the 1850s, when thousands of migrants descended upon the area after the discovery of gold. The town of Ballarat was at the epicentre of ...
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