Live it large in Melbourne and Victoria

Ever changing, ever evolving – Victoria is a state on the move. Read up about the latest food experiences and events in Melbourne and discover new touring routes and travel hot spots around our beautiful state. 

Keep up-to-date with the always-changing cocktail merchants, culinary creatives and cultural wunderkinds who call Victoria home. With a revolving carnival of new coffee joints and dining rooms, pop-up stores, laneway galleries, outdoor adventures and street level speakeasies catching the collective imagination, there's always a new corner of the state waiting to be explored.

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New around Melbourne

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MONOPOLY DREAMS Melbourne

Entertainment
Enter MONOPOLY DREAMS and be whisked away into the delightful world of MONOPOLY! Melbourne’s newest attraction is a fully immersive and interactive experience,...
Studley Park Boathouse

Studley Park Boathouse

Restaurants
Studley Park Boathouse, the oldest public boathouse on the Yarra River, has been serving Melbourne residents for over 160 years. Now following a complete...
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Holiday Inn Dandenong

Hotels
Welcome to Holiday Inn Dandenong, a brighter place to stay in the heart of Dandenong. This vibrant hotel offers 124 contemporary rooms, fitness facilities,...
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Double Dutch Bakery

Cafes & bakeries
Double Dutch Bakery are a community bakery and coffee shop, created in partnership with Rumble Coffee Roasters. They bake fresh every morning and source...
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Bay Bikes

Cycling
Bay Bikes offers Fat Tyre E-bike rental along the bay of Melbourne. They're perfectly located along the bike path in Sandringham, providing easy access...
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Jin Bar

Bars
Unwind with a signature cocktail as you immerse yourself within the rich history of Victoria’s gold rush. Meaning Gold in Mandarin, Jin offers a specially...
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Brick Lane Market

Bars
Get ready to taste Melbourne like never before! Brick Lane Market is a new funky inner-city bar, brought to you by the team a Brick Lane Brewing Co.Market...
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New around Victoria

Gnocchi

Magnolia

Restaurants
Anjal Joshi, the head chef and owner of Magnolia, has an inspiring tale of determination and culinary passion. With 17 years of experience under his belt,...
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RockWire Mt Buller

Action sports
Enjoy stunning views and an adrenaline rush as you traverse the west face of Mt Buller's summit.Australia's first alpine Via Ferrata, RockWire, is a guided...
Boom Time Dumplings

Boom Time Dumplings

Restaurants
Located at The Goods Shed Dining Hall, is grab and go kiosk, Boom Time Dumplings. Serving up Hong Kong style street food that will make your mouth water...
Retail space

Murran

Art & culture
Murran is an iconic, cultural hub for First Nations business, retail, and arts, on Wadawurrung Country in the heart of the Geelong CBD, marking a significant...
The Sauna Space

Koho Sauna

Spa & wellbeing
Located on the tranquil Gippsland Lakes, Koho Sauna offers an immersive, nature-enriched, wellbeing experience. Situated in the heart of Lakes Entrance,...
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Hecho En Mexico Ballarat

Restaurants
Starting back in 2013 and since loved by locals, Hecho En Mexico Ballarat provides quality food and options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free and...
Nolans

Nolans

Restaurants
Located within The Goods Shed, Dining Hall, experience a superb Australian all-day menu showcasing produce from local suppliers and pristine native ingredients...
Vineyard view Cabins

Buller Wines Vineyard View Cabins

Retreats & lodges
Discover a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Rutherglen's wine country at Buller Wines. Located amidst the lush gardens and vineyard, this enchanting...
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Barwon Edge

Restaurants
Barwon Edge offers Middle Eastern-inspired dining on the banks of the Barwon River. The restaurant is now open for lunch and dinner, with a café and casual...
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Staff picks

RACV Cobram Resort, The Murray, Victoria

Lisa's family holiday parks

The espy, Melbourne, Victoria

Laura's St Kilda summer

Red Hill Community Market, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

Bec's Mornington Peninsula markets

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Every bit different

Victoria
This is the bit where we talk up what makes our state so tops, with so many beautifully different bits to explore.
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Girls' getaways

Road trips & itineraries
Gather your favourite friends and find weekend getaways fit for pamper-prone princesses, culinary queens, avid explorers and ardent relaxers.
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Late night bars

Food & wine
Tuck into a tipple while everyone else is tucked in bed. These Melbourne bars will keep the light on for you well after the last tram has gone home.
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What's on

Melbourne
Melbourne's events calendar is packed: music, film and design festivals, major exhibitions, sports events, theatre, and food and wine celebrations.