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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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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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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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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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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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Sightseeing Melbourne by Pedal
See the city over the handlebars
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Exploring the Great Ocean Road by Campervan
On a Trail to Dreamland from Melbourne
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The Many Seasons of Victoria
Four seasons in one day
What's On in Melbourne
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Fri 9th May Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
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Sat 5th Apr Candlelight Ballet: Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake & More
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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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Fri 30th May Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay and Imagine Dragons
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Sat 3rd May We call it Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Dance & Light Show
Sat 3rd May, 2025 Melbourne MelbourneGet ready for We call it Ballet in Adelaide! Experience ‘Sleeping Beauty’ like never before, as dancers in glow-in-the-dark costumes bring this classic tale to life o
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Sat 10th May Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
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Best SellerMelbourne: City and Williamstown Ferry Cruise
336 ReviewsCruise across the sparkling waters of Port Philip Bay aboard the Williamstown ferry. See the sights of Melbourne from a different perspective as you sail to or from the colonial suburb. Listen to audio commentary along the way.
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Best SellerMelbourne: Peninsula Nature Private Day Trip with Dinner
5 ReviewsEnjoy the Mornington Peninsula's nature on a private day tour from Melbourne with dinner. Visit Dendy Street beach, meet kangaroos and koalas at Moonlit Sanctuary, and enjoy the view from the Eagle.
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Best SellerElectric Bike Tour of Melbourne
139 ReviewsRide around Melbourne on this bicycle tour and discover the key landmarks and surrounding suburbs of the city. Pass by the Eureka Stockade, Parliament House, China Town among other points of interest.
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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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Best SellerYarra Valley Full Day Grazing Tour, gin, wine, pizza, cheese
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: Ultimate 2-Day Great Ocean Road Tour
45 ReviewsSee The Great Ocean Road the right way and spend two full days along this amazing coastline. Explore some of Victoria's wonderful beaches, villages, waterfalls, and lookouts.
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Best SellerClassic Melbourne Bike tour
51 ReviewsJoin a guide and fellow travelers on a relaxing bike tour around Melbourne. Get an introduction to the sights and history of the city on a safe route for all skill levels and abilities.
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Best SellerFrom Melbourne: Peninsula Hot Springs & Bathing Boxes Tour
92 ReviewsRelax for the day in the Mornington Peninsula’s very own hot springs. Admire the panoramic clifftop coastal views from Arthurs Seat Lookout before stopping at the colorful Peninsula Bathing Boxes.
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Best SellerMelbourne: Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour
1012 ReviewsGet picked up from central Melbourne and ride the Puffing Billy steam train. Enjoy a walk around Emerald Lake, visit the Healesville Sanctuary, and sample chocolate at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie.
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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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