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Melbourne is an amazing place to enjoy Rugby World Cup 2027. Offering visitors a non stop celebration of fashion, food, sport and good living, this vibrant city boasts some of the world’s best restaurants, some great attractions and a fantastic beach culture down at St Kilda. Friendly locals will welcome you, helping to uncover secret spots and hidden gems across town. 

Visit Federation Square, Melbourne’s landmark cultural space, and wander nearby Southbank. Explore the city’s laneways for alfresco dining, quirky bars, cafes and boutiques. Go shopping on bohemian Brunswick Street or chic Chapel Street. Walk through the Royal Botanic Gardens or tour the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. 

One of the best things about Melbourne is how easy it is to reach some of Australia’s best national parks, beaches and foodie hot spots. You don’t have to travel far from the city to enjoy golf courses home to kangaroos, breaks being tackled by top surfers, vineyards producing award winning wines and wildlife reserves teeming with interesting flora and fauna. 

Whether you’re hanging out with penguins on Phillip Island, driving the iconic Great Ocean Road, sipping wine in the Yarra Valley or hiking in the Grampians you’ll be glad you made Melbourne and Victoria part of your Aussie adventure. 

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Things to do

Explore Melbourne's arcades
Step into Melbourne’s iconic arcades and laneways, where heritage architecture meets hidden bars, boutique shops and standout dining. Wander mosaic-lined passages, uncover secret cafés and soak up the city’s creative spirit—this is Melbourne at its most vibrant, intimate and unforgettable.
Melbourne Skydeck
Take your Melbourne matchday experience sky high at Eureka Tower’s Skydeck. Hit the 88th floor for unbeatable 360° views, step onto The Edge if you dare, and soak it all in. It’s the perfect pre match or post match moment, big sights, big thrills, and a different view of the city.
Visit the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Visit the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and watch a AFL football match, go an a behind the scenes tour or learn more about sport at the Melbourne Sports Museum. Founded and managed by the Melbourne Cricket Club, it is the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere and the 11th largest globally. Located about 1km (0.6mi) from Melbourne’s city centre, you’ll be going from bustling laneway to roaring grandstand in no time. In winter the ground hosts Australian football (also known as Aussie rules, or AFL) matches, while in summer it's the stage for cricket.
Federation Square
Federation Square is Melbourne’s vibrant cultural hub and central public piazza. Located opposite Flinders Street Station, this striking geometric precinct houses world-class galleries like NGV Australia, ACMI, and Indigenous art spaces, hosting major civic events, festivals, and live sports. The river was once an eel breeding ground; where shark, dolphin and stingrays could be found and a main source of food, hunting, cooking, and ceremony. By sharing food in this place, Mabu Mabu hopes to bring these stories back to the forefront of our culinary conversations.
Old Melbourne Gaol
Discover the dark heart of Melbourne's history at this iconic 19th-century prison turned museum. Explore eerie bluestone cells, see the original death mask of bushranger Ned Kelly, and experience a mock arrest in the City Watch House. Essential viewing for history lovers and true-crime fans.
Stroll along the beachside in St. Kilda
Stroll along the beachside in St. Kilda, Melbourne’s favourite beachside suburb. Along the pretty foreshore, join locals who walk, cycle and skate under the palms. Sail, windsurf, kitesurf or kiteboard out on the glittering bay. Experience live music in open spaces or heritage venues, or get dizzy at a thrilling ride at iconic Luna Park. At night, keep an eye out for little penguins at the St Kilda Breakwater, visit the Sunday St Kilda Esplanade Arts and Craft Market Re-live genteel resort days as you take a dip in the heated seawater spas and pools at the historic St Kilda Sea Baths.
Join the Aboriginal Heritage Walk
Join the Aboriginal Heritage Walk in the Botanical Garden and gain insight into the rich history and thriving culture of the First Peoples of Australia. Develop an understanding and appreciation for their customs and heritage as you discover their connection to plants and explore the traditional uses of plants for food, medicine and tools.

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hidden gems

Ride Melbourne's iconic trams
Take the City Circle Tram in heritage class trams around the city, a free and convenient way to get around central Melbourne. Tourists, shoppers, office workers and families can use the City Circle Tram to travel to major attractions, shops and city events. An audio commentary provides details of city landmarks and major attractions such as the City Museum, Parliament House, Docklands, Federation Square, Melbourne Aquarium and the Princess Theatre.
Ponyfish Island
Ponyfish Island, located beneath Evan Walker Bridge on the Yarra River, is a must visit Melbourne hotspot. Enjoy cocktails and share plates right on the water, with city views all around and a lively atmosphere, perfect for soaking up the local scene between sightseeing or matches.
Lune Croissanterie Bakery
Lune Croissanterie is a must visit Melbourne institution, famed for its world class pastries. From perfectly flaky croissants to inventive seasonal creations, it’s a bucket list stop for food lovers, arrive early, join the queue, and experience one of the city’s most talked about treats.
Brighton's Beach Boxes
Brighton's iconic beach boxes! 93 vibrant, historic timber huts line Dendy Street Beach, framing the Melbourne skyline. A paradise for photographers, these colourful landmarks pop against Port Phillip Bay. Perfect for sunset shots, coastal strolls, and classic Victorian charm.
Street art in Melbourne: Hosier Lane, Fitzroy & hidden laneways
Melbourne’s heartbeat lives in its street art. Explore iconic Hosier Lane for a shifting canvas of stencil art and massive murals, venture into edgy Fitzroy for bohemian culture and large-scale wall art, or lose yourself in the hidden, narrow CBD laneways where vibrant local grit meets global talent.




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Dominique portet

A renowned boutique winery located in the Yarra Valley

Dominique Portet is a premium Yarra Valley winery located near Melbourne, founded by a 9th generation French winemaker. It blends Bordeaux traditions with cool-climate Australian terroir.

“Number 3, on the places you must visit is in Melbourne, well it is not in Melbourne it’s about an hour out of Melbourne. We just got a bus down there and to the Yarra Valley to a Vineyard. I’m not a wine lover and I don’t know much about it, but we went to a smaller independent Vineyard called Dominique Portet and it was an amazing day. 

A Beautiful place, it had amazing food and lovely wine. I would thoroughly recommend you get down to the Yarra Valley. The place we went was amazing.”

Flat’s top tip: “We took Justin Harrison with us who played for Australia for a long time. and I think most days whatever you do in Australia most days would be made better by taking a Justin Harrison with you. so don’t know if you got his number but it is 07…”

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