Melbourne Official Visitors Guide - Winter 2019

OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE

Melbourne Winter 2019

Itinerary Inspiration

Discoveries for all kinds of visitors

Love the Laneways

Uncover hidden secrets

Coupons

Discounts for the city’s best experiences Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

CommBank.

The bank more new arrivals choose. commbank.com.au/hello

Inside

8 Melbourne’s favourite sporting events

MCG

20 My Melbourne with

NGV's Tony Ellwood

11 Harry Potter hits the stage

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Welcome to Melbourne

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What’s On

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Melbourne in Winter

12 Love the Laneways

14 Melbourne Laneways Map

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Itineraries

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See & Do

38

Arts & Culture

55

Shop

70

Eat & Drink

80

Neighbourhoods

84 Melbourne Neighbourhoods Map

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Regional Victoria

92 Regional Victoria Map

94 V/ Line Network Map

107 Useful Information

113 Melbourne Tram Network Map

114 Victorian Train Network Map

118 Traveller Tips

120 Advertiser Index

121 Accommodation Index

122 Melbourne City Map

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

70 Dine on:

the city on a plate

124 Winter Coupons

Message from the Minister Melbourne is the place to be this winter.

Over May and June, the Melbourne Jazz Festival and musicals Come From Away, Sweeney Todd and Muriel’s Wedding will delight theatre lovers.

In August sports fans will enjoy all the action at the Australian Boomers v USA Basketball match and the Melbourne Esports Open, while the AFL draws closer to the finals.

White Night Reimagined will showcase Melbourne’s late-night dining offering, our hidden laneways and give people a chance to warm-up in one of our many outstanding bars and pubs. This winter, there’s something for everyone in Victoria.

Hon. Martin Pakula MP Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events

Message from the Lord Mayor Warm up over winter with our city’s events.

Marvel at Chinese art and history at the National Gallery of Victoria’s Melbourne Winter Masterpieces showcasing China’s ancient Terracotta Warriors alongside works by cont emporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang.

Explore the Queen Victoria Winter Night Market with a warming hot chocolate or mulle d wine.

Rug up and head to the Dockland s for Friday night fireworks, or take in the all the action of the Australian Football League. Don’ t miss the Melbourne International Film Festi val for films from countless genres and nationalities.

Remember to tag your special #Me lbMoment on social media.

Sally Capp Lord Mayor

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Welcome to

Melbourne Outdoors

Within the leafy city limits there are beautiful botanical gardens and public parks.

Explore Port Phillip Bay’s sheltered beaches, take a boat cruise on the Yarra River or follow a walking track along the water’s edge.

Sport

Melbourne lives and breathes sport. A jam-packed calendar of high-profile sporting events runs year round, with spectators able to get up close to the action at our world-class arenas.

Shopping

Melbourne is a favourite destination for those with a passion for fashion. The city’s shopping precincts cater to all tastes and budgets with luxe designer boutiques, large department stores and local artisan markets.

Food & Wine

Welcome to Melbourne

Visitors to Melbourne are spoiled for choice with sporting spectacles, arts and culture attractions, stylish shopping, beautiful arcades and laneways, and picturesque public parks.

Arts & Culture

From grand theatres, museums and galleries to laneway street art and vibrant cultural festivals, Melbourne is the place to get your fix of art, design, music and live shows.

Heide Museum of Modern Art Jeremy Weirauch

Melbourne is renowned for its flair for food, acclaimed chefs and cool bar scene.

The city boasts more than 3,000 restaurants, cafes and bars representing about 75 different ethnic cuisines.

NGV International

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Melbourne Jazz Festival

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

What’s

on On Now Now Showing

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Muriel’s Wedding

Until 30 June

Darren Sylvester NGV Australia w ngv.vic.gov.au

June 20–23 June

Sweeney Todd

Until 14 July

Her Majesty’s Theatre w hmt.com.au

NGV Australia w ngv.vic.gov.au

28–30 June

Terracotta Warriors x Cai Guo-Qiang

Until 14 July

Docklands w whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au

Until June

NGV International w ngv.vic.gov.au

Her Majesty’s Theatre w murielsweddingthemusical.com

Until 14 July

Princess Theatre w harrypottertheplay.com/au Now Showing

NGV International w ngv.vic.gov.au

Muriel’s Wedding

Until 9 June

Melbourne Jazz Festival Various locations w melbournejazz.com

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From Bark to Neon

The Krystyna Campbell-Pretty Fashion Gift

Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits Bendigo Art Gallery w bendigoartgallery.com.au

Firelight Festival

July From 3 July

Come From Away

Comedy Theatre w comefromaway.com.au

Welcome to Melbourne

Come From Away Matthew Murphy

White Night Reimagined

Open House

15 July – 14 August

Melbourne Theatre Company’s Shakespeare in Love Arts Centre Melbourne w mtc.com.au 17–27 July

Much Ado About Nothing

Arts Centre Melbourne w artscentremelbourne.com.au 27 & 28 July

Open House

Various locations w openhousemelbourne.org

For more information on what’s happening in Melbourne whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au

August 1–18 August

Melbourne International Film Festival Various locations w miff.com.au From 9 August

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Her Majesty’s Theatre w charliethemusical.com.au 3–11 August

Thoroughly Modern Millie

Arts Centre Melbourne w artscentremelbourne.com.au

22 & 24 August

Australian Boomers v USA Basketball Marvel Stadium w teglive.com.au 22–24 August

White Night Reimagined

Various locations w whitenight.com.au/melbourne 30 August – 8 September

Melbourne Writer’s Festival Various locations w mwf.com.au

31 August – 1 September

Melbourne Esports Open

Melbourne Park w melbourneesportsopen.com.au

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AFL

MELBOURNE in Winter Sport, culture and the arts… Whatever your idea of a good time you’ll find it in the city this season.

Hoop Dreams

Get ready for arguably the biggest basketball match this country has seen since the 2000 Olympic Games — the Australian Boomers v USA Basketball.

The USA Men’s National team is heading down under to take on our best team, and Marvel Stadium will be transformed into basketball central for two amazing games (22 and 24 August). This is a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity for fans to see the sport’s powerhouses going head to head in the lead-up to the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Right now, Australia has a record 12 players showing everyone how it’s done in the NBA — Ben Simmons, Dante Exum and Patty Mills are just three of them — so there’s a good chance the Aussies will be able to reel in the team considered the world’s best. This is going to be one hot ticket, so make sure you book soon. w teglive.com.au

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The Beautiful Game

Ask any Melburnian where the city’s heart lies and they’re sure to tell you it’s with our own unique game. Australian rules football — also called Aussie rules, AFL or simply the footy — has Indigenous origins (Aboriginal people call the game Marngrook) and was adopted and adapted by white settlers in the 1850s. These days, at the highest level, 18 teams play in the national Australian Football League (AFL).

For the uninitiated, it seems as though the game has, alternately, no rules and far too many to work out, but experiencing a game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) or Marvel Stadium is a magnificent way to introduce yourself to one of the city’s favourite pastimes. Pick your team, wrap yourself in a scarf and walk with the fans to the ground. w afl.com.au

Cai Guo-Qiang: The Transient Landscape

This season, NGV International hosts the annual artistic blockbuster, Melbourne Winter Masterpieces. In 2019, gallery-goers have twice as much to admire, with a dual presentation of Chinese art and culture, both traditional and contemporary.

For the first time since 1989, ancient Qin dynasty treasures will arrive in Melbourne for the exhibition, Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality. There will be eight warriors, two full-size horses, replica chariots and other treasures of art and design. They will be presented alongside Cai Guo-Qiang: The Transient Landscape. The acclaimed contemporary artist has created all new pieces, including what will be a monumental installation of 10,000 suspended porcelain birds, for this show. Both are on display until 13 October. w ngv.vic.gov.au

Melbourne International Film Festival

Fun in the Dark

Each year, the city’s film buffs sequester themselves into cinemas and theatres, overdose on popcorn and see the best and most innovative works on film from around the world. Alongside similar events in Berlin and Cannes, the Melbourne International Film Festival (1–18 August) — commonly known as MIFF — is one of the oldest film festivals in the world.

It features hundreds of movies, as well as workshops, artist talks and parties aplenty. There’s plenty for everyone to enjoy, so either drop in for a single session or dedicate an entire day to checking out the latest world cinema. w miff.com.au

Melbourne International Film Festival

Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality

Top left: Cai Guo-Qiang, Mountain in Heat 2016, © Cai Guo-Qiang, Photo by Yvonne Zhao, courtesy Cai Studio. Left: Qin Shihuang’s terracotta warriors, Pit 1, Qin dynasty (221-206 BCE) (detail), © Shaanxi History Museum (Shaanxi Cultural, Heritage Promotion Center) and Emperor Qin Shihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum

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Welcome to Melbourne

Art from Afar

The Kindness of Strangers

The events of 11 September 2001 were devastating and felt around the world. But there was light in the gloom and one of those stories is told in the musical Come From Away. When US airspace was closed on that fateful morning, planes already in the air were diverted to other airfields. One of those was in a tiny town called Gander in Newfoundland, Canada, with a population of just 10,000. Before the day was over, 38 planes carrying 6,579 passengers landed there.

For the next couple of days, Newfoundlanders (who call anyone not from the island ‘come from aways’) did all they could to make their visitors as comfortable and welcome as possible. Writers Irene Sankoff and David Hein spent time in Gander collecting hundreds of hours of interviews to create this Tony Awardwinning show. It opens 3 July at the Comedy Theatre. w comefromaway.com.au Come From Away

Come to the Cabaret

There’ll be song and dance numbers, sultry costumes and maybe even a little high-kicking during the Melbourne Cabaret Festival (19–30 June). Held at Chapel off Chapel in Prahran, this is the event for those who love music that tells a story and stirs the soul. w melbournecabaret.com

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Come From Away

For the Potter Fans Other ways to enjoy wizarding fun in Melbourne when you’re here to see Harry.

Return of the Wizard

Get ready to experience the next chapter in the story of boy wizard Harry Potter, only this time around he’s all grown up. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child picks up with Harry now a grown-up — he’s married, has three kids and is working at the Ministry of Magic.

While Harry tries to keep the past where it belongs, his son Albus struggles with the family legacy.

This two-part play, on now at the Princess Theatre, is based on a new and original story by JK Rowling, Jack Thorne and John

Tiffany. The Australian production — it’s been wowing audiences since it opened earlier in the year — stars Gareth Reeves as Harry, Gyton Grantley as Ron and Paula Arundell as Hermoine.

If you’re in Melbourne for a week or more, enter the Friday Forty, a ballot that gives lucky winners the chance to buy tickets for performances the following week for just $40 per part (or $80 in total). w harrypottertheplay.com/au

Trapt

01 The Windsor Wizard’s Suite

The grand, historic hotel has transformed one of its rooms into the perfect place for muggles and other magical beings to rest their heads. w thehotelwindsor.com.au

02 The Store of Requirement

This is the place to purchase all your official Harry Potter memorabilia, including wands, clothing, collectable and accessories. Essential when you need to make magic happen. w thestoreofrequirement. com.au

03 Trapt’s Alchemy Room

Want to test your skills when it comes to spells? Book this Harry Potter-inspired escape room, where the aim is the find the Philosopher’s Stone. w traptmelbourne.com.au Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

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Welcome to Melbourne

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Love the Laneways Take your time exploring Melbourne’s tiniest streets to uncover bars, cafes and street art that will excite and inspire.

Duckboard Place

Duckboard Place

It curves its way from Flinders Lane and back to ACDC Lane, packing in an eyeful of street art on its walls.

When you’ve checked out the talent, there are a few places to catch a break. Duck up the stairs to Mary Fortune, a bar named after Australia’s first female detective. The cocktails are named after her stories. When it’s time to eat, take a seat at Tonka, where modern interpretations of Indian dishes are served beneath a cloudlike art installation.

Sensory Lab

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w maryfortune.com.au w tonkarestaurant.com.au

Union Lane

There’s always something happening on Bourke Street Mall. Shoppers bustling to and fro, buskers playing tunes, office workers on their lunch break. This narrow, pedestrian-only laneway connects through to Little Collins Street. There’s little else along it apart from 550 square metres of ever-changing street art. It’s a great way to spend a bit of time away from crowds. When you get to Little Collins Street, you’ll find an excellent cup of coffee — whether you’re after espresso or pour-overs — at Sensory Lab. w sensorylab.com.au

Word on the Street Elizabeth, 29, from Sydney

w soledevotion.com

Meyers Place

Hosier Lane

Meyers Place

This is one of Melbourne’s oldest laneways and is the home of a few hidden gems. Duck into Lane’s Edge, with its excellent courtyard that’s open until late.

New owners have taken over the space that was once one of Melbourne’s original laneway venues to create Bar Carlo. At this Italian spot, order spritzes, Birra Moretti and cicchetti (snacks on bread). If you need something more substantial, Pizza Pizza Pizza dishes up New York-style slices. See that black curtain at the back of the store? Duck through that to find a secret bar serving up classic cocktails. w lanesedge.com w barcarlo.com.au w pizzapizzapizza.com.au

Hosier Lane

Niagara Lane

Check out the pre-war buildings that line this thoroughfare running between Lonsdale Street and Little Bourke Street. Take a break at Sun Moth Canteen & Bar. During the day, it’s a light and airy cafe, but once 5pm rolls around natural wines, craft beer and bar snacks take over the menu. w sunmoth.com.au

Hosier Lane

You could spend an hour browsing the everchanging street art in what is likely Melbourne’s most popular laneway. But be sure to stick around.

Bar Tini is modelled on a classic Spanish bodega.

Enjoy tapas and montaditos (open sandwiches) along with European and local wines and classic cocktails with a Spanish twist. w bartini.com.au

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Welcome to Melbourne

My friends laugh at my shoe obsession, but it’s serious business. Whenever I arrive in Melbourne I make a beeline to soleDevotion.

It’s a small store in a laneway, but it has some of the best labels from around the world, including Trippen and John Fluevog.

LA TR OBE ST

01 Golden Monkey

Whether you want a good Small Batch coffee in the morning or a local beer to end the day, this light, bright Niagara Lane eatery is a great place to take a well-deserved shopping break.

Knox Pl

Melbourne Central Station

Guildford Ln

Drewery Pl

Melbourne Central

Sniders Ln

Drewery Ln

352

E LI Z AB ETH ST

w goldenmonkey.com.au

Hardware St

Finlay Av

Lt Lonsdale St

239

Caledonian Ln

Driver Ln

Emporium Melbourne

Postal Ln

259 Somerset Pl

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Warburton Ln Rankins Ln

Racing Club Ln

Niagara Ln

Hardware Ln Hardware Ln

Lt Bourke St

Goldie Pl

WI LLI AM ST

Q UE E N ST

LON SDA LE ST

Bourke St Mall

Howey Pl

Block Pl

Equitable Pl

Block Arc

Presgrave

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220

Manchester Ln

City Library

Scott Al

Centre Pl

57

Bligh Pl

Fulham Pl

342

Degraves St

Immigration Museum

Flinders Ln

Bond St

w thebutterflyclub.com

Dame Edna Pl

COLLIN S ST

53

Market St

Bank Pl

This tiny theatre hosts more than 1,100 performances every year, ranging from magic to cabaret. Sing up a storm at Friday’s piano bar that happens right after The Big HOO-HAA!, one of Melbourne’s longest-running improv shows.

Union Ln

Royal Arcade

Carson Pl

The Causeway

Lt Collins St

02 The Butterfly Club

The Walk Arc

McKillop St

151

BOURK E ST

Cathedral Ar

FLIN DE RS ST

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Flinders St Station

E X H I B I TI O N ST

180

SWANSTON ST

S PRI NG ST

Laneways

R US S ELL ST

Albert Coates Ln

56

Liverpool St

Punch Ln Crossley St

153

Cohen Pl Market Ln

Paynes Pl

2

Windsor Pl

Meyers Pl

75

Alfred Pl George Pde

120

Federation Square

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Parliament Station

TRAMS

03 Lucy Folk

Find yourself a wearable piece of art at this jewel-box store, where each season sees new ranges of jewellery, handbags and eyewear.

Pick up a colourful friendship band for your best friend back home.

ACDC Ln

w lucyfolk.com

Duckboard Pl

Malthouse Ln

St Paul’s Cathedral

Chinese Museum

Melbourne Pl

Melbourne Town Hall

Rutledge Ln

Croft Al

Corrs Ln Coverlid Pl

Waratah Pl

180

Smythe Ln

Russell Pl

Rainbow Al

La Trobe Pl

Chinatown

Bullens Ln

Heffernan Ln

Celestial Av

Tattersalls Ln

Greek Precinct

Oliver Ln

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Red Cape Ln

Hosier Ln

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State Library Victoria

Regent Pl

e Pl

Melbourne

Bennetts Ln

l

3 minutes’ walk per block

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Manchester Unity Building

Itineraries Pinpoint your desired adventure then follow our pointers. It all makes for a great day out.

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Did You Know...

Australia’s first pizza restaurant, Toto’s, opened on Lygon Street in 1961 and is still serving customers today?

Itineraries

Bar Americano

Family Fun Indoors

11am Get your phone and camera ready, because

ArtVo, an immersive gallery where you put yourself in the picture, is hours of fun.

1pm If you’re lucky you’ll score a private caravan at

Grand Trailer Park Taverna. There are great burgers to devour, but the dessert menu is amazing, too. Can you resist an Oreo waffle sandwich?

3pm Head to Melbourne Museum and spend some time exploring the displays of dinosaurs, curiosities and live insects. w artvo.com.au w grandtrailerpark.com.au w museumsvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum

Go Bar Hopping

4 pm Start at the top of Rialto Tower at Lui Bar,

where the cocktails are as spectacular as the views at sunset.

7pm Drinking without lining your stomach can be

disastrous, so head to Arlechin, where the Italianstyle dishes — bolognaise jaffles, eel parfait, custardfilled donuts — are as tempting as the cocktails.

10pm When it’s time to party, head to Heartbreaker.

Cold beers, pizza slices and a jukebox full of classic tunes keep the place pumping until late. w luibar.com.au w arlechin.com.au w heartbreakerbar.com.au

Heartbreaker

Street Art Trail

3pm Catch the end of the day (and fewer crowds)

at Hosier Lane, where the murals extend right along the street and up high, too. Look up to see Adnate’s vast portrait of an Indigenous boy.

5pm Have an early bite to eat, along with a Spanish

beer or glass of wine, at MoVida, one of Melbourne’s favourite tapas bars.

7pm Head through Howey Place to Presgrave

Place, where there are framed artworks on the walls, partially hidden sculptures and the city’s tiniest gallery, Trink Tank. Stop for a cocktail at Bar Americano. w movida.com.au w baramericano.com

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Old Melbourne Goal

Accessible Melbourne 1.5 hours before sunrise Meet your pilot

and crew for an unforgettable sunrise hot air balloon ride over Melbourne’s city skyline courtesy of Global Ballooning. The company has easy-access baskets so that passengers with impaired mobility can also enjoy the best views in town.

9.30am(ish) Back on solid ground, head to

Family weekend

South of Johnston, with its easily accessed outdoor area at the front, for a hearty breakfast of delicious pancakes, southern-style baked beans and more. w globalballooning.com.au w southofjohnston.com.au

ESCAPE Both the adults and kids will love this two-day itinerary.

DAY ONE

Midday Wherever you’ve come from you’ll likely be hungry, so fill up on dumplings and noodles at HuTong.

2pm Check in at Mantra 100 Exhibition,

which has apartments with kitchenettes and up to two bedrooms.

3pm Check out a slice of dark history at

Old Melbourne Gaol, which once held some of Australia’s worst criminals.

Ezard

DAY TWO

8am There’s a big range of breakfast choices,

6pm Get a taste of Italy with the traditional Napoli-

including delicious pancakes, at Trunk Diner.

style pies at Sempre Pizza & Calzone.

10am Catch tram number 96 to St Kilda, and spend

w hutong.com.au w mantrahotels.com w oldmelbournegaol.com.au w semprepizzaandcalzone.com

the day walking along the beach, checking out the shops and getting your thrills at Luna Park. w trunktown.com.au w lunapark.com.au

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For Architecture Aficionados

2pm Start at the Royal Exhibition Building, built in

1879 and now one of the world’s oldest remaining exhibition pavilions. Tours run at this time most days.

4pm On Swanston Street, look up to see the Gothicinspired Manchester Unity Building. Completed in 1932, it has been well preserved — head into the foyer to see original friezes and copper lift doors.

Heading to the Slopes How best to enjoy your journey to the snow fields.

6pm Drink and dine surrounded in splendour

at The Bank on Collins. Located in a neoclassical building built in 1876, the restaurant is still home to magnificent columns and period detailing.

A Little Luxury

10am Arrive for your appointment at Miss Fox.

This chic day spa offers massages, body scrubs and wraps, ritual bathing, facials and many other pampering treatments.

1pm Don’t rush — you’ve got plenty of time to get to your reservation at Ezard, a sleek basement restaurant serving modern Australian dishes.

3pm Once you’re done head to Collins Street, where you’ll find flagship stores for some of the world’s finest designers, including Tiffany & Co. w missfox.com.au w ezard.com.au w tiffany.com

Brown Brothers

9am Pick up your rental car and set your GPS. Midday Your first stop with be Brown Brothers

at Milawa, where you can taste some of the vineyard’s offerings at the cellar door and stock up for later.

2pm When you arrive in town, head to

Bright Brewery for lunch by the river. The seasonal menu is the perfect match for the beers created here.

4pm Check in to one of the cabins or villas at Big4 Bright Holiday Park, then go for a stroll around the town.

Attention, Sports Fans

6pm Tomahawks would be just as at home in

sporting venue, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on an MCG Tour. Extend the sporting theme with a visit to the National Sports Museum.

10am After a good night’s sleep, pack up the

10am Get behind the scenes at Australia’s famous

1pm Order up burgers, pizza and grazing plates at Mt View Hotel, just a short walk from the sporting precinct. w mcg.org.au w mtviewhotel.com.au

Miss Fox

one of Melbourne’s hip suburbs. This bar and restaurant serves excellent cocktails and hearty dishes, like wagyu cheeseburgers. car, check out and make your way to Blackbird Cafe, where the popular breakfast dishes are created from local produce.

Midday Continue your journey to the ski fields. w brownbrothers.com.au w brightbrewery.com.au w big4.com.au w tomahawksbright.com.au f /blackbirdcafebright Want more regional Victoria highlights?

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w museumsvictoria.com.au/reb w manchesterunitybuilding.com.au w thebankoncollins.com.au

My Melbourne

Tony’s Favourites

Here are some of Tony’s favourite Melbourne places.

Cafe

Tony Ellwood

Director, National Gallery of Victoria

After transforming a number of Australian galleries into cultural destinations, the accomplished former curator set his sights on Melbourne’s best.

He made a substantial mark on the Queensland scene, having overseen the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art, but in 2012 Tony Ellwood accepted the directorship position at the NGV. Since then, he’s presented some of the most important exhibitions in the country, including Melbourne Now and Masterpieces from the Hermitage: The Legacy of Catherine the Great.

This winter he’s set to captain another blockbuster show. “As a dual presentation of Chinese art and culture from the past and the present, Terracotta Warriors | Cai Guo-Qiang offers a unique opportunity to experience one of the greatest archaeological finds of the twentieth century, alongside one of the world’s most exciting contemporary artists, Cai Guo-Qiang,” he explains.

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As well as the Terracotta Warriors — widely regarded as the eighth wonder of the world — and Cai Guo-Qiang’s newest pieces, the exhibition will also feature more than 150 ancient treasures of Chinese art and design.

Tony says the origins of this latest Melbourne Winter Masterpieces (MWM) exhibition can be traced back 37 years, when the warriors first visited the city less than a decade after they were discovered. The majority of the planning, however, has taken place during the past three years.

Impressively, this will be the 25th exhibition presented as part of MWM. Says Tony: “The MWM program has helped put Victoria in the spotlight, strengthening its reputation as Australia’s most creative state and the NGV as the most popular art gallery in the country."

Alimentari in Fitzroy’s Brunswick Street is the original outpost and still my favourite for great Italianstyle coffee and the north’s best deli food.

Restaurant

Technically Marion is a wine bar, but Andrew McConnell’s delicious food can be enjoyed as a meal or a snack.

Bar

Bars don’t get much classier than The Everleigh — the drinks list, the service and the ambience are all top notch.

View

I can’t go past looking out the windows of the NGV Garden Restaurant with its view over the NGV Garden.

Event

I’m looking forward to seeing the Australian premiere of Lazarus, the David Bowie and Edna Walsh musical, at Arts Centre Melbourne.

Place

The Royal Botanic Gardens is one of Melbourne’s most tranquil spaces and it’s beautiful any time of the year.

Follow Tony and the NGV here: w ngv.vic.gov.au @ngvmelbourne

Luna Park, St Kilda

See & Do There’s always something happening in Melbourne, and we’re going to show you just how you can best spend your time while you’re here.

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Chocoholic Tours

AFL

O’Brien Group Arena

Sporting Season

Just when you think you might want to retreat indoors, Melburnians are out in number cheering for their teams. The Australian Football League (AFL) season is well underway, and an afternoon or night spent watching one of the big local teams — Richmond or Collingwood, for instance — at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is a great way to experience this unique game. Rugby league is growing its local audience with Melbourne Storm having been very successful in past years. They play home games at AAMI Park. Melbourne has two ice hockey teams, the Mustangs and the Ice, and they both play at O’Brien Group Arena. w afl.com.au w melbournestorm.com.au w theaihl.com

Walk it Out

Get an insight into the laneways and arcades of Melbourne during a walking tour with Hidden Secrets Tours. Walks 101 has a number of different itineraries, including free introductory tours of Melbourne city and St Kilda. Get in touch with your sweet side with Chocoholic Tours, which take participants to some of Melbourne’s most indulgent chocolatiers and dessert bars. w hiddensecretstours.com w walks101.com/melbourne w chocoholictours.com.au

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Legoland

Fun for Kids

If they love the world’s favourite building blocks, head to LEGOLAND. There are rides to enjoy, 11 play-and-build zones and a 4D cinema. For anyone under the age of 12, ArtPlay is an indoor centre where they can explore their creativity at one of the more than 300 workshops held each year. w melbourne.legolanddiscoverycentre.com.au w melbourne.vic.gov.au/artplay

Melbourne Precincts Explore these fun parts of the city to see its many faces.

01 Federation Square

This is the place to get an art and culture fix, as well as a taste of the city. Hit NGV Australia then enjoy some sushi at Chocolate Buddha.

02 Docklands

Enjoy the public art trail down by the water, then get a retail fix at The District Docklands, where there are Australian and international brands, a dining precinct and cinema.

Animals Everywhere

Feel as though you’re walking beneath the ocean at SEA LIFE Melbourne. Get more out of a visit to Melbourne Zoo by organising an Australian Wildlife Tour, where you’ll get close to kangaroos and other animals. w melbourneaquarium.com.au w zoo.org.au

Up High

Get your bearings at Eureka Skydeck. You can see Port Phillip Bay, the Dandenongs and all the city’s neighbourhoods from 88 floors above ground level.

Take in the best view of the city on the Melbourne Star. If you’re riding at sunset, upgrade to a Sparkling Flight with a glass of champagne.

03 Chinatown

It’s best known for its array of restaurants and bars, but this part of Melbourne is also home to the Chinese Museum.

04 South Wharf

This waterside neighbourhood has a thriving dining scene, but it’s also a lovely spot for a walk — past the Polly Woodside and along the boardwalk — on a sunny day. w fedsquare.com w newquay.com.au w chinatownmelbourne.com.au w southwharfmelbourne.com.au

w eurekaskydeck.com.au w melbournestar.com.au

Melbourne Essentials

For 140 years, Queen Victoria Market has been supplying fresh food and produce to city residents.

There’s plenty more to look at and shop for, too, from souvenirs and t-shirts to locally crafted fashion and homewares. Spend hours wandering through Royal Botanic Gardens and discovering some of the 8,500 species planted across its 38 hectares. w qvm.com.au w rbg.vic.gov.au Chinatown

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SEA LIFE Melbourne

Sunny Ridge

For generations, Sunny Ridge has been a much-loved attraction in the hinterland region of Victoriaʼs Mornington Peninsula.

We invite you to pick your own strawberries (November to April), enjoy delicious desserts from our cafe and browse our retail emporium of local products and seasonal produce.

Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm (Nov–Apr); Fri–Sun, school and public holidays, 11am to 4pm (May–Oct) 244 Shands Road, Main Ridge t 03 5989 4500 w sunnyridge.com.au Find us on:

Arthurs Seat Eagle

Get ready to soar! Board a state-of-the-art gondola and fly over the state forest to the highest point of the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Enjoy breathtaking views across the bay to the city in the safety and comfort of a contemporary gondola cabin.

Open: Daily, from 10am 1085 Arthurs Seat Road, Dromana t 03 5987 0600 e info@aseagle.com.au w aseagle.com.au

Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market

On Sundays from 10am to 4pm, more than 80 local artisans fill Arts Centre Melbourneʼs lawn to showcase their unique, handmade goods, ranging from arts and crafts to freshly made edible delicacies. Everything on offer is produced locally, making the market a real favourite for those seeking one-of-a-kind treasures.

Open: Sun, 10am to 4pm 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne t 1300 182 183 w artscentremelbourne.com.au

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

Melbourne’s award-winning wildlife park. Explore our bushland, meet endangered species, feed kangaroos, cuddle up to koalas and enjoy encounters with colourful birds, reptiles, dingoes and many other animals. Or come on a magical lantern-lit evening wildlife walk.

Close to Melbourne on the way to Phillip Island.

Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Road, Pearcedale t 0487 000 518 w moonlitsanctuary.com.au Find us on:

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Cooks’ Cottage Winter is the ideal time to visit Cooks’ Cottage in the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens.

This humble cottage takes you back in time to the 18th century, where life was very different to today.

Homes were modest and basic with gardens used for remedies and food.

Look through the cottage and you will learn many things, such as: ++ why the beds were short ++ why a strange pot sits under the bed ++ what people wore in the 18th century.

Tram: Route 48 or 75 to stop 10 Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm. Last entry 4.45pm (except Christmas Day) Fitzroy Gardens, Wellington Parade, East Melbourne t 03 9658 9658 w whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/cookscottage /whatsonmelb @whatsonmelb @whatsonmelb

Finish your tour of the cottage at the stables.

This is where the Cook family would have raised their chickens, lambs and maybe even a cow. In here you will find a newly developed space offering an interactive experience for both young and old.

While you are buying your ticket for Cooks’ Cottage at the Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre, make sure you check out our amazing merchandise range. There is something for everyone in the Fitzroy Gardens.

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William Ricketts Sanctuary

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Wander along the lush, fern-lined paths and discover more than 90 beautiful clay sculptures. Created by William Ricketts and inspired by the culture and traditions of the Pitjantjatjara and Arrernte Aboriginal people of Central Australia, the forest gallery is the perfect place to enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of the Dandenong Ranges. Entry is free.

, 12pm to m to 2pm

Make the most of your day with a picnic nearby in the Alfred Nicholas Gardens or Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden.

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Port Phillip Ferries

Set the cruise control for a scenic day trip or regional getaway.

Cruise via the 400-seat ferry from Docklands to the Bellarine Peninsula. Enjoy local seafood, wineries and fabulous beaches.

Experience the licensed on-board cafe, free Wi-Fi and look out for dolphins along the journey. Perfect for families, groups or a new adventure. Departs across from Marvel Stadium and directly on the CBD free tram network. Geelong services start December 2019.

, 12pm to m to 2pm

Tram: Route 35, 70 or 75 to stop D3 Train: To Southern Cross Station

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Melbourne River Cruises

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Enjoy a sightseeing cruise or a Williamstown ferry and discover the best of what Melbourne has to offer.

, 12pm to m to 2pm

Special Offer: 2 for 1 offer on all Sightseeing and Williamstown Cruises* Sightseeing Cruises: Daily, 11am, 12.10pm, 1.30pm & 3pm Williamstown Ferry: Daily, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm Open: Daily, 9.30am to 4pm

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Around And About

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We offer the best two-day Ultimate Great Ocean Road tour.

Let us show you this amazing road the correct way and spend two days with us. Maximum group size is 11.

, 12pm to m to 2pm

Book now on our website and get 12% discount with promo code: OVG. We also have various other tours throughout Victoria.

See website for details.

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Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant

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Enjoy one of our relaxing three-hour Yarra River dinner cruises when you book a place on our Cruising Restaurant.

, 12pm to m to 2pm

Four course meal with all drinks included.

Adult: $145 | Child (14–17): $90 | Child (2–13): $65 Special offer: 10% off booking with the code SOM10.

Cruising Hours: Thu, Fri & Sat, 7.30pm to 10.30pm Office and Booking Hours: Daily, 9am to 5pm

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Victoria Police Museum

Visit the Victoria Police Museum and see the largest collection of Kelly Gang armour in Australia, view forensic evidence from some of Melbourne’s most notorious cases and learn how police fight crime.

, 12pm to m to 2pm

Tram: Route 12, 96 or 109 to stop 124; or route 35 (free City Circle), 70 or 75 to stop D6 Train: To Southern Cross Station Open: Mon–Fri, 10am to 4pm

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RAAF Museum Point Cook

See Australia’s Air Force in fascinating detail through thousands of memorabilia items, beautifully preserved aircraft and interactive flying displays, just 25 minutes from the CBD. Admission is free.

Open: Tue–Fri, 10am to 3pm; weekends and public holidays, 10am to 5pm (closed Mon, Christmas Day & Good Friday) RAAF Base Point Cook, Point Cook Road, Point Cook t 03 8348 6040 e raaf.museuminfo@defence.gov.au w airforce.gov.au/raafmuseum

Gumbuya World

Explore Victoria’s newest wildlife experience!

Victoria’s newest wildlife and theme park is located in Melbourne’s southeast. Animal lovers will feel as though they have been transported to the outback, where they can enjoy close encounters on the Wildlife Trail. Have that perfect snap taken with our lovable koalas, kangaroos, dingoes or take our Nature Trail Wagon ride through an authentic Aussie bush environment. For those seeking adventure, hold on tight and take a spin on one of our many rides including dodgems and the thrilling Rebel.

Gumbuya World has something for everyone.

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Holey Moley

Take a swing and hit that hole-inone at this indoor mini-golf park, with two floors of pop culturethemed holes. For fun after dark, play a round then hit the Caddyshack Bar or belt out a tune in the karaoke den.

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When the weather is cooler, it’s a great time to explore some of Melbourne’s fun and fascinating undercover experiences.

Strike Bowling

Escape Room Melbourne

You’ve got just 70 minutes and a string of riddles — they could be mathematical, visual or just about anything that makes you think — to solve and make it out of the themed rooms. Work in teams of between two and six to make a break from a mine or a magician’s emporium. w escaperoom.com.au

Dialogue in the Dark

Put yourself in another person’s shoes for an hour as you’re lead through a simulated Melbourne in total darkness.

You’ll experience sounds, smells and movement at this experience, which will transform your perception of how those living with blindness or low vision move through the world. w dialogueinthedark.com.au

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Carlton Brewhouse

It’s the home of some of Australia’s favourite beers, including Carlton Draught and Victoria Bitter, and you can now tour the brewery. Follow the River of Beer as you learn about the history of brewing and marvel at the size of this operation. And, yes, samples are available. w carltonbrewhouse.com.au

IceBar

Want to be really cool? Head to Federation Square, the home of Australia’s only bar where the temperature is kept at a freezing –10ºC year-round. Don’t worry, though; you rug up in parkas and cold-weather gear before entering. And kids are welcome before 7pm each day. w icebarmelbourne.com

iDarts

If you’re old enough you may remember a time when people would throw darts at a board when they’d had a couple of pints at the pub. Now, it’s gone all upmarket and electronic. Plus, there’s no chance of accidentally poking anyone. w idarts.com.au

Strike Bowling

Play a couple of frames of ten-pin before you take out your mates in a game of laser tag, hit the karaoke room or try to get out of one of the escape rooms. With a cocktail bar and kitchen, you’re in for a full night (or day) of entertainment. w strikebowling.com.au

Tixatsix

If you want to see a show but are on a budget, head to the box office in the Theatres Building at Arts Centre Melbourne where a limited number of $30 tickets are released at 6pm for performances that evening.

Go on — be spontaneous. w artscentremelbourne.com.au

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is one of the world’s finest botanic gardens, and a leading destination for nature, culture and science. With two locations, in Melbourne and Cranbourne, the gardens are home to stunning horticulture displays and unique experiences.

Melbourne Gardens is an inner-city oasis with breathtaking landscapes and stunning plant collections. Journey into the ancestral lands of the local First Peoples, and be immersed in their rich culture on an Aboriginal Heritage Walk, or enjoy views of this spectacular 38-hectare garden in comfort with a ride on the Garden Explorer.

Tram: Route 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 19 Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Gardens Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne t 03 9252 2429 w rbg.vic.gov.au Find us on:

St Kilda Esplanade Market

Come and find your treasure and shop handmade artisan goods at Melbourne’s best outdoor market by the sea. Set against the backdrop of St Kilda Beach, our vibrant makers’ market features more than 150 unique stalls of handcrafted artwork, jewellery, clothing and accessories, as well as a foodie zone.

It’s an inspiring weekly destination for Melburnians and tourists alike.

The market runs from Luna Park all the way to Fitzroy Street, and is a great place to start when exploring St Kilda.

Tram: Route 3a, 16 or 96 to stop 138 Open: Every Sun from 10am Upper Esplanade, St Kilda w stkildaesplanademarket.com.au Find us on:

Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory

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Open: Daily, 7.30am until sunset

Melbourne Star Observation Wheel

Located in the city’s waterfront precinct of Docklands, Melbourne Star is the perfect way to start your Melbourne visit. Hear stories of the city’s origins and its place in the world while taking in views stretching up to 40 kilometres.

Special Offer: Present this ad for 20% off full-price general admission tickets Open: Daily; May–Aug, 11am to 7pm; Sep–Apr, 11am to 10pm; Christmas Day and ANZAC Day, 1pm to 10pm Last flight departs 30 minutes prior to closing time Last ticket sales 45 minutes prior to closing time Tram: Route 35, 70 or 86 to stop D11, free from CBD 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands t 03 8688 9688 w melbournestar.com Find us on:

Puffing Billy Railway

Loved by locals and visitors from around the world, Puffing Billy is Australia's favourite steam train.

Experience the historic train as it travels through the Dandenong Ranges, located only one-hour east of Melbourne.

Experiences include: + An authentic open-carriage train journey with trains departing from Belgrave and Lakeside stations. + Dine in style on board our Steam & Cuisine Luncheon first-class carriages and indulge in a delicious seasonal three-course menu or Natter Platter filled with a selection of cured meats, fine cheeses, and Devonshire Tea. Tours are offered by all major day-tour operators.

Train: Belgrave Line to Belgrave Station Open: Daily except Christmas Day 1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave t 03 9757 0700 w puffingbilly.com.au Find us on:

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An African safari adventure just 30 minutes from Melbourne.

A world of wildlife in the heart of Melbourne.

A bushland haven for Australian wildlife in the stunning Yarra Valley.

Open daily 9am to 5pm 1300 966 784 | zoo.org.au

KIDS VISIT FREE!

Children under 16 years of age receive free entry every weekend, during Victorian Government school holidays and on Victorian public holidays.

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MCG

Experience the National Sports Museum, guided tours of the ‘G and more at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Go behind the scenes on a guided MCG tour

Whether you’ve been to the MCG once or 100 times, you are sure to learn something new during this captivating experience. Step onto the ground, then see the player change rooms, the famous MCC Long Room and more with a knowledgeable tour guide. In the midst of another exciting AFL season, there’s no better time to visit the MCG for a behind-the-scenes experience.

Tram: Route 48 or 75 to stop 12 or 70 to stop 7C Train: To Richmond or Jolimont Station National Sports Museum: Daily, 10am to 5pm MCG Tours: Daily, every 30 minutes between 10am to 3pm Alternative trading hours apply on event days.

Please visit our website for information.

Gate 3, MCG, Brunton Avenue, Richmond t 03 9657 8879 w mcg.org.au /melbournecricketground @mcg @mcg

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Be inspired at the National Sports Museum

The National Sports Museum is home to countless sports and offers something for everybody all year round. Highlighted by Australia's largest collection of sporting memorabilia, featuring the Australian Rules Football Hall of Fame, cricket, horse racing, Olympics and tennis, as well as the Game On! interactive gallery, this state of the art space is sure to impress visitors of all ages.

Get active in Game On!

A real favourite, Game On! lets you test your AFL goalkicking skills, cycle against friends, test your reaction times and much more. With sporting activities including archery, netball, cricket and soccer, the interactive gallery is the perfect place to throw, shoot, ride, race and run to your heart’s content!

Heide Museum of Modern Art

Arts& Culture Are you interested in the symphony? Like to stroll through galleries? Then you’ll love the creativity and culture Melbourne’s arts scene has to offer.

Heide III exterior, Emily Floyd, Abstract Labour, 2014 Photograph: Christian Capurro

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History Retold

At Melbourne Museum, Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre’s First Peoples exhibition tells the story of Aboriginal Victoria. It’s a story that stretches back more than 60,000 years and this exhibition celebrates the diversity, continuity and vitality of the Koorie people.

Visit the Milarri Garden to see plants used by the Indigenous people and view sculptures and animals. At 1.45pm each day, a guide feeds the short-finned eels in Milarri Pond and explains their importance to Aboriginal people. w museumsvictoria.com.au/ bunjilaka

Connect with the Land

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Victorian Stories

Trace the history and culture of the Indigenous people of southeastern Australia from Creation Time till the present day at the Koorie Heritage Trust Indigenous Culture Centre’s interactive multimedia exhibition. The centre is also the starting point for the Birrarung Wilma (River Camp) Walk. With a friendly guide, you’ll walk down to Birrarung Marr on the banks of the Yarra River to gain a more meaningful appreciation of the location and its significance to local Indigenous people. w koorieheritagetrust.com

Aboriginal Heritage Walk

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Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Melbourne Museum

Take an Aboriginal Heritage Walk in the Royal Botanic Gardens on the land of the Kulin nation, with an Indigenous guide. He or she will perform a traditional smoking ceremony, then tell you about the local Boonerwurrung and Woiwurrung people and how they used native plants for food, tools and medicine.

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Come from Away A True and Touching Story

Experience a heartwarming musical unlike any other this winter.

Come from Away follows the joyous, incredible real-life journey of 7,000 air passengers who became grounded in the tiny town of Gander, Newfoundland in Canada after US airspace was shut down in the wake of the September 11 tragedy.

In a matter of hours, the town’s population almost doubled and its community became the lifeline to these stranded travellers.

It’s here the diverse stories of Newfoundlanders and their unexpected guests converge.

Out of devastation, displacement and uncertainty, camaraderie, friendship and generosity blossom. See how strangers — despite their different personalities, cultures and beliefs — band together in a time of need. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry and you’ll be humbled by this incredible tapestry of stories.

Come from Away has graced many stages, including New York’s Broadway and London’s West End, impressing critics from all around the globe. Such is its impact, it’s won a Tony award,

four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, and a swathe of other accolades.

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Old Treasury Building

Discover Melbourne’s history, heritage and people. Built at the height of the gold rush, the magnificent Old Treasury Building now hosts a variety of displays centred on the history of Melbourne, featuring rare original documents from the Public Record Office Victoria. Exhibitions showcase the development of Melbourne from fledgling village to modern metropolis.

Tram: Route 11, 12, 35, 48 or 109 to stop 8 Train: Parliament Station Open: Sun–Fri, 10am to 4pm 20 Spring Street, Melbourne t 03 9651 2233 w otb.org.au Find us on:

Heide Museum of Modern Art

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Visit the home of modern Australian art. Heide encompasses three distinct gallery buildings, a cafe, gift store and sculpture park on 16 acres of heritage parkland and gardens.

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Train: Hurstbridge Line to Heidelberg Station Bus: Route 903 to Bridge Street / Manningham Road stop Open: Tue–Sun & public holidays, 10am to 5pm 7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen w heide.com.au Find us on:

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Parliament House

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Visit Victoria’s Parliament House, one of Australia’s oldest and most architecturally distinguished public buildings. Free guided tours are provided on non-sitting days, Monday to Friday. Groups of six or more must book. On sitting days, come and see Parliament in action.

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Public tours: Non-sitting days, Mon–Fri, 9.30am; 10.30am; 11.30am; 1.30pm; 2.30pm & 3.30pm Express tours: 1pm & 4pm

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Arts Centre Melbourne

Sitting beneath one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks — the magnificent spire — Arts Centre Melbourne is at the heart of Australia’s largest performing arts precinct.

For more than 30 years, Arts Centre Melbourne has been a hub for story-telling through world-class theatre, dance, music, art and circus, and has thrilled audiences with a diverse program of local and international productions and exhibitions.

Arts Centre Melbourne is much bigger than even most Victorians realise, comprising three venues on both sides of St Kilda Road: The Theatres Building has the impressive State Theatre, Playhouse and intimate Fairfax Studio; Hamer Hall is a premier venue for musical performances, including those by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra; and Sidney Myer Music Bowl is popular for open-air concerts.

More than merely a place to see a show, this buzzing cultural precinct is a remarkable tourist attraction in its own right that can be explored and enjoyed in a variety of ways.

Arts & Culture

The Cultural Hub

More Than Meets the Eye Take an entertaining insiderʼs journey with guided tours available daily at 11am. On Sundays (10am to 4pm), local artisans present their unique handmade goods at the Sunday Market on the Arts Centre Melbourne lawn.

Wining and Dining

There are plenty of great places to eat and drink. The Barre is perfect for a pre-show wine, meal or latenight drink. For a quick coffee and cake break try Café Vic and the café on the forecourt. Near Hamer Hall, Fatto Bar & Cantina, Teatro and Saké all overlook the Yarra River.

Australian Music Vault Open daily, free

Melbourne has long been Australia’s music capital, but now it’s the permanent home of the Australian Music Vault, a free exhibition showcasing the stories of contemporary Australian music.

tixatsix

Line up at the Theatres Building Box Office at 6pm nightly for your chance at one of 20 tickets to select evening performances for just $30. w artscentremelbourne.com.au

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Terracotta Warriors & Cai Guo-Qiang

Explore the NGV

The National Gallery of Victoria is the cultural pride of the state, and is split over two locations. In the arts and culture precinct, just south of the Yarra River, you’ll discover NGV International. As well as a permanent collection that includes such important pieces as Rodin’s first cast for his masterpiece The Thinker, the gallery hosts a number of travelling exhibitions. This season the huge drawcard is the dual exhibition presenting China past and present, Terracotta Warriors & Cai Guo-Qiang (until 13 October). Across the river at Federation Square, NGV Australia presents a collection of local artists, including an impressive array of Indigenous art and artefacts. w ngv.vic.gov.au

Look to the Underground

Smaller galleries also offer a broad range of artistic genres. Check out the upcoming lights of the local scene at Gertrude Contemporary. Bar owner and artist Matthew Bax has launched Grau Projekt, which shows a different artist every six weeks. Opening night is a ticketed affair, with guests enjoying a one-off cocktail created especially for the show. For a hit of independent art, theatre and music, check out the program at fortyfivedownstairs, one of Melbourne’s most successful not-for-profit venues. w gertrude.org.au w grauprojekt.com w fortyfivedownstairs.com

Top: Cai Guo-Qiang, Sunshine and Solitude: Lassoing Horses 2010, © Cai Guo-Qiang, Photo by Diego Berruecos, courtesy MUAC . Above: CHINESE, Chariot #1 (replica of Qin dynasty chariot) bronze, 152.0 x 225.0 cm, Emperor Qin Shihuang’s Mausoleum, Site Museum, Xi’an (MMYL007)

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Discover the Library There’s more to the State Library of Victoria than books. Here’s what to see and do.

01 Ned Kelly Tour

Orchestral Manoeuvres

It gave its first performance in 1906 and since then the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has delighted millions of audience members and collaborated with some of the world’s greatest musical talents. This season, the orchestra presents a number of exciting programs. Brilliant Czech maestro Jakub Hrusa returns to the MSO to conduct Dvorak’s The Wood Dove, Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto and Mussorgsky/Ravel’s Pictures at an Exhibition (28–29 June, 1 July). Hear the Australian Girls Choir and National Boys Choir team up with the MSO Chorus for a Stravinsky double bill, The Rite of Spring (18–20 July). Former violinist Nikolaj Znaider conducts Mendelssohn’s ethereal music for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Saint-Saën’s Cello Concerto No 1 and Berlioz’s fantastical piece, Symphonie Fantastique (22–24 August). w mso.com.au

History Uncovered

It is a monument to Australian lives sacrificed during war, but the Shrine of Remembrance is also an impressive and engaging piece of architecture. Visitors can view the exhibition, Resistance: Australians and the European Underground 1939–45 (until 4 August). Explore another era at the Polly Woodside, an 1885 tall ship that travelled more than 1.7 million kilometres carrying coal and wheat before finding a permanent home at South Wharf. w shrine.org.au w nationaltrust.org.au

02 Discover Fan Art

The free exhibition Self made: zines and artists books follows the evolution of do-it-yourself publishing by looking at the history of fanzines and publications from underground presses.

03 See the Dome

At the top of the six-storey octagonal La Trobe Reading Room check out what was once the largest reinforced concrete structure in the world.

04 Behind the History

If you want to find out more about the people, places and events that have shaped this part of the world, head to the free exhibition, The Changing Face of Victoria.

Shrine of Remembrance

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State Library of Victoria

Follow along to find out more about this infamous bushranger. See eyewitness photos and read his Jerilderie letter, in which he attempts to justify his murder of three police officers.

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State Library Victoria

The fourth most popular library in the world and the busiest in Australia, State Library Victoria is a mustvisit Melbourne icon.

Dating back to 1856, the State Library boasts incredible heritage architecture, including the majestic domed La Trobe Reading Room ­— one of the city’s most magnificent and photographed spaces. Head up to the viewing platform on level six for breathtaking views of the soaring glass ceiling and book-lined balconies.

Free exhibitions with daily tours surround the dome, showcasing some of the library’s precious treasures Tram: Route 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 8; or route 30 or 35 (free City Circle) to stop 7 Train: To Melbourne Central Station Open: Mon–Thu, 10am to 9pm & Fri–Sun, 10am to 6pm Corner Russell Street and La Trobe Street, Melbourne t 03 8664 7000 w slv.vic.gov.au /statelibraryofvictoria @library_vic @library_vic

Russell Street Welcome Zone

from its collection of more than five million items.

See artefacts from Australia’s infamous bushranger, Ned Kelly, and a dedicated display of some of the world’s rarest books, including medieval manuscripts illuminated in gold.

Visit the newest redeveloped spaces including two new reading rooms and the Russell Street Welcome Zone, a vibrant lounge and meeting space that includes Open book, a stunning artwork measuring 29 metres.

Free entry, lockers and Wi-Fi available. Relax before or after your visit at one of the two onsite cafes.

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WALKING MELBOURNE - A CITY OF LITERATURE

Melbourne’s designation as a UNESCO City of Literature is acknowledgment of the breadth, depth and vibrancy of the city’s literary culture.

But, as Peter Carey said, “Melbourne has always been a city of literature”.

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The Nicholas Building Studio 19, 3/37 Swanston Street 0426 950 233 Specialists in contemporary art publishing

2 City Basement Books 342 Flinders Street 9620 0428 Second hand books!

3 All Star Comics 53 Queen Street 8620 3815 Comics!

4 Haunted Bookshop

5 Dymocks Melbourne Lower Ground Floor, 234 Collins Street 9663 0900

6 Melbourne Athenaeum

8 Metropolis Bookshop 3/252 Swanston Street 9663 2015

9 The Little Library

Melbourne Central Dome 250/211 La Trobe Street Free lending library in Melbourne Central shopping centre

Library

188 Collins Street 9650 3100 Victoria’s oldest subscription library

7 Kay Craddock Antiquarian

10 State Library of Victoria

Booksellers

156 Collins Street 9654 8506 Fine and rare books

15 McKillop Street 9670 2585

This is an edited version of the full Literature Map of Melbourne, now available across the City of Literature.

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328 Swanston St 8664 7000 Australia’s oldest public library andone of the first free public libraries in the world

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City Circle Tram

Word on the Street Jasmine, 34, from Los Angeles, USA “It’s my first time to Melbourne, but I got on the free City Circle Tram and did a lap. The running commentary of what we were passing really helped me get my bearings quickly.” w yarratrams.com.au

Melbourne Museum, Carlton

Scienceworks, Spotswood

Museum Magic

All On Stage

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There’s a whole swathe of museums ready to be explored around the city. Melbourne Museum is the biggest drawcard, whether you’re into natural history or the events that shaped the city, with its remarkable permanent displays. It’s also hosting Revolutions: Records and Rebels (until 25 August), which examines the late 1960s using film, music and rare artefacts from the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Kids will love the interactive exhibits at Scienceworks, plus they’ll learn something.

At the Old Treasury Building Museum, check out exhibitions that focus on the gold rush, Melbourne’s beginnings as a city, and conscription during World War I.

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Get in quick to see the last performances of David Bowie’s final project, Lazarus, at Art Centre Melbourne’s Playhouse (until 9 June). Partly inspired

by The Man Who Fell to Earth, it features 18 of the late musician’s songs. Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music is being presented by Victorian Opera at the Playhouse (27 June – 6 July). Ali McGregor and Simon Gleeson star in this reimagining of the Ingmar Bergman film Smiles of a Summer Night.

Set in the 1920s jazz era, Thoroughly Modern Millie (3–11 August) observes a young woman arriving in New York City to make her dreams come true. This production, starring Annie Aitkin and Marina Prior, shows at the State Theatre.

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Mr Kitly, Brunswick

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Artistic Finds

Open all weekend, Fitzroy’s Rose Street Artists’ Market is a place to source, collect and commission amazing pieces of art, fashion, homewares and jewellery. Go for a walk on the beach then fossick through the stalls at St Kilda Esplanade Market, held each Sunday. More than 140 artists and craftspeople show their work at this open-air gallery by the sea.

Unique, handmade goods, from arts and crafts to freshly baked delicacies, are the drawcard of the Sunday Market, held on the lawn of Arts Centre Melbourne and along St Kilda Road. w rosestmarket.com.au w stkildaesplanademarket.com.au w artscentremelbourne.com.au

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Melbourne Momentos

If you want a toy tram, historic Melbourne print or a packet of Aussie slang badges, there’s no better place to find them than Melbournalia. You’ll find plenty of cool, quirky souvenirs for yourself and gifts for those you left at home. The Melbourne Shop by Lumbi also stocks Australian-made products like tea towels emblazoned with Flinders Street Station and scarves printed with the Federation Square atrium. w melbournalia.com.au w lumbi.com.au

You Beauty

Take home the scent of Australia with skincare products from Aesop — the Parsley Seed AntiOxidant Facial Treatment is a great addition to your flight kit. Each of the stores is architecturally individual and matched to its location. For a whole range of luscious skincare, make-up and fragrance lines, including May Lindstrom and MV Organic, head to The Lab Organics.

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Johnston Jewellers

Johnston Jewellers, a family business dating back to 1901, is proud to be one of Melbourne’s largest opal dealers.

With knowledge stemming from an involvement in opal mining and manufacturing, Johnston Jewellers can provide first-class quality and a selection to suit all budgets.

We stock a huge selection of unmounted opals, as well as set opal jewellery, and are only too happy to explain the intricacies of purchasing one of these fine gems.

Johnston Jewellers also has a magnificent range of South Sea black, white and gold pearls, as well as jewellery, to choose from.

124 Exhibition Street, Melbourne t 03 9650 7434 e info@johnstonjewellers.com w johnstonjewellers.com Find us on:

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Downies Coins & Collectables

One of Australiaʼs largest displays of Chinese Lunar and collector coins featuring modern numismatic releases, decimal and pre-decimal Australian and world coins and banknotes.

Featuring three interactive, rotating coin display cabinets, mechanically controlled with a forward and reverse viewing function. Holding more than a thousand coins from all over the world, including an extensive British, Colonial, Ancient and Australian selection.

Specialised services include rare coin sales and wishlist fulfillment, valuation services including auction consignments, and gold and silver bullion sales.

Open: Mon–Thu, 9.30am to 5pm; Fri, 9.30am to 6pm & Sat, 9.30am to 5pm Shop U04 Southgate, 3 Southgate Avenue, Southbank t 03 9686 8411 w downies.com

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Central Equity Apartments

Central Equity is one of Melbourne’s most experienced residential developers, with a range of brand new apartments for sale off the plan and a limited number ready to occupy.

Located in either Southbank or the Central Business District, these city homes are setting a new standard in inner-city familysized apartment living.

Extensive resident facilities include concierge service, indoor pool, gym, residents’ lounge, outdoor terraces and much more.

Buy direct from an Australian developer with more than 32 years of experience.

Open to inspect: Mon–Sat, 10am to 5pm & Sun, 12pm to 5pm 75 City Road, Southbank | 560 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne t 03 9278 8888 w centralequity.com.au Find us on:

in.cube8r Gallery & Emporium

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in.cube8r is a gallery and emporium space where more than 150 Australian creatives rent cubes to sell their handmade wares, such as jewellery, ceramics, prints, clothing and more.

No commission is charged by the gallery meaning creatives keep all profits they make.

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Tram: Route 86 to stop 19 (Fitzroy store) Train: Sandringham Line, Prahran Station (Prahran store)

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The Block Arcade

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A Melbourne heritage building and key feature of the city’s Golden Heritage Trail, this Collins Street National Trust treasure is a must to visit. The Block Arcade opened in 1892 during Melbourne’s Golden Age. Truly Melbourne’s grandest arcade, it’s home to 29 fascinating shops, an amazing intricate mosaic floor and the National Trust ‘Tapping Man’ who has been tapping Melbourne’s CBD windows for half a century.

The Block Arcade is listed on the Heritage Register of Victoria.

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Guided tours: Available every Tue & Thu – bookings by phone or email are essential.

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Entertainment at The District The District Docklands is the experiential heart of the Docklands.

Shop your favourite Australian and global brands. Ride the iconic Melbourne Star for a bird’s eye view of Melbourne and experience 3D art at the ArtVo immersive gallery. Enjoy a unique all-day experience with a new entertainment precinct, a place to imagine different.

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Chadstone covers more than 200,000 square metres making it one of the largest shopping centres in the southern hemisphere?

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Toy Story

There are plenty of cuddles to be found at The Teddy Bear Shop, including soft Australian animals like koalas and kangaroos to take home. Dolls, classic games and toys you’ll want to pass on to the next generation are all found at Jasper Junior. The Lost Forests is an experience itself, with storytellers, toy makers and talking trees all adding an extra element to your Puggle shopping. w theteddybearshopmelbourne.vendecommerce.com w jasperjunior.com.au w puggle.com

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Feminine Flair

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It’s been a favourite with locals for more than two decades, so stock up on the colour and texture of Gorman to take home a little slice of Melbourne.

Jade Sarita Arnott of Arnsdorf makes chic pieces for modern women. Limited runs are a key feature of the line, and all pieces are made at the label’s workshop in Collingwood. Find fashion’s next big thing at Design A Space. This gallery-style store showcases the brightest Australian talents.

Design A Space

Something for Him

Someday Store stocks cult streetwear brands from the US, Europe and Japan (Supreme, Bernard Wilhelm) but you’ll also find local label PAM, as well as sunglasses, books, magazines, bags and collectors’ items. Get suited at M.J. Bale, a local label with a focus on quality and value. Its pieces span business, formal and casual wear. Make a statement with a one-off piece from Lord Coconut, perhaps the only store in Australia to stock local, handcrafted contemporary men’s jewellery and cuff links. w someday-store.com w mjbale.com w lordcoconut.com

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Join the Le Souëf family to learn about the most beautiful gemstone in the world. With more than 40 yearsʼ experience mining, cutting and exporting opals, we can teach you about all eight varieties available in Australia and how they are cut, polished and valued.

Visit our showroom for a unique, interactive, obligation-free lesson, then browse our huge range of internationally guaranteed opals.

Tram: Route 19, 57 or 59 to stop 2 Open: Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 5.30pm & Sat–Sun, 10am to 5pm 63 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne t 03 9654 4444 w opals.net.au Find us on:

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Clementineʼs

Based in the heart of Melbourne City, Clementine’s is an exclusively Australian-made fine food, gifts, souvenirs and accessories store. We specialise in products made and crafted locally in Victoria, Australia.

Clementine’s ever-changing stocks, due to seasonality and the small production levels of many of the Victorian artisan makers and growers, include Rooftop Honey, local preserves, tea, chocolate, biscuits and seasonal treats. We also stock quality keepsakes and souvenirs, cards, jewellery, knitwear, soft toys and baby blankets, kitchen and home wares, tea towels, natural soaps and body care, candles and more.

Made and Crafted in Victoria, Australia.

Tram: Route 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 13 Train: To Flinders Street Station Open: Mon–Fri, 10am to 6pm; Sat, 10am to 5pm & Sun, 10am to 4pm 7 Degraves Street, Melbourne t 03 9639 2681 w clementines.com.au Find us on:

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Suburban Style Here’s where to find the best shopping precincts outside the city limits.

Melbourne Central

Vintage Finds

You could spend hours flipping through the band t-shirts, denim jackets and floral sundresses — all from the 1940s to 90s — at RetroStar. Look at what other fashionistas are parting ways with at Recycle Boutique, a consignment store stocking quality garments and accessories. Anyone into the 50s, 60s and 70s should head to Vintage Garage, where dresses, hats, handbags and homewares from those eras are spread across a huge warehouse space. w retrostar.com.au w recycleboutique.com.au w vintagegarage.com.au

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At Emporium Melbourne, you’ll find the largest Australian designer precinct in the country, as well as cult international brands like Uniqlo and Muji.

Nearby Melbourne Central is an entertainment zone as well as a shopping centre. Check out stores like RM Williams, Aquila and Sephora before heading upstairs to the cinema. Chadstone is one of the largest shopping centres in the southern hemisphere, covering more than 200,000 square metres and 350 stores. w emporiummelbourne.com.au w melbournecentral.com.au w chadstone.com.au

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Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

01 Northcote

High Street is lined with independent and vintage boutiques, including a number of favourites such as Obus.

02 Chapel Street

Starting in South Yarra work your way down to Windsor. Slowly the high street style changes to something more bohemian. Don’t miss Scanlan Theodore and Shag Vintage.

03 Camberwell Sunday Market

Be part of a local institution when you rise early and head here. Hundreds of vendors at this popular flea market sell everything, from vintage fashion to homeware relics.

04 Gertrude Street

This Fitzroy hot spot offers a range of retailers from indie fashion to hip homewares, as well as plenty of cafes and bars for refuelling. w highstreetnorthcote.com.au w chapelstreet.com.au w camberwellsundaymarket.org

Want more suggestions for things to do in Melbourne’s neighbourhoods See page 80 Manchester Unity Building

Tax Free Luxury at Melbourne Airport International travellers can now discover a premium, pre-flight retail and dining destination at Melbourne Airport.

Located within the International Terminal after security, the T2 luxury precinct is home to 11 global designer fashion and accessories brands offering endless pre-flight retail therapy.

Fashion in full flight Label lovers can shop the latest runway looks tax free, from an impressive line-up of international designers including Tiffany & Co, Burberry, Salvatore Ferragamo, Max Mara, Emporio Armani, Watches of Switzerland, Bally, Michael Kors, Hugo Boss, Furla and Tumi.

This curated collection of some of the world’s finest fashion brands is Melbourne’s newest, luxury shopping attraction.

Tax & Duty Free Prices

Dining destination

Travellers can also shop tax and duty free on their favourite premium brands from the new duty free retail store.

As the last stop on the travel itinerary, jetsetters can enjoy a pre-flight bite to eat or drink from some of the city’s top hospitality hot spots.

As one of Australia’s best duty free experiences, Melbourne Duty Free has popular cosmetics, liquor, health and wellbeing, jewellery, electronics, and accessories brands available at unmissable prices. Whether it’s shopping for that perfect souvenir, or a gift for a loved one, visitors can spend less on top brands and exclusive products to depart Melbourne with lasting memories.

Six of Melbourne’s favourite restaurants and bars are on the menu, serving up a variety of gourmet dishes and cuisines.

Enjoy Spanish tapas at Bar Pulpo by Movida, French-inspired fare at Café Vue, healthy snacks from Urban Provedore, a refreshing drink at Two Johns pub or coffee from local institution, Brunetti.

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Queen Vic Market

Queen Victoria Market is an authentic, bustling, inner-city market that has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for 140 years. Home to more than 600 small businesses, it’s a great place to discover fresh and specialty produce, handmade and unique products, great coffee and food, souvenirs and clothing.

Shopping at the market has always been one of life’s great pleasures. It’s not just the abundance of fresh food, it’s the friendly banter with the traders,

Tram: Route 19, 57 or 59 to stop 7; or route 58 to stop 9 Train: To Melbourne Central or Flagstaff Stations Open: Tue & Thu, 6am to 2pm; Fri, 6am to 5pm; Sat, 6am to 3pm & Sun, 9am to 4pm. Please note speciality shopping operates from 8am.

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the vibrant and multicultural atmosphere, the special events and festivals, and the sense of belonging that comes with it.

Be sure to take the Ultimate Foodie Tour, a two-hour guided walking tour where you’ll indulge in some of the best food the market has to offer. Bookings essential at the website (left).

Melbourne’s favourite midweek hangout, the Winter Night Market, returns every Wednesday 5pm to 10pm from 5 June to 28 August. Feast on global street food, browse the specialty stalls and enjoy live music, entertainment and festival bars.

Come and explore the market and see why it is one of Melbourne's best-loved places.

Hotel Jesus, Fitzroy

Eat& Drink Whatever flavour you’re craving, you will surely be able to satisfy it in Melbourne, where the world-class scene encompasses cafes, restaurants and bars.

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Word on the Street Eleanor , 57, from Port Fairy, Victoria “Whenever we come to Melbourne, we always make a booking at Gazi. The ‘feed me please’ menu is great value — you get so much delicious Greek food you don’t have to eat for days after.” w gazirestaurant.com.au

Beneath Driver Lane

Fancy a taste of another country?

You got it. Japanese sharing plates make up the menu at Izakaya Den, located in a hip basement space.

The centre piece at San Telmo is the Argentine parrilla (grill), where most of the dishes, from flat bread to beef ribs, are cooked. w izakayaden.com.au w santelmo.com.au

Seek Out Hidden Bars

Get a taste of New Orleans at Beneath Driver Lane, where the cocktails are classics given a modern makeover. The Big Trouble on Little Bourke Street, for example, is a piña colada with an Asian twist of kaffir lime leaves, turmeric and green chartreuse.

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Global Flavours

The walk to Manchuria isn’t exactly salubrious, but once you find this Chinatown bar, you’ll appreciate the jazz club ambience, signature mixes and Asian tapas. Set behind the slice shop, Pizza Pizza Pizza, offers up booths, chilled tunes and retro drinks. w driverlanebar.com w manchuriabar.com w pizzapizzapizza.com.au

A Little Different

If you like your burgers and beers with a view, head to Easey’s, where the restaurant is set in a rooftop train carriage. Step back into a bygone era and cruise into history at theatre restaurant, Titanic, which sets sail every Saturday night. w easeys.com.au w titanic.com.au

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Lune Croissanterie

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Warmers

Keep the chill away with treats to heat you from the inside out.

Chocolate Thrills

When a place specialises in ethically-sourced chocolate you know you’re on to a good thing.

From its location in a 1950s bakery, Mörk Chocolate serves up delicious hot beverages, including the signature Campfire, with its original dark hot chocolate poured into a glass of smoke and served with marshmallows. It’s launched thousands of Instagram posts and, thankfully, Hash Specialty Coffee’s hot chocolate topped with a mountain of fairy floss tastes as good as it looks. w morkchocolate.com.au f /hashspecialtycoffee

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Coffee Fix

Melburnians love caffeine and you can get a great cup of coffee just about everywhere.

Get the full bean-to-cup experience at Axil Coffee Roasters’ Hawthorn headquarters.

Right in the heart of the city, Dukes Coffee Roasters attracts a crowd to its stylish laneway cafe at all times of the day. w axilcoffee.com.au w dukescoffee.com.au

Baked Brilliance

You might be overwhelmed by the range of cakes and pastries on display in the cabinets at Brunetti.

Luckily, many of them come in single-serve sizes, so you can try a few. The New York Times named them possibly the best croissants in the world, so you’ll want to head to Lune to find out for yourself.

They come plain or filled with chocolate, seasonal fruit and even savoury flavours. For baked goods that are plant based make a beeline for Weirdoughs — you’d never guess the croissants and donuts were free from dairy. w brunetti.com w lunecroissanterie.com w weirdoughs.com.au

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Big Night Out

There’s no doubt you’ll want to celebrate your stay in Melbourne with a magnificent meal.

Renowned as one of the finest Cantonese restaurants in the country, Flower Drum has a menu of classic dishes, but ask the staff if you want chef Anthony Lui and his team to create their chefs’ menu for you. For a completely different experience, try Dinner

by Heston Blumenthal. Here, the dishes are modern interpretations of those from as far back as the thirteenth century. There are even some Australian classics, including the lamington, co-opted for the dessert menu.

Stomping Ground Brewing Co., Collingwood

Raise a Glass

Relish a cold pint in the spot where the beer is brewed at Stomping Ground Brewing Co. At its huge Collingwood beer hall, you can eat, socialise and, of course, drink — styles include the popular Gipps St Pale Ale. Another fun spot is the Mountain Goat Brewery, open Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for tours, beverages and a bite to eat. w stompingground.beer w goatbeer.com.au

In and Out

Sometimes you just need something quick, but that doesn’t mean you should miss out on flavour. Burgers are always a good bet and Betty’s Burgers does them either in a classic style — straight up with lettuce, tomato, cheese and special sauce — or with mushroom patties, crispy chicken or pork belly. It’s another burger bar, but 8bit also has an excellent range of hotdogs, as well as onion rings and chilli cheese fries, for the full dude-food experience. w bettysburgers.com.au w eat8bit.com.au

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Dukes Coffee Roasters

The Hotel Windsor

Step back in time at Australia’s most cherished grand hotel and enjoy the age-old tradition of afternoon tea. Enjoy delicious finger sandwiches, irresistible pastries and famous Windsor scones as you sip French sparkling wine and freshly brewed tea. Plus, there’s an indulgent dessert buffet on weekends.

Tram: Route 11, 12, 35, 48 or 109 to stop 8; or route 86 or 96 to stop 9 Train: To Parliament Station (Bourke Street exit) Open: Daily, 12pm to 2pm; Wed–Fri, 2.30pm to 4.30pm & Sat–Sun, 3pm to 5pm 111 Spring Street, Melbourne t 03 9633 6004 w thehotelwindsor.com.au Find us on:

IceBar Melbourne

S e), 48 or top 9 exit)

Rugged up in our unique snow gear you will make your way through the doors of the explorer’s ship and into the sub-zero temperatures on the other side. We offer the most unique arctic experience around for people of all ages, so don’t leave your junior explorers at home. We welcome anyone under the age of 18 until 7pm.

, 12pm to m to 2pm

Open: Daily, from 10am 32 The Atrium, Federation Square, Melbourne t 03 9077 9716 or 1300 ICEBAR w icebarmelbourne.com Find us on:

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Claypots Barbarossa

S e), 48 or top 9 exit)

Claypots is now in the city! At our cosy little pocket in Hardware Lane, Claypots Barbarossa is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. We take pride in our local fresh seafood, seasonal produce and the large choice of drinks on offer. Drop in for live music and a predinner cocktail with complimentary tapas during aperitivo hour from 5.30pm to 6.30pm every day.

, 12pm to m to 2pm

Tram: Route 19, 57 or 59 to stop 3 Train: To Melbourne Central Station

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Advertorial

Live a Little Finer Crown is the city’s ultimate entertainment destination, offering all you could desire under one roof. With award-winning restaurants, sophisticated bars and nightclubs, retail outlets and a number of entertainment options, there is always something happening throughout the day and into the night at Crown.

Taste of the Town

Now that winter has arrived, escape the elements and get cosy at one of more than 70 restaurants and cafes set on the banks of the beautiful Yarra River. Enjoy fine food and even a classic cocktail with a view while you watch the world go by If you’re a sports fan, stop by The Pub before heading to an AFL game at the MCG or Marvel Stadium, or catch all the action on the big screen at Sports Bar.

Eat & Drink

There’s no need to travel far when you’re in Melbourne.

Simply head to Crown for the best of everything.

Escape the Chill

When you head to Crown, check out the range of shops, including high-end designer labels like Prada and Louis Vuitton, or lifestyle brands such as Seed, Witchery and G-Star RAW. If it’s entertainment you’re after, challenge your family and friends to bowling at Kingpin, check out the latest blockbuster movie or catch a live show at The Palms.

Getting There

Tram: Route 12, 96 or 109 to stop 124A; or route 58 to stop 115 Train: To Southern Cross Station or Flinders Street Station Walk: From Southern Cross Station (nine minutes) or Federation Square (17 minutes). w crownmelbourne.com.au

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The General Assembly

Enter this South Wharf pub and be transported to Melbourne’s laneways, with street art installations to be discovered across the venue. And if Melbourne’s weather is living up to its reputation, fear not because The General Assembly’s indoor-outdoor spaces caters to four seasons in a day. Peruse the delicious menu, which covers Melbourne’s latest food trends, while you sample a huge range of drinks and listen to local acoustic artists. Chinese menus available via Wechat.

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Tram: Route 96, or 109 and 12 to stop 124A; or 70 to stop D5.

Train: To Southern Cross Station.

Open: Mon to Sun, 11.30am to late

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Bridge Road Richmond

A visit to Melbourne isn’t complete without experiencing the huge array of cuisine from around the globe available in the Bridge Road Precinct. With more than 145 restaurants and cafes, you will find the area bustling day and night. Make sure you also have enough time to explore the shops offering fashion and homewares.

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Cat Cafe Melbourne

Visit Melbourne’s only and Australia’s first cat cafe. Come and play, pat and socialise with our lovely cats while relaxing with drinks and food. Book your visit online!

, 12pm to m to 2pm

Open: Daily, 10am to 6pm (closed 1–2pm for cat's lunch break) 30 Guildford Lane, Melbourne t 03 9642 8540 w catcafemelbourne.com Find us on:

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Advertorial

5 Reasons to Visit Hophaus Munich meets Melbourne at this Southgate favourite, a modern take on the Bavarian beer hall.

The Yarra’s Southern Star Just a short stroll from the city, discover one of Melbourne’s most exciting shopping and dining precincts, Southgate.

01 Choose from the finest German and Czech beers, served from the venue’s 30 taps.

Perfectly Placed

Whether you jump off the train at Flinders Street Station or are cruising past on a tram, it’s a quick walk to Southgate, one of the city’s pre-eminent retail and gourmet destinations. There are casual and classy restaurants and bars, boutique shops and places to pick up life’s little essentials, seven days a week.

Rewarding Retail

Looking for a gift or something for yourself? Southgate has you covered. Browse the racks of carefully edited vintage fashion at American Rag, update your stationery at kikki.K. or pick up a holiday read at Mary Martin Books. w southgate.com.au

Dining Delights

With a number of fine-dining restaurants with beautiful river views — Pure South Dining, Miyako and Red Emperor, for example — it’s perfect if you’re planning a special night. On your way to a show? Check out ENA Greek Street Food and BearBrass.

meats, schnitzels and, of course, bratwurst from the extensive menu.

03 The Art Deco-influenced dining hall has sweeping views of the Yarra and Flinders Street Station.

04 It’s open for lunch,

dinner, after-work catch-ups, pre-theatre drinks and just about whatever occasion you can think of.

05 Speaking of occasions,

get a group together for the house specialty, a whole suckling pig cooked to order over the coal pit.

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02 Feast on house-smoked

Did You Know...

The KeepCup, the first baristastandard reusable coffee cup, was invented in Melbourne more than a decade ago? They’re now sold all over the world. w keepcup.com.au

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New in Town

The retooled Hotel Esplanade is true to its rock and roll roots, but there’s also plenty for the food lover, including Mya Tiger, with its bao, roasted meats and noodle dishes. After three decades in St Kilda, Cafe Di Stasio brings its handmade pasta and Italian style to the city, with Di Stasio Citta.

Anyone shopping near QV or visiting State Library of Victoria should stop for lunch at Guild Cafe — there’s excellent coffee, of course, as well as sandwiches, pastries and vegan ramen. w hotelesplanade.com.au w distasio.com.au w guildcafe.com.au

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Cocktail Hour

It may look like a plain door, but go through and you’ll find Eau de Vie, one of Melbourne’s best bars. Book and you can try a five-course degustation matched to fine cocktails. Lovers of the classics should try Gin Palace, where the martinis flow until very late each night. w eaudevie.com.au w ginpalace.com.au

Gin Palace

Just a Taste

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply want to put yourself in the hands of the chef, a degustation-only menu may be the winning formula.

The menu at chef Peter Gunn’s restaurant Ides uses Australian ingredients, like marron and lamb, in innovative dishes. Dinner at Minamishima, where just 40 people dine at a time, is course after course of delicate Japanese flavours. Clinton McIver serves up contemporary Australian cuisine in a sophisticated space at Armadale’s Amaru. w idesmelbourne.com.au w minamishima.com.au w amarumelbourne.com.au

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Eat & Drink

There’s no need to worry if you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, since there’s a growing number of meatfree restaurants and cafes throughout Melbourne.

Want a twist on the classics? Red Sparrow is a vegan pizzeria with toppings that include dairy-free cheese.

In the city, grab a snack — coffee, jaffles, sweets — that’s 100 per cent vegan at Union Kiosk. The dinner menu at Smith & Daughters reads like an omnivore’s dream, but you better believe that there are absolutely no animal products used. w redsparrowpizza.com w unionkiosk.com.au w smithanddaughters.com

Australian Flavours

At Pure South Dining, soak up the views of the Yarra River while indulging in dishes created using the best produce — think beef, scallops and line-caught fish — from Tasmania. Acclaimed chef Ben Shewry of Attica is famous for incorporating native ingredients, including emu, quandongs and ants, in his degustation menu. Also worth exploring is the menu at Charcoal Lane. As well as using native produce — saltbush, pepper berry, wattleseed — across the menu, the restaurant offers young Aboriginal people in need training in the hospitality industry. w puresouth.com.au w attica.com.au w charcoallane.com.au

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Saint Urban, Richmond Kim Jane

Neighbourhoods

Leave the tall buildings and city streets behind to discover another side of Melbourne. These urban villages are just waiting to be explored.

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Atlas Dining, South Yarra

South Yarra

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Williamstown

The most scenic way to arrive in this bayside suburb is with Williamstown Ferries. Work up an appetite taking a walk from Gem Pier, through the Botanic Gardens and along Williamstown Beach. It should take just over an hour. If the weather is agreeable, take off your shoes, roll up your trousers and take a paddle in the bay. Explore the boutiques along Douglas Parade and Ferguson Street, before stopping for lunch at Sebastian Beach Grill & Bar, which serves up excellent views and tasty tapas. w williamstownferries.com.au w visitwilliamstown.com.au w sebastianbeachgrill.com

Camberwell

Treasure hunters will love Camberwell Sunday Market, with its vintage clothing, homewares and bric a brac. Plus, it’s right near Camberwell Station (on the Lilydale or Belgrave lines). You’ll want to get an early start, but Prospect Espresso is just across the road so you can refuel with a coffee and stand-out breakfast offerings. In the afternoon, you might want to check out AGRA Galleries (Australian Guild of Realist Painters), which hosts seasonal exhibitions. w camberwellsundaymarket.org f /prospectespresso w agra.org.au

Richmond

When the sun starts to dip, jump on tram route 70, go past the sporting precinct and alight on bustling Swan Street. Have a drink on the rooftop at Feast of Merit then enjoy the European-inspired dishes and views of the people passing by at Saint Urban. Later, catch a band at one of Melbourne’s premier rock venues, The Corner Hotel. w feastofmerit.com w sainturban.com.au w cornerhotel.com

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This is a great after-dark destination. Head to the Temperance Hotel late in the day for cocktails or to sample one of the many wines on the list.

Then take a seat at Atlas Dining, where chef Charlie Carrington moves the experimental menu to a new country every four months based on where he’s recently visited.

Werribee

Rent a car for the day, so you can get around this outer suburb easily. You’ll definitely want to go to Werribee Open Range Zoo, where you view the plains animals from the back of a safari vehicle.

More sedate is Werribee Park, where you can stroll through the formal gardens and visit the nineteenthcentury Italianate mansion. When hunger strikes, make a move to local favourite, Chatter Box Cafe. It has great coffee and a crowd-pleasing menu, with the likes of grilled chicken burgers and home-made gnocchi with lamb ragu.

Art in the Suburbs Check out these galleries located outside of the city boundary.

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St Kilda

Take yourself to the seaside for a day of fresh air.

Feel the wind in your hair as you take on the fun park rides at Luna Park, then head to Acland Street for a slice of baked cheesecake or chocolate kooglhoupf at Monarch Cakes, which has been baking from the same recipes since 1934. w lunapark.com.au w monarchcakes.com.au

Heide Museum of Modern Art, Bulleen

01 Heide Museum of Modern Art

Fitzroy

Jump on a number 19 tram from the city and head towards Brunswick Street, one of Melbourne’s most popular retail and dining precincts. There’s plenty of shopping to be done, but stop at Homie and spend up big on locally produced streetwear — all the profits support young people facing homelessness and hardship. Need a coffee to keep you going?

Industry Beans roasts its own and also does a stunning brunch. Further along browse for the latest titles and magazines at Brunswick Street Bookstore. w homie.com.au w industrybeans.com w brunswickstreetbookstore.com

Head here for a unique combination of modernist art and architecture, as well as the chance to walk through the sculpture garden.

02 Incinerator Gallery

With its three spaces, this Moonee Ponds gallery showcases the work of emerging and established artists, as well as community projects.

03 The SUBSTATION

Located in an old industrial building, this Newport gallery also has spaces for performance-based works, theatre and music.

04 Centre for Contemporary Photography

Get to grips with a more modern form of art at this Fitzroy gallery. At night, wander past to view its fifth space, the Night Projection Window. w heide.com.au f /incineratorgallery w thesubstation.org.au w ccp.org.au Luna Park, St Kilda

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In The Know

Miss Frankie

Kara's Favourites Here are some of her top picks from her local area.

Cafe

Chris, the owner at Uncle Bart in Black Rock, is always there with a smile and Daniel makes the best coffee.

Bar

True South has a prime position on Beach Road. You can sit outside on a sunny afternoon and enjoy Argentinian-inspired share plates.

Founder, Miss Frankie

After many years of owning and running her own city nail salon, Kara Jeffers decided it was time for a change. She wanted a more entrepreneurial existence and so created Miss Frankie, a beautifully packaged range of breathable nail polish with no toxic additives.

Working for herself also means Kara gets to work from her home in the beautiful bayside haven of Black Rock. “Living in Black Rock is amazing,” she says. “It’s not too far from the city and close to the beach. I have everything I could ever need at my fingertips — it’s a beautiful place to call home!”

Connect with Marnie: w missfrankie.com @lovemissfrankie

Bluff Kup is perfect for a midweek dinner. This stylish little restaurant serves up authentic Thai food and, best of all, it’s BYO.

Neighbourhoods

Kara Jeffers

Restaurant

View

At Half Moon Bay lookout, you can see the remains of HMVS Cerberus down below or just take in the beautiful view across the bay.

Shop

Bungalow Trading Co in Brighton is styled to perfection with beautiful artwork and homeware pieces, but is also great for little gifts since they’ll wrap them for you.

Hidden Secret

Sons of Mary in Brighton is tucked away in Spink Street. With its huge open fire and amazing slow-cooked lamb shoulder it’s perfect for winter dining.

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Sunbury

Melbourne Airport Broadmeadows

Melton

Keilor

Airport West

St Albans Caroline Springs

Essendon Moonee Ponds Flemington

Sunshine

Footscray

Melbourne Neighbourhoods

Altona

Hoppers Crossing

Werribee Point Cook

Wyndham Harbour

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Seddon Yarraville Spotswood

Newport

Williamstown

Port Phillip Bay

Epping

Hurstbridge

Diamond Creek

Thomastown

Kangaroo Ground

Bundoora Greensborough Eltham Pascoe Vale Preston

Coburg

Brunswick

Northcote

Parkville

Melbourne

Docklands

South Melbourne

Doncaster Kew

Richmond

Port Melbourne

Bulleen

Ivanhoe

Carlton Collingwood North Melbourne Fitzroy

Hawthorn

South Yarra Toorak

Camberwell

Burwood

Armadale

St Kilda

Box Hill

Canterbury

Mitcham

Ringwood

Wantirna

Glen Waverley

Caulfield

Brighton

Oakleigh

Wheelers Hill

Bentleigh Mulgrave Hampton

Clayton South

Rowville

Springvale

Noble Park

Sandringham

Dandenong

Mordialloc

Doveton

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Prahran Windsor

Elsternwick

Warrandyte

Templestowe

Heidelberg

Altona Beach

Explore the inner west’s heritage, culture and waterfront locations for the perfect day trip close to the city, yet a world away.

Williamstown, Altona, Spotswood & Newport Waterfront Williamstown

Historical charm mixes with a contemporary lifestyle showcasing cafes and restaurants overlooking a picturesque waterfront in Melbourne’s oldest suburb. Board the HMAS Castlemaine floating museum, experience a seaplane flight, ghost tour, Titanic adventure, railway museum and more.

Take one of three self-guided tours and visit more than 300 shops around Nelson Place, Ferguson Street and Douglas Parade, including more than 70 restaurants, bars and cafes. Take the ferry from Southgate or the train to Williamstown station. w visitwilliamstown.com.au

Beach town Altona

Stroll the beach, spot the birds, walk the pier, then watch the sun set over the bay as you dine from a selection of restaurants and bars. With the beach and a tree-lined reserve adjacent to the

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shopping area, Altona is a destination with something for everyone. Accessible beach matting is in place throughout the winter. Take the train to Altona station.

Historic Spotswood

Spotswood is home to Scienceworks, the Melbourne Planetarium, cool cafes and Australian history. Head to Scienceworks where you can explore, unearth and unveil the inner workings of the world.

See a show at Melbourne Planetarium, then download the Spotswood industrial heritage tour app to see the set of Mad Max, where Ned Kelly’s armour was made and the home of the infamous stubbie. Later head to Hudsons Road for some shopping, a coffee or wine, or visit Two Birds Brewery in Hall Street. Take the train to Spotswood station. w museumsvictoria.com.au/ scienceworks

Cultural Newport

The SUBSTATION is one of Melbourne’s most exciting contemporary arts destinations.

Housed in a former electricity substation, it provides the opportunity for artists and audiences to connect in a unique space, with challenging, thoughtprovoking cultural experiences.

Check out the website for up-todate program information. Take the train to Newport station. w thesubstation.org.au

Biking and walking

Hobsons Bay is blessed with 23 kilometres of paved walking and cycling trails set along a stunning coastline. Take the punt across the Yarra River, start at Spotswood and set your own course passing through Williamstown, Altona and beyond. Look out for public artworks and markers along the trail.

Williamstown Literary Festival

Scienceworks Pumping Station, Spotswood

What’s On Every Saturday Railway Museum Williamstown 12pm to 5pm (and Sundays during school holidays)

15 & 16 June Williamstown Literary Festival Williamstown Town Hall and Library One of the country’s most respected word fests attracts some of Australia’s best-loved authors and showcases those that are new and upcoming.

Experience this waterfront location during the Willy Lit Fest for a winter cultural treat.

Come for a session, a day, or for the weekend. Expect panels, interviews, author

w willylitfest.org.au 28–30 June Newport Folk Festival Newport Lakes Amphitheatre Enjoy concerts, jam sessions, workshops, dancing, talking and many more activities over the weekend as Newport comes alive to the sound of music. w nffc.org.au 27 & 28 July Open House Melbourne 2019 Williamstown Town Hall, Altona Council Chambers and various venues around Hobsons Bay All are invited to celebrate architecture in our city. Enjoy open days, exhibitions and more. w openhousemelbourne.org

Regional Farmers Market, Williamstown Second and fourth Sunday of the month, 9am to 2pm w rfm.net.au Williamstown Craft Market Third Sunday of the month, 10am to 4pm w williamstowncraftmarket.com.au Slow Food Melbourne Fourth Saturday of the month, 8am to 1pm w slowfoodmelbourne.com.au Altona Beach Market Every Tuesday, 9am to 3pm

Visitor Information Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre

Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm Commonwealth Reserve, Williamstown t 03 9932 4310 w experiencehobsonsbay.com w dyob.com.au/hobsonsbay

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See the largest collection of Victorian Railways steam locomotives and steam cranes.

Take the train to Williamstown North station.

talks, workshops for children, teenagers and adults, readings and storytelling, laughs and conversations. Tickets available on the website below.

Markets in Hobsons Bay

Werribee Park, Werribee

Werribee & Surrounds

Where a meerkat moment becomes a lifetime memory and wines have a world-famous bouquet. Where secret gardens beckon and adventure is unleashed.

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Werribee Park Mansion

Werribee Park

During crisp days and cosy nights, hit the road for a wintry adventure in Werribee Park, located just 30 minutes from the city and en route to the Great Ocean Road.

Where else can you experience a morning wander through a grand mansion, an afternoon safari across the savannah and get cosy for the night in a luxury hotel?

Big cats, towering giraffes and curious kangaroos are just a few of the creatures great and small you’ll meet at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Step into history at the Werribee Park Mansion, where stories brim of scullery maids and wealthy pastoralists. If the weather’s fine, pack a picnic to enjoy in the grand formal gardens. Just beyond this secret oasis, you’ll find sculpture gardens, walking trails and golf-course with riverside views.

6–10 June Melbourne International 3 Day Event Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre, Werribee A must for horse-lovers! World-class equestrians take centre stage with cross country, dressage and show jumping competitions. This is also your last opportunity to smell the roses at the spectacular Victoria State Rose Garden before the winter pruning takes place. w m3de.com.au

Werribee Visitor Information Centre Train: Werribee Line to Werribee Station Bus: Route 439 from Werribee Train Station to Werribee Park and Werribee Open Range Zoo Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm

Werribee Open Range Zoo

Werribee Park Tourism Precinct, K Road, Werribee t 03 8734 6006 w visitwerribee.com

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While you’re with us, warm up with a cheeky tipple and award-winning food at the famous Shadowfax Winery. You can also indulge with a night or two at the gorgeous Werribee Park Mansion Hotel and Spa. Feed your soul in the full-feature day spa or sit down to a grand high tea.

What’s On

East of the CBD, explore suburbs with refined architecture, lush parks, excellent cafes and shopping.

Cityof Boroondara Just east of the centre of Melbourne you’ll find the city of Boroondara. Stroll the streets to admire the Edwardian architecture or take a break in a serene park. There are also cafes, galleries and shops ready to be explored.

Boroondara’s neighbourhoods all offer something different, from bustling high streets to low-key, community-focused suburbs.

Our leafy suburbs are also home to some of Melbourne’s most delightful parks and gardens.

If you’re adventurous, you could cover it off in a day: eat brunch in Kew Junction, go shopping in Glenferrie Road, pick vegetables in Ashburton, visit a deli in The Village North Balwyn, trawl the markets in Camberwell, do some more shopping in Maling Road or pick up a unique find at Burwood

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Mr Burton, Ashburton

Village, then grab a cheap eat at one of the local secrets in Greythorn.

Boroondara’s suburbs are easily accessible from the CBD via train, tram or bus, including two Night Bus services. Also on the brink of some of Melbourne’s biggest arterial roads, you can reach Boroondara with ease, no matter what your mode of transport.

Montebello, Camberwell

Getting There

Tram: Route 16, 48, 70, 72, 75 or 109 Train: Alamein, Belgrave or Lilydale Line to Auburn, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Surrey Hills, Canterbury and Ashburton Stations Chapter Three, Canterbury

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Yarra Valley

Regional Victoria When you’re ready to see more of the state, hit the road and take in these regions for sightseeing and more.

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Halls Gap

Grampians

Bendigo

Ararat

He Castlemaine

Daylesford

Creswick

Dunkeld

Ballarat

Woodend

Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges

Geelong & The Bellarine Peninsula

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Portarlington

Ocean Grove Torquay

Warrnambool

Great Ocean Road

Apollo Bay

Mornington Peninsula

12 Apostles

Distance from Melbourne Geelong & The Bellarine Bendigo Ballarat

The Murray

Mornington Peninsula

Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges

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75km / 47mi 147km / 91mi 115km / 71mi 214km / 133mi 55km / 34mi 60km / 37mi

Gippsland

Great Ocean Road

188km / 117mi 207km / 128mi

Phillip Island

142km / 88mi

High Country

308km / 191mi

Daylesford & Macedon Ranges Grampians

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Mt Buller’s Winter Magic Take the simple option when you’re planning a trip to the slopes. V/Line will get you there with no fuss at all.

Mt Buller

Mt Buller Village, at the heart of the resort, is a picturesque gem, offering ski-in, ski-out accommodation and more than 30 restaurants and bars to while away the après-ski hours.

Heading Up the Mountain

Take the hassle out of getting to Mt Buller by catching the V/Line Snow Coach to Mansfield and on to Mt Buller. Throughout winter, there are two leaving Melbourne each day – plus an additional coach on Fridays to make three. You’ll be able to relax and check out the spectacular views along the way.

Each V/Line service connects with a Mansfield Mt Buller Bus Lines service that continues on to the mountain.

When you’re ready to head back to the city again, one service leaves Mt Buller each day, except on Friday, when there are two services.

The Right Journey

Get an early start and leave on the 8.30am V/Line service (available Monday to Saturday) so that you can get as much skiing in as possible. There’s also a 6pm service for late arrivals, and a 3.35pm departure on Friday afternoon. The journey takes about four-and-a-half hours each way.

Bookings for the V/Line Snow Coach are essential and can be made by calling 1800 800 007 or visiting a staffed V/Line station or metropolitan premium station. w vline.com.au

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Regional Victoria

Don’t let your winter visit to Victoria pass without spending a couple of days skiing at magnificent Mt Buller. There are more than 300 hectares of terrain to be explored, whether you’re an absolute beginner, downhill demon or stunt-happy snowboarder.

Did You Know...

Sovereign Hill, Ballarat

Bendigo

Over the past decade or so Bendigo has undergone something of a renaissance, in no small part thanks to the Bendigo Art Gallery, arguably Australia’s finest regional art gallery. The gallery hosts an array of touring exhibitions, with Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits on show until 14 July. Bendigo is also home to an excellent food and wine scene, with Masons of Bendigo featuring the produce grown in Central Victoria.. w bendigotourism.com

Daylesford

For Melburnians, Daylesford has long been one of the most tranquil towns to which to escape.

While the Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa is a must-do activity — whether you’re shouldering stress or simply want to bliss out — the town is also home to sensational art (visit Bromley & Co. for a range of artists) and unique accommodation like Hotel Frangos. w visithepburnshire.com.au

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Ballarat

The world’s largest alluvial gold nugget was discovered near Ballarat in 1869? Called the Welcome Stranger, it weighed 66 kilograms.

You can’t talk about Australia’s history without mentioning the gold rush. Its many stories are told at one of Victoria’s most popular visitor attractions, Sovereign Hill. In the evening, head to Ballarat’s smaller streets for Laneway Lumieres (30 June – 29 July) to see artistic projections light up the night. w visitballarat.com.au

Yarra Valley

Start your day in the Yarra Valley at Harvest Cafe before trying some of the wares at the cellar doors, like the one at Domaine Chandon. Later, head to Healesville Sanctuary. For an unforgettable experience, get up close and personal with Australia’s most unique creature when you take a wade with a platypus.

Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa

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Domaine Chandon, Coldstream

The Best Regional Dining Make sure you stop for sustenance at these top spots.

Laura, Pt Leo Estate Anson Smart

01 Brae

Dan Hunter picks the best from his kitchen garden and the local area for his acclaimed Birregurra restaurant.

Great Ocean Road

Snowfields

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Bright Brewery

Winter is sure to get frosty (and snowy) and Mansfield is the perfect town to base yourself if you’re planning a day or two on the slopes. Mansfield Coffee Merchant is sure to warm the chill from your bones, and a drive to the gorgeous town of Bright — situated on the Ovens River — is only complete after you’ve toasted your feet by the fireplace at Bright Brewery. w victoriashighcountry.com.au

Great Ocean Road

This is one of the world’s most breathtaking drives, so set aside a couple of days to explore the Great Ocean Road. Seaside towns like Lorne, Anglesea and Port Campbell are stunning, and in winter they’re at their most relaxed and visitor-friendly.

02 Lake House

Daylesford chef Alla WolfTasker brought destination dining to Victoria almost three decades ago, and Lake House is still as good as ever.

03 Provenance

Japanese overtones and local produce feature on Michael Ryan’s menu, served up in a former bank building in Beechworth.

04 Laura

Tour the sculpture garden at Mornington Peninsula’s Pt Leo Estate before sitting down to Phil Wood’s set menu at this fine diner. w braerestaurant.com.au w lakehouse.com.au w theprovenance.com.au w ptleoestate.com.au

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Regional Victoria

It’s during winter that places like Mount Buller, Falls Creek and Mt Hotham come alive with groups of friends and families heading to the slopes to ski and snowboard.

There’s plenty to do in these alpine villages and resorts after hours, too. This season, the World Jousting Championships (1–2 June) will be held at Lardner Park, with visitors able to enjoy a medieval village, Viking tournaments and archery.

High Country

In The Know

The Borough Dept Store

Trevor's Favourites Here are some of Trevor’s favourite places in the region.

Restaurant

At Sardine Eatery & Bar, owner and head chef Mark Briggs is doing some fantastic things with local seafood.

Shop

Trevor Perkins

The Borough Dept Store in Korumburra houses a cafe and pantry by Udder & Hoe, a cake shop and creamery by Tamsin Carvan and a newly added wine store where sommelier James Audas shares the small and wonderful producers of the wine world with South Gippsland.

Chef and co-owner, Hogget Kitchen

Event

In the Gippsland township of Warragul, a group of likeminded individuals launched Wild Dog Winery and Hogget Kitchen. One of them, chef Trevor Perkins, is having a great time growing his own vegetables and sourcing other local produce from fishermen and growers.

Place

“All my best childhood memories were made in Gippsland — camping, fishing, hunting and growing,” says Trevor, who returned after living in Melbourne for a time. “Gippsland has so much going for it — amazing beaches, beautiful forests and mountains — and it really does have some of the best fresh produce I've ever worked with.”

Connect with Trevor: w hogget.com.au @hogget_kitchen

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You can’t head to Warragul Farmers Market and not get one of Something For Pudding’s croissants or canelé. There’s always a queue and they’re often the first thing at the market to sell out.

The Alpine Trout Farm at Noojee is a great spot to visit. It’s where we source most of the fish for the restaurant, but you can purchase direct or try your luck at dropping a line and catching your own.

View

The view from the Noojee Trestle Bridge is pretty spectacular, but watching the sun rise or set over the vines on the Hogget deck comes in at a pretty close second.

Self-drive Adventures Hit the open road to discover Victoria’s regions at your own pace on a self-drive tour.

Go Beyond Melbourne

Travel from Melbourne to the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Phillip Island and on to the white beaches and wineries of the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas. Put together a three-, four- or five-day journey winding through lush valleys and pristine coastal landscapes.

Sydney–Melbourne Touring Routes

Great Alpine Road

The Great Alpine Road extends from the High Country region to East Gippsland, winding through lofty mountains, pine forests, bushland and past rivers, vineyards and farms. The 308-kilometre touring route got its name for being the mountain equivalent of Victoria’s famous Great Ocean Road.

The 850-kilometre Great Southern Touring Route takes in the breathtaking beauty of the Great Ocean Road, rich Aboriginal culture in the Grampians and the intriguing history of the Goldfields.

Toll Roads

Some major roads around Melbourne carry tolls, which means you need to pay to use them. If you use the CityLink or EastLink toll roads, you’ll need to pay in advance or within three days of travel via the applicable operator’s website (see below). Alternatively, you can call CityLink or EastLink (see website for phone numbers) to make a payment over the phone, or purchase a pass over the counter at a post office.

Regional Victoria

Chart a course from Melbourne to Sydney (via Canberra) on the Heritage Drive, exploring historic gold-rush towns, award-winning vineyards and the mighty Murray River along the way. Alternatively, the 1160-kilometre Coastal Drive hugs the southeast coast of Australia, taking in national parks, pristine beaches and amazing native wildlife.

Great Southern Touring Route

If you are hiring a car, check with your hire company to see if toll payments are taken care of as part of the hire fee. w citylink.com.au w eastlink.com.au

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Winter in Ballarat Immerse yourself in unmissable experiences.

Ballarat embraces the winter chill — think cosy open fires, wholesome food, soul-warming red wine and rugging up in winter woollies.

Last year’s Winter Wonderlights spectacular at Sovereign Hill attracted a staggering 95,000 visitors over the three-week period. The busiest day had more than 10,000 people walking through the gates on 15 July. This year, the extravaganza returns, so make sure you experience Wonderlights for yourself!

From August 24, the Ballarat International Foto Biennale returns. The event showcases new, previously unseen or recontextualised work from international and Australian photographers.

The Ballarat Wildlife Park recently welcomed two Sumatran tigers, Satu and Maneki, to its new Tiger Sanctuary conservation display.

While at the park, you can also feed kangaroos and admire Australian native animals.

Winter Wonderlights, Sovereign Hill

All of this adventuring will be sure to leave you hungry. So, make sure you visit Ballarat’s renowned eateries, breweries and wineries, which proudly showcase the flavours of local makers and growers. Be it for dinner, a glass of wine or a mouthful of dessert, you’re sure to be served a delectable winter offering.

To get to Ballarat, jump aboard a V/Line train from Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station and you’ll arrive in just over an hour, with a gorgeous view of the countryside along the way.

Ballarat Visitor Information Centre

Ballarat Wildlife Park

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Art Gallery of Ballarat

Discover a mix of old and new at the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Australia’s oldest, largest and most engaging regional gallery, with an excellent reputation for presenting original temporary exhibitions as well as exciting public programs. Browse the shop and enjoy cakes and coffee at the gallery cafe.

Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm 40 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat t 03 5320 5858 w artgalleryofballarat.com.au Find us on:

Ballarat Wildlife Park

Meet Australian wildlife at Ballarat Wildlife Park. Hand feed the 100 friendly free-roaming kangaroos and see koalas, wombats, little penguins and crocodiles up-close. Spend time one on one with an animal during an Animal Encounter experience. Pat a koala, cuddle a wombat and even hold hands with a tree kangaroo!

Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm (closed Christmas Day) 250 Fussell Street, Ballarat t 03 5333 5933 w wildlifepark.com.au Find us on:

Creswick Woollen Mills

Historical Australian coloured woollen spinning mill and RACV Victorian Tourism award winner for Best Tourist Attraction. Visit Farmer Cameron, the animals, exhibit, cafe and natural fibre store.

Transport: Ararat Line to Ballarat Station, then route 30 Creswick bus to Williams Street Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm

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Railway Parade, Creswick t 03 5345 2202 w creswickwool.com.au Find us on:

Craig’s Royal Hotel Ballarat

Located on historic Lydiard Street, Craig’s is a legendary Australian gold-rush-era grand hotel. Sample the best in local produce in The Gallery restaurant or indulge in our famous high tea in the stunning ballroom.

Experience the extraordinary.

10 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat t 03 5331 1377 w craigsroyal.com.au Find us on:

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Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa

Located a short 90-minute drive from Melbourne, the historic Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa is a must-visit destination.

The historic bathhouse has been providing traditional wellness bathing since 1895. Drawing mineral-rich waters directly from the source, this bathhouse reconnects you with an array of mineral wellness experiences, including indulgent 100% pure, private mineral baths and a selection of specially designed wellness packages.

Enjoy indulgences including the large social bathhouse or experience the more exclusive Sanctuary bathing, which includes the aroma steam room, magnesium salt therapy pool and relaxation pool.

Mineral Springs Reserve Road, Hepburn Springs t 03 5321 6000 e info@hepburnbathhouse.com w hepburnbathhouse.com Find us on:

Ballarat International Foto Biennale

The Ballarat International Foto Biennale is Australia’s leading photographic festival showcasing work from significant international and Australian photographers that is new, previously unseen in Australia or contextualised afresh.

Come for the day or stay awhile to inhale over two hundred photographic exhibitions in the laneways, galleries and grand historic venues of Ballarat, as the festival extends to 60 days and 60 nights and continues to provide a platform for art and innovative photography.

When: 24 August – 20 October Train: Wendouree line to Ballarat Central Station Open: Daily, 10am to 5pm Various Ballarat venues e info@ballaratfoto.org w ballaratfoto.org Find us on:

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Bendigo Art Gallery

Explore Bendigo Bendigo is a vibrant regional city with beautiful heritage streets, the legacy of one of the world’s greatest gold rushes.

Bendigo is only a 90-minute drive from Melbourne Airport and 90 to 120 minutes via V/Line trains from Southern Cross Station.

Bendigo Visitor Centre

Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm (closed Christmas Day) 51–67 Pall Mall, Bendigo t 1800 813 153 w bendigotourism.com /explorebendigo @explorebendigo

Top Winter Events Until 14 July Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits Bendigo Art Gallery 8–10 June Heathcote on Show Heathcote region

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Explore these streets to discover the heart of Bendigo.

There's arts and culture led by the acclaimed Bendigo Art Gallery, award-winning restaurants and cafes, and stores where you can unearth unique vintage fashions and collectables. Relive the gold rush by visiting our world-class attractions, and taste quality local wines and produce from markets, nearby farms and surrounding vineyards.

Bendigo on the Hop

6–7 July Barrel Wine Tasting Weekend Bendigo region 19–21 July Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Showgrounds 9–11 August Bendigo Writers Festival The Capital, Bendigo 31 August Bendigo on the Hop Bendigo CBD

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Cunningham Pier, Geelong

National Celtic Festival

Geelong & The Bellarine Geelong has emerged as a goto destination for outstanding dining, hip new cafes, a thriving waterfront, world-class events and and an enticing cultural scene.

There's much more to Geelong than a pretty waterfront, but that's a good place to start. There's public art scattered throughout the area, including the Bollards, those colourful characters who give insight into the historic events and people that shaped the city.

The cultural precinct features the Geelong Gallery, Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Geelong Performing Arts Centre and the vibrant Little Malop Street precinct that showcases international cuisines, local wines, exciting cocktails and sweet treats.

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Winter brings with it open fires, cool-climate local red wines and events like the National Celtic Festival in Portarlington, the Tastes of Central Geelong festival and the Low Light Festival in Queencliffe.

The Bellarine, 30 minutes from Geelong, is dotted with small seaside villages, sprawling beaches and award-winning wineries and producers. Geelong is only an hour from Melbourne by car or regular trains from Southern Cross Station. The Bellarine is a 90-minute drive from Melbourne or a ferry ride with Port Phillip Ferries from Docklands or with Searoad Ferries from Sorrento. t 1800 755 611 (toll free) w visitgeelongbellarine.com.au

What’s On Weekends in June (from 7 June) Low Light Festival Queenscliff/Point Lonsdale 7–10 June National Celtic Festival Portarlington 28 June–7 October Happy Birthday Play School National Wool Museum, Geelong 5–28 July Tastes of Central Geelong Geelong 9–14 July ITTF Australian Open Table Tennis Geelong Arena

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Yarragon

Visit Baw Baw Just 75 minutes' drive from Melbourne, Yarragon is set at the foothills of the picture-postcard Strzelecki Ranges with easy access to road and rail.

Yarragon

Yarragon is a shopping haven, its streets lined with stores selling antiques, vintage wares, art, fashion, jewellery and homewares.

Sample some of the region’s finest produce and enjoy locally roasted coffee at one of its many quaint cafes, or pick up some local cheese, artisan sourdough, olives, wine and other produce that abounds in the region. Situated in the heart of the town is the popular hotel, serving the best cold beer and outstanding pub fare.

Yarragon is also home to a vibrant and talented arts community, with galleries available on both sides of the highway. The community

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arts hub is located at the railway station, featuring monthly exhibitions and an abundance of original artworks for sale.

A short drive south into the hills is the magnificent Mt Worth State Park – it's the perfect place for day walks, picnics and birdwatching in a pristine forest environment.

Yarragon Village is also a fantastic place to begin your weekend adventure in the region, with a variety of accommodation options.

Visitor Information w visitbawbaw.com.au /visitbawbaw @visitbawbaw

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Melbourne Airport

With four terminals servicing arrivals and departures, Melbourne Airport is Victoria’s gateway to the world.

More than 305 million passengers use the airport each year, and there are plenty of ways to spend your time before your plane takes off.

Terminal 1

Terminal 2

Home to Qantas’ Melbourne domestic aircraft, Terminal 1 has more than 60 retail outlets, offering a broad range of products and services. Whether it’s the latest fashions, a new magazine or just some travel essentials, there’s something for everyone.

The transformation of the Terminal 2 luxury precinct is now complete. Showcasing the sophisticated essence of Melbourne city, all 11 world-class retailers are ready for travellers to explore a range of luxury goods.

Fashion labels such as Victoria’s Secret, Mimco and Sunglass Hut will ensure you’re suitably dressed for any occasion, while restaurant Billie Chu brings a taste of Asia to travellers, offering a range of exciting dishes. Throw in a number of other cafes, bars and fast food outlets, and there’s a meal for any traveller.

This international terminal houses some of the most fashionable and desirable brands in the world, including Tiffany & Co, Burberry, Salvatore Ferragamo, Max Mara, Emporio Armani, Watches of Switzerland, Bally, Michael Kors, Hugo Boss, Furla and Tumi.

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Terminal 2

Adjacent to the luxury precinct is the next-generation Melbourne Duty Free and a variety of new shopping and dining experiences.

Reflecting the Melburnian food and coffee culture, the restaurants and bars feature culinary delights from some of the city’s most celebrated chefs, serving up an authentic taste of the city.

Terminal 3

Virgin Australia operates from Terminal 3, which is located at the left end of the main airport building, directly adjacent to the International Terminal.

One of the most popular venues in the airport is PJ O’Brien’s Irish pub, with Able Baker Charlie another favourite for authentic Italian food.

Terminal 4

Among the extensive list of retailers are household names Country Road, Witchery, Mimco and Peter Alexander. One of Melbourne’s favourite eateries, Brunetti Café, is also on hand to provide a tasty way to spend your time before flying off on your Jetstar, Tigerair or Regional Express flight. w melbourneairport.com.au Terminal 2

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Terminal 4 was opened in August 2015 and features new technology, including automated check-in kiosks and bag-drop facilities, as well as an expanded departure lounge and more shopping and food choices.

Getting

Around From trams and trains to bike hire and ferries, here’s all you need to know about getting around Melbourne.

Tickets

myki is a reusable travel card — your ticket for trains, trams and buses in Melbourne and many parts of regional Victoria. To get started, buy a myki Explorer Pack, a physical myki card or you can get a digital myki card on your Android phone.

myki Explorer

Enjoy a ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne.

Your pack also includes handy maps, a souvenir wallet and discounts to lots of our favourite places.

If you want to keep travelling, just top up your myki at a huge range of shops, myki machines or online. To find out where to buy yours, visit the website below. w ptv.vic.gov.au/mykiexplorer

Buy Your myki Card and Top Up

You can buy and top up your myki at hundreds of shops (including all 7-Eleven stores), myki machines and station ticket offices. As a guide, $10 will get you around Melbourne for a day, with a little change. For more on fares, visit the website below.

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Free Tram Travel

The city’s Free Tram Zone includes the city centre and extends from Queen Victoria Market to Docklands, Spring Street, Flinders Street Station and Federation Square (see the Melbourne tram map on page 113). If you’re only travelling in the Free Tram Zone you don’t need a myki.

Travel on the City Circle Tram is also free. Hop on and off the historic trams as often as you like. You don’t need a myki if you’re only travelling on the City Circle Tram.

Regional Victoria

With the largest public transport network in Australia, Victoriaʼs trains and coaches can take you to many parts of regional Victoria. Simply make your way to V/Lineʼs passenger hub at Southern Cross Station and the staff will help you plan your next adventure.

PTV Hubs

To find out more about public transport in Melbourne and Victoria, visit the PTV Hub at Southern Cross Station.

w ptv.vic.gov.au/fares

Mobile myki

With Mobile myki, you can get a myki, top up on the go and touch on with your Android phone.

Download Google PayTM to get started, or to find out more visit the website below. w ptv.vic.gov.au/mobilemyki

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Plan Your Journey

Download the free PTV app or visit the website below to plan your journey and get real-time travel updates. w ptv.vic.gov.au

Night Network

Explore after dark on weekends with the Night Network. Public transport runs all night on weekends for metropolitan trains, some trams and buses, with coaches running to regional towns from 2am. Stay out longer and enjoy Melbourne’s vibrant nightlife, popular hot spots and special events throughout the year. w ptv.vic.gov.au/nightnetwork

SkyBus

SkyBus is a direct service between Southern Cross Station and Melbourne Airport that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The buses depart every 10 minutes in both directions and stop at Terminals 1, 3 and 4. If you’re heading to Southbank, Docklands, St Kilda, Frankston, Mornington Peninsula or Melbourne’s western suburbs, SkyBus runs services to these areas.

Taxis

Taxis can be hired off the street, from designated taxi ranks or by phone/online bookings. There are taxi ranks all over the CBD (refer to the Melbourne City map on the inside back cover), including four safe-city taxi ranks for late-night travellers. Between 10pm and 5am, Victorian taxi drivers are allowed to ask for an upfront deposit for the trip fare.

Melbourne’s major taxi companies are 13 CABS and Silvertop Taxis.

Uber is another way to get around Melbourne.

Download the Uber app on your smartphone then book a driver. w taxi.vic.gov.au w 13cabs.com.au w silvertop.com.au w uber.com/en-au

w skybus.com.au

Bike Hire

Melbourne Bike Share allows locals and visitors aged 15 and older to hire a set of wheels (and helmet) from one of 50 public bike racks across the CBD. You can borrow and return bikes at any of the racks across the borrowing network. Bikes can be hired for as little as $3 per day and $8 per week (providing you with unlimited 45-minute trips) using Visa or Mastercard. For everything you need to know about the bike sharing program, including pricing and rack locations, visit the website. w melbournebikeshare.com.au

Traffic laws in Victoria may be different to those in your home city. There are major traffic rules that apply in Victoria to keep road users safe and ensure traffic flows efficiently. Visit the VicRoads website for more information about Victoria’s road laws and guidelines for appropriate child restraints. w vicroads.vic.gov.au

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SkyBus Airport Transfers

SkyBus Melbourne City Express is famous for running 24/7, 365 days a year and every seven minutes during peak times. Our Southbank, Docklands, St Kilda, Peninsula Express and Western Express services operate seven days a week. We also service Avalon Airport and meet every AirAsia flight. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, unlimited luggage and free travel for kids on family tickets. Ticket booths: Melbourne Airport at kerbside CBD and SkyBus Gateway Terminal at Southern Cross Station. SkyBus Link free transfer service between Southern Cross Station and accommodation in Melbourne’s city centre, available to all Melbourne City Express and Avalon City Express passengers.

Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For tickets and fare information visit our website.

Melbourne Airport at kerbside (T1, T3 & T4 outside arrivals) CBD SkyBus Gateway Terminal at Southern Cross Station t 1300 SKYBUS w skybus.com.au Find us on:

Avalon Airport

If you want to touch down and drive straight out to enjoy the sights, choose Avalon Airport. Avalon is the most efficient and economical airport in Australia.

It’s only 40 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, which is now easier than ever to reach through SkyBus Avalon City Express.

Avalon Airport is also the closest international airport to the Great Ocean Road, Bells Beach, Geelong and the 12 Apostles.

Drive straight up the highway, park out the front, grab a drink or meal and stay connected with free Wi-Fi, while charging all your devices in comfort right by the gate. It really is flying made easy.

Bus: SkyBus Avalon City Express to/from Southern Cross Station via Werribee, or SkyBus Geelong Express to/from Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast.

Open: Daily, 4am to midnight 80 Beach Road, Lara t 03 5227 9100 w avalonairport.com.au Find us on:

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Melbourne Visitor Services

You will find much to love in Melbourne. On every street and laneway, there are shopping, dining and cultural experiences to discover. It’s all here — let a local show you the way.

Melbourne Visitor Services

Melbourne visitor services are your key to unlocking the secrets of the city and getting the most out of your visit to Melbourne. With key hubs around the city, pop-up services at premier events and roving ambassadors in some of our most visited areas, you’re never too far away from helpful, local advice.

Let the friendly staff and volunteers give you their tips on the must-visit bars and restaurants, shopping, key attractions and events not to miss in Melbourne.

Find us at: ++ Melbourne Visitor Hub at Town Hall ++ Melbourne Visitor Booth in Bourke Street Mall ++ Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre ++ Queen Victoria Market Visitor Hub

Melbourne Visitor Booth in Bourke Street Mall

Friendly volunteers at the Melbourne Visitor Booth provide free maps and information on shopping, attractions and what’s on in Melbourne, from the centre of this busy retail strip.

Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day)

Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre

Make this hub your first stop when visiting the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens. Find out about the picturesque surrounds, current events and attractions, purchase your Cooks’ Cottage tickets, or a gift from our shop and pause to enjoy the cafe and free Wi-Fi.

++ City Ambassadors

Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm (closed Christmas Day)

Melbourne Visitor Hub at Town Hall

Queen Victoria Market Visitor Hub

Located within the historic Melbourne Town Hall, this hub is close to the retail, dining and laneways for which Melbourne is revered. City Ambassadors can help you plan your time in Melbourne and share tips only a local would know, as well as provide maps, give advice on public transport connections and assist with access to free Wi-Fi. Open: Daily, 9am to 6pm (closed Christmas Day)

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Visit the hub in String Bean Alley at the Queen Victoria Market or seek out our ambassadors in their eye-catching red uniforms to receive trusted, local advice on how to best explore the sights and delights of the market and beyond.

Open: Market days, Tue & Thu, 9am to 2pm; Fri–Sun, 9am to 3pm

Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre

City Ambassadors

Dressed in their distinctive red uniforms, City Ambassadors provide a mobile information service in the city and can help with advice on shopping, events and how to get around.

Mon–Sat, 10am to 4pm; Sun, 11.30am to 3pm (excluding Good Friday & Christmas Day)

Melbourne Greeter Service

Free two- to four-hour walking orientations of the city are conducted by trained volunteers. Orientations in English depart daily at 9.30am. Orientations in other languages are available upon request.

Bookings are essential. Phone 03 9658 9658 on weekdays and 03 9658 9942 on weekends or visit the What's On website for further information.

Melbourne Town Hall Tours

Mon, Wed–Fri, 11am & 1pm (excluding public holidays)

Cooks’ Cottage

A visit to the family-friendly Cooks’ Cottage in the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens is a must when exploring Melbourne. Step back in time and learn about life in the eighteenth-century. Dress up in traditional costumes and surround yourself with centuries-old antiques. Stroll through a delightful English cottage garden, and find out about Captain James Cook’s adventures.

Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm (closed Christmas Day) For ticket prices and more information visit the What’s On website.

24/7 Guide to What’s On in Melbourne For more information on events, restaurants, shopping destinations and things to do in Melbourne City visit the dedicated What’s On website. Share your favourite city experiences using #melbmoment.

Explore Melbourne in Chinese

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Free one-hour tours of the historic Melbourne Town Hall give visitors the chance to learn about the architectural, social and political significance of this impressive nineteenth century building.

Cooks’ Cottage

For the latest updates on what’s going on in Melbourne, including upcoming events and opportunities, search CityofMelb in the WeChat app to subscribe. t 03 9658 9658 e visitor@melbourne.vic.gov.au w whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/visitors /whatsonmelb @whatsonmelb @whatsonmelb

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Traveller

Tips Wondering where to get your hands on visitor information, buy tickets to a show or what to do in an emergency? Here is a handy reference guide and tips to help your trip run smoothly.

Time Zone

Melbourne is located in the Australian Eastern Time zone.

Standard Time is UTC/GMT +10 hours. Daylight Saving Time is UTC/GMT +11 hours.

Weather

During winter (June to August), Melbourne’s average temperatures during the day are 7 to 15ºC (45 to 59ºF). For daily forecasts, check the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) website. w bom.gov.au

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Luggage Lockers

Lockers are available for hire at several locations throughout Melbourne.

Various sized lockers are available at Southern Cross Station and hire ranges from $6 to $12 for 24 hours. Travellers Aid offers short-term luggage storage at Flinders Street Station between 8am and 8pm daily (same day only, not overnight). For costs, visit the website. w southerncrossstation.com.au/ luggage-services w travellersaid.org.au

Be Sun Smart

Too much of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause painful sunburn. Australia has some of the highest UV levels in the world, so it is important to apply sunscreen and wear protective clothing such as a shirt, hat and sunglasses if you’re spending time outdoors, even during the cooler months. Visit the SunSmart Victoria website to check the daily UV index and alerts. w sunsmart.com.au

Smoking Laws

Victoria has strict laws on where people are permitted to smoke tobacco as well as e-cigarettes and personal vaporisers.

Smoking is not allowed in or around non-enclosed drinking and eating venues, outdoor areas where food is served (alfresco dining), train stations and platforms, public transport, cars carrying passengers under the age of 18 years, shopping centres, and enclosed spaces that are workplaces (to protect the health of employees, customers and public).

QV Melbourne and The Tan running track have also been declared smoke-free precincts.

Visit the website below for full details of smoke-free locations and smoking laws in Melbourne. w melbourne.vic.gov.au

Accessible Melbourne

Improving accessibility to Melbourne’s public transport, visitor attractions, events, venues and amenities for people with special mobility needs is a major priority of the Victorian Government and City Council.

Maps and Resources

The City of Melbourne offers downloadable Mobility Maps on its website covering the different city precincts. Lonely Planet also offers a free Accessible Melbourne e-book packed with tips and recommendations for travellers with special needs.

Other useful online resources for accessible travel and recreation throughout Victoria and Australia are provided by Australia For All and NICAN. w melbourne.vic.gov.au w lonelyplanet.com/ accessible-melbourne w australiaforall.com w nican.com.au

The below support numbers can be of service during an emergency.

Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance) 000 Lifeline (Counselling/crisis support) 131 114 Poisons Information 131 126 Nurse-On-Call 1300 606 024

Police Stations Melbourne East 202 Bourke Street, Melbourne East 03 9637 1100

Melbourne West 313 Spencer Street, Docklands 03 8690 4444

Major Hospitals

Epworth Hospital 89 Bridge Road, Richmond 03 9426 6666 Royal Melbourne Hospital 300 Grattan Street, Parkville 03 9342 7000 St. Vincent’s Health 41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy 03 9288 2211 The Alfred Hospital 55 Commercial Road, St Kilda 03 9076 2000

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Assistance and Support Travellers Aid provides travelrelated support and aid, including accessible toilets, showers, equipment loan and a rest area.

It provides advice and assistance to older and frail people, and people with disabilities to ensure safe passage. This not-for-profit operation has been helping travellers for almost 100 years.

Some services attract a small fee, but many are performed free of charge by staff and volunteers. Travellers Aid is located at Southern Cross Station (open seven days from 6.30am to 9.30pm) and Flinders Street Station (open seven days from 8am to 8pm).

In an Emergency

The Royal Children’s Hospital 50 Flemington Road, Parkville 03 9345 5522

w travellersaid.org.au Travellers Aid

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Arthurs Seat Eagle

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Clementine's

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Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market

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Collins234

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CooksĘź Cottage

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Downies Coins & Collectables

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Eureka Skydeck

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Gumbuya World

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Johnston Jewellers

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Healesville Sanctuary

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Lightning Ridge Opals

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LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne

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Queen Victoria Market

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Melbourne Zoo

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Spencer Outlet Centre

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The Block Arcade

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Melbourne Star Observation Wheel

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The District Docklands

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Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

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The National Opal Collection

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National Sports Museum and MCG

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Otway Fly Treetops Adventures

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Port Phillip Ferries

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Puffing Billy Railway

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RAAF Museum Point Cook

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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

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SEA LIFE Melbourne

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Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant

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St Kilda Esplanade Market

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Sunny Ridge

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The Q Train

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Victoria Police Museum

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Werribee Open Range Zoo

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William Ricketts Sanctuary

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City of Literature

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Parliament House

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Shakespeare in Love

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State Library of Victoria

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Cat Cafe Melbourne

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Claypots Barbarossa

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Crown Dining

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IceBar Melbourne

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Southgate 77 The General Assembly

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The Hotel Windsor

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Regional Victoria Art Gallery of Ballarat

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Ballarat Wildlife Park

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Creswick Woollen Mills

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Craig's Royal Hotel

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Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa

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Ballarat International Foto Biennale

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Adelphi Hotel | 03 8080 8888

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Pan Pacific Melbourne | 03 9027 2000

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Atlantis Hotel Melbourne | 03 9600 2900

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Sheraton Melbourne Hotel | 03 9290 1000

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City Limits Hotel Apartments | 03 9662 2544

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Stamford Plaza Melbourne | 03 9659 1000

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Crown Metropol Melbourne | 1800 056 662

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Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands 03 8578 0000

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The Langham Melbourne | 03 8696 8888

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The Sebel Melbourne Docklands | 03 9641 7500

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The Victoria Hotel | 03 9669 0000

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Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders | 03 9629 4111

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The Westin Melbourne | 03 9635 2222

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Melbourne Marriott Hotel | 03 9662 3900

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Treasury on Collins Apartment Hotel | 03 8535 8535

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Oaks on Collins | 03 8610 6444

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WRAP on Southbank | 03 9249 6300

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Oaks on Lonsdale | 03 9200 7500

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Oaks on Market | 03 8631 1111

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Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne | 03 9246 1200

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Oaks on William | 03 8329 6600

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NGV.MELBOURNE This exhibition is organised by the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, in partnership with Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau (陕西省文物局), Shaanxi History Museum (陕西历史博物馆), Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center (陕西省文物交流中心), and Emperor Qin Shihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum of the People’s Republic of China (秦始皇帝陵博物院) (left) CHINESE Armoured general, Qin Dynasty 221–207 BCE (detail) Emperor Qin Shihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum, Xi’an (002524), (right) Portrait of Cai Guo-Qiang, 2009 (detail) Photograph © Mark Mahaney