EXPERIENCE MELBOURNE

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A contemporary hotel conveniently located within walking distance of the city’s iconic landmarks and tourist destinations such as the Queen Victoria Market and the Royal Exhibition Building. The hotel is an ideal base for first time visitors to Melbourne allowing easy access to the Lygon Street Italian precinct, restaurants at Gertrude Street and the Melbourne Central Shopping centre.

Causeway Inn On The Mall

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Mercure Welcome Melbourne

This is a prime position on Bourke Street Mall, the vibrant heart of Melbourne, opposite Myer and David Jones department stores. The hotel is surrounded by lively cafés, fashion and accessory boutiques, Melbourne’s famous shopping arcades and international fashion houses Zara and H&M. Centrally located, Mercure Welcome Melbourne offers modern and spacious rooms featuring all the facilities required for a relaxed and enjoyable stay in the heart of Melbourne. Experience 3.5-star comfort and choose from 330 Standard, Family, Superior and Premium accommodation options. Ideal for both business and leisure trips, the rooms are of a generous size and are perfect for families who are travelling to Melbourne on a budget.

Quality Hotel Batman’s Hill on Collins

In the heart of Melbourne CBD, opposite Southern Cross Station and within walking distance of many of the city’s most sought after attractions. The hotel features 190 rooms and fully equipped apartments (Studio, One Bedroom and Two Bedroom), two bars, two restaurants and 10 event spaces. The heritage listed building offering an impeccable service, Batman’s Hill will make your stay truly unique.

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Southbank

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Causeway 353 Hotel

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Whether you’re in town for some culture, shopping, food and wine or a special event − this location is perfect. Only a 10 minute walk to the National Gallery, a 5 minute walk across the river to Flinders Street, or a 20 minute stroll to the Rod Laver Arena. Or why not grab a drink along Southbank and people watch for the evening. Contemporary in style and tucked away in a little laneway with unique shops, fashion boutiques and heaps of eateries right on your doorstep. The bustling Bourke Street Mall is within walking distance, with all CBD entertainment, sporting and cultural venues just a stroll away.

One Bedroom Apartment

Mantra on the Park

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An apartment-style hotel in a great CBD location. The spacious one and two bedroom apartments are fully self-contained featuring a private balcony overlooking the impressive city skyline or the World Heritage-listed Carlton Gardens. Relax in the sauna or indoor heated pool or go for a stroll to nearby shopping, historic theatres, world-class entertainment and renowned dining areas such as Lygon Street and China Town.

Oaks Melbourne Lonsdale Suites

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Situated in one of Melbourne’s most sought-after locations, close to a selection of restaurants, cafés and the vibrant theatre district and only a short stroll to local transport. Oaks Melbourne Lonsdale Suites provides comfortable, modern studios and spacious fully self-contained apartments all complete with fully equipped kitchens fitted with stainless steel appliances and reverse cycle air conditioning.

Fraser Place Melbourne

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Located in one of the city’s famous laneways Fraser Place Melbourne’s location is so good as you are surrounded by cafés, shopping and theatres. Modern and comfortable studio apartments feature a kitchenette, opening windows or balconies and modern furnishings. Enjoy city views of Melbourne from the rooftop terrace that also features an edible garden for your use. Stay connected with family and friends with complimentary and unlimited WiFi.

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Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

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A heritage-listed hotel, built in 1913 retains the feel and style of the classical 1900’s era while providing all the leading facilities of the 21st century. It’s in the very heart of the city, across the road from Flinders Street Station and the footpath that heads across the river to Southbank, with its dining strip and entertainment complex. Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne is equipped with quality amenities and are furnished for your comfort.

The Windsor Melbourne

A grand heritage hotel dating back to 1883, the timeless rooms offer various views and configurations in keeping with the original architecture. Beautiful historic details and features abound – from antique mirrors, desks and lights. Situated opposite Parliament House and in the heart of the dazzling theatre and restaurant district, within walking distance of Collins Street’s luxury boutiques.

Mantra on Little Bourke

The central CBD location provides the perfect base to discover the joys of Melbourne’s shopping, dining and cultural scenes, with self-contained accommodation to suit everyone. Mantra on Little Bourke offers 24 hour room service, fully equipped gym and sauna. You won’t go hungry as Chinatown is right on your doorstep!

Crown Promenade Melbourne

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With its blend of modern style, relaxed and warm service, Crown Promenade Melbourne is perfect for your business trip or a week of seeing the sights. The unrivalled location connects you to the best of Melbourne’s shopping, sporting and cultural precincts. Whether your idea of relaxation is a workout or reclining by the pool, be sure to visit The Deck.

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Take advantage of the proximity to Southbank’s thriving art, dining and entertainment precincts. Guests can relax in the self-contained comfort of a studio, one or two bedroom apartments, enjoying stunning city and river views or make the most of the on-site facilities such as the indoor swimming pool, sauna, well-equipped gymnasium and restaurant.

Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne

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In the heart of Melbourne with its chic boutiques, cool laneways and trendy bars sits Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne. Offering spacious and stylish apartments with a sophisticated décor which runs through the hotel. Splash in the indoor heated pool, work out in the gym or unwind in the sauna. Only minutes from Bourke Street Mall and the Old Melbourne Gaol – the location is unbeatable.

Pan Pacific Melbourne

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Located on South Wharf along the Yarra river, providing direct access to DFO shopping outlet, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre and close proximity to major attractions and the central business district. All rooms feature floor to ceiling windows with panoramic, uninterrupted views of the city, Port Phillip Bay and the Yarra river.

SIGHTSEEING

MELBOURNE COFFEE LOVERS Melbourne is obsessed with coffee and has the most cafés and restaurants per person than any other city in the world! By the end of the 2-3 hour walking tour you’ll be ordering coffee like an expert from even the most complicated Melbourne coffee menu.

MELBOURNE SPORTS EXPERIENCE Walk from the heart of the city, along the Yarra River into Melbourne’s world-famous sporting precinct over 150 years of sports history ranging from the Olympics, Cricket, Australian football, Rugby, Tennis through to F1, Surfing and Golf.

MELBOURNE WALKING TOUR Explore Melbourne with a local who can share the history of the city as well as point out things to do after your walking tour is done. Your walking tour will include a stop for a coffee near the Old Melbourne Gaol where you learn about Australia’s infamous bush ranger. Tour ends at a classic Australian pub!

MELBOURNE STAR One of only four giant observation wheels in the world and the only one in the Southern Hemisphere. With 21 spacious cabins and 120 metres high, enjoy a 30 minute flight and take in the unparalleled 360° views of Melbourne and surrounds by day or night.

MCG TOURS AND NATIONAL SPORTS MUSEUM Take an unforgettable guided tour of the MCG and visit the National Sports Museum to discover what makes Australia such a great sporting country. With over 3500 objects on display showcasing Australian football, cricket, the Olympic Games, soccer and more.

MELBOURNE LANES AND ARCADES Discover the secrets and hidden treasures of Melbourne’s lanes and arcades on this smallgroup walking tour. Immerse yourself in the heritage and culture of this cosmopolitan city. You’ll fall in love with Melbourne and realise how many secrets there are that you would have missed.

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QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET ULTIMATE FOODIE TOUR The Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne is famous for its seemingly endless fresh food stalls. During this 2 hour walking tour, your guide will lead you through the iconic food precincts and offer you a selection of tastings from the market stalls.

MELBOURNE OUTLET SHOPPING TOUR Discover Melbourne’s famous discount outlet strips, pop-up sales and hard-to-find warehouses, where you’ll find big savings on clothing and accessories, housewares, shoes, handbags, jewellery and more! Browse the shops on Swan Street, Bridge Road and Smith Street and find bargains galore.

CITY SIGHTSEEING MELBOURNE BUS Explore and see the city’s major attractions, bustling laneways, cafés and beaches at your own leisure as you hop on/hop off at any of the 27 stops. With panoramic views and an informative audio commentary this is truly the best way to experience and enjoy this cosmopolitan city.

MELBOURNE BIKE TOUR Explore Melbourne by bike with a professional, mature, local guide who shows you famous locations and little-known gems on an intimate 2-wheeled tour through the city.

YARRA VALLEY WINE TOUR Discover Victoria’s Yarra Valley wine region on this day trip from Melbourne. During your series of wine tastings and an included vineyard lunch, you’ll find out why the Yarra Valley is one of Australia’s favourite wine regions, loved for its picturesque scenery.

GREAT OCEAN ROAD & TWELVE APOSTLES Offering an experience unlike any other on the continent. Once you have entered this land of breath-taking rock formations and heard the tales of the shipwreck coast, you will have just experienced the most wonderful day tour of all time.

EVENTS & SHOWS

A whole world of events awaits you in Melbourne. Whatever the season, Melbourne is buzzing with exhibitions, concerts, festivals, sporting events, musicals and theatre shows!

If you didn’t know, Melbourne is New York’s Broadway with its rich theatrical tradition with many shows making their world premiere in Melbourne. Catch a blockbuster at the beautiful Princess and Her Majesty’s theatres in the East End Theatre District.

Ensure there is space in your calendar as it’ll fill up quickly with the never-ending list of events and shows!

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AUSTRALIAN OPEN January One of the biggest tennis events in the world – the Australian Open is an event you don’t want to miss. The first out of the four Grand Slam events, sit back in the Melbourne sunshine in January to watch the world’s top players compete to become tennis legendaries. CHICAGO January-February A true New York City Institution, CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping song after another; and the slickest dancing in town. Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, CHICAGO’s sexy, sassy score includes “All That Jazz” and “Razzle Dazzle”. It would be a crime to miss it!

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD January-December Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, the record breaking, multi-award-winning production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is now playing exclusively in Melbourne, Australia’s ultimate destination for theatre. It is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage.

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FORMULA 1 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX March Secure your spot now to see the 25th Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Experience the thrills and spills as the cars navigate this spectacular track in Albert Park. With the largest on-track programme of any Formula 1 event and the quality of off-track entertainment you won’t want to miss help celebrate Melbourne’s 25th race anniversary.

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW March The smell of freshly cut grass and bursting blooms will scent the Melbourne air once again for the 24th annual show, hosted in the exquisite heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens over five glorious Autumn days. Featuring the best landscape and floral talent from Australia and around the world alongside an extensive array of garden retail products, the Show is a celebration of lifestyle and great outdoors.

MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL November It’s ‘the celebration that stops a nation’. One of the world’s greatest racing carnivals. A unique social and cultural event encompassing, thoroughbred racing, food, wine and incredible fashion. An unforgettable four days at Flemington Racecourse, the playground of racing royalty.

EXPERIENCE BRISBANE

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Immerse yourself in the sophisticated sunshine capital of Queensland, Brisbane. Nestled along the Brisbane River that curves its way through the city, delight in cockatoos and kookaburras in abundance at the many green leafy parks, before heading into the urban precincts and indulging in world-class fare at one of many alfresco restaurants and bars overlooking the glittering Story Bridge. If shopping is your thing, take advantage of the city’s supreme shopping! With over 1000 stores it will be a day well spent in Brisbane CBD – a shopping experience like nowhere else in the city. Whether you love designer, discount or a little bit of both, Brisbane satisfies every shopping appetite. Check out Fortitude Valley for something a little different; it's raw yet sophisticated, where elegance and style meet grungy and offbeat. See heritage listed buildings stand loud and proud amongst new and contemporary structures. Put on something sensational and hit the thriving nightlife, known by the locals as Australia’s first dedicated entertainment district.

Experience one of Brisbane’s lively and social hubs – South Bank. Located on the southern banks of the Brisbane River, its 17 hectares of lush parklands, man-made beach, world-class eateries, stunning river views and hundreds of delightful events all year round make it the perfect place to relax and unwind. With so much to see and do you’re already planning your next visit so you can venture a little further afield, including a day trip to stunning Moreton island.

FESTIVALS & EVENTS 2020

06-12 Jan Brisbane International 21 Feb-22 Mar Brisbane Comedy Festival

01-03 May NRL Brisbane Magic Round

24-26 Jul Le Festival

07-16 Aug EKKA Royal Queensland Show

05-28 Sep Brisbane Festival

Oct Oktoberfest Brisbane

Eat Street Markets

OUR FAVOURITE THINGS TO SEE AND DO

Brisbane River CityCat –Spend a day getting your bearings by jumping on a CityCat and exploring the city and its riverside precincts like New Farm, Kangaroo Point, South Bank and West End.

South Bank –Cool off with a free dip at Streets Beach, Australia’s only inner city man made beach. Kick back with picnic areas, a water park, walks, markets, promenades and loads of restaurants!

Free Bus Service –Take the ‘Loop’, a free and convenient bus service that travels around the CBD in both directions and gives you a great feel for the layout of the city (Monday-Friday).

Foodie Heaven –You’ll be in foodie heaven! Try Eagle Street Pier in the city, River Quay at South Bank, the eat streets in urban villages like Boundary Street in West End, Oxford Street in Bulimba and Logan Road in Woolloongabba. And for those seafood lovers Moreton Bay seafoods!

Events and Culture –Enjoy exclusive shows, exhibitions and sporting events including the Brisbane International and State of Origin. Alongside outstanding world-class venues and inviting outdoor settings.

Walking Tours –Jump on a Brisbane Greeter Walking Tour – a great free way to explore Brisbane with a local Brisbanite. Brisbane Greeters are locals who love living here, whether you’re passionate about public art, architecture or WWII – you name it, the Brisbane Greeters can cover it in their various walking tours around the city.

Nature and Wildlife – Brisbane is blessed with parks and feels like a green city. Explore the City Botanic Gardens or Roma Street Parklands. For koala lovers, head to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary or take a trip to North Stradbroke Island for the perfect nature getaway.

Howard Smith Wharves – Brisbane’s newest hot spot! Head to this heritage listed wharf, beneath the story bridge lies a riverside precinct. Take on the day with your pick of restaurants, abundant green spaces for picnics or riverwalk boardwalk all with a superb backdrop of Brisbane city.