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Wondering what to get up to this season? Here are our must-do experiences.
1 Get Racing
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It’s one of the most glamorous events on the calendar, and this year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival (30 October – 6 November) will see the return of the finest racing, fashion, food, entertainment, fun and flowers all at one place, the stunning Flemington Racecourse. +racingvictoria.com.au +flemington.com.au
2 Get Grazing
Don’t want to commit to a particular style of cuisine? Then head to Melbourne’s newest food precinct, Grazeland. This outdoor dining experience features dishes from across the world served from converted shipping containers. +grazeland.melbourne
3 Immerse in Art
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The multi-Tony Award nominated Moulin Rouge! The Musical has made its way to Melbourne’s Regent Theatre for its Australian debut. Baz Luhrmann’s screen version has endless fans, but now it’s time to experience this tale of truth, beauty, freedom and love on the stage. +moulinrougemusical.com/
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5 Remember Them
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Transcend through time and space on a journey through the works of Vincent van Gogh at THE LUME Melbourne this spring. Experience the powerful and vibrant symphony of light, colour and sound as you are immersed in the paintings, realising them like never before. +thelume.com/melbourne Experience incredible stories of war and peace during a visit to the Shrine of Remembrance. Its current exhibition, Between Two Worlds, looks at the experience of being a recent veteran, while Dean Bowen’s Imagining Centaur showcases beautiful and unsettling charcoal drawings depicting the sinking of an Australian hospital ship and the lives lost. +shrine.org.au
Mabu Mabu chef-owner Nornie Bero has opened her latest venture, an allday restaurant and bar in Federation Square. Big Esso, which means ‘the biggest thank you’ in the Torres Strait, will showcase native ingredients and dishes, bringing Indigenous culture to the plate. +mabumabu.com.au/dining
7 Murray Magic
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Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at the SOL Wellness Centre at The Sebel Yarrawonga. At this day spa on Lake Mulwala, calm your mind and body with a range of holistic and therapeutic treatments.
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10 Uncover Artistry
Rug up and enter the cool temperatures at Ice Bar Melbourne where the bar is kept at a surprisingly cool -10c all year round. Inside, pull up a seat and try one of their favourites in the Northern Lights cocktail – a tasty gin based cocktail that changes colour. +icebarmelbourne.com
9 Tent with a View
Escape the hustle and bustle at Daylesford’s quirkiest accommodation, the Skyview Bubbletent. Take hikes, nap in the hammock or cook a feast in the outdoor kitchen during the day, then snuggle up in your luxury cocoon as the stars come out. +dayget.com.au/skyview-
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Discover the creativity and innovation of almost 100 years of Animation at Disney: The Magic of Animation at ACMI. Exclusive to Melbourne, this exhibition contains original sketches and rare artworks from films including Fantasia, The Lion King and Raya and The Last Dragon. Be inspired by the incredible artistry behind your favourite Disney characters. +acmi.net.au
