Melbourne

Best Day Trips from Melbourne
Great ideas for 5 day tours from Melbourne
Victoria is one of Australia's most compact states, at 228,000 square km it's about the same size as the United Kingdom. However our smallest mainland state offers a great variety of attractions only a couple of hours drive from the city. You can use public transport for a couple of these trips or better yet rent a car and explore at your own pace. There are also plenty of excellent tour operators and some very good backpacker/small group tours available at affordable prices. This page will...

The Princess Theatre
The Proud Princess of Melbourne
I love the Princess! It's a must-see for visitors to Melbourne. This beautiful Victorian lady was first built at the height of the Gold Rush in 1854 and subsequent owners have meticulously cared for the magnificent faade, the domed mansard roofs, the cast iron filigree, the stamped metal ceilings and the marble expanse of the foyer and staircase. Magnificent! From the Mikado to Hairspray, Swan Lake on Ice to Jersey Boys, the Princess has seen some stupendous Opening Nights, graced by the re...

Stuff To Do In Melbourne - Days Out
Days Trips From Melbourne
With all Victoria has to offer right there on the city's doorstep, there are plenty of fantastic day trips from Melbourne. Adventures for all ages are just a short drive from the CBD. Read about Melbourne top 3 day's out, pack a picnic and have a great day out. Start exploring and let's have some fun!

Melbourne Top Tips for a Great Holiday
Should you visit Melbourne?
If you are on a short visit to Australia it is unlikely Melbourne will be at the top of your list but if your time here is less limited it is a great city to spend a few days in and for one of our smallest states it packs in lots of great attractions. Melbourne is the most European of Australia's cities; it's a river city home to fabulous cafes and restaurants, interesting museums, a strong sporting culture and fabulous shopping! Before we go any further let's work on the pronunciation. Ver...

What's happening in Melbourne
A visitor's guide to events, exhibitions and concerts in Melbourne
Find out what's on, when and where in Melbourne. Use this page to get last minute information about what's happening in Melbourne and discover the best things to see and do. Another lens in the 'What's happening' series, it aims to keep you up to date with all the latest events, exhibitions and concerts in the city that is regarded as the cultural capital of Australia. This wonderful picture of Melbourne at dusk, on a cold spring evening, was taken by Jon Seplveda