Discover the buzz of summer across the city – from quaint villages to the inner city’s cultural precincts. The city has it all: great shopping, many laneways to explore and parks to relax in.
From guided street-art tours to walks that explore Melbourne's aboriginal heritage and enchanting trees, discover where you can go to learn more about arts, culture and historic landmarks.
Summer is the best time of the year to unwind in one of the city’s parks and gardens. Grab a shady spot underneath a tree, play hide and seek with the kids, or just sit by the water’s edge and take in the atmosphere.
A visit to Cooks' Cottage is a must when exploring Melbourne
Visit the cosmopolitan cultural precincts of Chinatown on Little Bourke Street, Lygon Street's cultural precinct in Carlton and the Greek Precinct on Lonsdale Street.
Whatever your mood, there's always something new to experience at Docklands. Why not escape for a while and discover Melbourne's spectacular harbour, just minutes from the city centre.
One of the best things about Melbourne is its picturesque parks and gardens from Birrarung Marr, the city’s first new major parkland in a century, to the World Heritage listed Carlton Gardens.
For an arresting visual experience, put yourself in the picture at Melbourne’s commercial, public and artist run galleries. Diverse in both content and scale, they offer art by established and emerging artists.
Inspiring art is everywhere in Melbourne - hidden in nooks and crannies, over, under and around street corners and right where you’d never expect to find it.
Dedicated to showcasing artists from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, placing their art and culture firmly in the public realm.
Al fresco eateries, one-off shops and bars that are off the beaten track, all nestle side-by-side in city laneways that weave a maze through Melbourne.
Melbourne’s museums and libraries fascinate, educate and bring to life the city’s history and spirit.
For a dynamic look at Melbourne, experience the city’s attractions from any angle – from the pages of history, across the skyline, on the water, through art or via the big screen.
Welcome to South Wharf, Melbourne’s exciting new precinct that’s growing by the day.
More than just great shopping, Harbour Town is an exciting mix of brand direct outlets, specialty stores, entertainment and attractions.