Melbourne
The neighbourhoods surrounding the CBD are what makes Melbourne such a diverse city; from the St Kilda Pier and beachside eateries to Fitzroy's ever-evolving cafe scene and the roar of crowds at Marvel Stadium in Docklands to the epic array of Greek restaurants on Swan Street in Richmond, Melbourne's lively suburbs are a must for any visitor. While the city is an exciting place to explore, much more awaits for those travelling a little out of the city. Day trips are popular, with the Yarra Valley just 90 minutes' drive away, full of wineries and hiking trails and Phillip Island just a short boat ride off the coast where you can watch the famous fairy penguins return at sunset after a day's fishing at sea.
Your Guide to Melbourne's North
Melbourne’s inner north is a hip and happening place… there’s a thriving art and live music scene, more gastro pubs that you can shake a deconstructed sandwich at; a mind-boggling menu of world-class restaurants and cuisines, and the city’s newest lifestyle destination in the heart of Coburg.
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Discover Coburg Like a Local
Located only a 20-minute drive from Melbourne’s CBD and an easy No 19 tram ride up iconic Sydney Road - Melbourne’s longest continuous shopping strip – Coburg, like Brunswick, is fast becoming the place to while away the weekend hours. This once-quiet northern suburb is become increasingly trendy with international cuisine, authentic suburban nature trails, family fun and cultural experiences – like the transformed Pentridge precinct - to tempt.
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6 Stunning Hotel Bars for Springtime
With Dean & Nancy on 22 just named the 'Best Hotel Bar in Australia' at the recent Australian Bar Awards, we were inspired to scour the country to bring you our top six hotel bars to while away those balmy spring days and nights.
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Day Trippin' to Marvellous Marysville
Marysville, the picturesque town in the Yarra Valley, only 90 minutes out of Melbourne is a place to relax, recharge and explore some of Australia's beautiful natural wonders. Here are the top things to do while you're in town.
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3 Easy Peasy Winter Getaways
International guests wax lyrical about Australia in the summer months, but the locals know that winter getaways are where we shine bright. So, here are our top 3 winter getaways for holiday-starved Aussies.
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Melbourne on a Plate
Of all the things to do in Melbourne, probably the most rewarding is to savour its fantastic food scene. Melbourne is frequently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable cities, and its restaurants, cafés and cocktail bars undoubtedly play a large part in that. From cheap and cheerful cafés to high-end world-class dining, the city has it all.
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