Explore unusual things to do in Melbourne: we reveal the secret places to visit, quirky sights to see, cool neighbourhoods to try, and guides to making the most of the city all year round. It’s your must-read guide to Melbourne, for visitors and locals alike.
Put on some double denim and get ready to relive your childhood at The Throwback Lounge. This walk down memory lane is all about the ’90s, with iconic arcade games, performances, a cereal bar and much more! Find T...
Take a step back in time and wander around Spotswood Pumping Station. In this adults-only walking tour, you’ll explore the shadowy nooks and crannies of this heritage-listed building. Listen to your expert guides,...
After hibernating for two years, Springvale Snow Fest is coming back to Melbourne’s east this month. Frolic about in play areas with real snow all the way from Mt Buller, browse through market stalls, see roving p...
Celebrate the changing of the seasons, and see summer and winter come together at Urbnsurf, Australia’s first surf park. Prepare yourself for the Boost Mobile Winter Jam, which will see some of Australia’s l...
Stargazing in Melbourne is becoming more and more popular. And, although light pollution will hamper many efforts to get out and marvel at the huge “balls of gas burning billions of miles away”, there are quite a few ph...
When seminal alternative rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers announced that they were going to be touring Australia, media outlets scored hit articles breaking the news. Melbourne will be the third city of four to welcome t...
Are you ready for a magical, winter getaway? Take a historic steam train, settle in to your compartment, and journey into Gippsland for a delightful winter experience. Choose between a trip up to Mount Baw Baw, and play...
Celebrate winter this month at open-air, music venue Abbots Yard. Over one exciting weekend, this inner-city space will transform into a neon-lit dreamscape. Expect plenty of fiery live entertainment, hot winter food, m...
In partnership with NASA’s George C. Marshall Space Flight Center and The US Space and Rocket Center, Neighbourhood Earth offers up an in-depth look into space exploration and beyond with replica spacecraft, models, han...
Countries from across Europe to the Americas hold huge bike expos every year, bringing together the latest in tech, accessories and more to celebrate all things bikes. Australia has lagged behind the times but not no mo...