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.
Ballarat is about to spend four days fully in character. From 21st to 24th May, the city’s annual heritage festival returns with a new focus on “Hidden Histories”, turning the gold rush city into a lively, city-wid...
When you picture a trip to Daylesford, you might think about its blissful spas and mineral waters. But, if you’d rather stay dry, there’s still plenty of ways for you to take it easy. For a pleasant day...
Canada’s biggest discount retailer is making its move on Australia, with Dollarama beginning a sweeping takeover of The Reject Shop that will eventually see the homegrown chain disappear from shopfronts. The Mon...
The East Gippsland Winter Festival is back, and if past years are anything to go by, you’ll want to move fast. The 2026 program has just dropped, and it’s shaping up to be another sell-out season—turning Victoria’s...
A new way to sip your way through the Yarra Valley is landing just in time for winter, with a limited-run wine route designed for slow days, bold reds and open fireplaces.Tour operator Hop It is rolling out its new...
Werribee Open Range Zoo’s resident hippos and elephants have embraced pumpkin season in the rowdiest way possible, smashing, stomping and devouring giant gourds in a spectacle that feels equal parts adorable and sl...
If sinful characters, enemies-to-lovers and taboo tales get your heart pounding, there’s a romance-only bookstore and cafe that’s perfect for you. Step into Trilogy of Romance, and discover a handpicked...
The doors are swinging open again at one of South Melbourne’s most storied pubs, as O’Connell’s Hotel has officially reopened on, 7th May 2026 under new stewardship—and with a fresh chapter ahead as it edges toward...
The delightful Winter Night Market is coming back to Queen Victoria Market on Wednesday nights. Have a merry old time at this popular event, and heat up with roaring fires, toasty street food, and cosy drinks. Then...
K‑pop’s next‑gen powerhouse BABYMONSTER is rolling out one of the most ambitious world tours in recent memory, and Australia is firmly on the map. The seven‑member girl group, signed to YG Entertainment, has loc...
