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.
Discover the Galloway Hoard, one of the most significant Viking Age discoveries ever found from the United Kingdom, right here in Melbourne. Found in southwest Scotland in 2014, the Hoard was buried around AD 900 during...
We swapped our usual newsroom desk for adrenaline-fuelled prison cells—and wow, what a ride! , Melbourne’s latest attraction, blends escape rooms, obstacle courses, and a dash of friendly competition into a fresh advent...
If you loved playing the online multiplayer game, Among Us, and you’d like to experience something similar IRL, you’ll definitely want to head to Shop 1/101 Waterfront Way, Docklands, Melbourne. There you’ll find , an i...
Ever since a camera was installed on the top of 367 Collins Street eight years ago, bird lovers everywhere have watched a pair of peregrine falcons lay and hatch their eggs. Now, the falcons are back, and there’s one eg...
Melbourne Fringe Festival is taking over the city and suburbs with over 500 events this spring. Back for its 43rd year, you'll see Melbourne's , , theatres and more transformed into vibrant hubs of creativity. Look forw...
The exciting Now or Never festival is back in Melbourne for its third year. This festival explores the intersection of art, ideas, sound and technology, and combines the success and resources of both Melbourne Music Wee...
If you love live music, and you love trains, chances are, you've heard of The Blues Train. In this unique blues music festival, you'll board a steam train and roam between four carriages. In each space, you'll hear four...
Father’s Day is just around the corner, taking place on Sunday September 7 this year. And, if you’re stuck for ideas, there’s plenty of cool here in Melbourne. Treat the father figure in your life to a delicious feast...
Spring is almost here, and if you love frolicking amongst the blooms, there's a dreamy cherry blossom festival happening in the Yarra Valley. Explore the stunning rows of blossoming cherry trees at CherryHill Orchards w...
The iconic Melbourne Royal Show is coming back to town for another season of family fun. There's hundreds of things to see and do, including a new LEGO pavilion, new farm experiences, an exciting illusion show, firework...