Melbourne

Best Things to Do

Melbourne is the Australian city with a European air. Make the most of your visit with our pick of the best things to do when you get here.

Best Time to Visit

Melbourne's full social calendar means there's no bad time to visit. Be it sun-drenched fun with the masses or crowd-free culture, we've got the lowdown.

Things to Know

Like so much in life, social media gives the expat experience a deceptive gloss. Scrolling through Twitter or Instagram, moving to a different country looks…

Transportation

Melbourne is a sprawling city, but its center is surprisingly easy to navigate and the transport is very affordable. Here's everything you need to know.

Free Things to Do

There are countless ways to spend your time in Melbourne – from time in nature to live music and the arts – and, often, these activities are totally free.

Best Neighborhoods

It’s undeniably one of travel’s greatest pleasures; wandering the streets of a whole new city, soaking up its character and exploring its hidden wonders…

Day Trips

From forest trails to steam railways, these inspiring spots around Melbourne make for great day trips, and none of them require a car to reach.

Best Road Trips

Melbourne is a great base camp for road trips into the state of Victoria. These routes through mountain ranges and former gold mining towns are our favorites.

Money and Costs

Resolving to see more of the world in 2020? You don’t have to go bankrupt chasing the dream. 

Traveling with Kids

Australia is such a huge country that it seems logical to cross it by plane. But there is another option, one that becomes a memorable holiday in itself:…