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Three people by a large, bright window in a wine bar in Melbourne, Australia. Two are sitting and one is standing with a drink in hand.

Sep 17, 20266 min read

What to Eat and Drink in Melbourne

View from the Arts Centre to The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), located in Melbourne, is the largest and most visited art museum in Australia.

Sep 10, 202611 min read

19 of the Best Free Things to Do in Melbourne

View of Melbourne city from Brunswick with cars and trams

Sep 9, 20267 min read

The Best Neighborhoods in Melbourne

Head to Melbourne for some open-air relaxation.

Sep 9, 20262 min read

Melbourne's Chic and Affordable Food Scene

A sunlit vineyard with green grass and yellow leaves on bushes.

Sep 8, 20268 min read

The Best Car-Free Day Trips from Melbourne

Melbourne's skyline viewed from St Kilda. sharrocks/Getty Images

Sep 7, 202610 min read

14 Best Things to Do in Melbourne

Flinders St station by night, with passing trams and traffic creating light trails motion blur

Sep 3, 20268 min read

12 Things to Know Before Going to Melbourne

Barista and customers on a busy day at Market Lane Coffee in Melbourne, Australia.

Aug 14, 20269 min read

10 Tips for Seeing Melbourne on a Budget

Sunday market stalls along the esplanade in St Kilda located on the foreshore of Port Phillip Bay. Temporary concession stands sell hot and cold take away foods.

May 7, 20267 min read

7 Best Beaches in Melbourne

The Moomba Carnival on the banks of the Yarra River in Melbourne, Australia

Dec 2, 20259 min read

The Best Things to Do in Melbourne with Kids

Tram stop in Brunswick, Melbourne. Sarah Pannell for Lonely Planet

Dec 1, 202510 min read

How to Get Around in Melbourne

St Kilda's Beach in early autumn. filedIMAGE/Shutterstock

Dec 1, 20257 min read

When Is the Best Time to Visit Melbourne?

The beach at Mount Martha on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. Adri Berger/Shutterstock

Oct 22, 20256 min read

The 7 Best Victoria Road Trips from Melbourne, Australia

Explore Melbourne's vibrant culture, foodie enclaves, and historic landmarks aboard its iconic tram system. TK Kurikawa/Shutterstock

Oct 15, 20249 min read

Sightseeing by Tram on Melbourne’s Best Public Transport Routes

Melbourne's independent spirit is represented across a wide range of stores, markets and boutiques (pictured: Hansom) Cristian Bonetto for Lonely Planet

Sep 18, 20244 min read

Melbourne in 5 Shops: Local Designers and Heritage-Listed Vintage

Melbourne's buzzy Coventry Street is filled with bookstores, cafes and restaurants © Cristian Bonetto

Jan 19, 20243 min read

Local Strolls: A Saunter Through South Melbourne Rewards the Curious

With a busy festivals and events calendar Melburnians don't have time to hibernate in winter © Shannyn Higgins / Visit Victoria

Jun 30, 20233 min read

5 Reasons to Get Excited About Winter in Melbourne This Year

The Moomba Carnival on the banks of the Yarra River in Melbourne, Australia

Jun 19, 20216 min read

The Top 12 City Parks in Melbourne

Oct 15, 20202 min read

This Historic Melbourne Prison Has Been Transformed into a Movie Theater

Melbourne Airport

Oct 9, 20192 min read

Melbourne Airport Lifts Liquid and Laptop Restrictions for Domestic Travellers

Expat Anita Isalska now resides in San Francisco. Sergii Figurnyi / Shutterstock

Sep 8, 20197 min read

Five Harsh Lessons I Learned About Life as an Expat

Jul 19, 20197 min read

Travelling with Your Tastebuds: How to Eat Curiously

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