Renowned for her playful hand-drawn maps, illustrator Jenni Sparks has once again collaborated with Evermade to create an intricately detailed map of Melbourne. After months of drawing and intensive visual research, Jenni has been able to capture to the essence of each unique Melbourne neighbourhood. Jenni takes a refreshingly honest approach to map making by […]
Crown Melbourne is gearing up to again welcome thousands of Melbourne visitors over the Lunar New Year period with the complex set to be transformed into a mecca of celebration and activity, as Melbournians ring in the Year of the Pig. Following a knock-out first appearance in 2018, the banks of the Yarra River will […]
Rob and Ash, founders of Original Weekend, are travelers at heart but call Melbourne home. With endless inspiration in their lively home town, and from their travels abroad, they’ve created a very stylish range of resort wear, created right here in Melbourne. Original Weekend have designed their products to be wearable, versatile and something men […]
The Australian Open is back in Melbourne from 14-27 January 2019. Here’s Melbourne Explorer’s pick on the best things to do at the Australian Open 2019. AO Ballpark The AO Ballpark is the ultimate summer family experience. A mini theme park and hub of kids entertainment onsite at the AO. Catering to the kids’ happy […]
Mt Dandenong is a beautiful part of Melbourne with spectacular views, quint towns and plenty of fresh air. Here’s our pick of the best things to do at Mt Dandenong. Pie In The Sky Voted the home of Victoria’s best and one of Australia’s top 10 pies. Pie In The Sky is worth a visit. […]
Harlow, a flavour-packed, good-times charged pub, is set to open in Richmond this December with a diverse range of spaces to drink, dine and socialise. Harlow will take over what was the Great Britain Hotel, complete with a basement bar and dining area, courtyard, deck and intimate alcoves. Harlow has a place for everyone, whether […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. From markets and late-night shopping to Christmas Day dining, family-friendly events and end-of-year celebrations, there’s no place like Melbourne in December. Carols By Candlelight Sidney Myer Music Bowl Join in the chorus at Carols by Candlelight, a now 80-year long celebration of music that donates 100% of […]
Mya Tiger, a classic Cantonese restaurant and cocktail bar is now open at Hotel Esplanade. Sitting atop The Espy’s grand staircase, Mya Tiger offers up flavour-packed Cantonese, tasty cocktails and front-row seats to St Kilda’s epic sunsets. Mya Tiger is inspired by the Chinese cook-shops that sprang up throughout St Kilda during Victoria’s 1850s gold […]
The Queen Vic Market has partnered with Air Canada to create Melbourne’s first outdoor summer ice rink for Christmas! The Air Canada Ice Rink will pop-up under the Market’s 140-year-old historic sheds and invites you to enjoy the magical spirit of a northern hemisphere Christmas during the first three weeks of Australia’s summer (1–24 December […]
NGV Friday Nights returns for summer with a music line-up fusing classical and contemporary influences, exclusive late-night access to Escher X nendo / Between Two Worlds, plus bars and dining. This summer’s headline electronic artists and DJs include songwriter and producer Andy Bull, Melbourne duo Confidence Man, Sydney’s Nicole Millar, record producer Jonti and Australian/Filipino […]