Melbourne Explorer and Swatch have teamed up to showcase some of Melbourne’s most iconic locations and the inspiration behind the new Swatch Melbourne ‘Laneways’ watch. The watch design has been inspired by Melbourne’s many well decorated laneways and features a custom Melbourne loop and specially designed Melbourne packaging. Keep an eye on our Instagram for […]
If you are looking for things to do in Melbourne, a new exhibition has rolled into the National Gallery of Victoria. Hokusai is the first major presentation in Australia of one of Japan’s most influential, prolific and everlastingly popular artists, Katsushika Hokusai (1760 – 1849). An influential master of Japanese manga and a self-proclaimed ‘drawing […]
What to do in Melbourne? The eternal question of Melbourne’s 60 million annual visitors, as well as local explorers. There are so many things to choose from, sometimes it’s hard to choose what to do in Melbourne. Well, here’s our pick of the top 10: Federation Square Situated on the banks on the Yarra, […]
When the gates opened in November 1965, the opening attraction was Alfred Hitchcock’s “Marnie” and “McHale’s Navy”. Today, Coburg Drive-In Cinema screens a variety of blockbusters projected onto their 33 metre wide screens, and sound is picked up through your car’s FM stereo broadcast. You can grab a bite to eat in the retro style diner or […]
Located between Yarrawonga and Wodonga, just 10 kilometres from the Murray River and the small state border town of Wahgunyah, Rutherglen combines historical charm with a burgeoning food and wine scene. With its roots in agriculture, the district was one of Victoria’s first to established itself as wine producing districts. These days, there are almost […]
The Murray River is Australia’s longest river and marks the northern edge of Victoria. Home to expansive landscapes and untouched nature, it is dotted with must-visit towns such as Albury-Wodonga, Echuca-Moama, Swan Hill and Mildura. Whether it’s food and wine, family time, on water activities or feeling at one with nature that’s in order, there are […]
We explore some of Melbourne’s top destinations for an overnight stay or weekend getaway. Check out our top overnight trips around Melbourne. Beyond the buzz of Melbourne’s world-famous food, wine, arts and culture, lies 2512 kilometres of coastline, charming hinterland hamlets, picturesque wine growing country and national parks filled with scores of hiking trails and some of […]
Famous for its fresh produce and speciality shopping, Queen Victoria Market’s walking tours provide visitors with the chance to experience the market at its liveliest. The Ultimate Foodie Tour Launching in June, the Ultimate Foodie Tour will be just that – the ultimate foodie tour. Departing at 9am, and 11am on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays, guests […]
We’re counting down the days to the return of the Queen Victoria Market Winter Night Market! As the sun sets over Melbourne, an eclectic mix of the city’s favourite artisans, best live entertainment and hawker-style food stalls meet to create our famous Night Markets. With over 50 global street food traders, local fashion, arts and […]
A fun palace mini-golf bar, a new neighbourhood hotspot, a whisky specialist, and an ode to Absinthe – Melbourne’s bar scene never fails to surprise and delight. Here’s our picks of some of Melbourne’s best new bars: Holey Moley Golf Club With Melbourne’s love of golf and quirky bars – it was only a matter […]