The City of Melbourne operates a range of visitor information services. Discover from a local what Melbourne really has to offer
For a dynamic look at Melbourne, experience the city's attractions from any angle – from the pages of history, across the skyline, on the water, through art or via the big screen.
Melbourne has it all, from arts festivals, classical recitals and exhibitions to footy, cricket and rainy-day movies with the kids.
Melbourne kicks up its heels all year round for a repertoire of art and culture that ranges from comedy shows and Broadway spectaculars to film festivals and exhibitions by emerging visual artists.
Clubs, pubs, bistros, bars and cafes are always buzzing in Melbourne as part of the city’s famous culinary and nightlife culture.
Al fresco eateries, one-off shops and bars that are off the beaten track, all nestle side-by-side in city laneways that weave a maze through Melbourne.
From guided shopping sprees to tours of the City's greatest attractions, Melbourne’s many tours are a great way to see the city with interesting insights from those in the ‘know’.
Explore Melbourne's sights on foot - the best way to discover it's secrets!
Discover the beauty of Melbourne from the water by contacting one of the many cruise companies.
Visit the cosmopolitan cultural precincts of Chinatown on Little Bourke Street, Lygon Street's cultural precinct in Carlton and the Greek Precinct on Lonsdale Street.
Today, people from all cultures and backgrounds come to Melbourne to experience all our modern city has to offer, and to experience and learn about Indigenous culture.
Whatever your mood, there's always something new to experience at Docklands. Why not escape for a while and discover Melbourne's spectacular harbour, just minutes from the city centre.
One of the best things about Melbourne is its picturesque parks and gardens from Birrarung Marr, the city’s first new major parkland in a century, to the World Heritage listed Carlton Gardens.
Melbourne is a city with something for everyone - sports fans, fashionistas, theatregoers, art lovers, writers and history buffs.
Jazz, punk, rock and pop stream from bars, pubs and stadiums across Melbourne as part of the city’s vivacious live music scene.
From the cutting edge to classic, boutique to big-time, Melbourne's vibrant retail scene is alive with alluring labels, products and shopping experiences – some home grown, some world-renowned.
Download maps and brochures to help you find your way around Melbourne.
Interstaters can also discover more of Melbourne's many hidden gems at Tourism Victoria's Play Melbourne.