It all started quite humbly 22 years ago (with a program of only a dozen events) as the brainchild of advertising veteran, Peter Clemenger, who had recognised that Melbourne was in dire need of reinvigoration. Fast forward and those events have grown exponentially in festival history to over 200 annually.
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It’s all too easy to come to one of Australia’s many great cities and tick off the sights from the travel agent brochure or use a ‘bible’ such as a Lonely Planet Guide to steer you way to the ‘must see’ spots. Yes, there are some iconic sights and attractions that first time visitors shouldn’t miss but you’re looking for something a little different or you’re lucky enough to come back for a second or third visit what then?
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Take a little break from what you’re doing right now and join me in getting to know some of Melbourne’s funky inner suburbs.
These inner city suburbs I’m about to introduce you to are a stone’s throw from Melbourne CBD making it so easy to access by public transport, on foot, by bicycle and of course, by car if you have it available to you.
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Melbourne has plenty of great spots to day trip to just outside the city. If you feel like breaking free from the CBD for a few hours or the whole day, here are some of the best day trips that Melbourne has to offer.
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Melbourne comes alive during winter. There’s places to go, people to see and so much to enjoy. Here we’ve collected a list of some of the greatest activities to enjoy on your next trip to Melbourne in the coming months.
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Great Ocean Road tours
Phillip Island Penguins
Mt Buller
Melbourne City
Wineries
Puffing Billy
Sovereign Hill
Mornington Peninsula
Ultimate Pass
Blue Mountains
Sydney City
Jenolan Caves
Hunter Valley Wineries
Port Stephens Dolphins
Canberra (from Sydney)
Barossa Valley wineries
Adelaide city
Kangaroo Island
River Murray
Victor Harbor
Ultimate Pass
Port Arthur
Hobart City
Huon Valley
Mount Wellington
Russell Falls
Bruny Island
Maria Island
Cradle Mountain
Bay of Fires
Three Capes Track
Pinnacles Desert
Perth City
Rottnest Island
Wave Rock
Margaret River
Valley of the Giants
Swan Valley
Uluru
West Macdonnells
Palm Valley
Alice Springs Airport Transfers.
Kakadu Adventure
Katherine Gorge
Jumping Crocodiles
Darwin City
Litchfield National Park
Broome Town
Cape Leveque
Windjana Gorge
Brisbane
Gold Coast (ex Brisbane)
Australia Zoo (ex Brisbane)
Tangalooma (ex Brisbane)
Theme Parks (ex Brisbane)
Byron Bay
Auckland city
Christchurch
Rotorua
Bay of Islands
Milford Sound