love an adventure Melbourne

Lose yourself in the exciting labyrinth that is Melbourne as you weave between the alleyways and tramways of this fantastic city.

Discover a patchwork of urban style and colonial grandeur beginning with Federation Square and Southbank, where water meets architecture in a splash of casino lights and arts theatres. Revel in Prahran’s rich multicultural atmosphere, an area abundant in all manner of indulgent enterprise- the shopping and dining amongst this eclectic range of bars, clubs and restaurants is not to be missed. Then why not stroll Kew Boulevard, an area boasting beautiful parks in which winding trails meander along the Yarra. Then its time to soak up St Kilda’s laid back beach scene, home to live music venues and some of Melbourne’s best known nightspots.

Come equipped with a sense of adventure – you will need it if you are to get anywhere near the heart of this layered metropolis.

Adventures in Melbourne

AFL at the MCG
Catch a game of AFL at the MCG if you can. In a city that loves its sport, it is an experience that is uniquely Melbournian! And the excursion isn’t complete without a few quiet ales afterward to recap on the game.

International Airshow
Experience the grunt, roar and high-flying action of this fantastic air show at Avalon Airport. This should be at the top of any thrill seekers event itinerary! From March 24th-29th you can witness the skies tremble.
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Vine Adventures
Melbourne has a proud wine culture, serving up the best drops produced in the 350 vineyards in surrounding Victoria. Sample some of these well nurtured drops that are complemented by the city’s first class cuisine.
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The Golden Mile
See gold rush architecture along the four-kilometre Golden Mile Heritage Trail, where major points of interest are identified by brass markers. Professional Tours are available.

Fun with Fashion
As a cultural and artistic melting pot, Melbourne offers a fantastic fusion of styles making it an exciting fashion hotspot. Besides being home to world class fashion festivals the city also boasts excellent shopping to appease all personal styles all year round. From vintage markets to high fashion, Melbourne will fit you head to toe.

Confessions of an
adventure lover

What’s your favourite adventure activity in Melbourne? Cycling. Melbourne has a fantastic cycling community and the roads around Port Phillip Bay were just made for cycling. Beach Road is very popular and on any given morning 1000’s of cyclist converge to go for a ride, catch up with their cycling buddies and have an obligatory coffee in one of the many cafes afterwards.

What other adventures in indulgence in Melbourne can you recommend? Obviously Chapel Street in South Yarra/Prahran for shopping! You’ll find hundreds of stores that will suit every budget and taste. A trip out to the Yarra Valley or the Mornington Peninsular is a simply stunning way to while away the day, hopping from winery to winery and sampling the local produce.

Best shopping bargain or tip?
When shopping in long shopping strips like Chapel Street, go with your gut instinct! If you like it, get it, because it is a long walk back at the end of your shopping adventure if you decide you can’t do without the gem you saw earlier in the day!

Favourite museum, art gallery, exhibition or place that just blows your mind away? The Ian Potter Centre at the National Gallery of Victoria for its collection of Australian Art. It is at Federation Square, where the architecture itself is pretty mind-blowing.

What’s the biggest thrill in Melbourne?
Anzac Day. The Dawn Service at the Shrine of Remembrance is an unforgettable way to start the day. I always follow it up with the annual blockbuster AFL match between Essendon and Collingwood, where some 90,000 don their team scarves and converge on the MCG. It always sends shivers up my spine when I hear the siren and the roar of the crowd and the after the Last Post is played.

Julia Stanistreet
Marketing Executive, Queensland Events
Lives: Gold Coast, QLD

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