Melbourne and Victoria Official Guide
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OFFICIAL GUIDE MELBOURNE AND VICTORIA Take It Outside Melbourne’s best parks Meet the Makers The homegrown creatives Taste the Regions Rediscover culinary delights CLICK HERE TO WIN See inside Womenjika Inside 4 Welcome WIN Melbourne City 8 Top 10 Hidden Gems the ultimate weekend 13 Laneways Map 20 Things To Do getaway with up to 30 Arts & Culture $4000 in prizes. Acknowledgement of Country 34 Eat & Drink We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of 38 Shop Country throughout Melbourne and Victoria Venture Melbourne and recognise their continuing connection to 43 North land, waters and culture. We pay our respects 48 East to Elders past, present and emerging and ask 52 South that during your travels you respect these Click here for your chance to win. 56 West cultures, peoples and land. Victoria's Regions 62 Spring into the Regions Message from the Minister 64 Regional Victoria Map Chadstone Shopping Indulgence There’s no shortage of things to see and do in the great outdoors this summer. Useful Information + $200 shopping voucher Eat and drink al fresco in Melbourne’s 96 Visitor Services favourite streets and laneways where cafes, Two nights stay at Hotel Chadstone 98 Traveller Tips + restaurants and bars are breaking new Melbourne, MGallery by Sofitel ground and leading a COVID-safe revival. 100 City Maps Dip your toes in the water along Victoria’s beautiful beaches OR and coastlines. Wake with the light in the camping ground, or to delicious smells wafting from the kitchen at one of our fabulous B&Bs. Hot Springs Country Escape Discover an abundance of nature and wildlife in our state’s parks + Spa package for two at award- and gardens, explore spectacular bush trails or take a wander winning Peninsula Hot Springs through one of our charming regional towns, or you could enjoy a drink with friends at one of Victoria’s stunning wineries. Two nights at Crittenden Estate + The hardest question to answer is where to start. 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While you’ve been staying safe we See them like you’ve never seen have been busy revitalising the city. them before with creative artists Justin Hanney bringing the laneways to life with CEO City of Melbourne From installing 40 kilometres lights, art and sound. of bike lanes, rejuvenating our little streets and planting 150,000 Book a table at one of the iconic city Melbourne City trees and shrubs, we’re making restaurants on your culinary bucket Melbourne greener and more list. With our new outdoor dining vibrant than ever. and entertainment offering, see Laneways and Arcades When was the last Of course, they’re famous for street Murmur Piano Bar, where cocktails time you delved into art, but there’s more to see beyond and singalongs are on the agenda.