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Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

Join celebrity chefs, famed winemakers, critics and excited punters for the biggest celebration of it's kind in the world. Enjoy long lunches, extravagant dinners or learn the secrets of the culinary elite in a masterclass.
Where: Venues across Melbourne
When: 12–23 March 2010

Screen Worlds

Screen Worlds

Discover the amazing story of film, tv and digital culture at ACMI's new exhibition, Screen Worlds. See rare footage, fascinating objects, interactive displays and some very famous faces.
Open daily 10.00am to 6.00pm.
Where: ACMI, Federation Square
Cost: Free permanent exhibition

LIVE MUSIC

From intimate back bars and laneway jazz clubs to classic, history-laced venues – live music is truly alive and rocking in Melbourne. Check our venues list and get along to a gig.

Live music in Melbourne

CHEAP EATS

Save your cents for dessert. Some of the best and most diverse food in Melbourne is also the cheapest. Check out our precincts pages to hunt down your favourite Melbourne dining hot spot, or late night cafe.

Dining in Melbourne

EXPLORE

RELAX AND UNWIND

Hepburn

If all that travelling is taking its toll, head to spa country for a bit of relaxation and indulgence - your body will love you.

PROM DATE

Wilson's Prom

Whether you're a water buff, mountain biker or someone with a thing for nature, Wilsons Promontory has something for you.

ROCK ON!

Rock Climbing

There's rocks for going up, down and around in the Grampians. See flora flourish as this ancient landscape re-invents itself.

LIFE'S A BEACH

Cape Shank Lighthouse

Mornington Peninsula has swimming, surf beaches, and quality beds – all just a short stagger from the local pub.

LONG & WINDING ROAD

Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road

How good can a coastal drive be? You'll love the surf and the incredible coastal colours along the Great Ocean Road.

RIVER RUN

Murray to Mountains Rail Trail: Rob Blackburn

Help bring in the harvest or relax under a redgum. From dramatic desert to Victoria's mightiest river, The Murray really puts on a show.

Find Work in Victoria

STAY LONGER

Find work in Australia's cultural capital, with our tips on contacts, visas and bank accounts.

NOW ON

Jenny Holzer at ACCA
New York artist, Jenny Holzer, brings her new exhibit featuring moving projections of poetry to Melbourne.

Vantastic Victoria

HIT THE ROAD

Follow Tim's Victorian adventures and see how easy it is to hit the road with Vantastic.

Neighbours Tour

NEIGHBOURS

Take the official Ramsay Street tour or meet your neighbours at a trivia night extravaganza.

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