Coffee · culture · discovery
Melbourne, your way
Follow a laneway, find a café and make time for a market or gallery. Start with the city’s official guide and build a day around what you enjoy.
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Out & About · Melbourne & Victoria
Make yourself at home.
Make the most of Victoria.
Big events, little discoveries and weekends worth looking forward to.
New here? Rediscovering home?
There’s plenty
to look forward to.
Settle into your own space, then explore at your own pace. From a coffee in the city to a coastal weekend, this is a little inspiration for enjoying the place you call home.
Your city to discover
Melbourne moments.
Coffee, culture, wildlife and fresh air. Start with something that takes your fancy.
Wildlife · a day out
Melbourne Zoo
Spend time discovering wildlife at Melbourne Zoo in Parkville. Explore visitor information, experiences and tickets directly with Zoos Victoria.
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Slow down · get outdoors
Gardens, rivers & fresh air
A picnic, a riverside walk or a quiet hour in the gardens can be an outing in its own right. Explore Melbourne’s parks and outdoor places.
Explore official websiteSomething to get excited about
Big days out.
A sporting calendar with occasions worth planning for. Follow the official links for dates, tickets and availability.
Tennis · Melbourne Park
Australian Open
World-class tennis and a city swept up in summer sport. See the official Australian Open site for the next tournament, tickets and visitor information.
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Motorsport · Albert Park
Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
Experience the excitement of Melbourne’s Formula 1 event. Explore the official circuit, ticket and event information before planning your visit.
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Racing · Flemington
Melbourne Cup Carnival
Racing, fashion and the atmosphere of a Melbourne spring occasion. The Victoria Racing Club has the latest carnival programme and visitor details.
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Football · Melbourne match days
AFL
Join the colour, atmosphere and excitement of an AFL match. Explore the official fixture to choose your teams, venue and match day.
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Cricket · an MCG tradition
Boxing Day Test
Enjoy one of Melbourne’s great summer sporting traditions at the MCG. Check Cricket Australia for match information, tickets and visitor details.
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Weekend discoveries.
Coastlines, country views and historic towns. These are regional outings: plan transport, travel time and any overnight stay from your own home.
Coastal scenery · a road trip
Great Ocean Road
Ocean views, coastal towns and the Twelve Apostles. Take time to plan the route and make the journey part of the experience.
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Coast · wildlife · open space
Phillip Island
Explore coastal scenery and wildlife experiences, with a visit to the Nobbies or a planned Penguin Parade outing on your list.
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Beaches · villages · a change of pace
Mornington Peninsula
Choose a coastal walk, a village stop or a planned hot-springs visit. Explore the peninsula at a pace that suits your weekend.
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Country views · food · forest escapes
Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
Discover vineyard landscapes, local produce and forest outings. Pick a few stops and leave time to enjoy the scenery.
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Lakes · villages · time to unwind
Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges
Take a lake-side stroll, explore a village or plan a wellness experience. An invitation to slow down and discover a different side of Victoria.
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Heritage · galleries · local flavour
Ballarat & the Goldfields
Explore historic streets, gardens, galleries and the stories of Victoria’s goldfields. Start with Ballarat and see where your curiosity takes you.
Explore official websiteThe little things count, too
A great day doesn’t
have to cost a lot.
01A walk and a conversation
Pick a riverside trail or neighbourhood park, bring a friend and take your time.
02Pack a picnic
Try a garden or a bayside spot. Check access, transport and facilities before you go.
03Look a little closer
Browse a market, discover street art or check the free exhibitions and activities listed by local venues.
A place to settle.
A lifestyle to enjoy.
Explore NewGen’s furnished rooms and private suites, then get to know the neighbourhood around your next home.
Lifestyle inspiration from NewGen Homes. Plan your journey and check official websites for current dates, tickets, access and conditions. Photographs show destinations and past events, not a current event schedule. Guide reviewed 24 October 2026.
Photography credits
Images resized and cropped for display; Melbourne skyline uses the credited photographer’s edited version.
- melbourne — Melbpal / Georgfotoart · CC BY-SA 4.0
- great ocean road — Fraser Mummery · CC BY 2.0
- zoo — SuperJew · CC BY-SA 4.0
- tennis — Global-Cityzen · CC BY-SA 4.0
- phillip island — KeepActive.com.au · CC BY-SA 4.0
- mornington — Orderinchaos · CC BY-SA 3.0
- yarra valley — tico24 / Plinkk · CC BY 2.0
- daylesford — Shreya Sudharshan · CC BY-SA 4.0
- gardens — SuperJew · CC BY-SA 4.0
- afl — Anj Simmons · CC BY 2.0
- cricket — Neb · CC BY-SA 4.0
- ballarat — Ed Dunens · CC BY 2.0
- grand prix — EJ Mina · CC BY 4.0
- flemington — GMH Melbourne · CC BY-SA 4.0