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<p>13 <i>Italian restaurants</i> in <strong>Melbourne</strong> guaranteed to fuel your fire</p>

13 Italian restaurants in Melbourne guaranteed to fuel your fire

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<p>18 of the <i>best accommodation</i> in <strong>Melbourne</strong></p>

18 of the best accommodation in Melbourne

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<p><i>The definitive guide</i> to the best bottomless brunches in <strong>Melbourne</strong></p>

The definitive guide to the best bottomless brunches in Melbourne

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<p>A hit list of 19 <strong>St Kilda</strong> restaurants to dine at <i>now</i></p>

A hit list of 19 St Kilda restaurants to dine at now

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<p>32 <i>Sunny Rooftop Bars</i> in <strong>Melbourne</strong> You Need To Try</p>

32 Sunny Rooftop Bars in Melbourne You Need To Try

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<p><i>Melbourne&#8217;s</i> floating bar will transport you to <strong>Rio</strong> this <i>spring</i></p>

Melbourne’s floating bar will transport you to Rio this spring

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<p>Our guide to <i>38 of the best</i> cafes in <strong>Melbourne</strong></p>

Our guide to 38 of the best cafes in Melbourne

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<p>A guide to <strong>Carlton</strong>: <strong>Melbourne</strong>’s <i>trendy</i> Italian neighbourhood</p>

A guide to Carlton: Melbourne’s trendy Italian neighbourhood

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Stylish, dynamic and filled to the brim with culture, Melbourne, regarded as one of the world’s most livable cities, has twists at every turn and is sure to delight every kind of traveller.

an al fresco drinking spot at HER Rooftop, Melbourne
Eating Out

32 Sunny Rooftop Bars in Melbourne You Need To Try

Melbourne mightn’t be known for its idyllic weather, but Australia’s capital of cool sure knows how to perfect the art of the rooftop bar, maximising various vistas of the city’s storied skyline with airy destinations well worth your time.

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Eating Out

A hit list of 19 St Kilda restaurants to dine at now

St Kilda, Melbourne’s emblematic beachside suburb, has a fair share of the city’s best restaurants for all budgets and cuisines, offering a diverse dining scene well worth exploring.

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the wine bar at Carlton Wine Room
Travel guide

A guide to Carlton: Melbourne’s trendy Italian neighbourhood

Carlton is one of Melbourne’s most polished and charismatic inner-city suburbs, with a strong cultural heart.

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Eating Out

Our guide to 38 of the best cafes in Melbourne

Melbourne’s cafe scene is second to none and these local institutions prove it.

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Melbourne’s floating bar will transport you to Rio this spring

It’s channelling the colour, chaos and charisma of Rio de Janeiro.

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the Italian wine bar and restaurant at Figlia, Melbourne
Eating Out

13 Italian restaurants in Melbourne guaranteed to fuel your fire

With slick new openings, classic cucinas and masterful high-end dining, there’s a lot to love in Melbourne’s Italian restaurant world.

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The ultimate 3-day itinerary for exploring Melbourne

With a sophisticated air, eclectic inner-city neighbourhoods and some of the best restaurants in the country, Victoria has good reason to be proud of its culture hub capital.

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Eating Out

The definitive guide to the best bottomless brunches in Melbourne

Here’s my take on Melbourne’s best brunches. And by that, I mean the bottomless kind.

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Rooftop bar at Mid Air during at stay at Hyde Melbourne Place
Accommodation

18 of the best accommodation in Melbourne

From chic boutique hotels in the ‘burbs to quirky stays in the city and dreamy cottage conversions, here are some of Melbourne’s best accommodations.

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Things to Know

Stylish, dynamic and filled to the brim with culture, Melbourne, regarded as one of the world’s most livable cities, has twists at every turn and is sure to delight every kind of traveller. You’re never short of options when it comes to experiencing the perfect getaway in one of the chicest areas in the country. There is arguably some of the best shopping, dining and coffee in Australia here, and art enthusiasts will marvel at the wealth of museums, galleries and cultural venues.


Getting Around

Melbourne is a walkable city, especially around the CBD and inner suburbs. The public transport system offers plenty of options, including free tram rides within the CBD and an extensive network beyond. Travellers will need a tap-and-go Myki card to access the system, which can be purchased online via the Transport Victoria website, at 7-Eleven stores, or at Myki machines located at train stations and some tram stops.

For airport transfers, the SkyBus service offers a direct connection from Melbourne Airport to Southern Cross Station in the CBD.


Don’t Miss

From St Kilda to Carlton, there is so much to do in Melbourne you will struggle to find time to relax. Spend your days hitting up the beach and going on picturesque hikes, or meander through bustling markets in the city’s unique suburbs. Visiting Gertrude Street is a must for creatives and shopping enthusiasts, while visiting the many galleries and museums is a must to discover the city’s artistic flair.

Melbourne is also renowned for its exceptional hospitality scene. There are countless first-class restaurants, an abundance of cafes with exceptional coffee, and a strong showing of bars and distilleries worth exploring.


 

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