Due to moderate climate and tourist crowds, March to May and September to November are the best time to visit Melbourne. Grape and wine tasting and admiring golden foliage—what could make your Melbourne autumn better? A chilly period between June and August sees fewer tourists and a lot of cultural events to push yourself out of the blue. And what a fantastic chance to ski snowy Mount Hotham or Mount Buller! Spring months promise amazing blooms during Tesselaar Tulip Festival and iconic events like Melbourne Fringe and Melbourne Festival. December to February bring stunning beach vacations and cricket season to Melbourne. However, the city also attracts hordes of tourists during summer time, so try to plan in advance.
The largest flower festival of the continent strikes with bright colours and great entertainment
Enjoy the beauty of hanami season in Victoria
Melbourne is one of the lucky cities to have quick access to the aurora-viewing spots
You will definitely meet humpback and blue whales during the migration period off Victoria coast
Contemplate the beauty of this stunning flower that grows across the Dandenong Ranges
While these small grey creatures sleep in eucalyptus branches, tourists have one calling–to see koalas and be touched!
Charismatic kangaroos are the most popular wild animals in Victoria
Discover the numerous incredible waterfalls of Victoria
Enjoy the riot of bright colours of wildflowers from late August–early September when spring comes to Victoria
The wild coast of Victoria may offer the best surfing in the world, among the densely overgrown hills and cliffs
In most refined dishes, asparagus should maintain its taste and structure: it should be slightly soft, but not too much
The greatest achievements of modern military aviation—world's pride and menace at the same time
Check out this exhibition of retro cars of different models and brands
A unique festival where sculptors represent their skills embodied in one of the most fragile materials—sand
Australia's most colourful party, one of the best of its kind in all of the Southern Hemisphere
A leading art event in Australia brings more than two weeks of entertainment at indoor and outdoor venues throughout the city
Enjoy Greek cuisine and its rich culture at the Lonsdale Street Festival organized by the Greek diaspora in Melbourne
One of the biggest Chinese quarters in the world is celebrating its biggest holiday
Melbourne Music Week creates a leisurely summer mood
This festival has been a leading global LGBTQI+ celebration since 1988
The annual Moomba Festival taking place on the Yarra River personifies its influence on the culture of the people who once lived here
Enjoy a whole month of Christmas trees, lights, carols, and delicious food in Melbourne
Say 'hello' to a new beginning with a free Melbourne fireworks show
One of Australia's premier cosplay events
This annual madness, known as the Fringe Festival, embraces Melbourne once again with a huge amount of new art, ideas, and performances
Cemetery tours, spooky attractions, a scary maze and other fun things to try
These grow in places where the soil is densely covered with old coniferous needles, and often hide under them
The toughest obstacle-dense course in Victoria
Spend your vacation on one of Victoria's beautiful beaches from which you can enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Southern Ocean
Challenge yourself and join Australia’s largest marathon
Electronic-centric music festival in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth
One of the biggest and most famous supercross and freestyle motocross events in the world
A real "melting pot" of dance music and visual arts
One of the best days to go shopping or enjoy a family BBQ
Watching this multicolored running madness is hilarious, and participating is even more fun
Did you know that the State of Victoria boasts the largest number of ski resorts in Australia?
This large-scale botanical garden dedicated exclusively to roses, in October, attracts thousands of visitors who come to admire the Queen of Flowers
One of the latest fruits of the year that will brighten up any dessert!
Yarra Valley is a real paradise for wine lovers, this region produces excellent Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines
Even if you are not familiar with the rules of Australian football, don't miss this greatest sports event in the country
Enjoy ten days of jazzing at Australia's largest jazz festival
Phillip Island offers a superb circuit for one of the most exciting motorsport events in the world
White Night is a grand annual event that brings together different kinds of art
This horse race is one of Australia's most prestigious thoroughbred horse races
A 15-metre ice slide offers winter fun at Docklands
Witness how the first Formula 1 race of the year speeds up from 0 to 200mph in a flash
Christmas Festival of Lights in Adventure Park near Melbourne welcomes everyone to celebrate Christmas
The famous Australian Open Tennis Championships is among the four Grand Slam tournaments
Put your skates on and take a spin around the rink at Federal Square in the middle of Melbourne winter
Easter Bilbies, shows, and festivals—there's something extraordinary about Easter celebrations in Australia
Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne boast impressive celebrations of the Irish culture
The start of festive season in Frankston
The lake turns bubblegum pink every summer
Even in bad weather, St Kilda Beach is not empty, here you can often see kitesurfers enjoying their favorite sport and amazing nature
Pumpkin seeds were brought to Australia on the First Fleet back in 1788
There were references to the first Australian cricket matches as early as in the 18th century
This glossy and brightly colored fruit will be a good addition to your meal