1–10 June 2012
Tune in to the best local and international jazz musicians.
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Melbourne is an ever-changing city with extraordinary surprises to be discovered in every basement, rooftop and laneway. Find more reasons to stay and play.
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Venture into Melbourne's basements, rooftops and laneways for secret bars, boutiques, and events.

Take to the relaxing waters of Daylesford - in spas, decadent meals, or lakeside rooms.

Disappear from city bustle in the Dandenong Ranges, and indulge away in the Yarra Valley.

Combine European coastal living with traditional Aussie charm on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.

Experience penguins, scenery, family fun, outdoor pursuits, motor sports and life by the water.

Travel one of the world's best coastal drives, and see the 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Road.

Unearth the riches of the Goldfields in modern galleries, museums and boutique bistros and wineries.

Inhale the air up there in the panoramic Grampians, and learn Aboriginal stories through rock art.

Taste your way around the High Country year round, whether winter skiing or wine tasting in summer.

Be inspired by Gippsland's calm beaches, lakes and peaks, then dip into busy waterfront villages.

Unwind along the mighty Murray River and enjoy the region's slow food, fine wine, golf and scenery.
Experience Melbourne
Melbourne is home to world-class arts and cultural heritage institutions, and community events.
Walk through city streets, laneways, and squares to take in the city's notorious public artworks.
Follow a self-guided itinerary and see the very best of Melbourne's lifestyle and attractions.
Discover trendy clubs and bars, live music venues, comedy, jazz, cinema, caberet and old style pubs.
Follow the aromas of espresso down laneways and into laid-back coffee strips for that caffeine buzz.
Enjoy Melbourne's imaginative pub grub, sunny beer gardens and killer live music.
Make your way around 100-plus galleries, from large institutions to small cooperatives.
Melbourne is a melting pot of cultures, a fact reflected in its microcosmos of restaurants, cafes.
Explore Victoria
Experience penguins, scenery, family fun, outdoor pursuits, motor sports and life by the water.
With a long spa tradition, if it's relaxation you need, Victoria is the place for an indulgent escape.
From mineral spas to sparkling wine, take to the waters of Daylesford.
Travel one of the world's best coastal drives, and see the 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Road.
Escape from the city in the Dandenong Ranges, and indulge in the Yarra Valley.
Head outdoors and experience the diversity of activities on offer in Victoria.
Combine European coastal living with traditional Aussie charm on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.
Discover the diversity and beauty of regional Victoria, from coastal villages to alpine towns.
Start your spree at the flagship stores of Victorian designers and find international brands, too.
See important artworks and performances, then spot stars at galleries and theatres.