Melbourne is home to a number of exquisite old theatres, all rich in history and beautifully constructed. The major theatres are regularly occupied with performances ranging from musicals and plays to stand-up comedy and dance. [Read more…]

Block Arcade is a favourite Melbourne shopping and dining destinations, and one of the best examples of a 19^th century arcade in the country. Featuring a stunning etched glass roof, decorative timber and wrought iron supports and Australia’s largest mosaic floor, Block Arcade is on the register of the National Estate and has a classification from the National Trust. [Read more…]

The Australian Centre for the Moving Image – or ACMI – is located in Federation Square in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. Less than 10 years old, the state-of-the-art centre is dedicated to the preservation, exhibition and promotion of Australian and international screen content. [Read more…]

Melbourne’s most famous beach is located just 6km from the CBD in the inner city suburb of St Kilda. The picturesque, sandy shoreline stretches 700 metres along the northeast corner of Port Phillip Bay, and is a favourite destination for Melburnians and visitors alike. [Read more…]

Melbourne Museum is situated in Melbourne’s Carlton Gardens on the fringe of the CBD. The museum is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and is owned by Museum Victoria, which also owns the Immigration Museum and Scienceworks. [Read more…]