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Vesuvius eruption, Pompeii. Image: Melbourne Museum.

Winter Masterpieces

Melbourne hosts a blockbuster series of attractions this winter, from NGV International's Salvador Dali: Liquid Desire, to Melbourne Museum's A Day in Pompeii – both part of Melbourne's Winter Masterpieces.
Where: NGV International and
Melbourne Museum
When: From 13 June, 2009

MoVida tapas bar, Melbourne

STAY & PLAY

Make Melbourne your next stop, and explore Australia more with great deals and packages from YHA, BASE and Tiger Airways. Embrace Melbourne's cool cafe scene and chase the winter sun. With easy links from Melbourne to the region's best adventures, there's never been a better time to see the city, coast and country.

LIVE MUSIC

From intimate back bars and laneway jazz clubs to classic, history-laced venues – live music is truly alive and rocking in Melbourne. Check our venues list and get along to a gig.

Live music in Melbourne

CHEAP EATS

Save your cents for dessert. Some of the best and most diverse food in Melbourne is also the cheapest. Check out our precincts pages to hunt down your favourite Melbourne dining hot spot, or late night cafe.

Dining in Melbourne

EXPLORE

RELAX AND UNWIND

Hepburn

If all that travelling is taking its toll, head to spa country for a bit of relaxation and indulgence - your body will love you.

PROM DATE

Wilson's Prom

Whether you're a water buff, mountain biker or someone with a thing for nature, Wilsons Promontory has something for you.

ROCK ON!

Rock Climbing

There's rocks for going up, down and around in the Grampians. See flora flourish as this ancient landscape re-invents itself.

LIFE'S A BEACH

Cape Shank Lighthouse

Mornington Peninsula has swimming, surf beaches, and quality beds – all just a short stagger from the local pub.

LONG & WINDING ROAD

Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road

How good can a coastal drive be? You'll love the surf and the incredible coastal colours along the Great Ocean Road.

RIVER RUN

Murray to Mountains Rail Trail: Rob Blackburn

Help bring in the harvest or relax under a redgum. From dramatic desert to Victoria's mightiest river, The Murray really puts on a show.

Find Work in Victoria

STAY LONGER

Find work in Australia's cultural capital, with our tips on contacts, visas and bank accounts.

NOW ON

John Brack at NGV
See artist John Brack's iconic paintings at the The Ian Potter Centre until 9 August.

Independent Type
Find spirited works from Germaine Greer & Henry Handel Richardson, to Lonely Planet.

Gingerboy, Melbourne

SEE & DO

Discover cool bars, hidden alleys, unique galleries and magic shopping in Melbourne.

Neighbours Tour

NEIGHBOURS

Take the official Ramsay Street tour or meet your neighbours at a trivia night extravaganza.

VAN-TASTIC

DV-cam at the ready? Enter now, for your chance to win a six week road trip adventure.

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