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Welcome back to Two-Night Minimum, a series of city guides for those who want to get to the heart of a place in a short time—be it on a business trip or a weekend vacation. For the Melbourne edition, ...

Winter city showcase: A 2026 guide highlights Melbourne’s cultural and culinary attractions, from major exhibitions to cosy wine bars and rooftop wellness activities. Cultural highlights: Events ...

Melbourne, in Australia’s south-eastern state of Victoria, is sometimes overlooked by travelers in favor of the glitz and glamour of Sydney. Melbourne, however, is the epitome of understated chic when ...

Seasonal city revival: Melbourne’s winter 2026 features new hotels, exhibitions, tours and restaurants, reinforcing its appeal during cooler months. Cultural centrepieces: NGV International hosts ...

Melbourne isn’t your average Aussie beach town. Here, bluestone lanes and razor-sharp urban style form a metropolis with more macchiato in its veins than saltwater. Imagine art-splattered alleys ...