Explore Melbourne
Get the most out of your conference experience, come a little early and stay a little longer to explore what Melbourne has to offer. From night noodle markets to beachside exhibitions, there’s something on to suit everyone.
Melbourne International Jazz Festival
Held every year and promises guests a rich program of quality jazz performed by bands and ensembles playing a rick and diverse repertoire aimed at all tastes. 130 performance across 25 venues around Melbourne including modern masters, late night art parties, free events, and Australian and international collaborations.
Dates: 13th - 22nd October
Moulin Rouge
Enter a world of splendour and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular.
Remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza featuring over 70 songs including many of the iconic hits from the movie, as well as additions from Adele, Katy Perry, Sia, Beyonce, Rihanna and more.
Date: From 27 September
Location: Regent Theatre
National Gallery of Victoria
Experience The National Gallery of Victoria, popularly known as the NGV, is an art museum in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Founded in 1861, it is Australia's oldest and most visited art museum. The NGV houses an encyclopedic art collection across two sites: NGV International, located on St Kilda Road in the Melbourne Arts Precinct of Southbank, and the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, located nearby at Federation Square. The NGV International building, designed by Sir Roy Grounds, opened in 1968, and was redeveloped by Mario Bellini before reopening in 2003. It houses the gallery's international art collection and is on the Victorian Heritage Register.
Open daily 10am - 5pm
MCG tours
If you're a sports fan, nothing can match the tradition and heritage of the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Explore the inner sanctum of the MCG, walk on the hallowed arena and in the footsteps of where legends have walked, by taking a guided 75-minute MCG Tour. Immerse yourself in the history and world-class facilities of the MCG, as you go behind-the-scenes to gain an insight into Melbourne's sporting culture, while exploring one of the world's most iconic stadiums.
Tours depart every 15 minutes between 10am to 3pm
Melbourne Skydeck
It's Melbourne on another level. Located in the heart of the city, Melbourne Skydeck captures everything that is special about Melbourne and beyond. Featuring the Southern Hemisphere’s highest observation deck, the Melbourne Skydeck experience dazzles, entertains and informs through its spectacular and ever-changing views, state-of-the-art virtual and augmented reality technology, and Melbourne Skydeck App.The multi-million-dollar Voyager Theatre is the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere taking guests on a voyage of discovery through Melbourne and Victoria in glorious Super high-definition 8K video with 6D sensory immersion.Conclude your experience at Bar 88 (by Bollinger) with a delicious array of drinks and snacks brought to you by the Eureka 89 restaurant.
Open daily
Location: Riverside Quay, Southbank
Street Art Tours
Melbourne Street Art Tours are the first and only street art tours in Australia run by street artists. With local knowledge, guides treat you to some of Melbourne's underground treasures. Meeting at ACMI's front entrance on Flinders Street you will discover some of the world's most interesting ever-changing street art and galleries as you explore hidden laneways and arcades. The three-hour tour finishes at the famous Blender Studios, where you can see artists like Barek, Tinky and N2O at work, before chatting with them over a cold beverage or two.
Location: Melbourne CBD
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ADDRESS: Suite 502, 1 Queens Rd, Melbourne, Vic 3004 | Call: SB: 1300 433 660 | Int'l: +61 8593 968
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