Wanting to enjoy a weekend in Australia's capital of culture but you're travelling with a tight budget? No worries - Melbourne is full of exciting things to do for those on a shoestring. 

Melbourne is getting ready to reclaim its starring role in Australia’s cultural landscape and the city’s premier culture destination is Southbank, boasting a vibrant Arts Precinct along with buzzing entertainment, shops, and some of Melbourne’s finest restaurants. 

From a sparkling new winter solstice festival in Sydney to an illuminating event in Adelaide and crossing to the dark side in Hobart, Aussie cities have a huge array of festivals to get you through the chilly season

Of all the things to do in Melbourne, probably the most rewarding is to savour its fantastic food scene. Melbourne is frequently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable cities, and its restaurants, cafés and cocktail bars undoubtedly play a large part in that.

Marvellous Melbourne. Australia’s capital of culture and cool…wherever you look. Look up, and an ‘Ah’-worthy skyline awaits, punctuated by stunning skyscrapers and heritage icons.