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A Winter Wonderland in Melbourne
Perhaps the most exciting and popular season globally is winter, and Melbourne is one place that offers a plethora of activities and events that promises a great time spent – and especially for visitors looking for somewhere to escape the heat during mid-year. Melbourne’s rich cultural art and heritage has made it a destination choice for many and contrary to belief, winter does not only have to be about snow or skiing. There are more things to do than you can imagine! Starting off the list, here are a couple of things in store: Returning to warm up Wednesday nights in Melbourne, the Winter Night Market at the iconic Queen Victoria Market will take place every Wednesday from 6 June to 29 […]
Perhaps the most exciting and popular season globally is winter, and Melbourne is one place that offers a plethora of activities and events that promises a great time spent – and especially for visitors looking for somewhere to escape the heat during mid-year. Melbourne’s rich cultural art and heritage has made it a destination choice for many and contrary to belief, winter does not only have to be about snow or skiing. There are more things to do than you can imagine! Starting off the list, here are a couple of things in store: Returning to warm up Wednesday nights in Melbourne, the Winter Night Market at the iconic Queen Victoria Market will take place every Wednesday from 6 June to 29 […]
Perhaps the most exciting and popular season globally is winter, and Melbourne is one place that offers a plethora of activities and events that promises a great time spent – and especially for visitors looking for somewhere to escape the heat during mid-year.
Melbourne’s rich cultural art and heritage has made it a destination choice for many and contrary to belief, winter does not only have to be about snow or skiing. There are more things to do than you can imagine! Starting off the list, here are a couple of things in store:
Returning to warm up Wednesday nights in Melbourne, the Winter Night Market at the iconic Queen Victoria Market will take place every Wednesday from 6 June to 29 August. Gathering more than 30 global street food and drink stalls, 50 specialty and artisan stores, liven up the mid-week further with a weekly programme by quirky entertainers and some of Melbourne’s best live music performers.
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What draws people to Melbourne is probably its stand as an art capital that brings mesmerising international art shows and exhibition. From 9 June through 7 October, National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) will be the sole international venue for the Masterworks from The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) New York exhibition, with works by powerhouse names, Paul Cézanne, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Lyubov Popova and Vincent van Gogh showcased.
One of the most incredible stories of all time would be about a girl named Alice. Wonderland at ACMI happening through 7 October celebrates more than a century of Lewis Carroll’s timeless Alice stories on screen. The world premiere exhibition explores how filmmaking, special effects and technology have reimagined one of the world’s most beloved characters.
Be adventurous and ski in the Australian alps for a different experience. Just a few hours’ drive from Melbourne are Mt Buller, Mt Hotham and Falls Creek. Offering slopes for all skill levels and even classes for beginners, you may even catch a glimpse of Australia’s native animals such as wombats, possums, kangaroos and even wild horses in the snow!
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www.mtbuller.com.au / www.mthotham.com.au / www.fallscreek.com.au
For the ultimate adventure, the Alpine Nature Experience (operating from 20 June onwards) is the perfect way to discover the beauty of the mountains and experience the snow. Learn how to make your very own French cheese fondue and spend the night in a cosy, heated and sustainable sleep-stay snow-dome. Other packages include spa treatments and local brewery tours.
www.alpinenatureexperience.com.au
Admire the falling snowflakes and intriguing lights, illuminations, live music and a full theatre program that will bring life at Sovereign Hill’s Winter Wonderlights from 30 June to 22 July. The Christmas display will see beautiful Victorian buildings light up the night.
To top things off a little sweeter in August, the Great Ocean Road & Yarra Valley Chocolateries will return with its annual Hot Chocolate Festival with over 31 different flavours over 31 days! There will be junior chocolatier classes for kids aged 6 to 12, including a delightful high tea event at the chocolaterie, and get your hands on what it takes to make chocolate!
www.gorci.com.au / www.yvci.com.au
In a nutshell, visitors will find excuses to stay and explore Melbourne with the galore of things to do with their days filled to the brim this winter!
Filed in: Visit Victoria
