A book lover's guide to Melbourne
Melbourne's love affair with books has a long history. Browse these city bookstores to find something to curl up with.
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French food in Melbourne
From coq au vin to crepes and Champagne, discover Melbourne’s favourite French gourmet destinations, especially on 14 July – Bastille Day!
A guide to Melbourne's laneways and arcades
With quirky and super-instagrammable shops and eateries, there's always something new in Melbourne’s laneways and arcades.
Discover North Melbourne’s hidden gems
From distinctive shops to a great local pub, we’ve found even more reasons to love this quietly cool inner-city suburb.
Where to have brunch in North Melbourne
We’ve found some of the best spots for the weekend’s most important meal.
Free galleries to explore in Melbourne - part one
Explore world-class public museums, innovative commercial galleries and edgy artist-run and not-for-profit spaces.
Guide to winter markets in Melbourne
Grab a hand-warming coffee (or mulled wine!) and stroll through the city’s distinctive markets, from daytime design fairs to after-dark fun fests.
Your cold weather guide to keeping spirits up
From warming, relaxing spa treatments to next-level hot chocolate, here’s your recipe for rejuvenation in Melbourne this winter.
The most Melbourne gifts for your mum
Sunday 12 May is not far away. Have you got a gift for Mother’s Day? Make it special, just like Melbourne.
Florists in and near Melbourne’s CBD
Don’t fight over the last droopy bunch of supermarket flowers. Get your order in now at one of the city’s top florists.
Five free markets to visit before Mother's Day
Mother's Day is on Sunday 12 May. Make these Melbourne markets top of your shopping list.
Easter treats you need to try
Try our favourite ‘naughty but nice’ options for gifts or self-indulgence during chocolate (and hot-cross bun!) season.
A guide to autumn markets in Melbourne
What better way to find that perfect something to cosy up with than exploring Melbourne’s distinctive markets?
Discover Melbourne’s quirky shops
Rare, playful and curious treasures like fossils and procrastination pencils await in stores that are often as unusual as their wares.