Your ultimate guide to Melbourne
Discover the city's best things to do, culture, dining, nightlife, bars and theatre
What to do in Melbourne
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Little Creatures Live
You might already enjoy their beer – including Pale Ale, Rogers' and Dog Days – but did you know there's a way to take your Little Creatures love a little deeper? This year the brewery is taking their show on the road with a series of parties that feature live performance art, food and beer at various on-premise locations and festivals across Australia. They're calling it Little Creatures Live – inspired by the original moniker of their very first Pale Ale, brewed their own way with fresh hops flowers and live yeast. Little Creatures Live will be back in Melbourne very soon. Curious as to what to expect? Check out our recaps below. Or if you can't wait, why not pay a visit to Little Creatures' Geelong or Fremantle breweries?
The Perth Hitlist: What to do and where to go on a three or five day stay
It’s the only capital city in Australia where you can watch the sun set over the ocean, but that’s not the only reason Perth is now one of the coolest places to visit. Once known only for its pristine beaches, Perth’s love of food and culture is capturing the attention of tastemakers. Blame it on Instagram or the perfect weather – no one can explain how WA’s capital city made its way onto the international radar – but the latest frenzy of new hotel openings, a statewide culinary scene that is booming and a string of new urban projects may provide some clues. Stay a little longer and you can explore ancient caves and award winning wineries just three hours ‘down south’ around Margaret River. // var axel = Math.random() + ""; var a = axel * 10000000000000; document.write(''); //
Things to do in Melbourne in July
Wondering what to do in Melbourne in July? We can help. Check out our guide to all the fun things to do in Melbourne, from free events to exhibitions, theatre shows, live music and more. For rainy days, consult our guide to Melbourne's best indoor activities instead.
13 things we love about winter in Melbourne
When winter's chill sets in, it can be tempting to hibernate. Our advice: don't. As a city that takes pride in its top-notch food and drink culture, arts, festivals and fashion, Melbourne comes into its own in winter – and we're here to help you make the most of it. Never have a boring winter's day again with these 14 rainy day activities in Melbourne; and stay toasty with our list of 21 ways to beat the cold. If all else fails, grab a seat next to the fireplace at one of these cosy pubs.
Jade Kingdom
If you want to eat old-style Chinese-Malaysian street food but can’t afford a flight to KL, take a trip to Heidelberg Heights instead. Local eatery Jade Kingdom is churning out the good stuff by the hot, sizzling wokful. Along a small strip of shops on a residential street, Jade Kingdom makes itself known by the neon glow of its signage and the smoky aroma of ever-so-slightly charred noodles and pork lard, the flavour base of Malaysian fare. And it draws a crowd – on Friday and Saturday nights, be prepared to wait among swarms of far-northern suburb dwellers and Malaysian expats for your hit. The restaurant replicates the hawker centres of Malaysia – quick and no-fuss – so don’t expect the waitstaff to introduce themselves or ask you how your meal is going. Do expect them to deliver hot fresh food, fast, and leave you the hell alone to get stuck in. They work in layers of flavour here: char from the heat, salt from pork and light soy sauce, brine from seafood and sweetness from dark soy and vegetables. Start with the lobak, a deep-fried entrée hailing from Penang. These rolls are made of Chinese sausage and crunchy vegetables, diced up and mixed with five spice before being stuffed into a sheet of shiny tofu and deep fried. They’re served in slices that you dunk into a mixture of dark soy, five spice and sugar. We absolutely recommend one of the fried noodle dishes (we also recommend not wearing white). The hokkien mee of thick egg noodles, fish cake and vegetables all
Nocturnal
If the last time you visited Melbourne Museum was on a school trip to see the hall of taxidermy animals, you're definitely long overdue for a return. Luckily, the museum is kicking off Nocturnal, an adults-only event series. Nocturnal will transform the museum into an after-hours adult playground on the first Friday of every month. Punters will have access to the museum long after the last school group have left the building and can expect a lounge bar serving drinks and bar snacks. The event's crowning glory is the stage in front of the Forest Gallery where Melbourne's best music acts will perform monthly. The event will also run expert demonstrations, talks from the museum's curators, exclusive viewings of collection items and roving entertainment.
