{"id":49826,"date":"2026-05-27T09:14:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T23:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=49826"},"modified":"2026-06-16T22:11:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T12:11:51","slug":"winter-in-melbourne-victoria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/winter-in-melbourne-victoria\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Things We Can\u2019t Wait for This Winter in Melbourne &amp; Regional Victoria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Night markets, after-dark light shows and a Cartier exhibition at the NGV: Victoria\u2019s winter lineup this year is stellar.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/location\/victoria\/australia\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/location\/victoria\/australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Victorian<\/a> winters get deliciously gloves-on, light-the-fire cold, giving you license to lean fully into cosy, hot-chocolate-fuelled festive activities (Christmas in July, anyone?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australia\u2019s cultural capital doesn\u2019t slow down its programming in the cooler months, either, with some big-ticket international exhibitions set to land. So wrap up: here are the top things to do in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_69844457d700ba5fc369784220e4f8b7\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" data-lux-event=\"gallery_carousel\" data-lux-event-trigger=\"splide-moved\" aria-label=\"Pan Pacific Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/pan-pacific-melbourne-victoria-australia\/0062y00000Cvl1LAAR\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC    mapped \" data-name=\"Pan Pacific Melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\"><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" 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Rugging up for a sports match <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Footy fans will tell you winter is the most wonderful time of the year: the arrival of the cold weather means it\u2019s goodbye cricket, hello <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afl.com.au\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.afl.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AFL<\/a>. The season kicks off in March and culminates in the Grand Final on 26 September, with fans bundling up in puffer coats and team scarves, hot pie in hand, for matches at the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere, the historic and iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcg.org.au\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mcg.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MCG<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s also here on 17 June that rugby league fans can catch the second game in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrl.com\/tickets\/ampol-state-of-origin\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nrl.com\/tickets\/ampol-state-of-origin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NRL Ampol State of Origin<\/a> series, when the New South Wales Blues will take on the Queensland Maroons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Savouring cosy dinners in Melbourne&#8217;s CBD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:50.01945%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Reed-House-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Reed-House-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Reed-House-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1024&#038;ssl=1 1024w\" alt=\"-\" data-height=\"800\" data-id=\"50036\" data-link=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?attachment_id=50036\" data-url=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Reed-House-1024x683.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Reed-House-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:49.98055%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bodega_Underground_154889-1-small.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bodega_Underground_154889-1-small.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=640&#038;ssl=1 640w\" alt=\"-\" data-height=\"427\" data-id=\"49845\" data-link=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?attachment_id=49845\" data-url=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bodega_Underground_154889-1-small.jpg\" data-width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bodega_Underground_154889-1-small.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Reed House; Bodega Underground. Source: Visit Victoria.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Melbourne\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/best-restaurants-in-melbourne\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/best-restaurants-in-melbourne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restaurant<\/a> and bar scene is well versed in winter comfort, with menus offering hearty, soul-warming dishes to linger over. The blink-and-you\u2019ll-miss-it entrance to <a href=\"https:\/\/eaudevie.com.au\/melbourne\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/eaudevie.com.au\/melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eau-de-Vie<\/a>, down Malthouse Lane in the CBD\u2019s southeast corner, conceals a dark and atmospheric prohibition-style bar, perfect for nursing a rare whisky or cocktail served under a cloud of wood smoke. Head to the historic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reedhousemelbourne.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.reedhousemelbourne.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reed House<\/a> for a Sunday roast served with Guinness gravy and fluffy sourdough Yorkshire pudding in cosy heritage surrounds; it&#8217;s like a warm hug on a cold day. <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/the-best-bars-in-melbourne\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/the-best-bars-in-melbourne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wine bars<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kirkswinebar.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.kirkswinebar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kirk&#8217;s<\/a> on Hardware Lane beckon through steamy windows, where a full-bodied red accompanied by Spring Street Grocer cheeses hits the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hunker down at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodegaunderground.com.au\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bodegaunderground.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bodega Underground<\/a>, a dimly lit Mexican basement bar warding off the chill with mezcal, spicy margaritas and indecently loaded tacos. Or perhaps your winter dish of choice is a bubbling broth cooked tableside at Carlton\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/pandahotpot.com.au\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pandahotpot.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Panda Hot Pot<\/a>, beneath a 1.5-tonne dragon suspended from the ceiling. The Sichuan spicy soup base is sure to get you fired up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Warming up in hot springs &amp; spas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:50.02922%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Alba_Thermal_Springs_and_Spa_-_161279-1024x682.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Alba_Thermal_Springs_and_Spa_-_161279-1024x682.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Alba_Thermal_Springs_and_Spa_-_161279-1024x682.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1024&#038;ssl=1 1024w\" alt=\"-\" data-height=\"852\" data-id=\"49846\" data-link=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?attachment_id=49846\" data-url=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Alba_Thermal_Springs_and_Spa_-_161279-1024x682.jpg\" data-width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Alba_Thermal_Springs_and_Spa_-_161279-1024x682.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:49.97078%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Deep_Blue_Hot_Springs_-_171564-1024x682.png?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Deep_Blue_Hot_Springs_-_171564-1024x682.png?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Deep_Blue_Hot_Springs_-_171564-1024x682.png?strip=info&#038;w=1024&#038;ssl=1 1024w\" alt=\"-\" data-height=\"853\" data-id=\"49861\" data-link=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?attachment_id=49861\" data-url=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Deep_Blue_Hot_Springs_-_171564-1024x682.png\" data-width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Deep_Blue_Hot_Springs_-_171564-1024x682.png?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Alba; Deep Blue Hot Springs. Source: Visit Victoria.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/best-luxury-accommodation-country-victoria\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/best-luxury-accommodation-country-victoria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Victoria<\/a> has become one of Australia\u2019s great spa destinations, with winter the best time to make the most of it by swapping the chill for steam. Head 1.5 hours north of the city to <a href=\"https:\/\/hepburnbathhouse.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hepburnbathhouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hepburn Bathhouse &amp; Spa<\/a>, where the country\u2019s first mineral springs were discovered in 1895, to rejuvenate in two heated pools of naturally mineral-rich waters. The Mornington Peninsula offers two sites: the family friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peninsulahotsprings.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.peninsulahotsprings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peninsula Hot Springs<\/a>, with more than 70 geothermal bathing and wellness experiences, and the sophisticated <a href=\"https:\/\/albathermalsprings.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/albathermalsprings.com.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Alba<\/a>, where soaking in its 25 forest and rain pools can be combined with spa rituals (think fire and ice experiences and Vichy showers) and seasonal dining at Thyme. The Great Ocean Road also delivers, with the geothermal rock pools of Warrnambool\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/thedeepblue.com.au\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/thedeepblue.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deep Blue Hot Springs<\/a> offering a much more temperate alternative to the nearby ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_9e77136defce283e4971bec332afad90\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" data-lux-event=\"gallery_carousel\" data-lux-event-trigger=\"splide-moved\" aria-label=\"Cleveland Winery, Macedon Ranges, Victoria\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/cleveland-winery-victoria-australia\/0062y000009Eq0bAAC\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC  LuxPlus  mapped \" data-name=\"Cleveland Winery\" 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Cellar Door Tasting &#038; Welcome Drinks<\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">8.1<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Very Good<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">111 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$478<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$450<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Hotel\",\n    \"name\": \"Cleveland Winery\",\n    \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"Macedon Ranges\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"Victoria\"\n    },\n    \"telephone\": \"+1201 977 8523\",\n    \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"4.1\",\n        \"reviewCount\": 111,\n        \"bestRating\": 5,\n        \"worstRating\": 1\n    },\n    \"priceRange\": \"3 nights from $494 USD\",\n    \"photo\": \"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/e4lj2p0df994edtyutm.webp\",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/3fchcvrbpgko1nqbhrqr.webp\",\n    \"description\": \"Macedon Ranges Boutique Winery Stay w. 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Embracing the magic of winter festivals &amp; light shows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As darkness falls early, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbg.vic.gov.au\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.rbg.vic.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne<\/a> in a new light as they\u2019re illuminated with colourful installations and accompanying music by Australian, First Nations and global artists at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbg.vic.gov.au\/melbourne-gardens\/whats-on-melbourne\/lightscape\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.rbg.vic.gov.au\/melbourne-gardens\/whats-on-melbourne\/lightscape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lightscape<\/a> from 12 June to 2 August. Seasonal hot chocolate, roasted marshmallows and street food like crispy-topped cr\u00e8me brulee doughnuts provide an energy boost along the trail. For more family fun, move quickly to secure your tickets for the beloved <a href=\"https:\/\/puffingbillyrailway.org.au\/events\/train-of-lights\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/puffingbillyrailway.org.au\/events\/train-of-lights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puffing Billy Train of Lights<\/a>, a magical, rainbow-lit rendition of the historic heritage steam train that runs from Lakeside Station to Gembrook around June\/July. Tickets for the 2025 event season sold out in record time, with 2026 departures set to be announced soon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2026.rising.melbourne\/program\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/2026.rising.melbourne\/program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RISING<\/a>, running from 27 May to 8 June, brings together art, music and performance in a city-wide festival, with pop-up events in theatres, laneways and outdoors (even the trams are daubed in First Peoples artwork). This year\u2019s highlights include American rapper Lil\u2019 Kim at Festival Hall, the Australian Dance Biennale and <em>Voiceless Mass<\/em> at St. Paul\u2019s Cathedral, a Pulitzer Prize-winning composition by Native American performer Raven Chacon that reflects on the suppression of Indigenous voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Running from 26 June to 19 July, Sovereign Hill\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sovereignhill.com.au\/events\/winter-wonderlights\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sovereignhill.com.au\/events\/winter-wonderlights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Winter Wonderlights<\/a> are well worth the 1.5-hour drive from the city to <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/weekend-itinerary-ballarat\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/weekend-itinerary-ballarat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ballarat<\/a>. When twilight falls, the Gold Rush-era Main Street and cottages are lit up with candy-coloured projections and fairylights as faux snow falls. A brass band brings Christmas-in-July festivity (book in the turkey dinner for the full experience).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Drinking mulled wine by the firepit at a night market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:51.56415%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Queen_Victoria_Market_-_Winter_Night_Market_170706-1024x642.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Queen_Victoria_Market_-_Winter_Night_Market_170706-1024x642.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Queen_Victoria_Market_-_Winter_Night_Market_170706-1024x642.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1024&#038;ssl=1 1024w\" alt=\"-\" data-height=\"802\" data-id=\"49841\" data-link=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?attachment_id=49841\" data-url=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Queen_Victoria_Market_-_Winter_Night_Market_170706-1024x642.jpg\" data-width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Queen_Victoria_Market_-_Winter_Night_Market_170706-1024x642.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:48.43585%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/South_Melbourne_Markets_151031-2.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/South_Melbourne_Markets_151031-2.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=640&#038;ssl=1 640w\" alt=\"-\" data-height=\"427\" data-id=\"49859\" data-link=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?attachment_id=49859\" data-url=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/South_Melbourne_Markets_151031-2.jpg\" data-width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/South_Melbourne_Markets_151031-2.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Queen Victoria Night Market; South Melbourne Market. 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Welcoming a new season of must-see cultural events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While ice glitters outside, inside the NGV it&#8217;s diamonds, as the global <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ngv.vic.gov.au\/exhibition\/cartier\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ngv.vic.gov.au\/exhibition\/cartier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cartier exhibition<\/a> opens its doors on 12 June. Hot off its run at the V&amp;A in London, it is the largest collection of Cartier jewellery ever seen in Australia, with the exhibition tracing the evolution of the Maison\u2019s early years at the turn of the 20th century to present through nearly 400 extraordinary pieces, some linked to royalty and Hollywood stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Balance glamour with grit at <a href=\"https:\/\/museumsvictoria.com.au\/melbournemuseum\/whats-on\/rome-empire-power-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ROME: Empire, Power, People<\/a>, Melbourne Museum\u2019s blockbuster winter exhibition on the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, on until 25 October. Showcasing rare artefacts from some of Italy\u2019s most prestigious museums for the first time ever in Melbourne, it brings the era to life through statues, mosaics, jewellery and coins used daily at marketplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From diamonds at the NGV to Neil Diamond, there\u2019s a new musical in town: <a href=\"https:\/\/theneildiamondmusical.com.au\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/theneildiamondmusical.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical<\/em><\/a> opens 5 August at the Princess Theatre. 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Nightly Drink<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$249<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$279<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$675<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-58%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000gdZtlYAE\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_6d5111521b11d92972edfc3965f00bdf\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/the-sands-torquay-victoria-australia\/006RF00000gdZtlYAE\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"The Sands Torquay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/v0ylrlmtkmxg0fdcth6w.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/v0ylrlmtkmxg0fdcth6w.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/v0ylrlmtkmxg0fdcth6w.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/v0ylrlmtkmxg0fdcth6w.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/v0ylrlmtkmxg0fdcth6w.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/v0ylrlmtkmxg0fdcth6w.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"The Sands Torquay, Torquay, Victoria\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Torquay, Victoria<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">The Sands Torquay<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Great Ocean Road Escape: Torquay Coastal Retreat with Daily Breakfast<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$269<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$319<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$606<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-47%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000YucS1YAJ\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_a2b89f90b4d1aebd017f41af556d1607\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/lorne-hotel-victoria-australia\/006RF00000YucS1YAJ\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Lorne Hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/fomgsh37xq7t04dyq2ud.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/fomgsh37xq7t04dyq2ud.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/fomgsh37xq7t04dyq2ud.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/fomgsh37xq7t04dyq2ud.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/fomgsh37xq7t04dyq2ud.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/fomgsh37xq7t04dyq2ud.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Lorne Hotel, Lorne, Victoria\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Lorne, Victoria<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Lorne Hotel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Great Ocean Road Boutique Escape with A$50 Dining Credit &#038; Nightly Drink<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$249<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$279<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$609<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-54%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000Z9YxZYAV\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_5ff3b4923d40089f3b9e35981308f3e4\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/portarlington-grand-hotel-victoria-australia\/006RF00000Z9YxZYAV\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Portarlington Grand Hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/koxmym77xdvzs2xn8pp.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/koxmym77xdvzs2xn8pp.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/koxmym77xdvzs2xn8pp.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/koxmym77xdvzs2xn8pp.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/koxmym77xdvzs2xn8pp.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/koxmym77xdvzs2xn8pp.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Portarlington Grand Hotel, Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Portarlington Grand Hotel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Bellarine Peninsula Boutique Escape with Daily Breakfast Hamper &#038; A$50 Dining Credit<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$249<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$279<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$544<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-48%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000bAWVyYAO\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_c4c5fd8d5d2a1ba81615d42777f86bae\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/the-sebel-pinnacle-valley-resort-mount-buller-victoria-australia\/006RF00000bAWVyYAO\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"The Sebel Pinnacle Valley Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/tkjt1gnxrgqofpkd6kes.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/tkjt1gnxrgqofpkd6kes.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/tkjt1gnxrgqofpkd6kes.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/tkjt1gnxrgqofpkd6kes.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/tkjt1gnxrgqofpkd6kes.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/tkjt1gnxrgqofpkd6kes.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"The Sebel Pinnacle Valley Resort, Mount Buller, Victoria\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Mount Buller, Victoria<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">The Sebel Pinnacle Valley Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Victoria High Country Alpine Apartments near Mount Buller with Daily Breakfast &#038; 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