Melbournians love their coffee with everyone having their favourite brand and barista. Catching up over a coffee is one of the local’s favourite activities.

Whether you like a short black, flat white, piccolo, latte or something more exotic, wherever you are in Melbourne you’re never far away from a world class caffeine fix.

Famous for it’s plethora of laneways, you can find cafes, restaurants, bars and an amazing array of street art hidden around Melbourne.

The best way to discover these is on foot. Just make sure your phone is charged for photos and navigation purposes!

Melbourne boasts a wealth of options and opportunities for cultural experiences, all within the city’s inner region.

The Arts Precinct offers performances every night, as does the theatre district. There’s numerous museums and galleries, stand up comedy, dance and street performers in the populated areas.

Across the city you are sure to find many treats for your taste buds. Options include everything from underground tapas to fine dining in the sky.

You may prefer fresh produce from the vibrant Queen Victoria Market, or the sensational array of cakes on Acland Street, St Kilda.

Port Philip Bay offers beaches to many of Melbourne’s surrounding suburbs. Offering an ideal space to relax, water sports, boating of every kind and more.

Further afield you’ll find the world famous surf beaches, scuba diving and wild life spectating.

If you enjoy live music then you won’t be disappointed. You can find live gig’s in many of Melbourne’s venues, for every style of music.

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra perform almost every night, world renowned artists visit every month and there’s never a music festival far away.

Founded in 1861, the National Gallery of Victoria is Australia's oldest art museum. With a mix of permanent displays and travelling exhibitions, there's always something interesting to see or experience at the NGV. Even if the current exhibition is not interesting to you, the building itself is worth a visit, if only to see the beautiful stained glass ceiling which is one of the world's largest.

One iconic arenas of sport and locally referred to as "The 'G'", the Melbourne Cricket Ground regularly hosts a wide range of sports and entertainment throughout the year. Tours will take you behind-the-scenes, show off the MCG Library or an beautiful views of Melbourne's city skyline

First opened in 1856, the State Library is one of Melbourne's founding institutions and was established a mere 20 years after Melbourne was officially settled. It's known for it's historical architecture, dynamic spaces and of course, books. Visit their website for a more information about their free tours.

Built in honour of the Victorian service men and women who served in World War I, this notable landmark is a short walk, just outside the CBD. Even if you can’t visit during the day, the Shrine is worth a visit at night and enjoy a refreshing walk among in the picturesque Royal Botanic Gardens.

South East of the city is the Mornington Peninsula, a popular tourist and holiday destination.

With exciting family activities, pristine beaches, a mountain top cable car, antique shopping and hot springs, you’ll easily fill a long weekend.

While April is not the ideal ski season, Victoria’s High Country offers many more experiences.

Trek through forested mountains, explore beautiful Bright, try a micro-flight through the valleys, breath in the fresh air and cosy up around an open fire.

Three hours west of Melbourne discover some of worlds best bushwalks. Traverse canyons and ravines, crevices and streams, through bush land and forests.

For a unique experience make the trek up to the pinnacle for sunrise.

Renowned for it’s penguin colonies who return every night, Phillip Island offers much more to day trippers.

Wild life sanctuaries, fun family activities, beautiful beaches, high octane motor sports, seal watching from the Nobbies and more.

The centre of Spa country Daylesford sits in the middle of the Hepburn springs, which provide warm, relaxing natural spring and mineral waters.

Also a culinary centre to Victoria’s central region, you’ll find award winning food wherever you explore.

One of the most iconic coast lines in the world, the 12 apostles provide a day trip hard to forget.

You can also discover the coastal tows of Lorne, Port Fairy and Port Cambell, you can also explore the stunning Otway Ranges.