The Grand Slam of the Asia/Pacific region where thousands of fans will cheer the world's top players as they compete for prize money totalling A$20 million.

Food and wine devotees from around the globe will descend on Melbourne for the fabulous food and impressive line up of culinary stars.

International speakers, producers from across Australia, bio-dynamic wine tastings, slow food cooking demonstrations plus a sensational Slow Food showcase at a city location.

The largest and most successful consumer fashion event in Australia-a unique and exceptional event where Melbourne becomes the fashion capital.

Laugh till you cry. All over Melbourne - theatres, pubs, clubs and city venues will be consumed by comedy.

Melbourne comes alive to the roar of engines and the glamour of the A list crowd as it hosts the first round of the adrenalin-charged FIA World Championship.

Hundreds of planes from air forces and industry across the world will be showcased at the biennial Expo staged at Avalon.

This spectacular show boasts over 300 exhibitors showcasing cutting edge floral designs and landscaped gardens.

A great way to see the style capital of Australia. Join our passionate local guides, on half day indulgent walking tours, and be lost in the contemporary maze of designer boutiques, quirky galleries, historical lanes, arcades and architecture.

The Melbourne City Circle tram is a great way for visitors to see Melbourne, and it’s totally free. You can ride the distinctive burgundy coloured City Circle tram between 10am and 6pm everyday, and step on and off as you wish. To catch the City Circle tram just wait at any of the specially marked tram stops.

Get in out of the cold and enjoy a winter warmer. Discover hidden chocolate specialists, exquisite ice-creams - where the cafe society sip great coffee in stylish cafes.

Held at the World heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building, this is one of Australia's most significant exhibitions of contemporary visual art.

An annual showcase of outstanding film making from Australia and around the world.

This festival features an exciting range of Australian and International public exhibitions, forums and events.

Readers, writers, books, ideas. The Festival is a fantastic opportunity to learn from and meet writers of all types and genres.

The spectacular crescendo after 22 weeks of fierce and fiery competition in the Australian Football League.

This is the largest celebration of independent arts in Victoria presenting the most contemporary, innovative and trend-setting work created by independent artists.

See the cream of Australian and international theatre, dance, visual arts, opera and music in action.

Enjoy the world's greatest horse racing celebration plus the glamour, the fashion and the glorious Melbourne Spring weather.

The Melbourne Cup - the race that stops a nation and one which is ingrained in the Australian culture. Claimed to be the greatest 3200 metre horse race anywhere in the world. It is a day of high fashion, high spirits and fortunes won and lost.

A spectacular Balloon Sunrise flight over Melbourne will be one of the most memorable experiences of your life. You glide silently with the wind and watch in excitement as the city of Melbourne comes alive below you.

One of Melbopurne's top tourist attractions- the Melbourne Observation Deck on level 55 of the Rialto Towers building offers breathtaking 360-degree views of fabulous Melbourne.