August 2012

Melbourne arts precinct revitalised
Hamer Hall, Melbourne’s premier concert venue, has just reopened after a major facelift and upgrade, revitalising the Southbank Cultural Arts Precinct.

New & improved coast, city & alpine accommodation
Victoria has exciting new accommodation developments in key regions of the Great Ocean Road, Marysville, Victoria’s High Country and Melbourne cbd.

Identity and place unite at Melbourne Festival 2012
Melbourne’s arts and culture credentials are on full display when Melbourne Festival returns in October 2012.

Mornington Peninsula endeavours
Encounter creative and quirky endeavours at the Mornington Peninsula with its new regional tours, Scarecrow Festival, wine education sessions and the stunning Australian Garden.

Melbourne Market Week returns
Three of Melbourne’s leading markets: the Queen Victoria Market, Prahran Market and South Melbourne celebrate Melbourne Market Week from 31 August to 9 September.

Melbourne wining and dining hotspots
Melbourne’s latest openings in cafes, bars and restaurants – Silo by Joost, Shed 5, Besito, Common Galaxia, Footscray Milking Station, Two Birds One Stone and others.

Under the radar
Pieces monthly roundup of 'hidden gems' – cultural romance at Fairhall, Melbourne by Foot beer tour, new giraffes at Hall Gap Zoo, Walhalla Vinter Ljusfest, RACV Food & Wine program and Healesville Sanctuary’s new interactive bird experiences.

Victoria’s Events September 2012

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