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No matter what you’re looking for, Melbourne offers something for everyone this summer. The heat is on in Melbourne, as the city’s pulse quickens with sporting and cultural events to suit every interest and taste. Global attention turns to the Australian Open tennis tournament as the world’s best players compete to be named the Asia-Pacific Grand Slam champion, while yachts of all sizes take to Port Phillip Bay from Geelong for the 172nd staging of the Festival of Sails. White Night Melbourne returns for another night-long celebration of arts and culture, and the works of Andy Warhol and Ai Weiwei go on show at the National Gallery of Victoria. Whether it’s in a stadium or at a gallery, Melbourne is sure to ignite your passion. Hon John Eren MP Minister for Tourism and Major Events
Image (cover): Australian Open 2016 Image (bottom, right): Ai Weiwei. Chinese born 1957– Williamsburg, Brooklyn 1983, from the New York Photographs series 1983–93. Collection of Ai Weiwei © Ai Weiwei
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4–6 DECEMBER THE BIG DESIGN MARKET Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton
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GEORGY GIRL: THE SEEKERS MUSICAL
The jolly fat man’s coming! Each year, Melbourne dresses up for the annual Christmas Festival, and this year will be as festive as ever. Nutcracker soldiers appear across the city, City Square transforms into Christmas Square, and the much-loved Myer Christmas windows return in the lead-up to Christmas Day. SEE PAGE 15 .
Join thousands of sailing enthusiasts as they make their way to St Kilda Beach to watch the best sailors in the world battle it out in this Olympic and Youth Class Regatta. With the 2016 Olympic Games just around the corner, the competition will be hotter than ever.
Her Majesty’s Theatre Head back to the 60s for the world premiere of Georgy Girl, a celebration of one of the most-loved Australian bands of all time, The Seekers. SEE PAGE 30 .
FROM 18 DECEMBER CATS Regent Theatre The return of this multi-award winning classic features Delta Goodrem in the lead role of Grizabella, making it one of the hottest tickets in town. SEE PAGE 30 .
1 1 DECEMBER–24 APRIL ANDY WARHOL | AI WEIWEI NGV International GET AN ARTS FIX ON PAGES 6 + 7 Gao Yuan., Ai Weiwei 2012.© Gao Yuan
26–30 DECEMBER COMMONWEALTH BANK BOXING DAY TEST Melbourne Cricket Ground
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It’s the biggest match of the Australian summer, and this year will pit the new-look Australian test team against the West Indies. Join locals and visitors as they fill the MCG for five days of fun, sun and world-class cricket. Just don’t forget the sunscreen!
31 DECEMBER NEW YEAR’S EVE Official live sites Pyrotechnics, anyone? Join hundreds of thousands of Melburnians – and more than a few out-of-towners – as, under a glistening sky of colourful fireworks, they ring in 2016 in style. Experience one of the best light shows in Australia at one of the official live sites located at Docklands, Flagstaff Gardens, Treasury Gardens or Kings Domain.
17 JANUARY–7 FEBRUARY MIDSUMMA FESTIVAL Various locations Melbourne’s LGBTIQ community and friends come together for this collaborative and innovative celebration of queer arts and culture. All are welcome to watch the Pride March (31 January) or join the fun of one of the many shows, performances and events that will span the city and inner suburbs. M I DS U M M A FE S TI VA L
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7–14 FEBRUARY ST KILDA FESTIVAL St Kilda
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There’s never a dull moment in St Kilda, and that rings especially true during St Kilda Festival. Free live music and entertainment can be found every day and night during the week-long shindig. When Festival Sunday (14 February) lands, the bayside suburb throws the biggest party in town.
20 FEBRUARY WHITE NIGHT MELBOURNE Various locations
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Welcome to Melbourne’s big night out. From 7pm to 7am, thousands of people make their way to the city centre as the streets and buildings of Melbourne come alive with colour, light and sound. The work of local and international artists fills the city, so join in and discover Melbourne at its best.
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W’S HAVE IT Despite their reputations as artistic heavyweights, Andy Warhol and Ai Weiwei exist side by side in this groundbreaking exhibition.
Surveying the scope of both artists’ careers, the Andy Warhol | Ai Weiwei exhibition will present more than 300 combined works, including immersive installations and a wide representation of paintings, sculpture, film, photography, publishing and social media. Housed in the most popular art gallery in Australia, the NGV International, there is space and time to explore not only the art, but also the lives of two of the most influential art figures of the past century. Developed in conjunction with the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, USA, and Ai himself, this exhibition will look at the significant influence of these two artists, as well as focus on the parallels and intersections of their careers. While the pair never physically met, Ai spent a great deal of time in New York studying Warhol’s practice. The timing of the exhibition is particularly interesting. Ai is currently the same age as Warhol was when he died – 58 years old – so for visitors to be able to compare the two artists’ careers side by side offers an extra element of intrigue to what is already sure to be an outstanding display. 11 December–24 April, NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road. Tickets $10–$26, Family Tickets $65 (2 adults and up to 3 children) ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/andy-warhol-ai-wei-wei
KEY WORKS Some of Warhol’s most iconic pieces, including paintings and silk-screens such as Campbell’s Soup, Mao, Elvis and his celebrity portraits, will be on display as part of Andy Warhol | Ai Weiwei. Although his work might not be as familiar as Warhol’s, Ai, too, is showing some of his most important pieces, as well as new commissions, including installations from his Forever bicycles and Chandelier series.
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WHO’S WHO? From left: Andy Warhol, American 1928–87. Campbell's Soup II: Tomato-Beef Noodle O's 1969, screen print on paper, 88.9 x 58.4 cm, The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh; Founding Collection, Contribution The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. © 2015 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc./ARS, New York. Licensed by Viscopy, Sydney. Ai Weiwei, Chinese born 1957– At the Museum of Modern Art 1987. From the New York Photographs series 1983–93. Collection of Ai Weiwei. © Ai Weiwei; Andy Warhol artwork © 2015 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc./ARS, New York. Licensed by Viscopy, Sydney. Andy Warhol, American 1928–87. Three Marilyns 1962, acrylic, silkscreen ink, and graphite on linen 35.6 x 85.1 cm. The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh; Founding Collection, Contribution The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. © 2015 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc./ARS, New York. Licensed by Viscopy, Sydney.
Can you separate your Warhol from your Weiwei? Test your knowledge!
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Ai Weiwei, Chinese born 1957– Mao (facing forward) 1986, oil on canvas, 233.6 x 193.0 cm. Private collection. Image courtesy Ai Weiwei studio. © Ai Weiwei
be published in 201 7? as a favourite of both Warhol and Ai – will be presented in a large-scale installation especially for children as part of Andy Warhol | Ai Weiwei?
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This January, as the Australian Open once again heats up Melbourne Park, all roads lead to Rod Laver Arena.
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NO TICKET? NO WORRIES! If you can’t get courtside to watch the tennis, there are plenty of other great places to enjoy the Australian Open. BUILDERS ARMS HOTEL If you’re staying on the north side of the city, head to one of Fitzroy’s coolest spots for a glass of fine wine or a craft beer. There’s also great food and a dedicated TV screening all of the tennis action, making for a fun and delicious day or night out.
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It’s the first Grand Slam of the year, and the planet’s best tennis players will descend upon Melbourne's famous blue courts for two weeks of Australian Open action and excitement. Join the hundreds of thousands of tennis fans who come to Melbourne Park during the last fortnight of January, and experience one of the biggest events on the city’s calendar.
There’s plenty to see on and off the court, and the new Australian Open Festival at Birrarung Marr will create an even more memorable Australian Open experience.
With some of the greatest players ever – names like Federer, Nadal and Williams – closer to the end of their careers than the beginning, will this be the year a new crop of talent is uncovered? The best way to find out is to get courtside at Melbourne Park. Who knows? You might be there to witness the inauguration of the next big tennis thing.
The Festival will offer visitors the chance to play on the TAC People’s Court and the kids-only ANZ Tennis Hot Shots courts. Throw in world-class dining from some of Melbourne’s best restaurants, the Canadian Club’s CC Racquet Club overlooking the Yarra River and all the best tennis action on the big screen, and you’ve got a great pit stop on your way to Melbourne Park.
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THE BOTANICAL This South Yarra gem opposite the Royal Botanic Gardens is always popular during major sporting events, and is well-known for its pairing of an Australian Open-specific menu and tennis on the large screen. 169 Domain Road, South Yarra thebotanical.com.au
FEDERATION SQUARE Catch all the action on one of the biggest screens in town at Federation Square. Sure to be busy day and night, Fed Square has gained its reputation as a Melbourne meeting place thanks to major events like the Open.
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BA R S + CO C K TA I L S
BEHIND THE BAR How are Melbourne’s best summer drinks crafted? Dylan Stewart chats with a couple of the city’s best bartenders to find out.
TRISH BREW GIN PALACE — What’s your position at Gin Palace? They call me the bar manager, although I think of myself as more of a professional alcoholic – or at least a high-functioning one.
G I N PA L AC E
What’s a flagship drink at Gin Palace? Martinis, martinis, martinis.
What’s in it?
Five years, which I’m told is the equivalent of 33 dog years.
Gin (lots of), vermouth (little of) and generally three olives so people don’t starve to death.
What do you love about bartending?
How do you make it?
How long have you worked there?
It’s relatively straightforward, you get paid well(ish) and, for the first time since the colonisation of Australia, it’s a respectable profession.
Stirred over ice until very cold, then served up. (Not shaken, sorry Bond fans.)
Why do you think this drink is so popular?
Why should visitors to Melbourne head to Gin Palace this summer?
Martinis are more than a drink; they are the perfect partner. Strong and sophisticated, martinis are the epitome of decadence.
Stop by for some gin and tonics with extravagant garnishes. They are the new black.
Gin Palace: 10 Russell Place ginpalace.com.au
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DAVID VAN IRSEL CAPTAIN BAXTER — What’s your position at Captain Baxter? Venue manager.
How long have you worked there? Three years.
Where has your bartender history taken you? I have worked in every hospitality environment conceivable. From Michelinstarred restaurants to serious cocktail bars, not-so-serious dive bars, hotels and exciting, fun, multifaceted venues like Captain Baxter.
Why should visitors to Melbourne head to Captain Baxter this summer? The drinks and the view!
What’s a flagship drink at Captain Baxter? The Green Knoll Mojito.
What’s in it? It’s a variation on the classic with a little extra watermelon, green tea liqueur and a touch of almond syrup.
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How do you make it? Muddle the lime, add the watermelon, mint, white rum, watermelon and green tea liqueurs and mix it up with lots of crushed ice.
Why do you think this drink is so popular? It’s something everyone can identify with, but it’s also a little different and is an amazingly fresh summer mix. Captain Baxter: 10-18 Jacka Blvd, St Kilda captainbaxter.com.au
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Or… Try a jug of Pimm’s at Madame Brussels, or sip a negroni or one of the other classy drinks atop Goldilocks Bar. Both have great views and are open late. Madame Brussels: Level 3, 59-63 Bourke Street madamebrussels.com Goldilocks Bar: Level 4, 264 Swanston St, goldilocksbar.com.au M A DA M E B RUS S E L S
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Summer holidays are best spent at Crown Metropol Cool off in Australia’s Best Pool with a View^ and enjoy family passes to Village Cinemas and Galactic Circus when you book a two-night stay in a generous Luxe room, with complimentary Wi-Fi and valet parking. From $274* per night based on a two-night stay Available 22 November 2015 - 13 January 2016 To book, visit crownmetropolmelbourne.com.au or call 1800 055 133 and quote: FUN
^2014 Luxury Travel Awards Winner*Terms and conditions apply. Available from 22 November 2015 – 13 January 2016, excluding 31 December 2015. Some blackouts periods or limited availability may apply to special event periods and public holidays. No further discounts apply. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. A 24-hour cancellation policy applies. Packages are not available for corporate, group or incentive bookings. Rates are per two night consecutive stay in a Luxe room. Package inclusions are not transferable to other people. Valet parking for one vehicle only. Service fee of 1.65% applies to accounts settled by credit card. The Galactic Circus package includes two adults and two children passes and includes 4 x 30 minute unlimited arcade games, four show bags and ten yellow tickets, redeemable for prizes. The Galactic Circus package is provided on check-in and must be redeemed during time of stay. The Village Cinema pass includes two adults and two children. Two Village children and two Village adult unrestricted movie tickets provided upon check-in. Movie and session times are subject to Village availability. Please check with Village for movie availability and session times.
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John Kerr The mastermind behind the Myer Christmas windows opens up on this year’s theme.
Walking through the Stage One warehouse, the visual merchandising company creating the iconic Myer Christmas windows for the 21st year in 2015, there’s a sense of being afforded a glimpse into Santa’s workshop. Creative Director and Stage One owner, John Kerr, traverses the floorboards like a pro and looks at the characters and sets with fondness. An estimated 1.2 million people experience the windows each year. And this year’s theme is the Corinne Fenton book Little Dog and the Christmas Wish (10 November– 6 January). Set in Melbourne circa 1956, the first year of the Myer Christmas windows, Kerr lays out the basic storyline: “ Little Dog gets frightened by a thunderstorm on Christmas Eve. He jumps into a baker’s cart to the city and walks the streets of Melbourne. He passes the iconic buildings and even visits the Christmas windows! “ When I spotted the book, I just said ‘this is it’. It celebrates Melbourne, and given that 2015 is the 60th year of the windows, this book was just made for the windows!” The Myer Christmas windows are located at Myer Melbourne, 314-336 Bourke Street
JOHN’S TIPS: RESTAURANT: Cutler & Co [55-57 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy].
Many nights have been spent there! CAFÉ: Our local in Errol Street, North Melbourne, being the
Auction Rooms [103-107 Errol Street, North Melbourne]. It serves great takeaway coffee and is close to work. VIEW: The best view is coming home from the airport over the Bolte Bridge. I always seem to come home in the evening, so the view across the bridge tells you that you’re home. BUILDING: Manchester Unity Building [Corner Swanston and
Collins Streets]. I’ve actually been up there, and walking through the corridors is amazing. WALK: Albert Park Lake is a lovely 5km walk. If I take a summer
night stroll, I’ll walk around East St Kilda and up Chapel Street. Summer night walks are the best.
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Summer in the city is a lot of fun, and with the kids in tow it can be even more exciting. Get active, chill out or just enjoy some family time.
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I WANT TO RIDE MY BICYCLE Melbourne is blessed with rivers and creeks, swathes of greenery and the long sandy beaches of Port Phillip Bay, all of which provide the perfect setting for a family day out. When you’re planning your trip to Melbourne, think about bringing the bikes and taking the scenic route around town. Alternatively, Rentabike @ Federation Square can set you up with a 21-speed hybrid bike and send you on your way. Family rates start from $35, with singles from $15.
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Follow the Capital City Trail along part or all of its 29 kilometres. Ride past landmarks like the MCG, Royal Botanic Gardens and Melbourne Park, and discover parts of the city you’ve never seen before, like the Moonee Ponds Creek, Royal Park and the Polly Woodside Maritime Museum. Of course, sometimes it’s easier to let a professional show you around. For five years Melbourne by Bike has been leading small groups around the city, and will not only show you the sights but also give you an insight into the real Melbourne with some facts you may never have known.
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FANCY A PICNIC? Make the most of Melbourne’s overflowing fresh food markets and pack a hamper of goodies. Then settle down in one of the city’s many picnic and barbecue areas to enjoy the sun and sights of Melbourne in summer. Flagstaff Gardens is located opposite the Queen Victoria Market and is one of the city’s oldest parks. With green expanses, electric barbecues and plenty of room to run around, it’s a winner for all. Other favourite picnic spots are Princes Park, just a short trip north of the city on the 1, 8 or 19 trams, or Birrarung Marr, which lines the north bank of the river east of Federation Square. If you’re happy to drive, Westgate Park is 15 minutes away and offers sweeping views of the city skyline and the mouth of the Yarra. If you can’t get enough of the outdoors, catch a family-friendly movie at Moonlight Cinema or Ben & Jerry’s Openair Cinemas. Rentabike @ Federation Square: Vault 14, Federation Wharf, Federation Square (right on the Yarra River), rentabike.net.au Melbourne by Bike: Tours depart from Federation Square, melbournebybike.com Flagstaff Gardens: 309-311 William Street Princes Park: 200-590 Royal Parade, Carlton North Birrarung Marr: North bank of the Yarra River, next to Fed Square Westgate Park: Todd Road, Port Melbourne Moonlight Cinema: Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Avenue, moonlight.com.au/melbourne Ben & Jerry’s Openair Cinemas: St Kilda Sea Baths, The Esplanade, St Kilda, openaircinemas.com.au/melbourne
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Taste the Atmosphere
Enjoy the local vibe, the energetic exchanges, the specialty shops and the freshest, seasonal produce. Visit Queen Victoria Market, the heart of the city. Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Cnr Victoria & Elizabeth Streets, Melbourne
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DINING
NEW +
noteworthy CHOW CITY WHAT: A fun, slick take on pan-Asian cuisine, with stir-fries, curries, seafood and cocktails. WHEN: Lunch (11.30am–2.30pm) Mon–Fri. Dinner (5–11pm) Tue–Sat WHERE: 287 Exhibition Street (between Little Lonsdale & La Trobe Streets) WEB: chowcity.com.au DON’T MISS: The bebek tepi sawah, a Balinese-style crispy duck that will melt in your mouth.
SAINT.URBAN
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WHAT: Bistro and wine bar serving small bites and char-grilled meat. And wine. Lots of wine. WHEN: Lunch (from 11am) Fri–Sun. Dinner (from 4pm) Tue–Sun WHERE: 213 Swan Street, Richmond ( just past Church Street) WEB: sainturban.com.au DON’T MISS: Any of the reasonably priced wines by the glass.
Melbourne’s dining scene is forever reinventing itself. Here’s a line-up of where to get the hottest meal in town this season.
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BROTHER BURGER AND THE MARVELLOUS BREW WHAT: Great burgers and craft beer (if the name didn’t already give it away). WHEN: Lunch and Dinner (midday–10pm) seven days WHERE: 560 Chapel Street, South Yarra. Also at 413 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy WEB: brotherburger.com.au DON’T MISS: The burgers are good, but the onion rings stand out from the crowd!
WOODY P WHAT: Pizzas, meaty mains and Italian cheeses from the casual Italian and Mediterranean menu. WHEN: Lunch (from midday) Mon–Fri. Dinner (from 4pm) seven days WHERE: 121 Flinders Lane (between Russell & Exhibition Streets) WEB: woodyp.com.au DON’T MISS: Save room for dessert because the buffalo ricotta doughnuts are sublime
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ICHI NI NANA WHAT: Casual Japanese dining on the ground floor of the multivenue 127 Brunswick Street building. Three years in the making. WHEN: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (7am-late) seven days WHERE: Ground level, 127 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy WEB: ichininana.com.au DON’T MISS: The chance to explore the other venues in the building after your meal, especially Upside Rooftop Bar.
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CROSSLEY HOTEL MELBOURNE Nestled in Melbourne’s famous city laneways, Crossley Hotel is walking distance from major attractions, and surrounded by theatres and restaurants. Crossley Hotel offers boutique accommodation, with standard and superior rooms and one- to two-bedroom Terrace Apartments. Rooms include free in-house movies and free Wi-Fi. Book direct and mention this ad to receive a delicious complimentary Continental Buffet Breakfast for two.
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THE ICONIC MCG Explore Australia’s heart of sport at the legendary Melbourne Cricket Ground. Take an unforgettable MCG Tour, then discover Australia’s largest sporting collection and test your skills in the interactive gallery at the National Sports Museum. Cricket season hits Melbourne, as the MCG plays host to the annual Boxing Day Test, One Day and Twenty20 International cricket, and the Big Bash League. Open every day inside Gate 3, the mighty ‘G simply can’t be missed! For more information visit mcg.org.au, nsm.org.au or call +61 3 9657 8879
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C H R I S TM A S W I S H LI S T
made in MELBOURNE We’ve all got people in our lives who make Christmas shopping a chore. Countless hours are spent worrying about what to get them. But never fear! We’re here to help you cross some names off that list.
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For the stylish lady As arguably the fashion capital of Australia, Melbourne has you covered when it comes to gifts for the fashionista in your life. Local company búl has forged a reputation as one of Melbourne’s premier labels, having been modelled both here and abroad. For something a little bit more sensual, Aesop specialises in beautiful products for the skin, hair and body. búl: 3/252 Swanston Street, bul.com.au Aesop: 87 Collins Street, aesop.com.au/au A E SO P
D E S I G N A S PAC E
For the artsy type You’ll have plenty of fun browsing the racks at Design A Space, which is as much gallery as store. The ever-evolving space features new designers each month and is a different take on shopping. As well as fashion from independent labels, you’ll find jewellery and other accessories. For a one-of-a-kind gift, get along to The Big Design Market (4–6 December). More than 230 Australian and international designers will be vying for your business, so don’t be afraid to pick up a little something for yourself too. Design A Space: 20 Manchester Lane, designaspace.com.au The Big Design Market: Royal Exhibition Building, Nicholson Street, Carlton, thebigdesignmarket.com.au
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For the dad who has everything From canvas bags to cuff links, every item at The Melbourne Shop by Lumbi has been produced in Melbourne and features a distinctive Melbourne flavour. Corky Saint Clair showcases the design work of local Christopher Bril, and features specialty items like bottle openers, iPod docks and things for the home. The Melbourne Shop by Lumbi: Shop 2, 8 Driver Lane lumbi.com.au Corky Saint Clair: 3 Campbell Avenue, corkysaintclair.com TH E M E LB O U R N E S H O P BY LU M B I
MELBOURNE STAR Melbourne Star, located in the thriving waterfront precinct of Docklands, is the perfect way to start your Melbourne visit and provides a new perspective of Melbourne’s vibrant cityscape, day or night. Melbourne Star – what every visitor to Melbourne should do first. Catch the 70, 86, or City Circle Tram to stop D11 or there is car parking from $10 per day.
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For the little person Discover the world’s oldest children’s bookstore, The Little Bookroom. Packed to the rafters with much-loved literary titles, future classics and Melbourne favourites, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for in the store’s small but cosy surrounds. Otherwise, head to the Queen Victoria Night Market (Wednesdays throughout summer), where you’ll find stalls brimming with great gift ideas for the littlies. The Little Bookroom: 5 Degraves Street, littlebookroom.com.au Queen Victoria Night Market: Corner Elizabeth & Victoria Streets qvm.com.au/night-market
ABODE BY EASYSTAY Abode by Easystay is St Kilda’s new four-star studio apartment hotel. These recently renovated double, twin and family studio apartments are right in the heart of St Kilda. They offer rain showers, de-mist mirrors, automatic black-out blinds, kitchenettes with dishwashers, and a modern, beachside feel. Enjoy free in-house movies and free Wi-Fi access. Book direct and mention this ad for a complimentary Continental Breakfast Buffet for two.
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DELIGHTS Immerse yourself in the rich culture that makes Fed Square such a quintessential Melbourne experience. With a tempting array of eateries, art exhibitions and diverse events, Fed Square endlessly delights. Plan your visit at fedsquare.com
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L A N E WAYS
CITY START Two of Melbourne’s great loves: laneways and breakfast.
Together forever.
Sniders Ln
Albert Coates Ln
Punch Ln
PARLIAMENT STATION
Liverpool St
Crossley St
Chinese Museum
153
Cohen Pl Market Ln
Paynes Pl
Corrs Ln Coverlid Pl
180
Croft Al
BOURKE ST MALL
Waratah Pl
Heffernan Ln
La Trobe Pl
CHINATOWN
Smythe Ln
Bullens Ln
Celestial Av
Tattersalls Ln
239
Postal Ln
Rankins Ln
Somerset Pl
Warburton Ln
Caledonian Ln
Driver Ln
259
Niagara Ln
Hardware Ln Hardware Ln
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Emporium Melbourne
BO UR K E ST
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Melbourne Town Hall
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Windsor Pl
Meyers Pl
Russell Pl
Rainbow Al Presgrave Pl
Ridgway Pl
Block Arc
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Dame Edna Pl
Melbourne Pl
Alfred Pl
Bank Pl
Equitable Pl
Block Pl
Lt Collins St
Howey Pl
Royal Arcade
Carson Pl
The Causeway
Union Ln
The Walk Arc
TRAMS
McKillop St
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GREEK PRECINCT
Racing Club Ln
Goldie Pl
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Lt Bourke St
Bennetts Ln
180
LO N S DAL E ST
S P R I NG ST
Red Cape Ln
E X H I B I TI ON ST
Melbourne Central
State Library Victoria
R U S S E LL ST
Drewery Pl
S WA NSTON ST
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Knox Pl
MELBOURNE CENTRAL STATION
Drewery Ln
6
Hardware St
QU EE N ST
Lt Lonsdale St
Finlay Av
W I LLI A M ST
Guildford Ln
ELI Z A B E TH ST
L A TR O BE ST
4
George Pde Duckboard Pl
Malthouse Ln
Rutledge Ln
St Paul’s Cathedral
ACDC Ln
Regent Pl
Manchester Ln Cathedral Ar
Oliver Ln
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City Library
Hosier Ln
Bond St
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City Square
Scott Al
1 Immigration Museum
Degraves St
Flinders Ln
Centre Pl
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Bligh Pl
Market St
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Fulham Pl
CO L L IN S ST
3 minutes walk per block
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CAFÉ BAR MILÉ High ceilings, a chilled atmosphere and a rotating specials board make this place an inner-city gem. Any breakfast with pulled pork on the menu is sure to be a winner.
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308 Flinders Lane
FEDERATION SQUARE
THE QUARTER In the hive of activity that is Degraves Street, The Quarter offers breakfasts as good as any on the strip. The waiters won’t think twice if you request bacon with your pancakes and ice-cream.
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LIAISON CAFÉ When you don’t want to be overwhelmed by options, Liaison Café will do very nicely indeed. This hidden gem has a no-frills menu and friendly staff. Monaco House, 22 Ridgway Place
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MANCHESTER PRESS Melburnians love their coffee, so it’s no surprise that Manchester Press, which excels at producing the black stuff, is a long-time favourite. Settle in for a cuppa and bagel. 8 Rankins Lane facebook.com/manchesterpress
This is where it’s at for French treats. There’s also a sister venue in the newspaper stand on the corner of Swanston and Little Collins Streets. Delicieux! 32 Hardware Lane lapetitecreperie.com.au
27-31 Degraves Street thequarter.com.au
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1000 £ BEND Combining food, music and art, 1000 £ Bend is many things to many people. It’s a final destination, an art gallery, or the starting point for a big day of city exploration. 361 Little Lonsdale Street thousandpoundbend.com.au
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Zoo adventures await!
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HEalESvillE Sanctuary
MELBOURNE ZOO
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Where Eagles Fly
Seal Lifesavers
Hippo Splash
Starts 19 December
Starts 19 December
Starts 19 December
Our famous Spirits of the Sky show turns 25! To celebrate, new birds will fly alongside Jess the Wedge-tailed Eagle and Kevin the Corella. Plus enjoy thrilling animal close encounters, flight training demonstrations and much more!
Pop-in to our pop-up beach in the iconic Carousel Park. Frolic in the sand and play at saving marine wildlife. Head to Wild Sea to say hello to our charismatic penguins, see Port Jackson sharks and experience our seal show.
Splash about in our new water play zone at Hippo Beach. Kids can work together to build a dam to make a moat. They’ll love cooling off in our water jets and fountain, plus you can catch our special Hippo Keeper Talk!
Visit us this summer! Open daily 9am to 5pm | www.zoo.org.au/summer * Free admission for kids under 16 on weekends, Victorian Government school holidays (19 December – 26 January) and public holidays.
FIREWORKS IN FOOTSCRAY PARK 6.30-10.30PM
THURSDAY 31 DEC 2015 Alcohol free event Fireworks spectacle starts at 9.30pm. All the excitement without the late night! FREE family friendly event with a line-up of fantastic stage acts, carnival games and rides, food truck court and much much more.
MC Denise Drysdale • The Mik Maks • Victoria Scottish Pipes and Drums • Neda and the Electro Carnival • The Robbie Williams Experience Please note carnival games, rides and food trucks at the event incur a cost. All information correct at time of printing and may be subject to change.
For more information visit
festivalcity.com.au
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TEN HOURS IN MELBOURNE Want to make the most of your afternoon and evening in Melbourne? Here’s our foolproof schedule for a romantic night down by the Yarra River.
2pm After checking into your hotel, spend the afternoon indulging in some retail therapy at Southgate. With fashion labels like American Rag and Ice Design, gift retailers like kikki.K and a few great places to get a coffee, there’s more than enough here to fill an afternoon. 4pm Head back to your hotel to drop off your new goodies. Change into your going-out clothes, because a night of food and culture awaits!
5pm From your table at Fatto Bar & Cantina gaze across the Yarra River towards the city as it basks in the late-afternoon sun. Aperitivo hour runs from 5pm until 7pm, so enjoy a refreshing drink with a delicious plate of Italian-inspired food as you soak up the rays. 7pm Be wowed at Arts Centre Melbourne as The Illusionists 1903 (2–10 January) takes to the stage. As the centrepiece of your night in Melbourne, this larger-than-life production will transport you to the golden age of magic.
ALSO PLAYING GEORGY GIRL This musical follows the story of The Seekers, one of Australia’s most loved bands of all time. From 15 December, Her Majesty’s Theatre, 219 Exhibition Street, georgygirlthemusical.com
CATS Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical arrives in Melbourne for a strictly limited time only. From 18 December, Regent Theatre, 191 Collins Street, catsthemusical.com/Australia
9pm You’re all dressed up and the night is still young, so find yourself a post-theatre drink for a chance to extend the summer evening. Ludlow Bar & Dining Room, a casual yet classy pub on Southbank, is a great option. If you’re feeling peckish, it dishes up stunning European food in the dining room, plus there’s a wide range of drinks, including a decent cocktail list. You’ll be living the cosmopolitan Melbourne lifestyle until late.
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Southgate: 3 Southgate Avenue, Southbank, southgatemelbourne.com.au Fatto Bar & Cantina: 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne (facing Yarra River), fatto.com.au Arts Centre Melbourne: 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, artscentremelbourne.com.au Ludlow Bar & Dining Room: Southgate Melbourne, 6 Riverside Quay, Southbank, ludlowbar.com.au
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ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE
Experience the magic of the stage Visit Australia’s largest performing arts centre for the best local and international music, theatre, opera and dance, plus exciting shows for kids and free exhibitions. Open daily. Join a guided tour and discover more about one of Melbourne’s iconic landmarks. Tours depart daily at 11am.
artscentremelbourne.com.au
ENJOY HASSLE-FREE TRAVEL THIS SUMMER WITH PUBLIC TRANSPORT
WITH SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO IN MELBOURNE, THE EASIEST WAY TO GET AROUND IS USING PUBLIC TRANSPORT Simply make sure your myki is topped up, and remember to touch on and touch off. To find out where you can purchase and top up your myki and to plan your journey visit ptv.vic.gov.au
PTVH1726/15. Authorised by Public Transport Victoria, 750 Collins Street, Docklands