The Melbourne hotel will feature a luxury day spa, several drinking and dining destinations, a resident-only rooftop, and over 300 plant-filled rooms overlooking the Yarra.
Here's your guide to filling this month with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations Melbourne has to offer.
This weekend in Melbourne, you can hit up a few music festivals, sink into a comfy mattress on the sands at Docklands while watching Christmas movies, and help raise money for people in Lebanon by purchasing dishes from some of the city's top Middle Eastern eateries.
More than 800,000 seats have been discounted across 170-plus domestic routes, including flights to 17 destinations for under $150 one way.
Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.
Due to demand, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are all getting an extra show by the five-time Grammy-winner this summer.
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NewsYou Could Win a Yarra Valley Getaway to Unwind Among the Vines
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NewsCraft Beer and Whisky Bar Boilermaker House Is Closing for Good at the End of December
You've got a few more weeks to have a final taste of this CBD gem, before it call last drinks on December 30.
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BarAmatrice Rooftop Restaurant
16 Stephenson Street, Cremorne
They had us at mini lasagne snacks, and then took it to the next level with uninterrupted views across the city.
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RestaurantD.O.C Osteria
326 Lygon Street, Carlton
20 years on, this Lygon Street stalwart is still one of the city's top Italian restaurants.
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RestaurantReine & La Rue
380 Collins Street, Melbourne
The NOMAD team has taken French fine-dining to the next level in Melbourne.
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BarRuckers Hill
83 High Street, Northcote
This French-accented wine bar and bistro stands out among the crowd on Northcote's High Street.
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RestaurantChiki Chan & Hiki Bar
6 Centreway, Mordialloc
Chiki Chan is serving up playful Asian-fusion fare in Mordialloc — plus plenty of creative cocktails in its adjoining Hiki Bar.
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BarHotel Mexico
238 Whitehall Street, Yarraville
Hotel Mexico is Yarraville's huge group hang spot that's made for margarita-fuelled sessions.
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BarBridge Road Brewers Brunswick East
141 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East
This Beechworth brewery has set up a taproom in Brunswick East, pumping out plenty of beer and pizza to locals.
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BarRocky Ridge Brunswick
130 Barkly Street, Brunswick
Rocky Ridge Brewing is pouring its own beers from the bar's 32 taps, and CDMX is slinging tacos from the airstream outside.
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Amatrice Rooftop Restaurant
16 Stephenson Street, Cremorne
They had us at mini lasagne snacks, and then took it to the next level with uninterrupted views across the city.
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Ruckers Hill
83 High Street, Northcote
This French-accented wine bar and bistro stands out among the crowd on Northcote's High Street.
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Hotel Mexico
238 Whitehall Street, Yarraville
Hotel Mexico is Yarraville's huge group hang spot that's made for margarita-fuelled sessions.
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BarBendigo Hotel Collingwood
125 Johnston Street, Collingwood
Collingwood's legendary live music pub The Bendigo Hotel is back in action thanks to The Mill Brewery Crew.
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NewsMark Your Calendar: 'The White Lotus' Season Three Will Arrive in February 2025, Then New 'The Last of Us' in Autumn
Come winter 2025, new 'Game of Thrones' prequel 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' is set to hit your streaming queue, too.
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NewsDrake Has Added New Dates to His 2025 Australian Tour Before General Ticket Sales Even Kick Off
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NewsNow Open: NGV Australia's 'Cats & Dogs' Exhibition Agrees That There's No Such Thing as Too Many Pet Pictures
From the ‘Chat Noir’ art nouveau poster to pieces by First Nations artists, more than 250 works featuring cats and dogs are on display.
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Hands on buzzers again — Adam Hills, Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough will be back for another season.
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Drake Is Returning Down Under in 2025 for the First Time in Eight Years on His 'Anita Max Win' Tour
The five-time Grammy-winner is playing both Australia and New Zealand in February and March 2025.
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Event'Home Alone' in Concert
Thu, 5 Dec 2024, Fri, 6 Dec 2024 and Sat, 7 Dec 2024
Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne
This festive season, you can relive the 90s Christmas classic with a live orchestral score — ya filthy animals.
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EventJohnston Street Shopping Tour
Thu, 5 Dec, 2024
Various Johnston Street Venues, Fitzroy
Three Johnston Street traders have joined forces to run a mini shopping trail with free styling sessions and a ramen workshop.
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EventJuliet's Jazz and Raclette Thursdays
Thu, 5 Dec, 2024
Juliet Melbourne, Melbourne
Get your gooey cheese fix while being serenaded at the hidden basement bar.
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EventBottomless Pizza and Unlimited Beer Night
Thu, 5 Dec, 2024
Pizza e Birra, St Kilda
$35 gets you two hours of slices and brews every Thursday night.
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EventRac 'n' Mac Night
Thu, 5 Dec, 2024
Smithward, Collingwood
Taking cheesy pasta goodness to the next level every Thursday.
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EventGood Things
Fri, 6 Dec, 2024
Flemington Racecourse, Flemington
Korn, Sum 41, Violent Femmes and Billy Corgan lead the 2024 lineup at this big alternative, metal and punk music fest.
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EventMates Rates and Cheese Plates
Fri, 6 Dec, 2024
XM4, Saint Kilda
Tuck into free fromage over cheap drinks.
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EventSun Chasers Sunday Sessions
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
W Melbourne, Melbourne
Pair your sky-high swim sesh with bottomless wine and snacks at W Melbourne.
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EventSpanish BBQ Fiesta on Pinchy's Balcony
Sun, 1 Dec - Sun, 22 Dec 2024
Pinchy's, Melbourne
Hit up this CBD restaurant on Sunday arvos in December for unlimited food and drinks on its sun-soaked terrace.
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EventTogether for Lebanon Fundraiser
Sun, 8 Dec, 2024
Abla's, Carlton
Abla’s, A1 Bakery, Alimentari, Larderfresh and Linden Cook are joining forces to raise money for people in Lebanon.
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EventALWAYS LIVE — Yerambooee
Sat, 7 Dec, 2024
Federation Square, Melbourne
A free communal celebration of First Nations legend and song.
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EventPalm Tree Music Festival
Sun, 8 Dec, 2024
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
This impressive fest is returning Down Under for the second time with The Chainsmokers leading the lineup.
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EventUpstairs @ The Rochey
Multiple single dates
The Rochester Hotel, Fitzroy
The Rochey is hosting intimate electronic gigs every Saturday night in its upstairs bandroom.
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EventKoorie Krismas
Sat, 14 Dec, 2024
Federation Square, Melbourne
Celebrate Christmas early at Fed Square with market stalls, stellar First Nation performances and a special appearance from Koorie Klaus.
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EventEast Brunswick Village Christmas Night Market
Thu, 12 Dec, 2024
East Brunswick Village, Brunswick East
The Christmas market will feature over 70 shopping stalls, free animated short films, carrollers, a complimentary gift-wrapping station, and heaps of one-off dishes and drinks from local traders.
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EventSection 8 x Welcome Merchant's Pop-Up Market
Sat, 14 Dec, 2024
Section 8, Melbourne
Section 8 is hosting a one-off pop-up Christmas market supporting businesses run by refugees and asylum seekers.
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EventHandmade Design Market
Sun, 15 Sep and Sun, 15 Dec 2024
Coburg Town Hall, Coburg
Support local artists and designers at this neighbourhood makers market at Coburg Town Hall.
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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This December
Here's your guide to filling this month with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations Melbourne has to offer.
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This weekend in Melbourne, you can hit up a few music festivals, sink into a comfy mattress on the sands at Docklands while watching Christmas movies, and help raise money for people in Lebanon by pur ...
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NewsTen Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway
Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.
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NewsTen of the Best Picnic Spots in Melbourne
Pack your basket and head to some of the most picturesque picnic spots in Melbourne for a well-deserved park session with your mates.
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NewsComing Soon: 1 Hotels Is Opening Its First Australian Outpost in Melbourne's Revitalised Northbank Precinct in May 2025
The Melbourne hotel will feature a luxury day spa, several drinking and dining destinations, a resident-only rooftop, and over 300 plant-filled rooms overlooking the Yarra.
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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This December
Here's your guide to filling this month with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations Melbourne has to offer.
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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend
This weekend in Melbourne, you can hit up a few music festivals, sink into a comfy mattress on the sands at Docklands while watching Christmas movies, and help raise money for people in Lebanon by purchasing dishes from some of the city's top Middle Eastern eateries.
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NewsQantas' Big Pre-Christmas Sale with Fares From $109 Is Your Latest Chance to Give Yourself the Gift of Travel
More than 800,000 seats have been discounted across 170-plus domestic routes, including flights to 17 destinations for under $150 one way.
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Japan's capital city is the perfect intersection of rich cultural heritage, cutting-edge technology and world-class dining, plus quirky experiences to boot.
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Ten Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway
Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.
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BarFable Melbourne
168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Melbourne's highest rooftop bar is slinging clever cocktails and Mediterranean bites 14 storeys above Lonsdale Street.
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BarHotel Nacional
23-25 Hardware Lane, Melbourne
Hotel Nacional is Hardware Lane's five-storey, totally gluten-free Mexican restaurant and bar.
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CafeRustica Little Collins and Queen Street
Cnr Little Collins And Queen Street, Melbourne CBD
Expect to see all the goodies Rustica is known for holding court in the cabinet, as well as an extensive brunch menu and locally roasted coffee.
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RestaurantDaughter In Law
37/41 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
Jessi Singh's rule-breaking Indian restaurant has naan pizza and 70s Bollywood tunes.
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