Winter — the season of scarves and sweaters, cold mornings and cosier nights.
There are heaps of ways to enjoy the chilly season in Melbourne — and plenty of options further afield. Think toasty winter getaways and steaming, soul-warming eats; limited-time winter events and limitless ways to keep staying in, interesting.
To celebrate the coldest three months of the year, we’ve partnered up with Guinness to bring you the best of the season. BYO beanie.
Victoria is currently under stay at home orders. So, while you can’t do all these wintry activities just yet, you can get inspiration for when restrictions ease. Stay up to date with the developing COVID-19 situation in Victoria, as well as current restrictions, at the Victorian Department of Health website.
Movie Night at Home
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Out-Of-Town Escapes
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The Best Places to Go Glamping in Victoria
All these luxury Victorian glamping experiences are under two hours away from the Melbourne CBD — so you can easily have your weekend wilderness adventure and goose-feather down quilt, too.
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Ten of the Best Walks in and Around Melbourne
Give that activewear the workout it deserves by hitting up these short hikes in and around Melbourne.
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The Best Tiny Cabin Stays in Australia for 2024
Disconnect from the world and escape to a remote paradise.
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Twenty Secluded Stays You Can Escape to in Regional Victoria
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The Most Luxurious Boutique Hotels In and Around Melbourne
Whether you're vacationing or staycationing in Melbourne, these hotels will have you sleeping in soft linen, eating in fine restaurants and relaxing in big spa baths.
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Eight Easy Melbourne Day Trips to Tick Off Your List This Winter
Historic oak forests, gardens atop extinct volcanoes and country bakeries are all just a short drive away.
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Seven New Zealand Snow Experiences That Aren't Just Skiing or Snowboarding
From dogsledding to backcountry trekking and driving around a snow-covered race track.
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New Zealand's Best Winter Festivals That Will Make You Actually Want to Go Outside
From slopeside music fests in Queenstown to solstice celebrations in Wellington, these events are made for winter getaways.
Soul-Warming Spots
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Melbourne's Best Local Bookshops to Hunt Down a Great Read in 2024
Find the next book to sink your teeth into at one of these local gems.
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The Best Bottomless Brunches in Melbourne
Swap your muesli for a mimosa and your coffee pot for endless flutes of champagne.
Pup-Friendly Plans
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Melbourne's Best Dog-Friendly Parks and Beaches for the Ultimate Pup Time
Guaranteed patsville at these pet-friendly beaches and parks scattered all over Melbourne.
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Melbourne's Best Dog-Friendly Bars, Cafes and Restaurants
All of your friends — most importantly, those furry ones with four legs — are welcome at these pet-friendly food and drink haunts.
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The 15 Best Dog-Friendly Hotels in Australia for 2024
Spots where both of you can sit and stay.
Best of the Season
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Twelve of the Best Places to Watch the Sunrise and Sunset In and Around Melbourne
Put the phone away after you've snapped a cheeky Instagram story, and look up.
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Seven Supremely Delicious Culinary Pop-Ups and Events Happening in Melbourne This Winter
Warm up with hawker-style dishes, plenty of doughnuts, all the cheese and drinks inside a plastic igloo.
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Show Victoria's Hospo Scene Some Love at These Nine Good Food Month Events
A program of long lunch feasts, crafty chef dinners and wine-fuelled parties await.
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Seven Winter Gigs, Shows and Festivals That'll Help You Throw Off the Melbourne Chill
Suburb-wide festivals, screaming thrash metal and saucy pop culture burlesque — Melburnians, this is how you warm up your winter.
Experiences Ideal in Winter
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Melbourne Restaurants and Bars with Private Dining Rooms
Made for long lazy lunches and birthday dinners to remember.
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Seventeen Unique At-Home Activities to Keep You Amused Throughout Lockdown
DIY Kintsugi, make your own ceramics or join a Josh Niland online masterclass.
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Four Natural Hot Springs in Victoria to Visit This Winter
Brave the cold for a dip in one of these naturally occurring beauties.
On the Beers
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Five Melbourne Beer Gardens to Check Out At Any Time of the Year
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Five Cosy Melbourne Pubs Where You Can Catch a Live Gig
These Melbourne pubs bring the cosy vibes with live gigs and open mic nights.
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Six Great Melbourne Pubs to Watch the Footy Live and Loud
Can't make it to the stadium? Cheer your team on from one of these cosy pubs.