Day trips
Mount Macedon in Spring: A Scenic Drive from Melbourne
Take a scenic spring drive through Mount Macedon, with leafy roads, garden stops and mountain views on a relaxed day trip from Melbourne.
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The Melbourne we keep falling for
Melbourne has a way of making us fall in love all over again. It’s the golden light along the Yarra, the quiet beauty of its gardens and the laneways that tempt us to wander a little further. A familiar tram, coffee on a cool morning, a favourite street changing with the seasons—there is always something new to notice, even in the places we know by heart.
Explore Melbourne
A city that invites you to slow down
Melbourne rewards a little curiosity. Look beyond the familiar landmarks and you’ll find quiet gardens, beautiful old buildings and laneways full of character. Even a street you know well can offer something unexpected when you slow down.
That is what we love about exploring with a camera in hand: noticing sunlight on a façade, reflections after rain or autumn leaves gathering along a path. Small moments like these keep us coming back, finding new reasons to love the city.
City landmarks and laneways
Start with a place you recognise, then see where the walk takes you. From Flinders Street Station, you can head towards the river or turn into the laneways and arcades. There is plenty to notice along the way.
Read moreGardens and green spaces
A garden gives you a reason to take your time. Follow the paths around the lakes at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Bring a picnic, choose a bench or simply enjoy an hour among the trees.
Read moreThe bay and beaches
Sometimes a walk by the water is all you need. Explore the foreshore from Port Melbourne to St Kilda, visit Brighton’s bathing boxes or look back towards the city from Williamstown.
Read moreBeyond Melbourne
There is plenty to explore beyond the city too. Walk among tree ferns in the Dandenong Ranges or spend a day visiting towns in the Yarra Valley. For a longer trip, follow the Great Ocean Road or make time for Wilsons Promontory.
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Melbourne and Victoria through our lens
Browse the places that have caught our eye, from city streets and gardens to the bay and regional Victoria. Some photographs show a familiar view; others draw attention to a detail you might have walked past. We hope they give you a reason to look again, or somewhere new to explore.
Melbourne’s Best
The best of Melbourne, all in one place
Famous sights, hidden laneways, gardens, food, galleries, beaches and day trips: our pick of the best places to visit, with how to get there, what it costs and a local tip for each.
Melbourne through the seasons
A city that changes with the seasons
There is something to enjoy in Melbourne in every season. A garden changes, evenings grow longer or a rainy afternoon gives you a reason to visit a gallery.
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Spring
September to November
Follow the blossom and fresh colour in the gardens.
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Summer
December to February
Make time for the bay and an evening outdoors.
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Autumn
March to May
Wander beneath golden trees and along leaf-covered paths.
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Winter
June to August
Enjoy a gallery, a warm café or a walk between showers.
Stories
Notes from our walks
Now and then we write up a walk, a garden visit or a day out, with the photographs we brought home.
Gardens
A spring morning in Melbourne’s gardens
An early walk around the lake, through the Fern Gully and on to Fitzroy Gardens, with plenty of reasons to stop along the way.
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City walks
A slow walk from Flinders Street Station
Start under the clocks, then choose your own way: towards the river, or into the laneways and arcades.
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Our community
Seen something beautiful today? Share it with us.
A lovely view, a flower in bloom or evening light across the city—sometimes a small moment is worth sharing. Our Facebook group brings together people who enjoy Melbourne and love seeing it through someone else’s eyes.
Share a photo, ask about a place or find inspiration for your next outing. Phone photos are welcome. You don’t need to be a photographer to join in.
