Things to do
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Melbourne, the capital city of Victoria, offers a wide variety of things to do. To help you find the right experience, visit the Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square in the city.
For more ideas on things to do in and around Melbourne, go to Visit Melbourne.
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Restaurants and places to eat
| Melbourne's restaurants, cafes, bistros and bars are represented by a wide range of international cuisines catering for all tastes and budgets. Spread throughout the city and inner suburbs, these include:
| - Chinatown in Little Bourke Street
- the Greek precinct in Lonsdale Street
- the Italian section of Carlton, Lygon Street
| - Vietnamese restaurants and shops in Victoria Street in Richmond
- Carlisle Street in St Kilda which is predominantly Jewish
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| Victoria has five wine regions on the outskirts of Melbourne. Under an hour's drive from Melbourne is the Yarra Valley, which boasts 40 wineries and a great selection of fine dining restaurants, local produce and wines.
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| Arts and entertainment
| Melbourne showcases world-renowned art galleries, museums, music and film productions and numerous other cultural secrets. The city has the largest range of entertainment and theatre venues in Australia, including:
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| Throughout the year, Victoria hosts jazz, dance, comedy and film festivals, celebrations of food and wine, a variety of theatre, performance and other music events.
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| Sport and recreation
| Each year Melbourne hosts an impressive list of world class sporting events including:
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| There are also many outdoor activities to explore such as: scenic flights, hot air ballooning, skydiving, hang-gliding, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, 4 wheel driving, horse riding, fly fishing, white water rafting, water skiing, wind surfing, kite surfing, skiing, snowboarding and many more.
| Discover the beauty of Victoria's regional areas:
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| Shops and markets
| The city provides a choice of shops and markets, department stores, shopping centres and specialty boutiques. Wander through the city's myriad of arcades and laneways.
| Shop for fresh food produce and other retail goods at Melbourne's markets:
| - Queen Victoria Market on the corner of Victoria and Elizabeth Streets, is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.
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| Clothes, souvenirs, bric-a-brac, arts and craft markets include:
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