Melbourne is a city that knows exactly what to do with winter. Cosy bars with roaring fires and creative new ways to do roasts on the menu, galleries open long into the night, and some of the country’s biggest sporting events prove the Victorian capital is excellent at turning up the heat when the nights get long.
Want to see Melbourne from a whole new perspective? Get high: best done with a cocktail in hand at these top 12 rooftop bars in Melbourne's city centre.
Just an hour from Melbourne, these are the best things to do in the Dandenong Ranges including the best hikes and gardens, villages, makers markets, Puffing Billy, and amazing food.