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secretmelbourne. com > victoria-yarra-valley-hop-it

Victoria's only hop-on hop-off winter wine route starts tomorrow " this new secret "Purple route" lets you build your own Yarra Valley tasting for under $100

4+ hour, 11+ min ago  (510+ words) Just in time for the cooler months, Victoria's only hop-on hop-off wine service is launching a highly curated, limited-run "Purple Route" through the Yarra Valley. Featuring cozy fireplaces, under-the-radar cellar doors, and direct pickups from the Melbourne CBD, this flexible…...

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secretmelbourne. com > trilogy-of-romance-bookstore-cafe

There's a quaint book cafe in Ascot Vale that's a haven for romance lovers, with mafia reads, matcha and more

9+ hour, 7+ min ago  (187+ words) Swing by the independent Trilogy of Romance bookstore and cafe for spicy reads, cosy cups of coffee and bookish merch. Founded and independently run by cousins Leyla and Aleyna, Trilogy of Romance first began as an online store in February…...

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secretmelbourne. com > winter-night-market-melbourne-2026

This popular night market in Melbourne is a must-visit in winter, with raclette-loaded sandwiches, mulled wine and roaring fires

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (231+ words) Your Wednesday evenings are sorted. Head to Queen Victoria Market for tasty street food and warm drinks at the Winter Night Market. Rug up and experience this beloved Melbourne event. There's plenty of comforting food and drink for you to…...

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secretmelbourne. com > haukhill-highlands-farm-in-whittlesea

You can meet and cuddle fluffy Highland cows at a private farm just 55 minutes away from Melbourne

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (237+ words) If you're the type of person who says, 'Cow!', when driving through the countryside, then this experience from Haukhill Highlands is for you. Feel whisked away to the countryside, without being too far away from Melbourne, at this picturesque farm....

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secretmelbourne. com > new-yarra-valley-stargazing-tour

This enchanting new Yarra Valley stargazing tour takes you inside a hidden bushland sanctuary just 1 hour from Melbourne " and it's only running until June

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (438+ words) For a strictly limited run this May and June, Healesville Sanctuary is opening up a rarely accessed patch of bushland for an intimate after-dark experience'guiding you through the night sky using the world's oldest continuous astronomical traditions. A new after-dark…...

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secretmelbourne. com > the-music-of-hans-zimmer-vs-john-williams

Hans Zimmer or John Williams? Choose your side in this cinematic orchestral showdown at Hamer Hall

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (162+ words) Relive your favourite movie moments when The Music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams concert comes to Melbourne. The concert will be hosted and conducted by John Foreman. Listen as a full, 75-piece orchestra brings your favourite cinematic tunes to…...

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secretmelbourne. com > hoyts-apex-screen-melbourne-central

With over 17 million pixels, the supersized LED "APEX" screen at HOYTS is now open at Melbourne Central

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (155+ words) Secret Melbourne - Do Not Process My Personal Information This curved screen offers a new experience for moviegoers, and offers up to 30 times better picture contrast than classic projection. This cool new screen offers you a new way to enjoy the…...

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secretmelbourne. com > snowtunnel-melbourne

The World's First 12. 5-Metre Rotating "Snowtunnel' Is Coming To Melbourne: Inside The Colossal 600m" Alpine HQ Just Minutes From The CBD

2+ week, 13+ hour ago  (630+ words) Slated to open 11km from the CBD, this massive 4-storey rotating mountain at the alpine venue is bringing a world-first, year-round alpine adventure right to Melbourne's doorstep. Melburnians will soon be able to swap traffic for fresh powder without ever leaving…...

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secretmelbourne. com > yiaga-best-new-restaurants-in-the-world

Melbourne's Yiaga Has Been Named As One Of The Best New Restaurants In The World

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (236+ words) Secret Melbourne 34 venues featured on the list, spanning cities like New York, Paris, Singapore and Tokyo Australia did us proud, with restaurants named in Brisbane, Byron Bay, and yes, Melbourne Chef Hugh Allen's first restaurant, Yiaga, was featured on the…...

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secretmelbourne. com > sorrento-solstice-festival-winter-2026

This Coastal Town Is The Hottest Place To Celebrate The Winter Solstice, With Burning Effigies By The Bay, Dawn Swims, Glowing Lanterns And More

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (357+ words) Take a drive 90 minutes away from Melbourne to this beloved coastal town, and encounter roving performers, market stalls and more at the Sorrento Solstice Festival. Flock to this coastal town in Mornington Peninsula and embrace the wonders of the winter…...