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See a different side of the city in effortless style. Jump on a rickshaw and take a ride along the St Kilda boardwalk at sunset. With your choice of beats pumping from the front seat, and a friendly driver ready to fill you in on the local knowledge, this is a great way to get…

COOL OFF Melbourne will no doubt serve us up a long hot summer, and what better way to cool down than with a champagne icy pole? Now that we have your attention, meet POPS, a Calippo-style treat that contains half a glass of Champers. Pick one up at the Arbory Bar and Eatery, and keep…

Melbourne Zoo’s impressive line-up now includes some of Australia’s less furry legends. The Rubens, Peter Garrett, The Living End, Ball Park Music and Tegan and Sarah are just some of the stellar acts that will be gracing the stages on the lush lawns as part of the zoo’s annual Twilight concert series. You even get…

Grab the family, the girls, or your lover and make your way to the gorgeous Werribee Gardens on January 15 for an afternoon of French delights. Both a party and a picnic in the park, So Frenchy So Chic delivers the best French music, food and culture for one fun-filled afternoon. This year, acts Nouvelle…

Finally, this isn’t an app but the mobile version of the website is super functional. These guys unveil the new. In fact, just add Broadsheet to your vocab during your stay in Melbourne because you’ll be hearing about them a lot. The best new restaurant. Tick. The latest gig. Tick. The strangest yet must-try trends.…

Fancy a tipple? You won’t have to journey too far, with some of the country’s best wine regions at your doorstep. This guide gives you access to 22 wine regions and more than 200 wineries on the move anywhere, anytime. You can locate wineries nearby, prepare itineraries and save tasting notes to keep track of…

You’ve landed in arguably the country’s coffee capital. Skip the queue and get stuck into your brewed goodness by ordering ahead with this app. Simply choose your style – you can add on extra like almond milk, extra shots or even a bite for breakfast – and indicate how far away you are. The barista…

The simplest – and most interesting – way to get around the city is on public transport. Trams and trains are going to become your next travelling companion. This app is your one-stop shop for planning the best journey to your next destination, with the ability to schedule trains, trams and buses throughout Victoria. It’s…

The city’s bible. This one will show you the best way to explore Melbourne’s finest drawcards, from laneway bars to world class events and festivals. You can tap into seasonal editorial and travel information, check out the detailed events calendar and learn about the history behind about Melbourne’s precincts as you go. There’s also special…

Melbourne is brimming with hidden gems. From the best restaurants tucked away down artistic laneways to the latest rooftop gigs, there’s a little bit of magic to uncover in all kinds of pretty pockets. Luckily for you, the hard work has already been done, with a range of city-centric apps ready to point you in…