Historic attractions, breathtaking galleries, natural abundance — Melbourne has it all! Whether you’re a culture vulture, a culinary connoisseur, a sports, or an outdoor enthusiast, this city appeals to every taste.  The team at Show Me Melbourne are thrilled to call this city home and is deeply passionate about sharing its wonders through our Melbourne...Read More

If there’s one thing Melbourne isn’t lacking, it’s rooftop bars. In the heart of the CBD, you can find one on just about every corner. This means you’re in luck, as many of these perpetually popular places don’t accept reservations — you can make your way through the city and take your pick instead! Few...Read More

Travelling down the Great Ocean Road on Australia’s southeastern coast promises awe-inspiring views, charming coastal towns, and natural wonders. Imagine yourself winding along the coastline, with rugged cliffs on one side and lush rainforests on the other. Sites of immense natural beauty line the entire route.  Whether you’re in search of a first-class surf spot,...Read More

At Show Me Melbourne, we’re often asked: “What’s the best thing to do in Melbourne on the weekend?” And, well, the answer isn’t as simple as you might think. Melbourne is a vibrant, diverse city, brimming with art, culture, history, and adventure, which means there’s no “best” activity — there are countless “best” activities to...Read More

Melbourne is home to a sprawling cocktail bar scene that has many interesting, unique cocktails to choose from. To narrow down the list a little bit, here are three cocktails you should probably try while you are in Melbourne. If you’re struggling with finding exciting places to try these cocktails, you might want to consider...Read More

There are some sights and sites that scream Melbourne, but being located a bit further afield, those screams are only heard by us locals.  Following is a handful of those sights and sites that are loved by locals and the handful of visitors who have wandered without help from guidebooks. Skipping Girl, Abbotsford Little Audrey...Read More

With more live music venues per capita than any other city in the world, Melbourne is home to a vast array of live music bars for every occasion, being host to the equivalent of an AFL Grand Final’s worth of people every Saturday night.  Today, we’re having a look at four of our favourites to...Read More

There are plenty of sights and sites to love around Melbourne.  Today we’re having a slightly tongue-in-cheek look at the ones we both love and loathe and the ones we just love to loathe. Hook Turns and Trams We’ve touched on these two a few times in previous blogs, and we truly love both… BUT...Read More

The Aussie Rules home and away season is done and dusted for another year.  There’s still plenty to be excited about though, because it means that footy finals are upon us again.  It’s what our teams have been working towards all year and whether yours made the final eight or not, there’s bound to be...Read More

There are no shortage of bars in the city, and it was very difficult to choose which ones to include in this blog.  But a couple of weeks ago the team from Show Me Melbourne headed out on our own “Hidden Bar Tour” to sample some of our favourites.  All in the name of research...Read More