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Melbourne's best outdoor events
Do summer right with open-air dining, free outdoor festivals, breezy walks and epic pop-ups.
City Lights Cruises
Embark on an enchanting Yarra River journey as you indulge in the captivating City Lights Cruise.
The ultimate guide to outdoor dining in Melbourne
Here's your guide to outdoor dining, pizzas, antipasto, knock-off drinks, or golden hour cocktail.
Melbourne's best rooftop bars
Schedule in a rooftop sesh at Morris House, Good Heavens, Fable, Ocean 12 and more.
Melbourne's best beer gardens
Soak up the sunshine with riverside cocktails and ales among historic architecture.
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