Get ready for an adventure like no other – Thomas the Tank Engine is back, and he’s bringing bubbles! Puffing Billy Railway is hosting the Day Out With Thomas: Bubble Tour on March 15-17 and March 22-24, and it’s going to be a blast! Hop aboard with Thomas and his pals James and Diesel for a scenic steam train ride from Lakeside to Cockatoo. The journey lasts 20 minutes, with a short stop at Cockatoo, but the fun lasts much longer! After the ride, head to the Lakeside Visitor Centre where you can meet Sir Topham Hatt and Thomas himself.…
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Floating high at 68 meters above Melbourne’s bustling Flinders Street, Fleet, the newest rooftop bar in town, offers breathtaking views of the Yarra River and beyond. Opening in mid-April, it’s set to become the talk of the town. Crafted by some of Australia’s top creative minds, including interior architects Paul Kelly Design, known for their work at Black Star and Crown Casino, Fleet blends modern Melbourne vibes with a touch of nostalgia. Perched atop Vibe Hotel Melbourne, Fleet boasts one of the city’s most iconic vistas, overlooking Flinders Street Station, the Yarra River, and Southbank. With space for 90 people,…
Following massive sold out shows across Europe, UK and the USA in 2023 – which should come as no surprise for the Greatest Band That Ever Played on Planet Earth – GRAMMY -winning dynamic duo Tenacious D, featuring Jack Black and Kyle Gass, are bringing their Spicy Meatball Tour down under to Australia and New Zealand in July 2024!Performing seven huge arena shows on today’s just-announced run – including a Melbourne show at Rod Laver Arena on 20 July – these will be Tenacious D’s first live performances on our shores since 2013. Tickets will go on sale Friday 9 February (12pm local time) via frontiertouring.com/tenaciousd. Frontier Members: your presale has just begun, so don’t…
Tucked away about 180 kilometers east of Melbourne lies a charming regional Victorian township that has undergone a remarkable transformation into a vibrant Nepali village. Welcome to Walhalla in Gippsland, where the streets are adorned with multicoloured prayer flags, the buildings are painted in bright colours and every corner exudes the spirit of Nepal. Left: the transformation of Walhalla, right Walhalla in its usual state. Source: Walhalla/Facebook. This magical makeover has taken place for the recent filming of Ice Road 2: Road to the Sky – the sequel to the 2021 action-packed film The Ice Road featuring the legendary Liam…
It’s beginning to look a lot like MIFGS! Following record-breaking attendance in 2023, the highly anticipated Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, returns to the world-heritage-listed Carlton Gardens and Royal Exhibition Building this autumn. From Wednesday 20 March until Sunday 24 March 2024, the five-day extravaganza promises a host of new and enchanting horticultural experiences for all. From breathtaking floral exhibitions and enlightening talks by industry experts, to new food and entertainment zones and family-friendly workshops, the southern hemisphere’s largest horticultural event will transform one of Victoria’s most iconic gardens into a botanical paradise. Experience a wide range of activities…
Melbourne is set to host the first-ever official art exhibition dedicated to the iconic Doge dog, Kabosu. This unique showcase transcends traditional boundaries, uniting fine art, internet culture, memes, social action, and the cutting-edge world of web3/NFTs. Kabosu, a Shiba Inu born in a Japanese puppy mill around 2005, faced euthanasia after the mill’s closure. She was rescued by kindergarten teacher Atsuko Satō. Satō had a blog showcased Kabosu’s photos and, in 2010, one of them gained popularity on Reddit, inspiring the “Doge” meme. By 2013, Doge memes flooded the internet, leading to the creation of the cryptocurrency Dogecoin. In…
Get ready, Bluey fans, because Bunnings is turning some of its stores into a real-life ‘Hammerbarn’! Six Bunnings locations across Australia and one in New Zealand are undergoing a makeover inspired by the fan-favourite Bluey episode from Season 2. In Victoria, you can have the Hammerbarn experience at Bunnings’ Carrum Downs store throughout February. This isn’t just a subtle nod; it’s a full-blown transformation on the outside as the store will be rebranded with the Hammerbarn name and logo on the outside. In the season 2 episode “Hammerbarn”, the Heeler family explores a Bunnings-inspired warehouse during an outing to purchase…
I subscribe to all the things so you don’t have to. This is a curated list of what’s been announced over the past week so you can save the date, or swoop on tickets, and also a list of what’s coming up soon if you’re looking to make last-minute plans. What’s new? Official Taylor Swift Eras tour merch presales happening next week Frontier Touring has announced the deets about the official Eras tour merchandise ahead of Taylor Swift’s hotly anticipated concert dates in Melbourne next week.A merch pop-up at Crown is happening next week but you’ll need to register for tickets.…
Swifties hoping to get their hands on Eras tour merchandise when Taylor Swift hits Melbourne next week are going to have to form a very orderly queue. Frontier Touring has just announced presale tickets for merch! That’s right…merch. While we didn’t know that was even a thing, it isn’t surprising given the phenomenal demand for tickets to the actual shows and the number of people who missed out. Crown will host the first official Australian merchandise pop up on Tuesday 13 February from 9am-6pm at Crown Melbourne. As demand is expected to be high, fans will be required to…
Move over Bondi, step aside Surfers Paradise, and take a backseat Byron Bay – there’s a new coastal superstar in town! Squeaky Beach, nestled in Victoria’s south-east, has officially been crowned Australia’s top beach for 2024. It’s not just a win for the sandy shores; it’s a triumph for the entire state, marking Victoria’s debut on the prestigious list. Australia’s Beach Ambassador Brad Farmer, the guru of all things coastal, handpicked Squeaky Beach for the coveted title. Farmer, the maestro behind Coastcare and a trusted coastal advisor to the Senate, sifted through the sands of a whopping 12,000 beaches to…
Take That have today announced their return down under with a huge live tour set for October and November 2024. Take That’s This Life On Tour will see the trio – Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald – take in seven dates across Australia and New Zealand. The tour will bring them to Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday 6 November 2024. Fans will undoubtedly rejoice as the band returns to Australia for their first shows since 2017, and with fellow pop icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor joining the tour as a very special guest on all dates. In a statement, Take That said: “We are so looking forward to coming back to Australia and New…
Get ready to spice up your life because the Melbourne Chilli Eating Championship is back, hotter and crazier than ever! Presented by The Beast & Melbourne Hot Sauce, this fiery fiesta has been setting tongues ablaze in Brunswick East since 2016. The 9th annual showdown is set to scorch the stage on Saturday 2 March 2024, and you won’t want to miss it! Doors swing open at noon, and here’s the best part – it’s absolutely free to witness the chilli mayhem unfold. But beware, capacity is limited, so be there early to secure your spot for the sizzling spectacle.…