Rare weekends. You should make the most of your carefree days. You won't have to spend your days in Melbourne cooped up inside watching Netflix because there are so many exciting things to do, like exploring new bars, viewing art, and eating at food markets. Here are weekend highlights.
Wandering Stars
An illuminated eel 200 metres in length will call the Yarra River home to pay homage to the connection that First Peoples had with the natural world.
With the help of the inaugural Rising programme, neighbourhoods all over Melbourne, including the central, winding section of the Yarra, will be illuminated and redesigned.
Between May 26 and June 6, a 200-meter-long, illuminated eel skeleton will undulate on the surface of the river, which goes by the traditional name Birrarung. Unlike some of the more dubious things that can be found in the space between the riverbanks, this massive creature, created by the renowned public art crew The Lantern Company, is a thing of beauty.
The best place to view the artwork and enjoy some excellent fare is at Birrarung Marr, right on the water's edge. To complement the visual delights that will be presented during Wandering Stars, riverside pop-up kitchens from Meatsmith, the renowned speciality butcher owned by Andrew McConnell and Troy Wheeler, will serve a charcoal-fueled winter menu.
Slow-cooked beef short rib, fried chicken sandwiches drizzled with fennel glaze, and posh hot chocolates with marshmallows flavoured with clove and orange are all great ways to get toasty.
Golden Square
In the heart of Chinatown, Rising is setting up a multi-level pop-up art carpark where some truly enormous, risky, and outlandishly imaginative ideas will be displayed.
Starting at the top of Golden Square and making your way down is the recommended way to get the full effect of the square. Every night from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m., you can visit.
Adult Ballet Classes
Led by current and former dancers of The Australian Ballet, these after-work classes are available for all skill levels.
Getting enough exercise in the winter can be difficult, even for those of us who are more apt to be physically active. In case the prospect of a cold, dreary workout at the gym is enough to make you want to skip it altogether, we have the perfect solution for your ailment.
The Australian Ballet, the country's premier dance troupe, has announced that its second series of adult ballet classes will begin on Monday, May 17. From the first of the month until the last day of June, dancers of all experience levels are welcome to perform pirouettes at Southbank's cutting-edge Primrose Potter Ballet Centre.
As you progress through the levels, the focus shifts from technical refinement to the incorporation of music and the cultivation of lyricism in your ballet.
There is a live pianist at every class so that you can get the full ballerina experience. To experience the world of ballet at your own pace, you can either buy a package of all four performances for $160, or you can purchase a casual pass for $30.
Sovereign Hill
Except for Christmas Day, you can visit Sovereign Hill any day of the year.
Sovereign Hill vividly recreates the excitement of the 1850s Australian gold rush. Sovereign Hill is a one-of-a-kind Australian experience and a fun way to spend the day. It has been named Australia's best "Major Tourist Attraction" four times.
Children's tickets are $20, adults are $39, and a family of four, five, or six can attend for $98. Online booking is required.
Popular options include exploring the diggings for gold, taking a coach ride, and meeting the troopers and red coats. There are also some novel, hands-on activities, such as baking, to enjoy.
Visit their website or give them a call if you need any more details. Send an email with your questions about a tour, a group, or business.
Brambuk: The National Park and Cultural Centre
The Brambuk precinct will be temporarily closed on July 1 for maintenance. During this time, Parks Victoria will be available by phone, email, and the internet to provide visitors and licenced tour operators with vital park information and support services. Campsite reservations and pre-trip planning processes are examples of these services. Parks Victoria should be contacted for any additional information.
The Brambuk National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap dates back to 1989, when construction on the Brambuk Cultural Centre began. This action was taken to honour the Jardwadjali and Djab Wurrung Peoples and their rich cultural traditions by bringing attention to them and helping to ensure their survival.
Award-winning architect Greg Burgess collaborated closely with the Traditional Owners of Gariwerd to design a Cultural Centre that honours the community's deep roots in the land and has received numerous design accolades.
The visitor information building in Grampians Park was constructed in 2006 and features a café, a gift shop, and a counter where you can get information about the park. Visitors to the Grampians should make a stop here to get all the information they need about the park in one convenient location.
Sherpa Volunteers and Trailrider all-terrain wheelchairs are now available to park visitors. Wheelchair users can get around easily in Brambuk, and there are accessible restrooms available.
The Winter Village
Have fun doing things like ice skating, hanging out in an igloo, watching a snowstorm, and dipping marshmallows in espresso martini-flavored chocolate fudge sauce.
Australia's colder months in 2021 will see the country's various locations decorated as winter wonderlands to celebrate the season. Melbourne was the first city in which The Winter Village was presented two years ago, and this year the festival will return from May to September, making a stop at Skyline Terrace in Federation Square (the top of the carpark) from Thursday, May 13 through Sunday, August 29. After making its world premiere in Melbourne two years ago, the tour will now be returning to the city.
Participants can lace up their skates, glide out onto the ice, and rent an igloo for a private dinner, where they can enjoy a meal in intimate company (up to five people) or with a larger group (up to 14 people) in a spacious setting (the igloos range in width from three to six metres).
Wine and beer will be available, and chocolate ice cream sandwiches will be served for dessert.
A brunch ice skating and meal package costs $35 and includes 45 minutes of ice time and a meal to celebrate the special occasion. There will be outdoor pop-up bars and seating areas spread out across the village for those who would rather not hang out in an igloo.
The frozen oasis, the newest project of the hospitality company Australian Venue Co., will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The store is open from 11 a.m. to midnight, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to midnight. Ice skating, igloo rentals, and a few seasonal drinks will cost money, though.
Nasi Lemak Burgers
The Sidney Myer Music Bowl will be transformed into a winter wonderland complete with giant sculptures, mirrored illusions, and an ice skating rink for your enjoyment.
Even though the Sidney Myer Music Bowl has hosted an incredible number of concerts and served as the setting for a wide variety of live music experiences, we are confident that you have never seen it in quite this form before.
The historically significant precinct will be transformed into a multi-sensory supernatural forest for the first Rising festival, which will take place from May 26th to June 6th. The combination of ice, art, sound, and light will create an enthralling experience for the audience.
The Wilds
Every night of the festival, The Wilds will host an interactive sensory extravaganza for the audience.
Explore the bamboo grove, take in the large-scale sculptures and videos, and challenge yourself to escape the mirrored illusion mazes. It has been announced that Luke Jerram's Museum of the Moon will transform the stage into a functional ice skating rink (yes, that was a thing), allowing visitors to skate beneath the enormous glowing orb. This is being done as a tribute to the history of winter.
When hunger strikes, choose from the menus at the posh restaurant in the atrium or the cosy snack bar by the fire with views of the stars above.
In addition, a pop-up restaurant and limited-time food partnerships will set up shop in The Wilds.
Due to the length of the queue, event organisers recommend setting aside at least 90 minutes to enjoy everything the festival has to offer. Skating at Rinky Dink is an additional $10, but you can save money by purchasing a combo ticket for $35 that includes both The Wilds and Rinky Dink.
Flow State
Experience sonic bathing under the moonlight on an island in the middle of the Yarra River. Nothing but your bare body is required.
In case you think you've experienced immersive art before, you should think again. At the inaugural Rising festival, held in Melbourne, visitors will be immersed (metaphorically and literally) deeper than they have before in one of the multi-sensory works featured on the programme.
You'll take a private boat to the island and soak in a sonic bath there. The soothing sounds and vibrations will permeate your body and mind as you soak in the tub. While removing all clothing is recommended due to the conduction process, you will be given the option to continue doing so if the thought gives you the willies.
Flow State is an exclusive event that will be held for a limited number of participants from May 26-30 and again from June 2-6. Each nightlong bathing session will last for two hours. On May 17th, there will be a raffle to determine who will make up this target audience.
Conclusion
The 200-meter-long illuminated eel skeleton will undulate on the Yarra River. Meatsmith's winter pop-up kitchens will feature a charcoal-cooked menu. A multi-story pop-up art parking garage is being built in Chinatown. Beginning on May 17, adults can take ballet classes with the Australian Ballet. All levels of dance experience are welcome to join us from the first of the month through the 30th of June.
Visiting Sovereign Hill is a great way to spend the day and get a taste of Australian history and culture. Parks Victoria will have a phone line, an email address, and a web presence so that tourists and tour guides can get in touch with them for information. The park now provides visitors with Sherpa Volunteers and Trailrider all-terrain wheelchairs. On July 1st, maintenance will force the closure of the Brambuk district. A couple of years ago, The Winter Village made its debut in Melbourne.
After a year off, the festival will return this May and run through September at Federation Square. There will be ice skating, igloo rental, and holiday drinks. The inaugural Rising festival will turn the Sidney Myer Music Bowl into an immersive, otherworldly forest experience. From May 26th through June 6th, the festival will be in full swing. The stage will be turned into an ice skating rink by Luke Jerram's Museum of the Moon.
Only a select few will be invited to take part in Constant Flow State. Two hours will be spent in the tub every night. Buying a combo ticket is the most cost-effective option, as skating at Rinky Dink costs an extra $10.
Content Summary
- Melbourne is full of exciting things to do, such as visiting new bars, museums, and food markets, so you won't have to spend your days inside watching Netflix.
- Look at these highlights from the past weekend.
- Globetrotting Nomads
- To celebrate the bond that Indigenous people had with the natural world, an illuminated eel measuring 200 metres in length will make its home in the Yarra River.
- Melbourne's neighbourhoods, including the central, winding section of the Yarra, will be brightened and reimagined thanks to the inaugural Rising programme.
- Birrarung is the traditional name for the river that will play host to a 200-meter-long illuminated eel skeleton between May 26 and June 6.
- The Gold Rectangle
- Rising is installing a multi-level pop-up art carpark in the middle of Chinatown, where they plan to showcase some truly enormous, risky, and outlandishly imaginative ideas.
- Australia's premiere dance company, the Australian Ballet, will launch a new term of adult ballet classes on Monday, May 17.
- Beginning on the first of the month and ending on the last day of June, the state-of-the-art Primrose Potter Ballet Centre in Southbank welcomes dancers of all skill levels to showcase their twirling talents.
- Visiting Sovereign Hill is a great way to spend the day and get a taste of Australian history and culture.
- This includes the National Park and Cultural Center at Brambuk, both of which will be closed to the public beginning on July 1 for upkeep.
- Licensed tour operators and park visitors can reach out to Parks Victoria via phone, email, and the internet during this time for assistance.
- If you need any more details, please get in touch with Parks Victoria.
- Halls Gap's Brambuk National Park and Cultural Centre has been around since at least 1989, when work on the Brambuk Cultural Centre first got underway.
- Constructed in 2006, the visitor information building in Grampians Park houses a café, a gift shop, and a counter where park information can be obtained.
- During the cooler months of 2021, Australia's various locations will be transformed into winter wonderlands.
- Skyline Terrace at Federation Square (atop the carpark) will host the festival from Thursday, May 13, to Sunday, August 29. Melbourne was the first city to host The Winter Village two years ago, and this year the festival will return from May to September.
- The tour is coming back to Melbourne, where it had its world premiere two years ago.
- For $35, guests can enjoy 45 minutes of ice time and a meal fit for a celebration as part of a special brunch ice skating and meal package.
- However, some holiday activities, such as ice skating and igloo rentals, may require payment.
- Sandwiches Made of Fried Nasi Lemak
- Two years ago, Pappa Rich introduced the nasi lemak burger to Australia, satisfying a previously unfulfilled desire for a gastronomical mashup.
- Pappa Rich can be found in Melbourne at Chadstone, Southern Cross, and QV if you're feeling peckish.
- Large-scale sculptures, mirrored illusions, and an ice skating rink will turn the Sidney Myer Music Bowl into a winter wonderland.
- We are confident that you have never seen the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in this configuration before, despite the fact that it has played host to an incredible number of concerts and served as the setting for a wide variety of live music experiences.
- During the inaugural Rising festival (which takes place from May 26th to June 6th), the historically significant precinct will be transformed into a multi-sensory supernatural forest.
- The Wilds will present a sensory extravaganza for festivalgoers each night of the event.
- Museum of the Moon, curated by Luke Jerram, has announced that they will convert the stage into an ice skating rink (yes, that was a thing) so that visitors can glide around the floor beneath the massive illuminating globe.
- Further, The Wilds will play host to a pop-up restaurant and temporary food collaborations.
- Because of the anticipated crowds, festival organisers suggest budgeting at least 90 minutes to take in all the festivities.
- Combo tickets, which include Rinky Dink as well as The Wilds, can be purchased for $35 and save you $10 if you skate there as well.
- Constant Get into the Flow State by going sonic bathing on a moonlit Yarra River island.
- Visitors to Melbourne's first-ever Rising festival will be able to immerse themselves (both figuratively and literally) more deeply than ever before in one of the multi-sensory works featured on the festival's programme.
- You'll charter a boat to the remote island where a sonic bath awaits.
- From May 26-30 and again from June 2-6, Flow State will host a select group of attendees for an exclusive event.
FAQs About Melbourne
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Melbourne is famous for its culture, and the National Gallery of Victoria is the jewel in the crown. It's not only the oldest public art gallery in Australia, it's also the most visited. Here, you can admire more than 70,000 works of European, Asian, Oceanic, and American art in two city locations.
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