Events in Melbourne in May 2026

Visit Australia's home to the criminally insane, and Ararat's most visited attraction: the J Ward Lunatic Asylum. Explore the museum, followed by a ghost tour of the home of notorious criminals including Chopper Read, Gary Webb and William Wallace.

Visit some of Victoria’s top wineries in the stunning Yarra Valley on a full-day tour from Melbourne. Enjoy tutored tastings with your guide at 4 premium wineries and lunch at a winery restaurant.

Spend a day engaging with Australian wildlife and exploring the diverse coastline of Phillip Island on a bus tour. Watch little penguins waddle across the shores of Summerland Bay in the evening.

Explore Melbourne’s hidden alleyways and hear chilling tales on a guided tour. See where Chinatown’s spices hid opium smoke, poorhouses supplied bodies to science, and Jack the Ripper evaded police.

Join your tour guide for a walk through Australia’s culture capital and learn what makes this city great and so much more.

Experience the world-famous Great Ocean Road and its panoramic vistas on a day trip from Melbourne. Discover the Great Otway National Park and Rainforest, marvel at the iconic 12 Apostles, and more.

Get picked up from central Melbourne and ride the Puffing Billy steam train. Enjoy a walk around Emerald Lake, visit the Healesville Sanctuary, and sample chocolate at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie.

Relax in nature with over 70 globally inspired thermal bathing experiences at the award-winning Peninsula Hot Springs on a day trip from Melbourne. Enjoy a great half-day activity and take a moment to stop and relax.

Join a guide and fellow travelers on a relaxing bike tour around Melbourne. Get an introduction to the sights and history of the city on a safe route for all skill levels and abilities.

Discover one of Melbourne's most vibrant inner-city neighborhoods and explore its history, culture, and street art. Visit a social enterprise café to enjoy a delicious coffee.