Editing Melbourne (section)

=== Useful Websites on what to do in Melbourne ===

Extensive and excellent up-to-date information on things to do in Melbourne & Victoria can be found through one of the many websites listed below, which will have you spoiled for choice on what to do and see during your time here. Official tourism information can be found at [http://www.visitvictoria.com/ Visit Victoria].

You can find out more in person by visiting the following information services:
* Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square
* Melbourne Visitor Booth in the Bourke Street Mall
* [http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/CommunityServices/DisabilityServices/MobilityCentre/Pages/MobilityCentre.aspx Melbourne Mobility Centre] at Federation Square
* [http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Gettingaroundthecity/Visitorassistance/Pages/CityAmbassadors.aspx City Ambassadors] who wear hats and red shirts and are usually around Swanston Street
* Free [http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/gettingaroundthecity/visitorassistance/pages/touristshuttle.aspx Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle]
* [http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Gettingaroundthecity/Visitorassistance/Pages/MelbourneGreeterService.aspx Melbourne Greeter Service] for free two-hour walking tours
* [http://www.free-things-to-do-melbourne.com/ Free Things to do in Melbourne]
* [http://www.weekendnotes.com/free-guided-tours-melbourne/ Free guided walks]

'''Want to be in the Know?'''

Listed in order of the best to, well... the mediocre

* [http://thethousands.com.au/melbourne/ Three Thousand]'s weekly newsletter (with tons of contests) is a must for hipster-oriented events. They have a so-so iPhone app as well.
* [http://www.au.timeout.com/melbourne/ Time Out Melbourne] is a venerable publication around the world. In print form as well as having a weekly newsletter (and good iPhone app), it's handy.
* [http://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/ Broadsheet], while catering more to the well-heeled Melburnians, is a good way to get to know the city, and has a newsletter.
* [https://www.chug.com.au CHUG] CHUG is a online directory that lets you search for food & drink specials. Their weekly newsletter highlights new specials around Melbourne.
* [http://thatsmelbourne.com.au/ That's Melbourne] is the official City of Melbourne newsletter that comes out weekly, and shows city-sponsored events. Sign up for the [http://newsletter.thatsmelbourne.com.au/ newsletter].
* [http://www.milkbarmag.com/ Milkbar Mag] was founded in 2011, and has a weekly newsletter about events, as well as a very active Twitter account.
* [http://everguide.com.au/melbourne/ Everguide] has a more music-focused newsletter, and throws parties every now and then.
* [http://smallwerld.com/ Small Werld] has a nice weekly newsletter to sign up for.
* [http://www.theagendadaily.com/melbourne/ Agenda Daily] is similar to Broadsheet, but still worth checking out for events and must-dos.
* [http://www.whitehat.com.au Whitehat] has a weekly newsletter in text form that has tons of events, but isn't that easy on the eyes since it's in text form.
* [http://www.my247.com.au/melbourne/ My247]'s weekly newsletter ain't all that great, but they do have contests every now and then.