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Free public transport in victoria over christmas and new year’s eve - here’s how to apply, free public transport vouchers for melburnians over the festive season.

A quarter of a million free public transport vouchers will be handed out to Victorians in coming days to encourage more people to visit the Melbourne CBD.

In addition to free travel days on Christmas and New Year’s Eve, 250,000 vouchers will be offered from December 16 through Public Transport Victoria ’s website.

In order to get the free passes, valid throughout December and January, travellers will have to apply for a voucher which will be emailed for printing or for downloading to a smartphone.

Passengers will be asked to show them to staff when entering or exiting public transport.

The vouchers will be broken into five event categories - Christmas events, galleries and attractions, dining, performing arts and shopping - with 50,000 passes allocated to each category.

The government said the scheme was to “promote a safe return to Melbourne’s CBD”.

Trains, trams and buses across the state will be made free for all between 3am on December 25 and 3am on December 26, as well as from 6pm on December 31 until 6am on January 1.

“Victorians will no doubt be keen this festive season to celebrate their hard-won freedom, so we’re making sure they have travel options to do just that,” Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll said.

Mr Carroll said metropolitan public transport fares will rise by 2.3 per cent from January 1, after the government froze fares last year.

This will amount to a 20 cent increase to the daily cost of zone one and two metropolitan tickets.

The state opposition was critical of the voucher program’s conditions and said it had been calling for free travel through December and January for more than a month.

“Instead of a restrictive and limited voucher program, the government should be offering unlimited free travel into the Melbourne CBD in December and January to ensure it’s a Christmas present that all Victorians can enjoy,” deputy Victorian Liberal leader David Southwick said.

Free Regional Public Transport to Celebrate the New Year

Regional Victorians celebrating New Year’s Eve will once again enjoy free evening travel after 6pm, including travel to Melbourne.

Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan said travel on all modes of public transport across the state will be free for customers after 6pm on New Year’s Eve until the first normal scheduled services on New Year’s Day.

Those celebrating in Melbourne can also travel free on the first V/Line service departing to each regional destination on New Year’s Day.

Customers are advised to check timetables and plan ahead if they are using public transport on New Year’s Eve.

For detailed information visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au External Link

Quote attributable to the Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan:

“Providing free public transport for Victorians on New Year’s Eve gives people the opportunity to leave the car at home and go out and celebrate.”

“Victorian towns are hosting some spectacular New Year’s Eve events and we want to ensure that everyone enjoys a great night.”

“New Year’s Eve should be one of the most enjoyable nights of the year. Having travel plans in place will help make sure it is safe as well as fun.”

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Free Public Transport on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve

Alongside news that the Victorian Government is giving away 250,000 free vouchers for public transport this summer, it’s also been announced that travel will be free on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.

“Victorians will no doubt be keen this festive season to celebrate their hard-won freedom, so we’re making sure they have travel options to do just that,” public transport minister Ben Carroll said in a statement.

Both metropolitan and regional services (including trains, trams, buses and the Vline) will be free for a full 24 hours, from 3am on December 25 until 3am on December 26. Services will run to a regular public holiday timetable.

And for New Year’s Eve, travel is free for 12 hours from 6pm on December 31 until 6am on January 1. Services will run to a regular weekday schedule until midnight, with a special schedule for the rest of the morning. The first Vline train leaving Melbourne on each line on New Year’s Day is also free, regardless of time.

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Public Transport Will Be Free On Christmas Day And New Year’s Eve

Celebrate the silly season without worrying about touching on or off.

Victorians travelling to meet their family and friends on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve can go for free on public transport. You won’t need to use your Myki, and if you accidentally touch on, you won’t be charged for it. Public transport will be free on Christmas Day from 3am on Sunday December 25 until 3am on Monday December 26. Meanwhile, services will run for free from 6pm on New Year’s Eve until 6am on January 1.

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With free public transport, you won’t have to worry about dealing with traffic or battling for a car park. Passengers on V/Line services will still need to book their Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve travel on reserved services, but they will receive a ticket free of charge.

Christmas Day

Metropolitan and regional public transport will run on a regular Sunday timetable. It will be free from 3am on Sunday December 25 until 3am on Boxing Day, Monday December 26. Night Network services will run throughout the night, and Boxing Day will run on a public holiday timetable. Free travel applies only to Economy Class on V/Line trains, and for travel that’s just within Victoria.

The following bus routes will not run on Christmas Day, and you will need to plan accordingly:

• Route 684 Eildon – Melbourne via Lilydale Station
• Route 681 Lysterfield – Knox City via Wantirna & Scoresby & Rowville (clockwise)
• Route 682 Lysterfield – Knox City via Wantirna & Scoresby & Rowville (anti-clockwise)
• Koo Wee Rup – Pakenham Shuttle
• Point Nepean Shuttle

New Year’s Eve

Celebrate the New Year and get home safely, with all metropolitan and regional train, tram and bus services running from 6pm on Saturday December 31 until 6am on Sunday January 1. The first V/Line service leaving Melbourne on New Year’s Day will also be free, even if the departure time is after 6am. Free travel applies to Economy Class on V/Line trains, and for travel that’s just within Victoria.

A Saturday public transport timetable will be in place between 6pm and midnight, with additional services after midnight.

Metropolitan trains will run to a 5 to 15 minute frequency between midnight and 1:45am. Then, between 1:45am and 2:45am, it will run at a 30 minute frequency. From 2:45am onwards, it will run on an hourly basis.

Most tram services will operate all night, running to a 5 to 15 minute frequency between midnight and 3am, and every 60 minutes from 3am.

Night Network bus service will run all night, and V/Line Night Network Coaches will operate.

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Free public transport will be provided on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve to make it easier for Victorians to celebrate across the state.

Metropolitan and regional public transport will run to a regular Sunday timetable on Christmas Day.

It will be free from 3am on December 25 until 3am on Boxing Day, with Night Network services running through the night.

Boxing Day will run to a public holiday timetable.

Passengers using a myki will not need to touch on and off, and will not be charged if they do.

On New Year’s Eve, people will be able to travel for free on all metropolitan and regional train, tram and bus services from 6pm until 6am on January 1.

There will be a normal Saturday public transport timetable between 6pm and midnight, with additional services afterwards.

Trains will run every five to 15 minutes between midnight and 1.45am, then at a 30-minute frequency between 1.45am and 2.45am, then every hour from 2.45am.

Most tram services will operate all night, running every five to 15 minutes between midnight and 3am, then every hour from 3am.

Passengers on V/Line services must book Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve travel on reserved services, but their ticket will be free.

No ticket is required for regional bus travel.

“Victorians will be able to travel for free across the state to celebrate with loved ones and public transport is the best way to get around during the festive season,” Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll said.

“Free travel on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day really makes it easier for people to celebrate with family and friends.”

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Arts & entertainment, design & style, travel & leisure, search concrete playground, all public transport will be free on christmas day and new year's eve 2019.

So you can get to and from the city (and your family lunch) without spending a penny.

Finding a designated driver on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve is not an easy feat — nan is stuck into the boozy pud , dad has pulled a dusty one out of the cellar and you don't really want to carpool with that weird uncle. And no one's putting their hand up to find a park near the fireworks on December 31. Public Transport Victoria understands, and is easing the pain of commuting on the two big days (slightly) by offering all public transport for free.

Over Christmas Day, all trains, trams, buses and V/line services will be free from 3am on Wednesday, December 25, till 3am on Thursday, December 26. Most public transport services will be running to a Sunday timetable , and there will be limited V/Line coaches and trains to regional cities (it recommended that you book spots for these). There will, however, be no night buses, trams, trains, so if you do spend too much time sipping sherry with your aunt, you might have to try your luck with a taxi or Uber.

A few days later, over New Year's Eve, the same public transport services will be free from 6pm on Tuesday, December 31 until 6am on Wednesday, January 1. As there will most likely be hordes of people flocking to get home after the fireworks, metro trains will be running every ten minutes from midnight till 2.30am, extra V/Line services, trams running every five-to-ten minutes until 2am and the 426, 905, 906, 907 and 908 buses will be extended until 1.50am. You can check out a comprehensive rundown of New Year's Eve services at the Public Transport Victoria website .

If you do want to check out the midnight fireworks , they'll be four spots to catch them: Docklands, Flagstaff Gardens, Treasury Gardens and Kings Domain. The City of Melbourne has created this handy map pinpointing the closest train stations, too:

On both days, you won't need to touch on (or be carrying) your Myki — but, if you do, you won't be charged.

Find more information on the free travel periods  here  and check for updates on the  PTV website . 

Image: Josie Withers/Visit Victoria.

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“On Christmas Day metropolitan and regional public transport will run to a regular Sunday timetable and will be free from 3am Sunday, 25 December until 3am on Boxing Day, Monday, 26 December, with Night Network services running through the night,” the Dan Andrews government said in a press release .

“Victorians wishing to travel across the city or state to celebrate and welcome in the new year will be able to travel for free on all metropolitan and regional train, tram and bus services from 6pm on Saturday, 31 December until 6am on Sunday, 1 January.”

So if you’re heading literally anywhere during those hours, you won’t be required to tap on your Myki. But if you do due to force of habit and/or muscle memory, you won’t be charged a cent.

Public Transport Minister  Ben Carroll  who is clearly supportive of a festive season tipple said the government is trying to ensure that “if you are wanting to get on the beers, you also get on the public transport system, because it’s the best way to celebrate this festive season,” as per The Age .

V-Line services will also be free during those specified times but customers are urged to book ahead to avoid missing out on a seat.

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To all the loose units out there who’ll be using Public Transport Victoria as their designated driver, we salute you.

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New Year’s Eve public transport guide: how to find your way home in Australia’s capital cities

Trains, buses, trams and ferries: here’s what you need to know, for your state or territory

As revellers prepare for the trek home after New Year’s Eve celebrations, most cities are offering free public transport, and more of it.

Here is what you need to know, depending on your state or territory.

Free public transport will be available from 8pm New Year’s Eve to 5:30am New Year’s Day across south-east Queensland .

Additional trail and bus services will be available to and from the city, South Bank and South Brisbane stations from 8:30pm. Trains will run every 15 minutes on most lines after the 8.30pm fireworks and again after midnight.

Ferry services will also run every 15 minutes until about 1am – but not during the fireworks.

Free public transport will also be available for those attending the Brisbane International at the Queensland Tennis Centre, and Brisbane Heat Big Bash League matches at the Gabba.

Metropolitan trains, trams, buses, and regional town buses will be free from 6pm on New Year’s Eve until 6am on New Year’s Day.

V/Line travel is also free for the same time period, with the first service on each line departing Melbourne on New Year’s Day free even if departing after 6am.

Myki cards are not required during free travel periods. Metropolitan trains and trams will run all night and most services will be running to a Saturday timetable on New Year’s Day.

• New South Wales

Travel on public transport will not be free . Opal travel on New Year’s Eve will run on regular Sunday fares. For adults, this is capped at $8.90. For child and concession, that is $4.45 and $2.50 for seniors.

One thousand extra trains and more than 1,200 extra buses are running in Sydney, with the metro timetable doubled, according to operators . Public transport will be running through the night, excluding ferries which will stop at 5pm.

Travel on buses and light rail will be free from 5pm until the last service at 1am. Local and rapid bus services will operate according to the normal Sunday timetable until 10pm, when additional rapid services will operate every 30 minutes until 1am.

Northern Territory

Buses from Darwin, Casuarina and Palmerston will be free from 7pm on New Year’s Eve until 6:30am on New Year’s Day, according to Northern Territory News reports .

• Western Australia

Transperth will operate on a Sunday/public holiday timetable, with additional services operating after midnight every 15 minutes until 2:45am.

Travel will be free until 6am on New Year’s Day.

• South Australia

Adelaide metro muses, trams and trains will be free from 5pm New Year’s Eve until 6am New Year’s Day.

Additional bus, train and trams, as well as free travel, will be available all day on New Year’s Eve for cricket fans attending the New Year’s Eve Big Bash League blockbuster at Adelaide Oval.

All New Year’s Eve bus services in Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie will cost a flat $2 Nightrider fare . This is a cash fare and people using a GreenCard will be charged the normal fare.

• Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

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The best New Year's Eve events in Melbourne to ring in 2024

Say goodbye to 2023 and kick off 2024 with a bang at these parties across our city

It's been quite a year, but all good things must come to an end and it's time to kiss 2023 goodbye and welcome 2024 with open arms. Looking for the best way to celebrate? Many of our favourite venues are hosting massive parties so you kick things off with a bang. To help you decide, we've rounded up our top picks below. 

From festivals and club nights to rooftop bars with great views of the fireworks , there's plenty happening around the city – the only thing you have to do is choose, and we recommend doing so quickly so you're not sitting around on December 31 without any fun plans. And don't forget to book in for a feed beforehand so you're not partying on an empty stomach! 

Planning your New Year celebrations?  Here's our guide to celebrating NYE in Melbourne.

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Things to do for New Year's Eve in Melbourne

1.  Arbory Afloat and Arbory Bar and Eatery

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On New Year's Eve, this beloved riverside duo is joining forces for an epic 'Tulum Jungle Party' across the two venues. Taking inspiration from the  electric parties held in tropical jungles on Mexico’s Yucatán coast, expect an exotic night of eating, drinking, dancing and music. 

There’ll be views of the fireworks, along with new performances from the Huxleys and Discordia, and tunes from some of Melbourne’s best DJs,  so you can dance the year away. 

Tickets for start at $185 per person, find out more here .

2.  Her

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It's the moment we've all been waiting for: Lonsdale Street's mega-venue Her is back again with another epic NYE party on the coveted rooftop. This year the theme is 'Midnight in Metallic', with partygoers encouraged to dress in their shiniest garb for a night of dancing under the stars. Enjoy flowing drinks and food from Thai restaurant BKK, plus an avant-garde art  performance by Discordia. 

Tickets start from $295 per person and include unlimited food and drinks from 7pm to midnight on Her Rooftop, as well as a one-hour express banquet in BKK.  Find out more  here .

3.  Studio Amaro

This new two-level Italian dining and drinking space on Chapel Street is hosting a NYE bash that will transport you back in time to your last Euro summer trip. To ring in 2024,  ​ Studio Amaro is throwing an 'Amalfi in July' party, filled with Euro dishes and drinks. After sipping on a complimentary bev, attendees can dine a la carte or feast with a special $99 set menu, ​which includes lots of seafood and Mediterranean flavours. Then take the party downstairs to hit the dancefloor as the clock strikes 12. 

Fore more info and to secure your spot, head here . 

4.  Johnny’s Green Room

It's just had a swish revamp, and now this rooftop bar in Carlton is set to throw one of the hottest NYE parties around town. You'll  receive a complimentary drink upon arrival and enjoy roaming Italian cicchetti  from 7pm-9pm, and there will be food and drinks available to purchase from the  à la carte menu. Hope St Radio is soundtracking the night, and the 360-degree views of the city means you'll have a front-row seat to all the fireworks action.

Tickets are $60, available online here . 

5.  Beverly Rooftop

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Melbourne's swankiest new rooftop bar is hosting its first-ever NYE party – and you're invited to join in the celebration. In partnership with Maison Perrier-Jouët, Beverly is going all out with a black tie affair that pays homage to the spirit of the '90s Met Gala. Attendees will be treated to a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival, with a curated menu by head chef David Ball. Entertainment comes in the form of DJ Tommy Ohh, and Beverly's breathtaking 270-degree views of the city skyline means you'll be able to take in the spectacular midnight fireworks display. 

Bookings are available from 6pm. Head to the website for more information. 

6.  When Pigs Fly

This brand-spanking-new one-day music festival is by the team behind Runner Up, Colour and Something Unlimited, and it'll feature 14 local and international acts performing across two stages. The festivities will kick off at 3pm on December 31, and there will also be food available to purchase.

Tickets are $100 and can be purchased here .

7.  Curious

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This coveted, subterranean cocktail bar in the CBD is putting on  a hotly-anticipated NYE event, transforming the stunning venue into a lavish den of entertainment where partgoers will dance long into the early hours. There will be an all-inclusive menu of roving canapés, sparkling wine, beer and a signature Curious cocktail, plus roving entertainers, DJs and pumping dancefloor. 

Tickets are $225 per person, you can book here . 

8.  The Rooftop at QT

This NYE, make your way through the shiny copper-hued doors of QT Melbourne  and up the elevator to discover one of the hottest parties in town.  Fresh from a fancy makeover, the venue is hosting a soiree looking over Melbourne's sparkling skyline, complete with endless drinks, a killer line-up of DJs taking care of the dancefloor soundtrack and a feast of food (including oysters shucked to order and a late-night dessert station – yum!). 

Tickets are $300, for more information and booking details head to the website . 

9.  The Boatbuilders Yard

• South Wharf

An award-winning bar and café in South Wharf, the Boatbuilders Yard captures the charm of Melbourne's Maritime precinct with a modern fitout housed inside an original historic shed. For NYE, book in for an all-inclusive drink and food package in its expansive indoor/outdoor beer garden and enjoy tunes spun by DJs plus incredible views of the fireworks.

Tickets are $160 per person, and waterfront tables for up to six people are available for $600. Purchase through the website .

10.  The General Assembly

Ring in the new year at this waterfront eatery at South Wharf where you can enjoy great views of the fireworks and live music all night long. Enjoy an all-inclusive food and drinks package that includes beer, wine, bubbles and spirits as well as roving bite-sized and substantial food throughout the night. Cocktails can be ordered at regular prices on the night. 

Tickets start at $175 per person and are available through the website .

11.  Riverland Bar

Dubbed an "urban beer garden hideaway", Riverland is situated on the banks of the Yarra in the historic Federation Wharf vaults. It's a picturesque spot to say goodbye to 2023 and watch the fireworks while enjoying bottomless beer, wine, cider, bubbles and house spirits alongside canapés. 

Tickets start at $175 and are available through the website .

12.  Flour Child

Instead of dropping a couple of hundred bucks on an expensive drinks package, opt for everyone's fave way to celebrate: a bottomless brunch. Flour Child will be running sittings all day up until 9pm, starting from just $69 per person. There'll be DJs, pizza to share and even shots on arrival to really get the party started. 

Bookings are made through the website .

13.  H2o's Sunset on the Bay

Make your way to Port Melbourne for H2o's legendary 'Sunset on the Bay' NYE party. The event is located right on the water's edge, offering amazing and uninterrupted panoramic views over Port Phillip Bay. Opt for general admission tickets, which offer all-inclusive drinks and light cocktail food, or platinum tickets that include access to your own bar, 300-degree water views, private restrooms and a better view of the fireworks. 

Tickets start at $160 and are available through the website .

Kick on with these New Year's Day events

1.  palm springs.

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 Party through the first day of the new year overlooking the picturesque Albert Park lake at Palm Springs NYD party, held at Greenfields, right next to the water. It'll be a day filled with good vibes and great music, as well as tasty food curated by chef Nick Korceba. Handlng the tunes will be headliners Late Nite Tuff Guy and John Course, as well as Piero, Minx, Brad Sassman and Jay Ramon. Plus, there'll be a wellness hour with Dr Jane Perri in the afternoon, to make sure you get some healthy balance in between all the partying. Pick up tickets for $55 on the Eventbrite page here . 

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Bid Farewell To 2023 With These Epic Melbourne New Year’s Eve Packages

Since time immemorial, there has always been that whinging sort who proudly declares New Year’s Eve the most overrated night of the year; yet it’s also those same folk who are least likely to put a moment’s thought into making sure their celebrations are worth remembering.

To ensure you roundly avoid that possibility, here are a few of the best events happening across Melbourne during New Year’s Eve — worthy places to farewell 2023 as the clock strikes midnight.

The Best New Year’s Eve 2023 Packages In Melbourne

Perrier-jouët party, beverly melbourne.

Champagne is the best drink with which to bring in the new year, so the prospect of partying at Melbourne’s favourite new rooftop venue Beverly — a few bottles of Perrier-Jouët in-hand — sounds like a very good time indeed.

Located 24 levels above the humming cityscape of Chapel Street, NYE festivities here promise a carefully curated menu, and views of Melbourne that will become all-time-great with the addition of fireworks.

As far as Melbourne CBD rooftops go, the eponymous Rooftop at QT has always been a winner. This year, the luxe Australian hotelier is hosting what promises to another rager.

At upwards of $300, tickets here aren’t exactly cheap, but you can expect free-flowing champagne; beer & wine; roaming canapés; an oyster station, and DJs all night long.

Johnny’s Green Room

Another rooftop bar, but this time in the slightly calmer confines of Carlton, the team at Johnny’s Green Room will square you away for NYE with a complimentary drink and several hours of cichetti (roughly translated from the Italian for “small snacks”).

With DJs booked and guaranteed seating for the first 200 guests, it’s shaping up to be a cracking way to bring in the New Year.

Time: From 7 PM Address: Level 2, 293 Lygon Street, Carlton Price : $60

Stella Restaurant and Bar

The folks at Stella Restaurant and Bar are hosting an exclusive New Year’s Eve Rooftop Party, complete with four hours of free-flowing beverages and canapés.

From bubbles on arrival to immaculate views out across the city, there’s plenty to love about what’s on offer here if Chapel Street is where you’re most comfortable welcoming in 2024.

Time: From 9 PM Address: 427 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141, Price : $285

New Year’s Eve Dinner, Mr. Miyagi 

New Year’s Eve will be decidedly less fun if you don’t make it to midnight, so in that spirit, sharing a great meal with friends isn’t just tasty — it’s practically essential.

If you’re in the mood for a NYE nosh, Mr. Miyagi is hosting a dinner with a special ‘Feed Me’ menu, which also includes free-flowing drinks to ensure you’re plenty lubricated for the celebrations ahead.

Time: From 5:30 PM Address: 99 Chapel St, Windsor Price : $99 per person, with an optional $29 per person for a premium free-flowing beverage package.

Heaps Good Festival

It could well lead to you starting 2024 with a sore head, yet there’s something undeniably epic about a NYE music festival in Melbourne — especially since you won’t be sleeping in a tent.

Heaps Good Festival will be held at the legendary Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Headlining artists include Flume, Foals, SBTRKT, The Avalanches, Basement Jaxx, and more, so if you want to kick off the new year with a bang, nab your tickets before they sell out.

Time: From 11:30 AM Address: Sidney Myer Music Bowl, King’s Domain, Linlithgow Avenue, Melbourne Price : $190 Dress Code/Other Details : It’s a one day music festival – prepare accordingly.

Tulum Jungle Party, Arbory Afloat

Melburnians mightn’t get access to the jaw-dropping maritime spectacle that is Sydney Harbour, but if you’re keen on a waterfront way to celebrate NYE, then Arbory Afloat on the Yarra isn’t a bad option.

The team there will be hosting two parties inspired by the electric dance events held in on Mexico’s Yucatán coast. With plenty of eating, drinking, and grooves on-offer, a ‘Main Deck’ ticket will get you a four-hour package inclusive of canapés and house drinks.

Time: From 6 PM Address: 2 Flinders Walk Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia Price : From $283

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