Welcome to Melbourne, Australia
Outdoor & adventure
Whether you're on skis or floating high in a balloon, out on the water or hiking up a mountain, the best way to see Victoria is in the open air. Enjoy Victoria's breathtaking scenery and diverse natural environments on an outdoor adventure.
Come down to Melbourne and get to experience our top picks including, the Australian Alpine Epic Trail, Bayplay Adventure Tours, Bogong Horseback Adventure and some Cliff Picinics.
Official Visitor Guide
From the latest stories of local artisans, and the hidden gems of the city and its vibrant neighbourhoods to useful seasonal recommendations of things to do and to see, you'll find plenty of inspiration for your next journey to discover Melbourne and Regional Victoria.
Download the OVG Autumn 2023 (PDF, 18Mb) or view the guide below. Inside you'll also find useful tips, maps, what's on Melbourne’s calendar and a range of high-value seasonal discounts from the most popular attractions.
Restaurants, Eat and drink
Experience Melbourne's dynamic and ever-expanding restaurant scene in action. In just one city block, sample everything from regional Chinese, authentic Eastern European and Mexican to modern Australian nibbles and Indian fine dining. Prefer it casual? Make a day of it and order lunch at a sunny laneway eatery.
Explore the array of breweries, local produce, wineries and bars Melbourne, Australia has to offer.
City of Melbourne
Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is situated on the picturesque tree-lined banks of the Yarra River. Melbourne is located on the south-east coast and is the 2nd largest city in Australia. Over 3.5 million people live in the city, which has been voted The World’s Most Liveable City on a number of occasions. It is a thriving and cosmopolitan city with a unique balance of graceful old buildings and stunning new architecture surrounded by parks and gardens. Melbourne is Australia’s leader in the arts, sport and fashion, and has some of the finest restaurants in the country.
Melbourne is renowned for its festivals and sporting events, staging an exciting variety of entertainment each year including the Formula One Australian Grand Prix, the Australian Open Tennis, the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the Melbourne Film Festival, the Boxing Day Test Cricket, the AFL Grand Final, the Heineken Golf Classic, and the Spring Racing Carnival.
The recent Docklands development has seen Melbourne city embrace the beauty of the Bay, converting old port authority sheds west of the city into a vibrant residential, business, sporting and entertainment precinct by the water.
For the night cats, Melbourne has the most live music venues in Australia and a burgeoning number of chic and groovy inner city bars for every level and style of socialising imaginable. Melbournians are also spoilt by the quality and range of gastronomic delights available to them. And for the shop-a-holics Melbourne fashion is the envy of many, from the Paris end of town in ritzy Collins Street to the urban cool of Chapel Street in South Yarra.
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is superbly located on the banks of Melbourne’s Yarra River, close to the heart of the CBD and just 30 minutes from Melbourne’s International Airport. The new Convention Centre opened in June 2009 and was part of a $1.4 billion development in South Wharf that includes a Hilton Hotel, lifestyle retail precinct and shopping space.
The venue is an easy walking distance from a range of accommodation options, which will be available for delegates to book at the time of registering for the Congress.
Getting There
Visiting the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre couldn’t be easier. O=MEGA23/WCO4 Trade Fair will be located in the Exhibition Centre with entry via Door 8 and the Clinical Conference entry via the Goldfields Foyer on the Convention Centre.
Visit the Melbourne Convention & Convention Centre visitor information page for more details.
Accommodation
Register today and reap our exclusive accommodation rates.
Target Audience
O=MEGA23/WCO4 will bring the Australia-Pacific optical industry together, including optometrists, optical dispensers, ophthalmologists, orthoptists, ophthalmic nurses, practice staff, other retailers (sunglasses), mechanics, technicians & students.
