Travel to any Australian city and be prepared for a shock: You may think you know what’s up Down Under, but there are always plenty of surprises to uncover. This is especially true in Melbourne, where incredible culinary, wine, and cocktail scenes coincide with a sense of community that stretches far beyond city limits.

From the best bars and tastiest food to stories about the steadfast people bringing it all to the table, say g’day to our guide to Melbourne, Australia.