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Melbourne Signature Events

Explore Melbourne. Connect with Community. Experience Australian Culture.

Recently named Time Out’s Best City in the World for 2026, Melbourne is rich with traditions, events and community experiences that make our city unique. Many new and longstanding migrants, visitors and even locals know of Melbourne's famous attractions but may have never experienced them firsthand.

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Hendersons' Melbourne Signature Events Program offers participants the opportunity to explore Melbourne's most iconic cultural and social experiences in a welcoming, supportive environment. Whether you're new to Melbourne or have called it home for years, this program helps you build connections, learn more about our history & traditions, and enjoy some of the city's most iconic cultural experiences.

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Who Should Join?

  • New Migrants

  • International Students

  • Community members seeking new friendships & social connections

  • Anyone wanting a deeper understanding of Australian culture and lifestyle

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What You Will Experience

  • Melbourne's signature events and attractions

  • Build social connections and expand your network

  • Greater confidence in navigating Melbourne life

  • Learn about Australian traditions, history and community culture

  • Enjoy natural exposure to Australian English through real-life interactions

  • Participate in authentic cultural experiences in a supportive group setting

How it works

On the Day

Meet your guide at the designated location, where you'll receive a welcome and overview before the experience begins.

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Our guides are qualified English language teachers who will introduce you to Melbourne while providing language support and encouraging conversation throughout the day. Whether you're looking to build confidence in English, learn more about the city, or connect with others, your guide will ensure you feel supported and included.

The Melbourne Signature Event Experience combines sightseeing, cultural discovery, and real-world English practice, helping you explore Melbourne while making new connections and memorable experiences.

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Spring 2026 Events Schedule

Event
Pre-excursion briefing/socialising
Excursion
Cost
Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival - Derby Day
Oct-23
Oct-31
$160
Royal Botanic Gardens
Nov-06
Nov-13
$70
River Cruise City Highlights Express Tour
Nov-20
Nov-27
$90
Derby Day Excursion
Saturday 31st October
Ticket Price: $160
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Derby Day marks the official start of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival and is widely known as the most prestigious and stylish event on the Melbourne fashion calendar. Racegoers traditionally dress in classic, elegant black-and-white monochrome outfits, turning the racecourse into a runway for the world-renowned Fashions on the Field competition. It is also the most anticipated day of the carnival for racing enthusiasts, as the oldest classic race for three-year-olds, featuring multiple races carrying elite Group 1 status. 

Our ticket price includes: -

 

  • 2 hours with your guide on the day of the event

  • A 30-60 minute online briefing session the week before the excursion with your guide

  • General Admission Raceday entry and access to all Flemington Racecourse public areas.

  • Live headline entertainment each day after the last on The Elms Live Stage 

  • Participate in Fashions on the Field or simply watch the competitions as you draw inspiration from the amazing fashion on display 

  • A wide variety of amazing restaurants and pop-up bars spread throughout the course 

  • Chill-out zones with plenty of seating and shade available 

Food, drink, & other incidental purchases incurred are at the participant’s own expense. Minimum bookings required. Please see Terms & Conditions before purchasing.

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Have questions? Contact us at: info@hendersons.com.au 

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