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See. Koorie Heritage Trust First Peoples cultural center offering experiences along the Birrarung (Yarra River). Great Victorian Bathing Trail Connects natural springs, spas, and sea pools for diverse water experiences. Albert Park Host of the Australian Grand Prix, a major Formula 1 race.

Eat. Market Lane Coffee A popular spot for coffee in Melbourne, mentioned for budget travelers.

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Lonely PlanetAug 28, 2026

19 of the Best Places to See Yayoi Kusama’s Art Around the World

See the iconic works of artist Yayoi Kusama at these museums, sculpture gardens and public spaces around the world.

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  • NGVArts centreHome to four works, including the vast Dancing Pumpkin.
  • Elsewhere
  • Gardens by the BayParkSingaporeFeatures Kei-Chan, a large-scale figure of a girl.
  • Echigo-Tsumari Art FieldMuseumTokamachi, JapanHome to Tsumari in Bloom, a large-scale floral piece.
  • Crystal Bridges Museum of American ArtMuseumBentonville, United StatesCounts two pieces, including Infinity Mirrored Room - My Heart Is Dancing.
  • Yayoi Kusama MuseumMuseumTokyo, JapanFounded by Kusama herself to honor her accomplishments.
  • Benesse House MuseumMuseumNaoshima, JapanFeatures Kusama’s most famous polka-dot pumpkin sculpture.
  • Matsumoto City Museum of ArtMuseumMatsumoto, JapanHome to Kusama's largest outdoor sculpture, Visionary Flowers.
  • Towada Art CenterMuseumTowada, JapanFeatures eight polka-dot-spackled sculptures titled Love Forever.
  • Art Gallery of OntarioGalleryToronto, CanadaLocated on Dundas Street West in the Grange Park neighbourhood of downtown Toronto, the museum complex takes up 45,000…
  • The BroadMuseumLos Angeles, United StatesBoasts two infinity rooms, not always open; check online.
  • Rubell MuseumMuseumMiami, United StatesOngoing display of three interactive works, including Narcissus Garden.
  • WNDR MuseumMuseumChicago, United StatesImmersive-art site with Love is Calling and a recorded poem.
  • Mattress FactoryMuseumPittsburgh, United StatesHolds two Kusama installations on long-term display.
  • Phoenix Art MuseumMuseumPhoenix, United StatesFeatures the mixed-media infinity room You Who Are Getting Obliterated.
  • InhotimNature reserveBrumadinho, BrazilOpen-air museum with a version of Narcissus Garden.
  • Galeria Yayoi KusamaGalleryBrumadinho, BrazilGateway to two installations: I'm Here, But Nothing and Aftermath.
  • Les Tulipes De Shangri-LaPublic artworkLille, FranceKusama’s 7m-tall fiberglass and concrete sculpture.
  • Shine of LifeSightOslo, NorwayKusama’s largest Nordic sculpture, made of cast iron tentacles.
  • Infinite AccumulationPublic artworkLondon, United KingdomSite-specific work outside Liverpool Street station.
  • Gleaming Lights of the SoulsSightHelsingør, DenmarkAn infinity room with a central reflecting pool.
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AfarAug 21

An Australian Road Trip Built Around Swimming, Soaking, and Sauna

From tidal pools to surf beaches, every stop along the Great Victorian Bathing Trail offers a different way to dive in.

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  • Koorie Heritage TrustMuseumFirst Peoples cultural center in downtown Melbourne
  • Elsewhere
  • Great Victorian Bathing TrailTrailVictoria, AustraliaConnects natural springs, spas, and sea pools, opened in 2024
  • Arthurs SeatSightMornington Peninsula, AustraliaA 1,000-foot granite hill with views over Port Phillip Bay
  • Cape SchanckNature reserveMornington Peninsula, AustraliaCape…
  • Alba Thermal Springs & SpaHotelMornington Peninsula, AustraliaHas 25 pools heated to 98.6-109.4 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Peninsula Hot SpringsSightMornington Peninsula, AustraliaCreated 20 years ago by drilling a 2,000-foot bore
  • Lon Retreat & SpaHotelPoint Lonsdale, AustraliaBoutique affair with seven rooms, set on a farm
  • Eastern BeachSightGeelong, AustraliaArt deco bathing complex with a 1927 brick pavilion
  • Soda SpringSightHepburn Springs, AustraliaTastes like flat seltzer, balances blood pH
  • Locarno SpringSightHepburn Springs, AustraliaFizzier, higher levels of calcium and magnesium
  • Sulphur SpringSightHepburn Springs, AustraliaHas a rotten-egg stench, aids detoxification
  • Hepburn Bathhouse & SpaHotelHepburn Springs, AustraliaOffers a 90-minute pass with glass-walled baths
  • KadotaRestaurantDaylesford, AustraliaJapanese fine dining restaurant run by Chef-owner Aaron Schembri
  • Lake DaylesfordSightDaylesford, AustraliaCreated in 1929 to add to the spa town's appeal
  • Moonah ForestSightPoint Lonsdale, Australia
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Lonely PlanetAug 14

10 tips for seeing Melbourne on a budget

Ah, Melbourne...this city will enrich your soul but empty your bank account. Here

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Lonely PlanetAug 14

4 fabulous road trips from Sydney to Melbourne, Australia

The most intriguing routes between Australia’s two biggest cities.

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Lonely PlanetJul 24

The 9 best Formula 1 circuits in the world

Check out these stalwarts of the Formula 1 circuit for the best race experiences.

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  • Albert ParkSightCircuit surrounding Albert Park Lake in Melbourne.
  • Elsewhere
  • Circuit de MonacoPlaceMonte Carlo, MonacoPrestigious street circuit winding through Monte Carlo.
  • Suzuka CircuitPlaceSuzuka, JapanDesigned in 1962 as a Honda test track, unique figure-8 shape.
  • Marina Bay Street CircuitPlaceSingaporeFirst night race in F1 history, street circuit in Asia.
  • Baku City CircuitPlaceBaku, Azerbaijan6km street course through Baku's medieval center and Caspian Sea shore.
  • Red Bull RingPlaceSpielburg, AustriaTrack nestled amid the Styrian alps outside Spielburg.
  • Silverstone CircuitHotelSilverstone, United KingdomOriginal Formula 1 track, hosted British Grand Prix since 1987.
  • InterlagosPlaceSão Paulo, BrazilDynamic and spirited race track outside São Paulo.
  • Circuit of the AmericasPlaceAustin, United StatesModern track outside Austin, built specifically for F1.
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The GuardianJun 7

The best new cycling and ebike trails in Melbourne and surrounds

Bike trails around Victoria have received extensive upgrades, including more spots for ebikes. With many trails accessible by public transport, it’s a great time to go for a ride Ebike sales are surging in Australia – and retailers are struggling to keep up. “We’ve sold three times as many ebikes for the first months of this year than we did last year,” says Tony Morgan, manager of The Electric…

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 10

Your 2026 Sports Travel Bucket List, From Milan to Mexico

From Wimbledon to the Melbourne Cup, here’s your month-by-month guide to the year’s must-see sporting events around the globe.

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  • Australian OpenFestivalKicks off the year's tennis calendar with sun-splashed courts.
  • Australian Grand PrixFestivalFormula 1 season opener with high-speed drama.
  • Elsewhere
  • Six Nations RugbyFestivalLondon, United KingdomEurope's premier rugby tournament uniting six storied nations.
  • Hard Rock StadiumSightMiami Gardens, United StatesHosts the coronation game of the college football season.
  • X GamesFestivalAspen, United StatesHosts skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobile athletes.
  • Final FourFestivalIndianapolis, United StatesCulmination of March Madness, college basketball.
  • Masters TournamentFestivalAugusta, United StatesElegant rite of spring marked by meticulous course conditions.
  • Boston MarathonFestivalBoston, United StatesWorld's oldest annual marathon embodying perseverance and heart.
  • Kentucky DerbyMuseumLouisville, United StatesMost recognizable event in American horse racing.
  • Champions League FinalFestivalBudapest, HungaryCulminating match of European club football.
  • French OpenFestivalParis, FranceOnly Grand Slam played on clay courts.
  • 2026 FIFA World CupFestivalMexico City, MexicoFirst edition to feature 48 teams across three countries.
  • NBA FinalsFestivalNew York, United StatesDetermines the league champion through a best-of-seven series.
  • US OpenFestivalSouthampton, United StatesOne of golf’s four major championships.
  • WimbledonFestivalLondon, United KingdomOldest tennis tournament in the world defined by traditions.
  • British Grand PrixFestivalSilverstone, United KingdomOne of Formula 1’s longest-running races.
  • PalioFestivalSiena, ItalyHistoric horse race contested between Siena’s districts.
  • WNBA All-Star WeekendFestivalChicago, United StatesHighlights the league’s top players and women's basketball growth.
  • Commonwealth GamesPublic artworkGlasgow, United KingdomEvent structured around shared histories, bringing athletes together.
  • 2026 Winter OlympicsFestivalMilan, ItalyAlpine, skating, and ice competitions set against Dolomites.
  • Super Bowl LXFestivalSanta Clara, United StatesAmerica's unofficial national holiday, sport and cultural showcase.
  • T20 World CupFestivalMumbai, IndiaCricket's fastest format with explosive batting and stadiums.
  • Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter GamesFestivalMilan, ItalyShowcases athletes competing in six para-sports.
  • Tour de FranceFestivalParis, FranceSpans 21 stages across varied terrain.
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