Here's How Booking A One-Night Trip To Melbourne Can Win You A Weekend Of Live Music And Thrills
Virgin Australia and Visit Victoria are collaborating on a Melbourne overnight experience, called Last Flight Club, that'll give you all activities and food — fully comped. You just have to buy your flights.
There's a whole itinerary for the experience that includes a private DJ set by Client Liason inside the Virgin Australia Lounge, dinner at Melbourne Supper Club and the chance to meet AFL legend Anthony 'Kouta' Koutoufides and AFLW star Darcy Vescio at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
You'll also get a free comedy show on the flight over with host and comedian Ben Lomas on the mic. Plus, a guided Lego Star Wars tour and a special experience at Melbourne Museum that finishes off with some Insta-worthy snacks from the Star Wars Café. Seriously, bucket list stuff.
The experience is all about showcasing how great Melbourne nightlife is. The city's got great bars, galleries, sport and street culture.
A recent survey found 39% of Aussies rated Melbourne the best city for late-night experiences, the highest percentage of any Australian city. And this itinerary's got some of the best of it.
As for the competition, to be eligible for Last Flight Club, all you have to do is book two flights through Virgin Australia and get your entry in here.
That's it! Then you just cross your fingers and hope you get picked. Good luck.
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