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GETTING THERE

Qantas flies from Auckland to Melbourne, with Economy Class return fares from $499. qantas.com

Van Gogh and the Seasons opens at the National Gallery of Victoria on April 28 and runs until July 9, with special after-hours sessions on Friday nights, including classical string quartet recitals, exhibition talks and live performances in the Great Hall. ngv.vic.gov.au.

Stay at The Blackman Art Series Hotel in St Kilda, where you’ll find a small canvas and paint set of your own in each room and views across Albert Park to inspire. It’s a short walk or tram ride to the NGV and a world away from the rush of the CBD.

ONLINE visitvictoria.com