Melbourne Travel Guide
Welcome to Melbourne
The capital city of Victoria, Melbourne is Australia's second most populous city and offers a bohemian atmosphere surrounded by grand old buildings, a fantastic range of shopping, a famous foodie scene, plenty of night time entertainment and culture and an excellent public transport system that makes navigating the city very easy. Home to Australia's last functioning tram system and the largest in the world, Melbourne is a melting pot of culture with galleries and exhibitions, boutique fashion, jewellery, antiques, retro and collectibles and it's dining scene is so diverse thanks to the Greek, Italian, Middle Eastern, African and Asian communities influences. Home to a huge range of attractions, Melbourne is also host to major annual events.
Melbourne Travel Guide Index
Hotels & Specials
Things To Do
Know Before You Go
Region Info
Know Before You Go
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and is Australia's second most populous city. Melbourne is ranked by the Economist Group's Intelligence Unit as one of the world's top 3 most liveable cities since 2002 and by the 2thinknow Global Innovation Agency as one of the top 20 global innovation cities since 2007. The state's art, food and culture hub, Melbourne has a reputation as top music destination and popular holiday destination. No tipping or service charge applies, however 10% is normal for good service.
Tours & Nearby Attractions
Melbourne city and the surrounding areas offer a number of major attractions including Crown Casino Australia's biggest and best, the famous Melbourne Zoo and Melbourne Aquarium, Queen Victoria Markets, popular sporting arenas including the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as well as premier events such as the Australian Open Tennis Championship, the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the Melbourne Cup and much more. Just a short drive from the city will also find you surrounded by spectacular natural attractions such as the Dandenong Ranges, the Yarra River and the wine growing region of the Yarra Valley. Day tours and cruises are a popular with to make the most of your time in Melbourne and see the best the city and surrounds have to offer.
