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Albert Park
Albert Park is located in the city of Port Phillip, approximately three km from the CBD of Melbourne. It is a 225 ha sporting and recreational park that... read more
Bourke Street
Bourke Street is in the central CBD of Melbourne. It is the basis of the Bourke Street Mall where visitors will find many different retail shops and very... read more
Bridge Road - Richmond
Best known for its bargain designer and seconds shopping along Bridge Road and Swan Street, vibrant Richmond is also the place to go for Greek or Vietnamese... read more
Brunswick Street
Brunswick Street is a colourful location on the outskirts of the Melbourne CBD. Cafes, bars, designer and vintage clothing stores and restaurants line... read more
Carlton
Take a sip of integral Melbourne history in Lygon Street, Carlton. Carlton was the place where the city's famous café culture was born with the arrival... read more
Collins Street
Historical Melbourne can be explored by taking a stroll down Collins Street. Victorian architecture makes Collins one of the most well known streets in... read more
Docklands
The Melbourne Docklands is an exciting location with big plans. While it is already popular, a new urban renewal project is set to change the face of Melbourne's... read more
Federation Square
Federation Square Federation Square opened in October 2002, and was one of the most significant architectural developments undertaken in Melbourne and... read more
Fitzroy Gardens
Fitzroy Gardens is one of the oldest city gardens in the country. A mix of native and introduced trees decorate the green space, each telling its own story... read more
Flinders Street Station
Flinders Street Railway Staion is a heritage building and icon of historical Melbourne. The first train stop was constructed at this location in 1854 making... read more
Lygon Street
Lygon Street is crammed with double-storey Victorian terraces featuring endless cafes and restaurants serving steaming bowls of pasta, espresso and delicious... read more
Melbourne Aquarium
Melbourne Aquarium is the newest and most state-of-the-art aquarium in Australia. Not to be missed is the 360 degree Oceanarium which houses giant sharks... read more
Melbourne City
Melbourne, the capital of the state of Victoria, is set around the shores of Victoria's Port Phillip Bay and boasts a lively and cosmopolitan pulse, with... read more
Melbourne Cricket Ground
As a super stage of Australian sport, the Melbourne Cricket Ground traditionally has provided live drama to thrill millions worldwide... memorable events... read more
Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum's stunning modernist architecture is an Australian icon - and the world's first museum for the internet age is interactive, innovative... read more
Melbourne Zoo
What there is to see and do More than 350 wildlife species are on display in brilliant botanical settings, just 4 kilometres from the CBD. Melbourne... read more
Shrine of Remembrance
Melbourne's most recognisable landmark, the Shrine of Remembrance, was built between July 1928 and November 1934 in remembrance of those 114,000 men and... read more
South Yarra
Strut your stuff along Chapel Street and after arming yourself with internationally renowned designer labels from the vast array of fashion boutiques in... read more
Southbank
Located on the Yarra River with a view of the Melbourne skyline, Southbank is one of Victoria's most popular tourism and dining destinations... read more
St Kilda
Cycle or skate along St Kilda’s palm-lined foreshore then make a dash for an alfresco dining table on Fitzroy or Acland streets against the panoramic... read more
Telstra Dome
The Telstra Dome is a stadium designed for various events. Primarily the venue is used for sport such as AFL or soccer however it has also played hosts... read more
Werribee
Werribee and the greater region of Werribee Park offers visitors a wealth of activities and attractions that are easily accessible from Melbourne, including... read more
Williamstown
Jump on a ferry and cross to Williamstown, a quiet waterfront suburb that offers a relaxing alternative to the bustle of city life. Enjoy a sumptuous meal... read more
Yarra River
A Melbourne icon, the river is the focus for numerous spectacular events including the famous Moomba festival, rowing regattas, the Melbourne Festival... read more

Melbourne Information

Melbourne, the capital of the state of Victoria, is set around the shores of Victoria's Port Phillip Bay and boasts a lively and cosmopolitan pulse, with chic boutiques, buzzing cafes and bars, immaculate gardens and festivals and popular sporting events. The city sits on the Yarra River, about five kilometres from the bay.

One glance at a map and it's obvious Melbourne is a planned city: a tidy, balanced grid of neatly angled streets. But beneath this sense of restraint lies a restless creative energy. Discover the work of talented local artists, architects and designers in stylish fashion boutiques, buzzing laneway cafes, hidden galleries and trendy bars.

Melbourne is a city of style and sophistication, with an inviting cosmopolitan atmosphere. It is a melting pot of cultures reflected in its microcosm of restaurants, cafes, bistros and bars. Melbourne's dining offers a dizzying spread of great cuisines, serving meals from the substantial and classic to the truly exotic.

From locally designed originals to the best of international fashion brands you'll be spoilt for choice in Melbourne's shopping precincts. Explore the inner city shopping centres and the city's myriad of arcades and laneways.

The CBD is made up of many precincts - enclaves with their own distinct flavour and charm. Some are just a lane or two, while others cover a suburb or a busy CBD street. Spend time experiencing the richness of Melbourne's different cultures from the Greek Quarter around Lonsdale Street, Italian in Lygon street, Vietnamese in Victoria Street to the Chinese culture in Chinatown and the upmarket Paris End of Collins Street.

Leave time to admire the elegant Victorian-era streetscapes, take in a film or food festival and add a visit to one of the many galleries and opulent theatres.