Destination Melbourne

Melbourne Blurb: Melbourne is one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities and also one of the world’s most livable. Melbourne has been voted as the world’s most livable city by the Economist three times based on its’ vibrant culture, low crime rates, affordable cost of living and well developed infrastructure.

Population: 3.8 Million

Airport: Melbourne's Airports

Attractions: Crown Casino, Melbourne Park, Saint Kilda, Southbank, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Phillip Island, Ballarat [gold mining], Great Ocean Road, Bells Beach.

Events: Australian Open [Tennis], Melbourne Grand Prix, Melbourne Cup, Boxing Day Test [26th December], Melbourne International Arts Festival, Melbourne Fringe Festival, AFL Grand Final, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, The Logies.

Transport Around City: Free City Circle Tram, Metlink: Trams, Trains, Buses.

Trains Available to Sydney & Adelaide.

Recommended Dining: Chapel Street precinct, Brunswick Street [Fitzroy], Southbank.

Recommended Bars: Check out the nightlife in Brunswick Street[Fitzroy], Bennetts Lane [CBD], Chapel Street, Saint Kilda.

Recommended Hotels: Crown Towers, Grand Hyatt, Park Hyatt Melbourne, Langham Hotel, Paramount Apartments, Novotel St Kilda.

Climate: Moderate Oceanic climate. Famous for it’s often changeable whether and ability to have “four seasons in a day”.

Cultures: Melbourne is known as the cultural capital of Australia and is a renowned cosmopolitan city. Melbourne has the largest population of Greek people outside of Athens.

Best time of year to travel: All Year Round.