Melbourne

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.

Transport Around City: Free City Circle Tram, Metlink: Trams, Trains, Buses. Trains available to Sydney & Adelaide.

Recommended Restaurants: Punch Lane (CBD), The Stokehouse (St Kilda), Tutto Bene (Italian, Southbank).

Recommended Bars: Moo Bar (CBD), The Prince (St Kilda), Bar Lourinha (CBD), Charlie's Bar (CBD)

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.

Best time of year to travel: All Year Round.