ONE WORD MELBOURNE

THE WORLDS MOST LIVEABLE CITY DOENST NEED INTRODUCTION.

Melbourne has been declared the most liveable city in the world for the
seventh year running by the Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual global
liveability survey
Melbourne, is Australia's second largest city and the capital of the south-eastern state
of Victoria.
Melbourne is Australia’s cultural capital, with Victorian-era architecture, extensive shopping,
museums, galleries, theatres, and large parks and gardens. Its 4-million residents are both
multicultural and sports-mad.
Melbourne is often called the cultural capital of Australia, with its many art galleries, film festivals,
orchestras, choral and opera productions, vibrant live music scene, and a strong food, wine and
coffee culture. People in Melbourne tend to dress up more than in Sydney, partly due to the
colder climate
Melbourne is Victoria's capital city and the business, administrative, cultural and recreational hub of the state.
The entire Greater Melbourne area covers 9992.5 km2 and has a population of around 4.5 million.

The City of Melbourne municipality is located at latitude 37 degrees 49 minutes south and longitude 144 degrees
58 minutes east on the south-east edge of Australia. It is located at the head of Port Phillip
Bay,

Focused around a central business district, metropolitan Melbourne's suburbs spread more than 40 km to the
south, are hemmed in by the Dandenong ranges 30 km to the east, extend up to 20 km to the north and sprawl
across vast, flat basalt plains to the west.

Annually, Melbourne is visited by over a million international visitors (City of

Melbourne).
Melbourne hosts an enormous amount of all kinds of cultural (and not only cultural) events,
and combined with an efficient transit system, it guarantees that a tourist will never feel
the lack of action when staying in this city
The main passenger airport serving the metropolis and the state is Melbourne Airport (also called
Tullamarine Airport), the second busiest in Australia
Melbourne is also home to Australia's most extensive freeway network and has the world's
largest urban tram network.[23]

The Flag of Melbourne is the official flag for the city of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It was
based on the design of the arms component of the coat of arms of Melbourne, which in turn was
based on the 1848 common seal.[1]
The flag features a white background divided into four quadrants by the red cross of Saint
George, patron saint of England. On both sides of each arm of the cross are narrow red bars
known as a cotise. In the centre there is a Royal Crown, signifying the monarchy

Weather
As a general rule, Melbourne enjoys a temperate climate with
warm to hot summers, mild and sometimes balmy springs and
autumns, and cool winters.
The weather can be changeable, so be prepared for anything –
take an umbrella and wear layers that can be worn or removed
as needed
. the one thing predictable about the weather is that it's
famously unpredictable! (The local saying goes: "If you don't
like the weather, just wait five minutes!") But it's rarely either
too hot or too cold, and whatever the weather, there's always
plenty to see and enjoy at any time of year.
Best seasons are generally considered to be autumn (March to
May) and spring (September to November). These are the best
times to enjoy good weather and avoid massive tourist crowds
Melbourne enjoys a temperate climate with warm-hot summers;
spring and autumn are balmy and mild, the winters cool.
Melbourne is seldom unbearably cold or unbearably hot,
temperature extremes when they do occur see the hotter
realms of the thermometer causing more problems than the
colder.
Melbourne is affectionately known for having
‘four seasons in one day’. The annual rainfall of 26 inches
(660 mm) is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with October
usually the wettest month and January the driest

Melbourne’s has clean air quality and doesn’t suffer from high levels of air
pollution that are common to other major cities around the world. Skies are
clear on most days in Melbourne

Free wifi
Residents and visitors to Melbourne can now enjoy access to one of the world’s best free
outdoor wi-fi services.
Access VicFreeWiFi in three simple steps:
1. Look up available networks on your device.
2. Select 'VicFreeWiFi'.
3. Accept the terms and conditions.
You can use up to 250 MB per device, per day, you do not need a personal logon and there’s no pop up
advertising.
the largest outdoor free public Wi-Fi network of its kind in Australia.
Free public WiFi is available outdoors in the Melbourne CBD including Bourke St Mall, Queen Victoria Market,
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne Museum and on platforms at CBD train stations

ACCOMODATION .
WIDE RANGE OF ACCOMODATION OPTION SUITIN G ALL
BUDGETS
You can choose from luxury hotel.appartments,motels,b&bs .,cravans
parks and back packer hostels,farm house,resorts etc

What to do in Melbourne Melbourne is packed with

attractions, from laid-back laneways and lush parks to grand
libraries and museums, all wrapped up in a vibrant atmosphere

The Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square is a one-stop

shop for visitors offering free brochures, maps and event listings,
along with souvenirs and a travel booking service.
The Melbourne Visitor Centre (MVC) is located at Federation Square, opposite Flinders Street Station.
Along with face to face visitor information on Melbourne and Victoria, the centre offers:

 free brochures and maps*

 guides on events and what's on
 public transport information and myki Visitor Packs
 Best of Victoria - accommodation and tour booking service
 Best of Souvenirs - quality Melbourne souvenirs and gift

Visit SEA LIFE Melbourne

Aquarium
Melbourne’s great aquarium consistently receives strong reviews on holiday
reference sites, and with good reason! Situated in an easily accessible
location in central Melbourne, SEA LIFE aquarium has a dazzling array of
aquatic animals from all corners of the globe. With plenty of opportunities to
get up close and personal with many of the animals, children can touch and
feel the creatures making this adventure that much more surreal.

Visit Phillip Island Nature

ParksThe island plays the role of a sort of “wildlife wonderland” and
acts as a fitting escape from the hustle and bustle of the city’s more urban
attractions.

The island has become particularly famous for one unique reason – the
nightly “penguin parade” conducted by its colony of tiny, cute Little
Penguins.

Ride Puffing Billy Steam TrainGive

the kids a taste of riding a real life Thomas the Tank Engine with a ride
aboard the authentic Puffing Billy steam train that runs through the beautiful
Blue Dandenong Ranges of Victoria. This famous narrow-gauge railway winds
its way through the mountainside and offers some great views of not only
the surrounding forests but also the many different types of wildlife that can
be found in the trees

Visit Melbourne Zoo

Home to more than 320 different wildlife species from across the world,
Melbourne Zoo is bound to be a guaranteed hit with children of all ages!
From the cute Asian Elephants and Southern Hairy-nosed Wombats through
to the more terrifying Philippines Crocodiles and Sumatran Tigers, there is so
much to see we can promise, that your kids will be entertained for hours!

Visit Luna Park

Celebrating more than 100 years of fun, laughs and squeals, Luna Park
Melbourne is one to add to the top of your to do list! Perfect for families, and
even those without kids, Luna Park is overflowing with great rides and
fantastic attractions making this one adventure you don’t want to miss out
on! With rides for the more timid, right through to the thrill seekers after
their next adrenalin rush, Luna Park is the ultimate day out! Step through the
iconic smiling mouth, and get ready for a wild adventure you’ll never want to
end!

Try the best croissant in the world at Lune Croissanterie

Lune Croissanterie's croissants earned the venue the top spot on Time Out
Melbourne's best patisseries list, and they were dubbed "the world's best" by a writer
for The New York Times. Not a bad gig for brother-sister team Kate and Cameron Reid

Get a scoop (or two) of gelato at Pidapipo

Trust Pidapipo's Lisa Valmorbida to make some of the best gelati in Melbourne – she did
graduate from a gelato university in Italy, after all. Ask for a scoop of the Baci or banana
milk gelato on brioche (the Italian way), and don’t skip on the Nutella on tap

Melbourne is lucky enough to have its Royal Botanic Gardens smack bang in the middle of
the city. Being so accessible, the gardens are ideal for a picnic or even just somewhere
different to eat your workday lunch
Watch the world flutter by at the butterfly room, visit the colourful residents of the aviary and
trek through the Trail of the Elephants to visit the close-knit family of big-eared beauties
– Melbourne Zoo has all the animal action
With over two million books, readers can spend countless hours scanning the
titles at the State Library of Victoria. Australia’s oldest public library is also home
to many historical documents and artefacts

Trams are an integral part of Melbourne’s cityscape, and the free City Circle
Tram allows tourists and Melbournians alike to travel throughout the city,
hopping on and off as they wish. The fleet of historical W-class trams travels
through La Trobe Street, Flinders Street, Spring Street, Nicholson and Victoria
Street, covering Melbourne’s central business district.
See Victorian decision makers at work at the Parliament of Victoria, which is
open on both sitting and non-sitting days. The public can also view the
Legislative Council and the Legislative Assembly from the public galleries or go
along on a free public tour, scheduled when Parliament are not sitting.

NATURAL FEATURES

The Dandenong Ranges

Located just 1 hour outside of Melbourne’s CBD, the Dandenong Ranges are a spectacular
display of Australian flora and fauna covering 3200 hectares. Boasting an unrivalled blend of
luscious rainforest, waterfalls, secluded picnic grounds, picturesque walking tracks and an
abundance of nearby towns brimming with quaint boutiques and cafes, the Dandenong Ranges
are a nature-lover’s paradise.

The Dandenong Ranges is a haven of hidden delights with scenic winding roads
to quaint hilltop villages. There is an abundance of artist studios, craft stores and
renowned gardens to explore as well as walking and cycling trails through
mountain ash forests and clean, refreshing air.

Key Tourism Attractions

Gardens – The cool climate region provide the perfect conditions for ornamental
display gardens with over ten to choose from on a grand scale.

1CLOUDHILL GARGEN

A must see garden made at the top of The Dandenongs where a maze of stone
walls and jewel like garden rooms are set within woodlands of magnificent and
historic, cool climate trees.
2 Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden is an
iconic tourist attraction found on the
Dandenongs.
3 Rhododendron gardens
The 42 hectare garden was first established in 1960 by the Australian
Rhododendron Society for the display and propagation of rhododendrons in an
Australian setting and now features important collections of rhododendrons,
azaleas, camellilas and other native and exotic trees. The stunning National
Rhododendron Gardens has amazing framed views of the Yarra Valley and Great
Dividing Range.
4 George Tindale Gardens
Another one of the more beautiful gardens in the Dandenong Ranges is the
unique George Tindale Gardens. Just meters from the iconic Alfred Nichols
Gardens, it makes the perfect combination of sights to see whilst travelling
through Sherbrooke, one of The Dandenong’s leafier suburbs

Scenic drives - the abundance of winding roads throughout the ranges provide
the perfect way to experience the towering mountain ash, fern gullies and
farmgates

Picnics - there are literally too many places to list from private romantic places to
top spots for the family to have a BBQ.

Shops and Stays - The various coffee shops and restaurants, bed and breakfasts,
craft shops, antique shops and nurseries keep visitors from leaving.

Puffing Billy Railway - a narrow-gauge heritage steam railway, from Belgrave to

GembrookPuffing Billy is Australia’s favourite steam train and is one of the finest
preserved steam railways in the world. This century old steam train is still running
on its original 24 kilometre mountain track from Belgrave to Gembrook, through
the beautiful forests and fern gullies of the Dandenong Ranges.

The open-sided carriages are the best way to see the stunning views and you can
even dangle your legs over the side of the carriages
Lookouts & Views -There are several locations throughout the Dandenong
Ranges that offer spectacular views on both sides of the range. On a clear day,
features as far as Mount Macedon, the You Yangs and Port Phillip Bay can be
seen simultaneously. While the impressive views across to the blue and green
colour of the Great Dividing Range are superb especially at sunrise.

Walking & Hiking—various tracks and trails are available at a variety of lengths
and difficulties.

Undoubtedly the 1 in 20 has to be one of Melbourne's most popular climbs for

road cyclists. The climb makes its way from the foothills township of The Basin to
the hilltop village of Sassafras.

1000 STEPS
The 1000 Steps Walk is an institution for fitness enthusiasts across Melbourne.
Making the 3km trek one of the most popular spots in the Dandenong Ranges
National Park, but its steep terrain is not to be underestimated. But this suits
many just fine who are often preparing to undertake the real "Kokoda Track

Cycling—the Dandenong Ranges are one of Melbourne's most popular cycling

areas. Whether it be the off road Mountain Bike trails or popular road cycling
climbs.

TESSELAAR TULIP FSTIVAL

The Tesselaar Tulip Festival began in 1954 and has since grown to become one of
Victoria's most iconic tourist attractions, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of
over a million spring flowers in bloom. The fields burst into colour each
September and include over 120 different varieties of tulips alone.

WERIBEE ZOO

the Werribee Open Range Zoo spans 225 hectares, plays host to an extensive array of some of
Africa’s most iconic animals and, believe it or not, is situated a mere 30 minutes from the heart of
Melbourne. So if family-friendly adventure is what you’re looking for, then this is the place for
you!
You will find an amazing array of animals living on 225 hectares of wide, open savannah.
On the Pula Reserve Walking Trail, come face-to-face with amazing gorillas, a pride of lions, see
monkeys and cheetahs at play and feel the sand between your toes at the new Hippo Beach

GREAT OCEAN ROAD

The Great Ocean Road begins a 90 minute drive from Melbourne's city centre. It spans
400 kilometres (249 miles) from the town of Torquay to Nelson on the South Australian
border.
one of the world's most scenic coastal drives, along the
south-west coast of Victoria.
one of the most scenic stretches of road in the world that spans the south-west of Victoria, it is
home to one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Twelve Apostles.

YARRA VALLEY

Less than an hour from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is a whole life experience
away, offering quality local food and wine, breathtaking scenery, romantic
hideaways and indulgent adventures.
The Yarra Valley was Victoria's first wine growing district – with a history
stretching back nearly 180 years.
Less than an hour drive from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is home to vineyards, fine
dining and quaint accommodation, making it one of Melbourne's favourite weekend
breaks.
Top family things to doin yarra valley
Hot air balloon experience

Start your Yarra Valley day with a sunrise hot air balloon experience with Global
Ballooning Australia. Well known for it's countryside glamour, wildlife and wine
varieties. Hot air balloon flights began here by Global Ballooning Australia in
1992 and have been a popular region to fly balloons ever since.

Unlike the Melbourne location, the Yarra Valley provides views of rolling hills,
green landscapes and the chance to see some kangaroos feeding on breakfast as
you fly over them during sunrise. After your flight, enjoy a sumptuous brekkie

HEALESVILLE SANCTUARY
Explore a bushland haven for Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary, just one
hour from Melbourne in the stunning Yarra Valley.

Wander through the tranquil tracks and meet some iconic Australian animals like
Koalas, Kangaroos, Platypus, Dingoes, Wombats and Emus.

Healesville Sanctuary is also home to the Australian Wildlife Centre, a hospital

which treats more than 2000 sick and injured native animals every year and is an
important training centre for wildlife veterinarians.

TARRAWARRA MUSEUM OF
ART
TarraWarra Museum of Art is located in the beautiful Yarra Valley wine region,
just one hour north-east of Melbourne.

Throughout each year it presents seasonally changing exhibitions within an

award-winning building set in the rolling hills of the natural landscape.

LILLYDALE LAKE &

PLAYGROUND
Lillydale Lake is open at all times and has a range of facilities and activities to suit
everyone, including an all-abilities playground, outdoor fitness station, walking
tracks, fishing jetties, BBQ's, picnic shelters, sandy beach areas and public toilets.

PHILIP ISLAND Just 90 minutes south-east

of Melbourne, Phillip Island boasts breathtaking beauty with rugged coastlines,
idyllic beaches including nationally recognised sur ng reserves and native wildlife
encounters
Watch in wonder as hundreds of Little Penguins waddle from the sea at dusk
then clamber to their nests in the dunes.

, Phillip Island Nature Park is well worth a visit to enjoy a fun-filled day of
exploring breathtaking landscapes and getting up close and personal with some
of our iconic wildlife. There is plenty to see and do in Phillip Island and with an
array of accommodation providers, quality restaurants, beaches and parks, you’ll
be tempted to extend your stay well beyond just a day.

Wander along the coastline along the boardwalks that line the cliff tops at the
Nobbies Centre and keep an eye out for fur seals and migrating whales, or go bird
watching at Swan Lake. There are beaches aplenty for beginner to experienced
surfers, from Flynn’s Beach to Summerland Bay. A notable highlight of any trip to
Phillip Island, is the Penguin Parade. As the sun begins to fade, the world’s
smallest penguins waddle up the beach to return to the warmth of their homes
amongst the sand dunes, and you can bare witness to this magical procession
from a 180 degree elevated viewing platform.

Man made features in Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia's second largest city and the capital of the state of
Victoria, is a fascinating blend of old and new
Flinders street station .
Flinders Street Station is Australia’s oldest train station, and with its
distinctive yellow facade and green copper dome it’s a city icon. Flinders
Street is the busiest suburban railway station in the southern hemisphere,
with over 1500 trains and 110,000 commuters passing through each day

Federation square
On the southern edge of the Melbourne city centre, Flinders St Station is
a major Melbourne landmark, the hub of Melbourne's transport system,
Federation square.
Federation Square, which stands across the street from Flinders St
Station, is an imposing Melbourne structure of modern architecture.
Federation Square has become the heart and soul of Melbourne. This
modern piazza is home to major cultural attractions, world-class events,
tourism experiences and an array of restaurants, bars and specialty stores.

Since opening in 2002, Federation Square has seen more than 100 million
visits, positioning it as one of the most visited attractions for interstate
and international visitors, and a beloved destination for locals

Aami park
AAMI Park provides the missing link to Melbourne’s array of sporting venues,
providing a rectangular pitch for football (soccer) and the rugby codes.

The brief to build an iconic and clever stadium was certainly realised. A
capacity of 30,050 is housed in a remarkable geodesic bio-frame roof that
affords environmental sustainability, uninterrupted sight lines and
sensational atmosphere

St Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Cathedral, across the street from Federation Square, is an

imposing old-style Melbourne Anglican cathedral
Opposite Federation Square, on Melbourne's busiest intersection, the neo-Gothic St Paul’s
Cathedral is a Melbourne landmark, built between 1880 and 1931.

Constructed in sandstone, the current building replaced an earlier bluestone church, built on
the site where the first public Christian services in Melbourne were led by Dr Alexander
Thomson in 183

Rialto Towers

Rialto Towers is one of the tallest reinforced concrete structures in the

southern hemisphere. A linked, two-tower development, Rialto was
Melbourne's tallest building until Eureka Building came along

Eureka tower

Officially opened in October 2006, Eureka Tower is Melbourne's tallest

structure. A residential building in Melbourne's Southbank, it soars above
nearby buildings like a needlepoint in the sky. It is the second tallest
skyscraper in the southern hemisphere, and the second tallest residential
building in the world.

Melbourne cricket ground

Melbourne Cricket Ground is an all-purpose stadium used for cricket

matches, Aussie Rules football games and other sports events including
the recent Commonwealth Games.

Rod lever arena

Rod Laver Arena is the centre court for tennis tournaments at Melbourne
Park, home of the Australian Open.

The arena is named after Australian tennis legend Rod Laver, the only
tennis player in the world to have won the tennis Grand Slam — winning all
four Grand Slam tournaments in one year — twic

State library of melbourne

A Melbourne landmark and cultural icon, the State Library is a

magnificent 19th-century building with some of the city’s most beautiful
heritage interior The State Library's collections include over two million
books, hundreds of thousands of pictures, newspapers, maps and
manuscripts, and masses of audio, video and digital material – all
reflecting the culture of Victoria over the past 150 years

MUS TSEE
Luna park Luna Park is an iconic amusement park located in St Kilda, Melbourne,
with unique rides, delicious food and holiday events for the perfect family fun day.

Luna Park Melbourne is Melbourne's ultimate family destination for fun.

Ideally located next to St Kilda beach, Melbourne's Luna Park is always a
great day out for the young and the young at heart.

Melbourne's Luna Park is a galaxy of amusements and sensations. From

the jaw dropping, eye ball popping super thrill rides like the Pharaoh's
Curse and the Enterprise, to the exhilarating rides like the Scenic Railway
Roller Coaster, Twin Dragon, and Coney Island Top Drop, you are bound
to have an awesome tim

Parliament house of Victoria

Shrine of remembrance Visit the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne's

most iconic landmark, where Victorians have been coming since 1934 to
honour the service and sacrifice of Australian men and women in war and
peacekeeping The Shrine of Remembrance is one of Melbourne’s most
important and meaningful landmarks, honouring the service and sacrifice
of Australian men and women who have served in armed combat and
peacekeeping operations. Dedicated in 1934 to commemorate First World
War veterans, the Shrine of Remembrance is a place for sharing and
preserving important stories about war, peace, service and lessons learnt.
The Shrine is a Melbourne icon and an especially poignant location to
commemorate Anzac Day, when a dawn service and wreath-laying
ceremony are held.

EXPLORING MELBOURNE

Melbourne is easy to explore by bike, tram, bus, train or taxi

CYCLE. Hop on a bike and enjoy a spin around Melbourne, which is
proud to be a cycling-friendly city

With dedicated bike tracks and an impressive network of on-road bike

lanes, it's so simple to ride around Melbourne and take in its many
magnificent sites. The City of Melbourne is committed to improving end-
of-trip facilities and paths to assist cyclists and encouraging more cyclin

TRAM

Using the city's famed trams and an extensive train and bus
network, you'll be able explore every corner
Melbourne's public transport network extends from the city centre in all
directions, with trains, trams and buses offering comprehensive public
transport services.

There's also the free City Circle Tram to help you get around to all the
city's major attractions.
myki is Melbourne's ticket to travel on the city's trains, trams and buses. It is a re-usable smart
card that stores value to pay your public transport far

ME elbourne’s free tram zone includes the central city and Docklands,
with the principal boundaries of Spring Street, Flinders Street and La
Trobe Street. The zone also includes Victoria Street, William Street and
Elizabeth Street, surrounding the Queen Victoria Market.

Tram travel within this zone is free, however, if your journey starts or
finishes outside the Free Tram Zone you'll need to touch on with a topped-
up myki to ensure you have a valid ticket.