Melbourne, Australia
Overview
Melbourne, Australia's cultural capital, boasts vibrant street art, hidden laneways, and world-class coffee. From the iconic Flinders Street Station to the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens, explore a city where laneway culture meets modern architecture.
Best Time to Travel
Best Months
Spring and Fall
Pleasant weather conditions
Months to Avoid
Check local weather patterns
Consider visiting during other months
Peak Season
Summer months
Expect larger crowds and higher prices
Top Things to Do
Shot Tower Museum
Crown Melbourne
Dights Falls
Elsternwick Park
Queen Victoria Market
Luna Park Melbourne
Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Skydeck
Alexandra Gardens
Melbourne Zoo
Fed Square
Melbourne Cricket Ground
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
National Gallery of Victoria
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
Saint Patrick's Cathedral
State Library Victoria
Scienceworks
Best Western Melbourne City Hotel
Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne
The Crown Promenade Melbourne
Grand Hotel Melbourne
Nomads St Kilda
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
The Lyall Hotel
Middle Park Hotel
The Aviary Hotel
Oriental Teahouse South Yarra
Oriental Teahouse Melbourne CBD
Stamford Plaza Melbourne
Steakhouse Grill 66 Docklands
Recommended Hotels
Recommended Restaurants
Interesting Facts
Fact 1 - Melbourne was originally named 'Batmania' after one of its founders, John Batman, before being officially named Melbourne in 1837.
Fact 2 - During the Victorian gold rush, Melbourne was once one of the richest cities in the world, even dubbed 'Marvellous Melbourne'.
Fact 3 - Melbourne consistently ranks as one of the world's most liveable cities; it held the top spot from 2011 to 2017 in The Economist's Global Liveability Index.
Fact 4 - Over 40% of Melbourne's population was born overseas, making it one of the most multicultural cities globally.
Fact 5 - The AFL Grand Final Parade, a public holiday in Victoria, sees thousands of people line the streets to cheer on their favorite Australian Rules Football teams before the championship game.
Fact 6 - Underneath the bustling city lies a network of intricate bluestone laneways, many of which were originally designed as service routes for businesses.
Fact 7 - Melbourne is considered the 'Live Music Capital of the World' with more live music venues per capita than any other city.
Fact 8 - The MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) has seen it all, including a man being arrested for attempting to land a hot air balloon on the pitch during a rock concert in 1970!