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Melbourne, Victoria is the capital of the 'Garden State'. Melbourne is located on Port Phillip, with the picturesque Yarra River meandering through it. By any standard, it is a sophisticated and vibrant city.

The grand-scale city architecture, wide streets, symmetrical grid design and formally landscaped parks and gardens are all legacies of the goldrushes in nearby Ballarat and Bendigo.

Melbourne's trams give the city an old-world charm. Quiet and pollution free, they are an efficient and attractive means of transport, quickly carrying passengers up and down the main thoroughfares. The free City Circle Tram transports visitors in a loop that takes in major CBD sights.

Melbourne's changeable climate is renowned, with the more marked seasonal changes giving the city its European feel. Large-scale immigration from Europe also adds to this atmosphere and, along with more recent immigration from South-East Asia, contributes to the diverse mix of cultures, foods and people, which make Melbourne the cosmopolitan city that it is today.

Melbourne Victoria is popular for holiday makers with a good selection of accommodation, hotels, tours and attractions for your holiday. Tourist information for Melbourne can be found at the visitor information centre in Melbourne's Federation Square and this page on planbooktravel is a useful resource for articles, reviews, stories, photos and blogs for Melbourne.

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Fashion in Melbourne, Leather Handbags at Christine, Melbourne

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Tourist info

Melbourne Visitor Centre

Federation Square
Cnr Swanston and Flinders Sts
Melbourne, Vic 3000
Ph: (03)9658 9658
www.visitvictoria.com

Victorian Tourism Information Service

Ph:132 842

Parks/Reserves

latest stories

5 tips for taking a moth-eaten purse out in Melbourne

Alkira | 2010-02-02 | What to do in Melbourne on a weeknight? | read more

A few of my favorite (Melbourne) things – the ‘green’ bits

alkira | 2010-02-02 | A few of my favorite (Melbourne) things – the ‘green’ bits | read more

A few of my favorite things – Art Deco Architecture

alkira | 2009-01-18 | A few of my favorite things – Art Deco Architecture | read more

A few of my favorite (Melbourne) things – Coffee in the CBD

alkira | 2009-01-18 | A few of my favorite (Melbourne) things – Coffee in the CBD | read more

latest business reviews

Craft Victoria Summer attractions

pbtevents | 2009-12-01 | Craft Victoria, located in Melbourne's CBD comprises of three gallery spaces and a retail outlet. Summer 2010 is shaping up to be a season of amazing exhibitions and displays. | read more

Scienceworks school holiday activies

pbtevents | 2009-11-25 | Summer holidays at Scienceworks in Melbourne have some exciting and interactive exhibits coming. | read more

Coming exhibitions at the National Gallery of Victoria

pbtevents | 2009-11-25 | The National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, is excited about the coming Summer season at the gallery. Australian born Ron Mueck will be the feature attraction in 2010. | read more

New Melbourne Gallery - Brood Box

admin | 2009-11-05 | As coffee and Art Culture are both intrinsic to Melbourne city life, the crew at BROOD BOX decided what could be better than putting the best coffee together with Australia’s best new and established artists? | read more

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Main Attractions

AFL (Australian Football League)

During the winter months, Aussie Rules Football is a Victorian obsession.

Lygon Street

Renowned as one of the city's best 'eat streets', Lygon St is full of all things Italian, as well as a multicultural feast of Japanese, Lebanese, African, Greek, Chinese, Vietnamese and French flavours.

Old Melbourne Gaol

The old gaol now houses a museum with interesting exhibits.

Royal Botanic Gardens

Within walking distance of the CBD, the gardens are home to over 10 000 different plant species.

Shopping in Melbourne

Wander along Collins St, Bourke St and the streets running west off Swanston St, where most of the city's major stores, boutiques and designer label shops are found.

Southgate

On the banks of the Yarra River, there is an overwhelming selection of cafes, restaurants, bars and boutiques. Crown Casino is nearby.

Yarra River Cruises

The Yarra offers an array of cruises to enjoy year round.

editors picks

A few of my favorite things – Art Deco Architecture

alkira | 2009-01-18 | A few of my favorite things – Art Deco Architecture | read more

5 tips for taking a moth-eaten purse out in Melbourne

Alkira | 2010-02-02 | What to do in Melbourne on a weeknight? | read more

A few of my favorite (Melbourne) things – the ‘green’ bits

alkira | 2010-02-02 | A few of my favorite (Melbourne) things – the ‘green’ bits | read more

Travel Australia

JB | 2008-08-21 | My wife and I set out to fulfil the great Aussie dream back in 2003, that is, to travel Australia and explore Australia’s many diverse destinations, indefinitely…. | read more

A few of my favorite (Melbourne) things – Coffee in the CBD

alkira | 2009-01-18 | A few of my favorite (Melbourne) things – Coffee in the CBD | read more

The Spring Racing Carnival and Melbourne Cup - Melbourne

george | 2008-10-26 | The Spring Racing Carnival is on again. Its a time where fashion and socialising becomes as important as punting. The event incorporates 85 race meetings across the state including The Melbourne Cup & Cox Plate, with 50 days of world-class thoroughbred racing in a stylish party atmosphere the event marks the start of a full social calendar running through to Christmas... | read more