The capital of the state of Victoria and Australia’s second largest city, Melbourne is laidback, friendly and multicultural. Home to a slew of attractions and all kinds of outdoor activities, Melbourne also has good food, plenty of budget accommodation, great partying, and suburbs like Fitzroy, Richmond, South Yarra and St Kilda, perfect for non-stop buzz or relaxing over coffee and newspapers with the locals. Plus, Melbourne boasts some of Australia’s finest cultural festivals, myriad street events and big-name international sporting contests throughout the year.
The city centre is compact and easy to navigate, with an abundance of parks and greenery, while public transport is cheap, efficient and reaches almost all metropolitan destinations.
Things to see and do
From shopping to history, gardens, galleries and the great outdoors, there's heaps to discover in Melbourne
Festivals and events
Melbourne rarely has a week go by without some kind of festival or event being celebrated
