About Melbourne
The Destination With It All!
Melbourne is abuzz with excitement – a melting pot - with something for everyone. From chic fashion stores to buzzing laneway cafes and trendy bars, botanic gardens to sports stadiums, elegant Victorian-era streetscapes to Manhattan-style skyscrapers, film and food festivals to galleries and opulent theatres, Melbourne has an activity and attraction that will interest you.
For more information about Melbourne visit the VIC Tourism website www.visitvictoria.com
Things To See and Do In Melbourne
The central business district of Melbourne is based around the delta of the Yarra River at the top of a large bay. The city area contains some of Australia's finest parks, gardens and historic buildings, all within walking distance. Melbourne is also Australia's entertainment, sporting and cultural capital. Nearly every cuisine is represented in the many hundreds of Melbourne's very reasonably-priced restaurants and cafes.
Places of interest include:
- Melbourne Zoo, recognised as one of the world's best
- The observation deck of the Rialto for a bird's-eye view
- The sporting precinct which includes the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), scene of the Melbourne 1956 Olympics and still one of the world's great stadiums, as well as Rod Laver arena (venue of the Australian Tennis Open)
- Many waterfront promenades and cafes along the Yarra River or docklands precinct
- Some of the finest examples of historic gothic architecture.
Dining
Be tantalised by Melbourne’s culinary delights and choose from restaurants distinctly ethnic, bohemian, modern and Asian. Dine in the Greek atmosphere of Lonsdale Street, or Carlton’s Little Italy, or Chinatown in Little Bourke Street. Take a stroll over the Yarra River to Southgate and be dazzled by the city views as well as Federation Square, all offering exquisite food and wine. For more information on dining options in and around Melbourne, speak with Conference Works who will be able to assist with recommendations.
Public Transport in Melbourne
The Melbourne Central Business District (CBD and its suburbs) are one of a few cities in the world that has a low cost electric tram network, as well as an underground train system. There is a free-of-charge historic tram that runs regularly around the perimeter of the Melbourne CBD. This free historic tram is designed for visitors to Melbourne and has high-quality maps and tour guides on board - a most recommended means of getting around the Melbourne CBD.
The city and suburbs is also well-serviced by taxis and buses or, for something a little different, catch a water taxi along Melbourne's famous Yarra River and docklands area. One of the reasons that Melbourne is regarded as one of the world's safest and most liveable cities it is quite safe to walk and travel around Melbourne, day and night.
For more information about the transport network, vist the Metlink website.