Melbourne Guide
Visitors to Melbourne will find a city that offers a wide variety of experiences, all within the easily accessible CBD and inner suburbs. From the wide streets and boulevards with their iconic trams to the lanes and side streets full of boutiques and bars, Melbourne offers something for everyone. Whether you are searching for the perfect Martini, a pair of handmade Italian shoes or a spa resort, Melbourne offers even the most jet-lagged traveller the best of the world in one city.
Melbourne's Victorian grid system of streets means it is easy to explore and get to know. A quick tram ride will take the visitor to the vibrant cafes and restaurants of Carlton or South Yarra or to the bayside suburbs and beaches at upscale Albert Park or uber-trendy St Kilda. There is also a free City Circle tram that takes in many of Melbourne's main attractions as it does a full loop of the city including the buzz of the new Docklands precinct and access to the large green parks that surround the city.
Melbournians pride themselves on the cosmopolitan nature of their city and for the visitor there is an endless array of possibilities to discover. With a vibrant cultural life there are many galleries and museums to visits. Cinemas and theatres abound, catering to every taste from big budget musicals at the historic Princess Theatre to the latest in international film at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI).
Melbourne's cultural hub is conveniently located and includes the National Gallery (NGVI), the Arts Centre with Hamer Hall for concerts and the Theatre's Building including the State Theatre for opera and ballet Melbourne is also known as a sporting city: there are the big name drawcards like the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Spring Racing Carnival as well as many local events. Melbourne is famously the home of Australian Rules football and host to many national and international sporting events so there is always something to satisfy even the most ardent sports fan.
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