Melbourne - Australia

Melbourne is set around the shores of Port Phillip Bay . The city itself, laid out in a large rectangle and boasting a lively and cosmopolitan pulse, sits on the northern banks of the Yarra River , about five kilometres from the bay.

Melbourne is a city 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.

Enjoy award winning food and wine, explore historic arcades and laneways lined with cafes and boutiques or see spectacular sporting events, art exhibitions, theatre and performing arts productions.

Lose yourself in the exciting labyrinth that is Melbourne, read our Autumn/Winter edition of outbound to find out more about this fantastic city

Fly to Melbourne with Tiger Airways, Jetstar and Virgin Blue

Top 5 things to do:

1. Shopping
Explore the maze of Melbourne 's laneways and arcades and discover their great shopping secrets.

2. Wining & Dining
Chic restaurants and a lively café scene, not to mention an array of boutique wineries circling the city, are just some of the reasons why Melbourne is considered the height of gastronomic excellence.

3. Attractions
Melbourne 's attractions are many and varied; striking public spaces, state-of-the-art museums and galleries, unique wildlife, tranquil gardens, heritage sites, and glorious examples of architecture.

4. Arts & Culture
Catch a show at one of Melbourne 's theatres or visit world renowned art galleries and museums.

5. Events
Whether your interest is sports, comedy, food, fashion, theatre or the arts, you'll find a festival or event for you

Links for more Information: www.visitvictoria.com

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