Within an hours drive or train ride from the centre of Geelong is Melbourne, one of the world’s great cities. Melbourne is Australia’s second largest city after Sydney and the capital of Victoria. Well known for it’s love of sporting events, it is one of Australia’s most cosmopolitan and European style cities. Greater Melbourne is home to over 3.8 million people living in the urban sprawl that hugs Port Phillip Bay.
Melbourne – Lygon Street – Carlton
Lygon Street is Melbourne’s little bit of Italy. You can’t miss some of the best Italian cooking this side of Italy. Juicy pizza, magnificent pasta and mouth watering gelato ice cream and rich coffee- Lygon Street is truly delicious.
Melbourne – Brunswick Street
Brunswick Street is a mix of cultures, art and things a bit out there. The area has a young and somewhat alternate feel with plenty of great pubs, restaurants, coffee shops and good shopping with people shopping for books, records, specialty gifts and clothing
Melbourne – Richmond
Richmond to the city’s north is home to the MCG Melbourne’s huge sporting arena home to cricket and AFL football. Richmond is a multicultural mix of Vietnamese and Europeans and has a huge factory outlet industry. Plenty of cafes and dining opportunities and a thriving area.
Melbourne – St Kilda
The seaside suburb of St Kilda is one of our most interesting suburbs, great beaches, a huge cafe lifestyle and plenty of culture to soak up. Sunday’s huge craft market is a must for anyone in Melbourne over the weekend.
Melbourne Docklands
Dockland’s is Melbourne’s newest suburb, right on the waterfront and home to Docklands Stadium, huge retail precincts and plenty of dining opportunities. Docklands is fast becoming Melbourne’s favorite playground.
Melbourne Southbank
Banking the beautiful Yarra river Southbank offers huge entertainment and arts precincts including the Crown Entertainment Complex that is home to one of the world’s largest casinos which is a buzz night and day.
Melbourne Chinatown
Situated in the heart of the city in Little Bourke Street, Melbourne’s Chinatown has a wealth of Asian restaurants, ranging from Chinese, Malay, Thia, Vietnamese, Japanese and Korean. There are so many great choices and a must for any visitor.
Melbourne Greek Precinct
Melbourne has a rich Greek heritage, with a huge population living in and around the city. Londsdale street and surrounding lanes have some amazing Greek restaurants, bars and clubs plus plenty of Greek coffee shops and cafe’s serving Melbourne’s best cakes.
Melbourne City
Melbourne’s city centre has one of the world’s best shopping precincts, with huge department stores, all the big names and plenty of exquisite boutiques. The city is alive with great restaurants, theatres, cafes and attractions.
Melbourne Special Events
Melbourne is Australia’s sporting capital and probably can also hold the crown to the events capital. There are a amazing selection of major events held…
Melbourne Things to Do
The Melbourne Aquarium The Melbourne Aquarium is a major tourist destination, featuring aquatic from diverse places like the Great Barrier Reef, Murray River, and the…
Melbourne Accommodation
Atlantis Hotel Melbourne 300 Spencer Street, Melbourne The Atlantis Hotel is a brand New 4 Star 72 room hotel designed to meet all the…
Melbourne Photos
Melbourne is one of the World’s great cities with amazing high rise architecture, a rich and interesting history and one of the most multicultural centres…
Melbourne – A brief history
Melbourne, named after British Prime Minister, Lord Melbourne, and was first settled by a group of settlers led by John Batman and John Pascoe Fawkner,…
About Melbourne
Within an hours drive or train ride of the centre of Geelong is Victoria’s capital Melbourne one of the world’s great cities. Melbourne is Australia’s…