Melbourne Guide

Melbourne

Melbourne is located in Australia’s south eastern region in the state of Victoria. Known as the garden city for its abundance of parks and gardens, Melbourne is rich with beauty and history in the modern setting of Australia’s second most populous city. Because if its appeal, the city has grown to become one of the country’s centres for commerce, industry and culture.

Situated on a strip one mile by one half is Melbourne’s central business district or CBD. On a Melbourne map it can be located within the area known as the Hoddle Grid. The strip is home to a vibrant business and cultural district filled with cafés, pubs and shopping. Within walking distance from the CBD are some of the many parks and gardens Melbourne is famous for. Many Melbourne guides also note the abundance of street art on display in the CBD and its surrounding parks.

Melbourne restaurants are abundant and range from moderately priced cafés to top of the range fine dining establishments. Within the CBD and other parts of the city you will find restaurants serving cuisine produced with locally sourced produce, meats and fine wines. Many of these wines are from the vineyards of the nearby Yarra Valley. You can travel into the nearby countryside and visit the wineries to sample the many wines produced here.

When looking for a Melbourne hotel you need not look far. The garden city offers a wide range of accommodation including first class luxury hotels, mid-range and budget hotels and comfortable bed and breakfast establishments. Camping sites and backpacker hostels are also available. Some of the more popular Melbourne hotels are within the CBD. Other popular locations for resorts are on the picturesque seaside.

Most visitors to Melbourne arrive by way of the Melbourne Airport, with both national and international flights on over 25 carriers. The city is also served by Australia’s extensive rail network with routes to many major cities within Australia. Melbourne is also a gateway to Tasmania, with ferry services scheduled daily.