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MELBOURNE VICTORIA
AUSTRALIA
TOURIST
INFORMATION
MELBOURNE
Visitors will find that Melbourne is an exciting city to explore. Modern
architecture and design is juxtaposed with heritage buildings reflecting
Australia’s unique history. But beneath the city’s impressive façade, lies the true
heart and soul of the city; laneways which snake the city grid to reveal cafés
and bars, fashion houses, boutiques, innovative cuisine, galleries, theatres and
museums.
City of Melbourne Website Link
EAT &
DRINK
Visit Victoria Website Link
Restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs are always buzzing in
Melbourne. An eclectic range of cuisine is on offer across
town - hidden down laneways, high above street level or
overlooking the waterfront.
http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/DiningandNightlife/Pages/DiningandNightlife.aspx
SHOP
From the cutting edge to classic, boutique to big time,
Melbourne’s vibrant retail scene is alive with alluring labels,
products and shopping experiences – some home grown,
some world-renowned.
http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Shopping/Pages/Shopping.aspx
GETTING
AROUND
THE CITY
Melbourne is a city that's a cinch to explore, with flexible
and no-fuss ways to move around town. Bike tracks,
waterways, trains, trams and taxis transport you through the
city and make you a part of its action. You can also cruise,
cycle or walk to attractions and events around the city.
http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/GettingAroundTheCity/Pages/GettingAround.aspx
SEE & DO
Melbourne is a city with endless options. The city sweeps
you up into laneways and libraries, attractions, art galleries,
parks, theatres and a vibrant waterfront atmosphere.
http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/PlacesToGo/Pages/placestogo.aspx
See what's on in Melbourne – there's always plenty to do!
WHATS ON
http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/WhatsOn/Pages/Whatson.aspx
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TOP 20 THINGS TO DO
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Stroll, skate or soak up the sun on the St Kilda beach promenade
2
Join in the festivities at one of Melbourne’s many free public events
3
Discover Australia’s Aboriginal culture on a Koorie Heritage Walk
4
Dine in the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, while travelling city streets
5
Meet multicultural Melbourne at the Queen Victoria Market
6
See the city from ‘The Edge’ – 88 stories up in the Eureka Tower
7
Capture the city spirit at Federation Square, home to galleries, cafés and bars
8
Eat, drink and live like a local in Melbourne’s sophisticated secret laneways
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Swim with sea horses around the piers of the Mornington Peninsula
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Capture culture at the National Gallery of Victoria, with art spanning the globe
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Meet native and foreign animals or picnic over jazz at the Melbourne Zoo
12
Discover the Melbourne Story at the Melbourne Museum
13
Tee off at one of Melbourne’s 15 championship golf courses
14
Take time out at one of Melbourne’s seaside day spas
15
Experience café culture on Lygon Street – Melbourne’s ‘Little Italy’
16
See a show at a world-class theatre as Broadway comes to Melbourne
17
Live the sporting passion at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and National Sports
Museum
18
Drive a lap around Albert Park Lake, home to the Australian Formula 1TM Grand
Prix
19
Shop at Melbourne’s largest department stores, Myer and David Jones
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Enjoy spectacular water views and stylish restaurants in Docklands
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CITY GUIDES & MAPS
CITY GUIDE TO DOWNLOAD
Fifty page guide on where to go and what to do in Melbourne:
Uncover Melbourne's best kept secrets (PDF 4MB) – in English
FOREIGN LANGUAGE CITY GUIDES TO DOWNLOAD
CHINESE
SPANISH
JAPANESE
FRENCH
GERMAN
ITALIAN
KOREAN
CITY MAPS TO DOWNLOAD
City map (PDF 3Mb)
Inner Melbourne map (1.5Mb)
City of Melbourne interactive map
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VICTORIA
Hugging the tip of the Australian east coast,
Victoria is Australia's second-smallest state,
covering 227,600 square kilometres – roughly the
size of the British Isles.
Packed into such a compact area is a wealth of
diverse regional areas and attractions, from
Visit Victoria Website Link
sweeping coastline and pristine beaches to
national parks and forests teeming with wildlife to
wineries, lakes and mountains offering skiing, climbing and hiking. Best of all,
many of Victoria's unique and varied landscapes are easily accessible as day
trips from Melbourne.
VICTORIAN REGIONS
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Muray
Region
The world’s third longest navigable river, the Murray River,
forms the border between New South Wales and Victoria before
heading south through South Australia to the ocean. Unwind
and enjoy the region’s renowned food, wine, golf courses, and
river delights. Explore 40,000 years of inhabitation with an
Aboriginal Discovery Tour.
http://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/The-Murray.aspx
Yarra Valley
Less than one hour’s drive from Melbourne, the picturesque
Yarra Valley is famous for its vineyards and rolling green hills
and the pleasures of locally produced food and wine. The
Dandenong Ranges is a popular escape for its mountain
scenery, forests and fern gullies. Drive, walk, wander or float
through in a hot air balloon.
http://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Yarra-Valley-and-Dandenong-Ranges.aspx
Great Ocean
Road
One of the world’s most scenic drives, the Great Ocean Road
follows Victoria’s stunning south-western coastline past the
famous Twelve Apostles. From Torquay, south of Geelong, to
Peterborough, east of Warrnambool, the 243-kilometre road
winds along cliff tops and down to the shoreline, crosses river
estuaries and moves under the canopies of lush rainforests.
http://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Great-Ocean-Road.aspx
Grampians
The Grampians region, with its ancient and expansive
landscapes, has stunning national and state parks, indigenous
history and breathtaking scenery. The Grampians National Park
features spectacular rocky outcrops, 200 bird species,
Aboriginal heritage trails and Victoria’s largest collection of rock
art.
http://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Grampians.aspx
Victoria’s
High
Country
Head for the spectacular scenery and high altitude of Victoria’s
high country. The region is renowned for its welcoming villages,
long traditions of wine making, fine local produce and adventure
and outdoor activities in the breathtaking alpine scenery. Expect
a warm welcome in the region’s villages from the families who
run the local gourmet restaurants, boutique wineries and
lodgings.
http://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/High-Country.aspx
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Phillip
Island
Phillip Island is a popular destination for its nature and wildlife,
as well as its international motor racing events. Just 90 minutes
from Melbourne, Phillip Island offers visitors a range of easily
accessible activities and facilities. Experience the famous
Penguin Parade, Australia’s most popular wildlife event, where
every day at dusk a parade of little penguins emerge from the
sea and make their way to their burrows in the sand dunes.
http://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Phillip-Island.aspx
Daylesford
and
Macedon
Ranges
Daylesford and Macedon Ranges is the state’s capital of
indulgence, offering spa retreats and natural springs, great
cafés and fine dining. For more than 100 years, people have
flocked to Daylesford and the surrounding spa country for rest
and reinvigoration. More than 80 per cent of Australia’s naturally
occurring mineral springs are found in the region, with over 70
mineral springs found there.
http://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Daylesford-and-the-Macedon-Ranges.aspx
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MELBOURNE WIDGET
The Melbourne Widget is a small
application that is embedded in a
“Melbourne” logo on any
conference, association or
business event website. When a
potential delegate clicks on the
widget, they will be able to view
ready-made content about
Melbourne and Regional
Victoria, as well as watch an
incentive video about the city. By
placing the widget on the event
website, delegates are enticed into learning more about the destination and pre
and post touring opportunities, plus they will remain on the event website longer
without having to click over to other destination websites to obtain visitor
information.
Research conducted by MCB indicates that more than three-quarters of
international conference delegates sourced information on Melbourne prior to
their visit. In addition, 46 per cent of delegates visiting Melbourne for a
conference stay on to visit regional Victoria and more than a quarter of
delegates visit with at least one travelling partner.
MCB’s Melbourne Widget is provided free of charge to all conferences,
congresses and conventions being held at the Melbourne Convention and
Exhibition Centre. Contact MCB for your own customised Melbourne Widget.
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AUSTRALIA
Australia is famous for its many icons – the Great Ocean
Road, Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef, the Sydney Harbour
Bridge, sunshine, kangaroos and koalas. But in between
these Aussie icons, breathtaking landscapes, native plants
and animals, and laid-back locals set Australia apart from
anywhere else in the world.
Tourism Australia Website Link
AUSTRALIAN STATES
NEW SOUTH
WALES
Sydney is cosmopolitan, vibrant and multicultural. A leading
global destination recognised the world over for its lifestyle and
innovation, and for its beautiful location on the edge of the
world’s largest natural harbour. Spend the day exploring the city
– climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge or lunch in famous Bondi.
Only a short drive from Sydney, explore the Blue Mountains,
Hunter Valley wine region or the myriad of beaches.
http://www.australia.com/explore/states/nsw.aspx
NORTHERN
TERRITORY
The Territory is dramatic and historic, luxurious and relaxing,
stark and pristine. With superb environments, World Heritagelisted national parks, dramatic deserts, tropical shores or
outback cattle stations, it offers a diversity of everything that is
the real Australia. Uluru (Ayres Rock) is a truly unique
destination. Take in the majesty of the Red Centre as you watch
the sunrise in a hot air balloon or catch a camel train through the
Central Australian desert and enjoy the spectacular backdrop of
Uluru and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas).
http://www.australia.com/explore/states/nt.aspx
QUEENSLAND
Make the most of the outdoor lifestyle with its subtropical
climate, dense rainforests and white, sandy beaches and clear
blue water. Visit the Whitsundays, with the three natural wonders
of Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and the Great Barrier Reef.
Explore the city vibe of Brisbane, whale watch on the Gold Coast
or sample local produce at one of the many outstanding
restaurants.
http://www.australia.com/explore/states/qld.aspx
SOUTH
AUSTRALIA
From the pristine beaches of the Fleurieu Peninsula to the deep
red gorges of the Flinders Rangers and the underground town
of Coober Pedy, South Australia is a state of ever changing
landscapes. Visit the world-famous Barossa Valley wine region,
then head back to the elegant heritage city of Adelaide and
explore the colonial architecture amongst picturesque parklands.
http://www.australia.com/explore/states/sa.aspx
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TASMANIA
Tasmania mixes the best Australia has to offer - from World
Heritage wilderness and the cleanest air on earth, to a thriving
cultural scene and fantastic food and wine. A paradise for
adventure seekers, with activities including bushwalking, angling,
boating and rock climbing.
http://www.australia.com/explore/states/tas.aspx
WESTERN
AUSTRALIA
Perth offers a warm, welcoming small-town approach mixed with
the mindset of an international city. Outside Perth, Western
Australia offers a diverse range of natural attractions. Swim with
whale sharks, explore caves and browse fine art and craft
galleries. Explore the Kimberley, set in the Western Australian
outback. One of the world’s last great wilderness areas, with vast
horizons, ancient gorges, astounding rock formations and rock
pools.
http://www.australia.com/explore/states/WA.aspx
AUSTRALIAN
CAPITAL
TERRITORY
Enjoy the advantages and amenities of a big city ease of access
and a beautiful bush surrounding. Canberra offers a range of
cultural and outdoor activities. Take a bike ride around Lake
Burley Griffin or visit the beautiful Portrait Gallery and National
Museum of Australia.
http://www.australia.com/explore/states/act.aspx
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