Australia's second-largest city and Victoria's thriving capital is a restless, image-conscious centre with a bucketful of style. Of all Australia's cities, Melbourne is perhaps the most European in feel. Trams rattle through streets fronted by stern Victorian public buildings, while parks, outdoor cafes and restaurants lend it a Mediterranean air.

Melbourne is a melting pot of cultures. Chinese, Italians, Vietnamese, Lebanese and Greeks, among others, have all added their traditions, customs and cuisines to Melbourne's multicultural mix. The city is noted for its lovely gardens, performing arts, museums and galleries, and it's also sports-mad, being home to world-famous sporting events such as the Melbourne Cup, the Australian Open Tennis and the Qantas Australia Grand Prix. Melbourne has a lively nightclub scene and is noted for live music and comedy clubs.

Great dining-out spots include the bayside suburb of St Kilda, Lygon Street in Carlton for its Italian cuisine, Brunswick Street in Fitzroy for its offbeat cafe culture, and Little Bourke Street in the city centre for its superb range of Chinese cuisine.
Within an hour or so of Melbourne are a range of places well-worth exploring. Among them are the Macedon Ranges - Australia's spa capital - where you'll find sumptuous food and wine, luxurious accommodation, colourful gardens, amazing rock formations, and world-renowned mineral springs.

Local Travel Agent(s):
	Darebin Travel Pty Ltd
	Address: Po Box 170, 77 Main Street, Diamond Creek Victoria 3089 Melbourne Australia Phone: +61 394383055, Fax: +61 3 99236777
	A1 Travel
	Address: Level 1, 530 Little Collins Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia Phone: +61 3 9909 7190, Fax: +61 3 9352 0388
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	Address: 324A Carlisle Street, Balaclaca Victoria Melbourne 3183 Australia Phone: +61 3 95278313, Fax: +61 3 9527 8300
	Jetset Travel Boronia
	Address: Po Box 176, Boronia, Melbourne 3155 Australia Phone: +61 3 9707 0370
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	Address: 698 Sydney Road Brunswick, Victoria, Melbourne Australia Phone: +61 3 9383 6288, Fax: +61 3 9386 3673