Known as Australia’s “sporting and cultural capital” Melbourne wraps itself around Port Philip, and offers leisure and sport activities, Victorian terrace-style architecture and a historic city centre. Take your pick of hotels at HotelTravel.com.
- Activities for Children in Melbourne
- Australian Open Tennis
- Ballooning Melbourne
- Cricket Melbourne
- Eureka Tower Melbourne
- Federation Square Melbourne
- Flickerfest Melbourne
- Formula One Grand Prix Melbourne
- Great Ocean Road Melbourne
- History of Melbourne
- Horse Racing Melbourne
- Melbourne Accommodation
- Melbourne Airport
- Melbourne Aquarium
- Melbourne Arts Centre
- Melbourne Arts Festival
- Melbourne Bank
- Melbourne Bus Services
- Melbourne Car Rental
- Melbourne Climate
- Melbourne Comedy Festival
- Melbourne Currency
- Melbourne Ferries
- Melbourne Film Festival
- Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
- Melbourne Fringe
- Melbourne Information
- Melbourne Museum
- Melbourne Restaurant
- Melbourne Shopping
- Melbourne Sports
- Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
- Melbourne Taxis
- Melbourne Time
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- Melbourne Tourism
- Melbourne Train
- Melbourne Vacation
- Melbourne Weather
- Melbourne Zoo
- National Gallery of Victoria
- Old Melbourne Gaol
- Phillip Island Melbourne
- Queen Victoria Market Melbourne
- Royal Melbourne Golf Club
- Things to do in Melbourne
- Tullamarine Airport
- Yarra River Melbourne
Australia’s second-largest city, Melbourne is the capital of Victoria state and arguably the most European in style of all Australian cities. Victorian buildings line shady streets plied by the nation’s largest fleet of trams, and green grassy parks and outdoor cafés pop up at every turn.
There are enough child-based activities in Melbourne that parents won’t have any problem finding something to do to entertain the kids. Top of the list is the city’s amazing zoo, followed closely by its modern aquarium. Both of these attractions are among the world’s finest and rarely fail to please. Another good choice is a trip to the IMAX theatre. If your kids have never experienced an eight-storey movie screen, it’s well worth a visit.
Australia Day: the nation’s biggest annual celebration focuses on the thing it loves most: itself. Melbourne pulls out all the stops for this important national holiday with concerts, special events and a massive fireworks display.
Tullamarine International Airport, located 14 miles northwest of downtown, is Melbourne’s main airport. Australia’s national carrier Qantas and discount airline Virgin Blue handle the majority of domestic flights from all the state capitals in the country. A number of major international carriers also provide regular service into Melbourne, offering air travellers plenty of options.
Banks: 09:30 to 16:00, Monday to Thursday; 09:30 to 17:00 Fridays
Post Offices: 08:30 to 17:30, Monday to Friday; 09:00 to 16:00 Saturdays; 10:00 to 16:00 Sundays
Department Stores and Shops: 09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Wednesday, and Saturdays; 09:00 to 18:00 Thursdays; 09:00 to 21:00 Fridays; 10:00 to 17:00 Sundays
Museums: 09:30 to 17:00, daily
Business Offices: 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday
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