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Cityscape of Melbourne, Australia
Cityscape of Melbourne, Australia (courtesy, Tourism Victoria)

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Melbourne Overview

It's rare to find anyone who lives in Melbourne who doesn't adore it. They are much more passionate about it than Sydneysiders are of their city, and it shows. I'm biased, of course, because I've chosen it for my home and here are just a few of the reasons why. Victoria's capital and Australia's largest city, Melbourne (pronounced Mel-bun) is a cultural melting pot. For a start, more people of Greek descent live here than in any other city except Athens. Chinese, Italian, Vietnamese, and Lebanese immigrants have all left their mark. Almost one-third of Melbournians were born overseas or have parents who were born overseas. With such a diverse population, and with trams rattling through the streets and stately European architecture surrounding you, you could forget you're in Australia. Read More

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Base Backpackers

17 CARLISLE STREET
Melbourne Map

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Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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California Hotel Hawthorn

138 Barkers Road
Hawthorn 3122 Map

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Hotel Class: 3 class stars
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Crowne Plaza Hotel MELBOURNE

1 - 5 SPENCER STREET
Melbourne 3005 Map

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Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Attractions

Arts Centre (The)

P.O.Box 7585
100 St Kilda Road
3004

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City Museum at Old Treasury

Old Treasury Building. Spring St. (top of Collins St.)
Melbourne, Australia

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Designed by the architect J. J. Clarke (when he was only 19) and built in 1857, the Old Treasury... Read More

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Federation Square

Flinders St. to the Yarra River (running north-south; to the left, facing Flinders St. Railway Station)
Melbourne, Australia

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You have to get into Federation Square, physically, to appreciate it. The controversial... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Melbourne

Distance (mi.)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport 6.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near Melbourne

Distance (mi.)
Burnie Wynyard Airport 224.0 map
Wagga Wagga Forrest Hill Airport 230.0 map

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Melbourne Vacation Rentals

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Honeymoon Cottage

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