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Melbourne Tourist Information

Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and is Australia’s second largest city, located on the southern coast of Australia’s eastern seaboard at the top of the Port Phillip Bay & by the banks of the Yarra River. Melbourne was named after the Prime Minister of Britain at the time of its foundation, Lord Melbourne. From 1901 until 1927, it served as the capital of the country.

Melbourne is popular tourist destination in the world and plenty of places to bed and dine. There are number of restaurants around different types of food from Western to Eastern. There are number of attraction for the visitors from all the ages and number of multicultural festivals through out the year. Melbourne was the venue for the 1956 Olympic games.

Melbourne is considered as one of the greenest cities because of the landscaped gardens and parklands located there.
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In this Melbourne visitor guide we are trying our best to give as much as information which may useful for your next visit to Melbourne.

Area of Melbourne: 2,025 sq km(782 sq miles)
Time Zone Melbourne: GMT/UTC +10 (Eastern Standard Time)
Daylight Saving in Melbourne: last Sunday in October to last Sunday in March
Melbourne Electricity: 220v, 50 Hz ( plugs with two angular rectangle shape and vertical rectangular earth)
Currency in Melbourne: Australian Dollar ( A$)

General Information about Melbourne, Australia :
Melbourne History : The First attempt for the settlement in area was done by Lt. David Collins attempted in year 1803 but it was a failure. First permanent settlement was done in 1835 by John Batman by the Yarra river in year 1835 ...
Tourist Information Centers in Melbourne : There are number of tourist information centers located in Melbourne, Victoria providing a excellent service to the travelers. Visitor can clarify their matters, get brochures, maps on Melbourne, information and many more details. ...
Emergency Contact numbers and useful phone numbers in Melbourne : Calling Ambulance service in Melbourne, Calling Fire service in Melbourne, Calling Police in Melbourne, Life Line in Melbourne, Canter against sexual assault, Child Protection crisis line in Melbourne, Children's help line in Melbourne, Nurse on Call, National security Australia, Crime Stoppers, Poisons Information Center , Melbourne, Public transport & timetables, Gas Leaks and Emergencies, Accident Towing, Electricity issues in Melbourne... ...
Melbourne Maps : Here are some sites who providing maps for the city of Melbourne, Australia. ...
Melbourne Weather and Climate : Same as most of the other parts in Australia, Melbourne climate doesn’t go for the extremes in different seasons. But seldom unbearably cold or unbearably hot ...

Popular Restaurants and Cafes In Melbourne, Australia : Melbourne Visitors can taste different types of quality food items, which are belonging to various nations. Here we are listing some of the popular restaurants and cafes in Melbourne and surrounding area. ...

Melbourne Transport, Australia :
Melbourne Public Transport System : The city of Melbourne has a excellent public transport system and its a very cheap way of travel. Melbourne public transport system consist of train, trams and busses and they are interconnected. ...
Melbourne Airport Information : Melbourne Airport Code: MEL, Address: Melbourne Airport, Locked Bag 16, Gladstone Park, Victoria 3043, Australia Phone: (0)3 9297 1600 ...
Taxi Services in Melbourne : Melbourne taxies are a speedy, safe and convenient way of travel. Yellow taxies with drivers who are wearing uniforms and with a divers identity cards are safer way to travel. Melbourne taxies are available on 7 days of the week in day and night. ...

Places to Visit in Melbourne Transport, Australia :
Melbourne Visitor Attractions : There are hundreds of tourist attractions in Melbourne range from places to see, places to visit and enjoy. Here are some of the most popular visitor attractions in Melbourne and surrounding area. ...
Melbourne Beaches : Melbourne is situated on Port Phillip Bay and beaches are very popular among locals as well as among visitors. Most of the beaches are with in a close proximity from the city center and visitors can swim, dive, windsurf, roller blade, fly a kite ...
Melbourne Parks : The city of Melbourne is popular as a place with number of beautiful gardens. City residence and visitors can relax in the evening or weeks ends with many events and attractions available in these. Here are some popular parks located in Melbourne, Australia. ...

Melbourne Theaters : There are number of theaters in Melbourne and performance vary from musicals to operas...

Melbourne For Kids : There are number of places in Melbourne, specially attracts children. Adventure Playgrounds in Melbourne Area, Victoria Children's Farms in Melbourne Area, Victoria, Indoor Play Centers in Melbourne Area, Victoria ...

Melbourne Accomadation, Australia :
Five Star Hotels in Melbourne : Melbourne Five Star hotel information. ...
Four Star Hotels in Melbourne : Melbourne Four Star hotel information. ...
Melbourne Airport Hotels : Hotels near Melbourne Airport ...

Budget Accomadation in Melbourne : You can find a budget acomadation which will suite your pocket. There are number of places offering cheap acomadation in Melbourne...

Melbourne Information for Students
Melbourne Universities : Australian education system has comparative high stranded when compare with the other countries and Melbourne universities are internationally recognized and have very good reputation. ...




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