Melbourne Vic 3000
(Pop 3 806 000)
Melbourne, Victoria's capital, sits on the Yarra River & Port Phillip in the state's south. It is Australia's 2nd largest city and a major commercial, cultural & industry centre. First settled in 1835 and Australia's capital city from 1901-1927, this easy city to navigate is set on a grid system with an extensive and charming tram network easing traffic congestion. Melbourne hosted the 1956 Summer Olympics & 2006 Commonwealth Games. Renowned for its fashion & food, many arcades and narrow streets still add a charm that a highrise city can't compete with. Australian Open (tennis) (Jan), Australian Grand Prix (Mar), Melbourne Food & Wine Festival (Mar-Apr), Melbourne International Comedy Festival (Apr), Melbourne International Film Festival (July-Aug), Melbourne International Arts Festival (Oct), Melbourne Cup (Australia's premier horse race) (Nov). 
Visitor Information Centre: Cnr Flinders St & St Kilda Rd. Tel (03) 9658 9658.

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