Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is
the financial and the cultural capital of Australia. As a result of
immigration moves that happened after the second world war, different
cultures became a part of the nation’s ideology and ethos and as a
result there are plenty of cultural festivals, performances, galleries and
museums in the city to lure the hearts of the tourists from across the
globe. The city centre is full of bars, cafés and shops, interspaced
with beautiful green parks to get away from Melbourne’s hustle and
bustle.
Wool and raw and processed agricultural goods are exported to various parts
of the globe. The city is heavily industrialized including industries such
as shipbuilding, the manufacture of farm machinery, textiles, and electrical
goods.
Fact File
Country : Australia
Population : 71,382
Languages : English
Climate : The city experiences all the four seasons. Summers: max -
41 C min - 12 C; Winters: max - 30 C min - 2 C.
Official Currency : Australian dollar (AUD); 1 AUD = 33.641 Indian
Rupee = 0.7729 $( USD ), = 0.6421 Euro (subject to change)
Location : Melbourne is located in the south-eastern corner of
mainland Australia, and is the southernmost mainland capital city.
Getting There
By
Air : Melbourne's Tullamarine airport is the main international airport
in the city which is 22km (14mi) northwest of the city centre. A second
airport, Avalon Airport, southwest of the city, opened in mid-2004 and the
Sunbus service meets all flights that arrive there.
Getting Around
Public transport consists of trams, trains and buses which provide a very
efficient means to get around in the city. Besides these, Melbourne's
metropolitan trainlines reach out into the surrounding suburbs and provide
an efficient service. Last trains leave the city around midnight.
By Train : Spencer Station is the interstate train station and
Flinders Station is the main metropolitan station. Though the country's
railway network is less extensive and more expensive than the bus network
but train travel is often quicker and almost always more pleasant.
Interstate rail services operate only between the capital cities.
Buses : Buses are clean and efficient and include the 'Nightrider'
bus service, which runs from the city to the outlying suburbs from midnight
to dawn.
Taxis : Melbourne has a plethora of cabs, which can be hired on the
street or booked by phone.
Trams : They are a source of city pride and run on a fairly
efficient and broad network within the city and the inner city suburbs.
Coin-only ticket machines are installed on trams.
Accommodation
The city of has very good hotels to ensure a comfortable stay for the
tourists. Mentioned below is a list of some of the hotels in the city:
5 star hotels in the city
Hotel Stamford Plaza
Hotel le Meridien At Rialto
Pacific International apartments Southbank
Quay West Suites
4 star hotels in the city
Hotel Langham
Hotel Crowne Towers
Hotel Royce
Hotel Carton Crest
Hotel Someset Gordon place
3 star hotels in the city
Hotel Windsor
Hotel Grand
Major Tourist attractions
Queen
Victoria Markets - Victoria Market the most important marketplace in the
city of Melbourne. People who love to shop should not miss out on the
opportunity to visit this place.
Melbourne Aquarium - Situated on the banks of the Yarra River since
2000, this acclaimed aquarium offers a extensive experience of Australia’s
ric waters, from deadly sharks and jellyfish, to amazing corals.
National Gallery of Victoria - A pair of buildings namely the Ian
Potter Centre for Australian Art and the International Building - together
own one of Melbourne’s finest art collections.
Other attractions
Yarra River Cruise
MCG
Albert Park
Ballarat
