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About Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and is Australia's second largest city.
Melbourne is a city of style, fashion, food, architecture, theatres, galleries, trams and gardens. From the cafes and riverside Southgate to the designer fashion stores of South Yarra, Melbourne is a city of style and sophistication. Marvel at its fantastic architecture, excellent hotels, outstanding galleries and theatres. Enjoy fine cuisine and superb local wine in award wining restaurants. The city is home to more than 3000 restaurants serving over 70 national cuisines.
Shopping in Melbourne is within easy reach by public transport. Shopping tours are popular and are available to suit any budget. Step into the city and you'll find all the major department stores. For hip fashion, endless cafes and designer everything, you can't go past Chapel Street.
Melbourne's ability to handle events is second to none. It has a superb range of venues accommodating up to 100 000 visitors with over 18 000 rooms within 5 kilometres of the city. Some of the world famous sporting events held here are including The Melbourne Cup, the Australian Tennis Open and the Bells Beach Surf Classic.
Known as the Arts and Culture centre of Australia, visits to Melbourne is not complete without experiencing a show at one of the many live theatres as well as live music and comedy clubs.
Melbourne's main streets are Collins and Bourke streets crossed by Swanston and Elizabeth Streets. This area is Melbourne's main shopping centre, with the Bourke Street block becoming a pedestrian and tram mall.
Melbourne is full of parks and trees and is well known for its 19th-century architecture. One of the best known emblems of the city is the network of green and yellow trams, which takes passengers across the whole metropolitan area.
Just north of the city centre is Carlton with its characteristic terrace houses of the late 19th-century. Carlton is also famous for Lygon Street, a street full of Italian restaurants and pavement cafes.
Climate
Victoria's average temperatures in summer and winter are only a few degrees lower than Sydney's but is generally far less humid. The states annual rainfall is also less than Sydney and Brisbane. The only problem with the climate in Victoria is that it is so unpredictable, especially in the spring. In the capital of Melbourne you can sometimes experience the four seasons in one day, so always expect the unexpected when in this state.Even thought the climate is generally cooler in Melbourne there is rarely times when a big heavy jacket is needed. However, when you venture inland to places such as Ballarat or the mountain regions it can get quite cold. The nights can be very frosty and cold even if the days are clear and warm. In the summer months the whole of Victoria warms to very pleasant temperatures. There can be heat waves in the months of December and January and these can make temperatures reach almost 40C.
Hotels in Melbourne
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Crown Towers
This luxurious hotel offers an exciting Melbourne experience for all ages with entertainment at your doorstop.
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Bayview Eden Melbourne
Convenient to many of the city's attractions with several within walking distance.
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Radisson On Flagstaff Gardens
Opposite the beautiful tranquil Flagstaff Gardens, all rooms are light filled with great views of the garden or city.
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Quality Hotel Batman's Hill
A good variety of accommodation types including hotel rooms and apartments.
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Pensione Hotel Melbourne
Pensione Melbourne offers boutique interiors, wonderful hospitality and incomparable value for money.
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Mel
Great location from which to experience Melbourne's many restaurants, shops and theatres.
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Medina Grand Melbourne
Spacious, modern and well appointed apartments in a convenient location close to city shops and attractions Property description : All One, Two and Three Bedroom apartments have a full kitchen, separ ... |
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Parkview Hotel St Kilda Road
A recently refurbished hotel on the city fringe, located centrally to the Chapel Street, St Kilda and CBD Precincts.
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Quay West Suites Melbourne
Very comfortable well-appointed accommodation in a very convenient location.
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Citigate Melbourne
The contemporary hotel, suitable for the leisure and business traveller. With trains and trams departing from the doorstep, the hotel connects travellers to all Melbourne and surrounding attractions. ... |
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Stamford Plaza Melbourne
At the Paris end of Little Collins Street this is one of Melbourne's finest, all-suite, hotels.
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The Victoria All Seasons Hotel
For the budget-conscious traveller and well located in the city centre Property description : A Melbourne icon, this historic landmark hotel combines the grandeur of the late 1800's with contemporary ... |
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The Hotel Windsor
This elegant hotel combines the classic beauty and culture of Victorian architecture, with comfort and modern facilities. The hotel is renowned for its famous High Teas.
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Bayview On The Park
With its proximity to Albert Park Lake, this is a good choice for the Melbourne Grand Prix.
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The Sebel Albert Park Mel
Your first impression upon arrival will be the grandeur of our 9 storey atrium soaring above, and our warm caring and friendly team, poised to exceed your expectations.
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Rendezvous Grand Hotel
Winner of Australian Hotels Association Victoria State Awards for 2010 Excellence Superior Accommodation Hotel of the Year.
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Clarion Suites Gateway
Located on the banks of the Yarra River. A short walk to Crown Entertainment Complex, Southgate Federation Square and the Melbourne Aquarium.
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Harbourview Apartment Hotel
An affordable and comfortable 100 room Georgian style apartment hotel offering one, two and three bedroom apartments.
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Mantra On The Park
Comfortable apartments suitable for long or short stays with the bonus of being convenient to many of the citys attractions.
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The Langham, Melbourne
One of Melbourne's finest hotels offering fabulous views of the Melbourne skyline from Southbank, one of the city's most exclusive areas.
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