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Vibrant, elegant, and multicultural, Australia's second largest metropolis frequently tops the list of the world's most liveable cities. With its tangle of hidden laneways, tree-lined promenades, and grand Victorian buildings funded by the 1850s Gold Rush, the city has a distinctly European feel.

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Vibrant, elegant, and multicultural, Australia’s second largest metropolis frequently tops the list of the world’s most liveable cities. With its tangle of hidden laneways, tree-lined promenades, and grand Victorian buildings funded by the 1850s Gold Rush, the city has a distinctly European feel. Foodies will also find plenty to love. Famous Aussie chefs flaunt their talents here, and you can …

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Planning a Trip

LANGUAGE English CURRENCY Australian Dollar BEST TIME TO VISIT May to August NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Flinders Street Station (FSS) NEAREST AIRPORT Melbourne Airport (MEL) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 000 INTERNET ACCESS Free wi-fi is available at central city spots such as Federation Sq, Flinders St station, Crown Casino and the State Library. Free wi-fi is now the norm in most midrange …

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Getting Around

On foot Melbourne’s city centre is laid out in an orderly grid system, similar to Manhattan, making it easy to navigate around the most central areas. During peak hour, walking may even be quicker than taking the tram. A free map of the city centre is available from the Melbourne Visitor Centres in Federation Square and Bourke Street Mall. By …

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History & Culture

The area of present-day Melbourne has been occupied by humans since 31,000 to 40,000 years, before the arrival of Europeans. It was inhabited by hunter-gatherers from three indigenous regional tribes- the Boonwurrung, Wurundjeri and Wathaurong. The first European settlement was started by Colonel David Collins in October 1803. The settlement of present-day Melbourne began in 1835, when colonisers from Tasmania …

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Top Attractions

Federation Square When Federation Square opened in 2002 to commemorate 100 years of federation, it divided Melburnians. There were those who loved it and those who hated it. Either way, it has become an integral part of the city and a great place for tourists to start their sightseeing. Located opposite Flinders Street Station, a major public transport hub, the …

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