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Inside Background
Architecture 
Architecture buffs will find no shortage of historic sites and buildings to...
Last edited: August 12, 2007
Culture 
Melbourne is the unchallenged style, cultural and sporting capital of...
Last edited: October 08, 2008
Health & Safety 
For a city of nearly 4 million people, Melbourne is remarkably safe. Leaving...
Last edited: October 08, 2008
History 
The area of Melbourne was first explored by Europeans in 1803. In 1835, rival...
Last edited: October 08, 2008
Neighborhoods 
Inner city Melbourne. People say there's a European feeling about inner city...
Last edited: October 10, 2008
Recommended Reading 
Travel Pictorial - Country or Natural Wonder Always browse any or all Travel...
Last edited: January 17, 2007
Tourist Board Info 
Visitors would be smart to check out the official website for Melbourne at...
Last edited: January 21, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Melbourne, Victoria is in the Southern Hemisphere, so that means its seasons...
Last edited: February 29, 2008
Inside Victoria 
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Last edited: August 21, 2007
Introduction 
Australia's second biggest city features elegant Victorian buildings built...
Last edited: May 12, 2006
Only in Melbourne 
While in Melbourne go and see the Urban Penguins - the trip takes 2 hours...
Last edited: January 12, 2007
Useful Websites 
Useful Websites for ALL Visitors AFL (Footy) = http://www.afl.co... Tullamarine...
Last edited: May 15, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Melbourne's main airport, at Tullamarine, is located approximately 30-45 mins...
Last edited: October 10, 2008
Getting Around 
By far the easiest way to get around is to buy a zone 1 metcard.  The cost is...
Last edited: October 08, 2008
Public Transportation 
Melbourne's got an impressive metropolitan public transportation system - it's...
Last edited: August 13, 2007
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Melbourne Airport has five rental car agencies within its boundaries - Avis...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Free bus for tourists in Melbourne 
Melbourne offers a great FREE tourist bus, that goes to the main tourist sites...
Last edited: October 08, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Some great things to do outside of Melbourne include: Visit...
Last edited: May 07, 2008
Events & Festivals 
What's On In Melbourne   This website provides a very comprehesive listing of...
Last edited: February 12, 2007
Family Travel 
Kids and families will find plenty to do to keep active and entertained in...
Last edited: June 14, 2006
First-time Visitors 
Melbourne is a city with many activities for visitors. The most important...
Last edited: May 07, 2008
Museums & Attractions 
This is a list of some of the most important & famous attractions etc in...
Last edited: August 28, 2008
Nightlife 
Melbourne is all about cool little bars in difficult-to-locate lanes. In fact...
Last edited: November 25, 2006
The Performing Arts 
You won't lack for performing arts in Melbourne. Although it's often overlooked...
Last edited: June 12, 2006
Shopping 
Tree-lined Collins Street is the destination to take the chauffeur to if in the...
Last edited: November 12, 2006
Sports & Activities 
Melbourne is the sporting capital of Australia and one of the great sporting...
Last edited: May 05, 2006
Great Ocean Road day tour 
This is by far Melbourne's most popular day tour destination and is truly one...
Last edited: August 25, 2008
Local Walks 
Melbourne is a city with numerous easy paced walks with great scenic views...
Last edited: December 27, 2006
Scenic Views 
Melbourne is a city with a number of highrise locations providing great scenic...
Last edited: May 04, 2008
Tourist Shuttle 
The first and foremost activity every tourist to Melbourne should undertake is...
Last edited: January 14, 2008
Where to Go When You Need Something in a Hurry 
Ok, so you're in Melbourne and it's 10:00pm and you need a panadeine for that...
Last edited: March 04, 2008
Bonsai Farm 
Melbourne's oldest Bonsai Garden is home to the Internationally acclaimed World...
Last edited: June 04, 2007
City Circle Tram 
City Circle Trams  is a free tram service that goes to most of the main...
Last edited: July 04, 2008
Original & Authentic Aboriginal Art 
Visitors to this Aboriginal art gallery have found it both extremely...
Last edited: February 07, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Melbourne has a plethora of cuisines to choose from. The following is a small...
Last edited: September 10, 2008
Cheap Eats 
Crown Casino food court - cheap and tasty, lots of variety and not necessarily...
Last edited: July 24, 2008
Late-night Dining 
There's a bunch of late night and 24 hour venues in Melbourne on...
Last edited: January 19, 2008
Special Occasion Dining 
Melbourne has fantastic restuarants so if you're looking for a venue for a...
Last edited: September 27, 2007
Dining Hot Spots 
Melbourne's dining secrets are listed here. With a growing number of enquiries...
Last edited: May 04, 2008
Gastronomic Melbourne 
Gastronomic Tour of Melbourne! Introduction Foodies Delight - That's Melbourne...
Last edited: February 28, 2008
Melbourne Eats Streets 
 Spoilt for choice  So, you find yourself in Melbourne with a rumbling tummy...
Last edited: April 17, 2007
Melbourne is for Foodies 
Why do gourmands love Melbourne? For the visitor to Melbourne, a visit to any...
Last edited: July 20, 2008
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Inside Australia: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Australia’s currency is made up of coins & plastic notes. The coins are 5c...
Last edited: June 10, 2007
Crossing the Border 
All foreign visitors must have a valid passport to enter Australia. All...
Last edited: June 09, 2008
Emergencies 
In Australia, the emergency call number is 000 . This number is a free call...
Last edited: June 01, 2006
Important Phrases 
Please and thank you can always stand anyone in good stead.  Here are a few...
Last edited: July 14, 2008
Telephones 
0011 is the International Access (Dialing) Code from within Australia. 61 is...
Last edited: August 01, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
There are no mandatory gratuities or built in restaurant service charges of any...
Last edited: September 04, 2008
Australian Slang 
Be prepared and know the slang so you won't look like a drongo. Aerial Ping...
Last edited: May 27, 2008
Beach Safety 
Beach Safety Courtesy of www.slsa.com.au  The first rule of beach safety is...
Last edited: January 28, 2007
Canberra Overview 
Canberra is the Capital of Australia and the seat of the Commonwealth...
Last edited: September 20, 2007
Customs 
Customs is a very important part of protecting Australia from foreign pests...
Last edited: January 12, 2008
Health & Safety 
Here are a few excellent sources of useful safety information for the great...
Last edited: February 13, 2007
KNOW - NO’S 
<><>F... about taking the overnight train trip (10/11 hours) from...
Last edited: November 26, 2006
Maps - Online 
The "Whereis" website provides online maps for most major cities & towns...
Last edited: February 10, 2007
Taxes 
Most goods in Australia are subject to a 10% GST (goods & services tax...
Last edited: June 18, 2006
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