Melbourne, Victoria's capital city, Australia's second largest city, is located on the banks of the Yarra River where it meets Port Philip Bay. A friendly, multicultural city, Melbourne is home to people from over 140 nations.
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With a population of 3.4 million Melbourne is all about a social lifestyle, eating out, superb shopping and a plethora of entertainment from sports to concerts to plays and exhibitions.
When night falls, live music, live comedy, concerts, theatre and films are all close by. Little Bourke Street in the heart of the city is considered the best Chinatown in Australia.
Melbourne is indisputably the artistic and cultural capital of Australia. Every day of every year is filled with arts festivals, gallery showings, live theatre seasons and musicals.
Whether it's a rock concert, an art exhibition, opera or a symphony performance you desire, you will find it in Melbourne.
If heritage and architecture are more your style, a walk around Melbourne will reveal the city's colourful and diverse history through its buildings.
Melbourne's efficient tram system adds greatly to the appeal of the city.
Melbourne prides itself on being a great city. It's hardly surprising, with its spectacular combination of old and new architecture, elegant streetscapes, harmonious ethnic communities and lavish parks and gardens.
Include Australia's best dining, an efficient transit system and a packed events calendar and you have all the ingredients for one of the most enlightened and liveable cities in the world.
