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Inside Background
Architecture 
Melbourne has a splendid range of architecture, built since its founding in...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Culture 
Melbourne is the unchallenged style, cultural and sporting capital of...
Last edited: 07 August 2009
Health & Safety 
For a city of nearly 4 million people, Melbourne is remarkably safe. There's...
Last edited: 15 October 2008
History 
The area of Melbourne was first explored by Europeans in 1803. In 1835, rival...
Last edited: 08 October 2008
Neighborhoods 
Inner city Melbourne. People say there's a European feeling about it, and...
Last edited: 09 August 2009
Recommended Reading 
Travel Pictorial - Country or Natural Wonder Always browse any or all Travel...
Last edited: 17 January 2007
Tourist Board Info 
Visitors would be smart to check out the official website for Melbourne at...
Last edited: 21 January 2007
Weather & When to Go 
As they say, 'In Melbourne, even the weather is stimulating'. This southern...
Last edited: 21 June 2009
Inside Victoria 
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Last edited: 21 August 2007
Introduction 
Australia's second biggest city, regularly named one of the world's most...
Last edited: 09 August 2009
Only in Melbourne 
While in Melbourne go and see the Urban Penguins - the trip takes 2 hours...
Last edited: 12 January 2007
Useful Websites 
Useful Websites for ALL Visitors AFL (Footy) = http://www.afl.co... Tullamarine...
Last edited: 13 August 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Melbourne's main airport, at Tullamarine, is located approximately 30 mins out...
Last edited: 07 January 2009
Getting Around 
By far the easiest way to get around is to buy a zone 1 metcard.  The cost is...
Last edited: 07 August 2009
Public Transportation 
Melbourne has an impressive metropolitan public transportation system. It...
Last edited: 14 November 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Melbourne Airport has five rental car agencies within its boundaries - Avis...
Last edited: 18 August 2008
Free bus for tourists in Melbourne 
Melbourne offers a great FREE tourist services, that get close to the main...
Last edited: 06 December 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Some great things to do outside of Melbourne include: Visit...
Last edited: 03 November 2009
Events & Festivals 
What's On In Melbourne   This website provides a very comprehesive listing of...
Last edited: 12 February 2007
Family Travel 
Kids and families will find plenty to do to keep active and entertained in...
Last edited: 14 June 2006
First-time Visitors 
Melbourne is a city with many activities for visitors. The most important...
Last edited: 29 July 2009
Museums & Attractions 
This is a list of some of the most important & famous attractions in...
Last edited: 13 June 2009
Nightlife 
Melbourne is all about cool little bars in difficult-to-locate lanes. In fact...
Last edited: 25 November 2006
The Performing Arts 
Melbourne's a cultural haven and the entertainment scene here is among the best...
Last edited: 14 October 2008
Shopping 
Tree-lined Collins Street is the destination to take the chauffeur to if in the...
Last edited: 12 November 2006
Sports & Activities 
Melbourne is the sporting capital of Australia and one of the great sporting...
Last edited: 05 May 2006
After hours shopping... 
Ok, so you're in Melbourne and it's 10:00pm and you need a panadeine for that...
Last edited: 13 June 2009
Ashcombe Gardens and Maze 
About 45 minutes from the city, this attraction is well worth the visit. A...
Last edited: 10 October 2009
Great Ocean Road day tour 
This is by far Melbourne's most popular day tour destination and is truly one...
Last edited: 25 August 2008
Local Walks 
Melbourne is a city with numerous easy paced walks with great scenic views...
Last edited: 27 December 2006
Photo Tours - Daytime, Night, Cycle. 
This photography tour is designed to be fun and informative. The instructor...
Last edited: 18 November 2009
Scenic Views 
Melbourne is a city with a number of highrise locations providing great scenic...
Last edited: 04 May 2008
Tourist Shuttle 
The first and foremost activity every tourist to Melbourne should undertake is...
Last edited: 14 January 2008
Bonsai Farm 
Melbourne's oldest Bonsai Garden is home to the Internationally acclaimed World...
Last edited: 04 June 2007
City Circle Tram 
City Circle Trams  is a free tram service that operates within the central...
Last edited: 15 September 2009
Newport Lakes Parkland 
Newport Lakes isn't really a tourist or campers' destination- just a great day...
Last edited: 18 November 2009
Original & Authentic Aboriginal Art 
Visitors to this Aboriginal art gallery have found it both extremely...
Last edited: 07 February 2008
Rialto Towers Observation Deck 
Rialto Towers Observation Deck offers visitors to Melbourne a 360 degree view...
Last edited: 26 June 2009
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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: 10 September 2008
Cheap Eats 
Crown Casino Food Court - cheap and tasty, lots of variety and not necessarily...
Last edited: 19 January 2009
Late-night Dining 
There's a bunch of late night and 24 hour venues in Melbourne on...
Last edited: 19 January 2008
Special Occasion Dining 
Melbourne has fantastic restuarants so if you're looking for a venue for a...
Last edited: 27 September 2007
Dining Hot Spots 
Melbourne's dining secrets are listed here. With a growing number of enquiries...
Last edited: 04 May 2008
Gastronomic Melbourne 
Gastronomic Tour of Melbourne! Introduction Foodies Delight - That's Melbourne...
Last edited: 28 February 2008
Melbourne Eats Streets 
 Spoilt for choice  So, you find yourself in Melbourne with a rumbling tummy...
Last edited: 17 April 2007
Melbourne is for Foodies 
Why do gourmands love Melbourne? For the visitor to Melbourne, a visit to any...
Last edited: 13 June 2009
Tourist Drive 
A good tourist dine and drive is up to the Dandenong Ranges in Olinda. This...
Last edited: 19 February 2009
Koots Salle a Manger 
Koots Salle a Manger is an intimate and stylish spot in the heart of...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Momotaro Rahmen 
Authentic Japanese style noodles don't get any better than this in Melbourne...
Last edited: 11 November 2008
Ying Thai 2 
Fluorescent tables and chairs, cartoons on the walls, don't speak very loudly...
Last edited: 11 November 2008
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Inside Australia: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The Australian Dollar The Australian currency is the Australian Dollar ($1...
Last edited: 10 November 2009
Crossing the Border 
All foreign visitors must have a valid passport to enter Australia. All...
Last edited: 28 July 2009
Emergencies 
In Australia, the emergency call number is 000 . This number is a free call...
Last edited: 01 June 2006
Important Phrases 
Please and thank you can always stand anyone in good stead.  Here are a few...
Last edited: 10 June 2009
Telephones 
0011 is the International Access (Dialing) Code from within Australia. 61 is...
Last edited: 24 November 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
There are no mandatory gratuities or built in restaurant service charges of any...
Last edited: 26 December 2009
Australian Slang 
Be prepared and know the slang so you won't look like a drongo. Aerial Ping...
Last edited: 09 December 2009
Beach Safety 
Courtesy of www.slsa.com.au  The first rule of beach safety is: Always swim...
Last edited: 11 December 2009
Canberra Overview 
Canberra is the Capital of Australia and the seat of the Commonwealth...
Last edited: 20 September 2007
Customs 
Customs is a very important part of protecting Australia from foreign pests...
Last edited: 12 January 2008
Health & Safety 
Here are a few excellent sources of useful safety information for the great...
Last edited: 15 April 2009
KNOW - NO’S 
<><>F... about taking the overnight train trip (10/11 hours) from...
Last edited: 26 November 2006
Maps - Online 
The "Whereis" website provides online maps for most major cities & towns...
Last edited: 10 February 2007
Power and Appliances 
When bringing your appliances to Australia, you may need these 2 devices...
Last edited: 06 August 2009
Taxes 
Most goods in Australia are subject to a 10% GST (goods & services tax...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
Tips for DRIVING in Australia 
    Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road and use the metric...
Last edited: 13 December 2009
Traffic Camera Nightmares 
 Tourists need to be reminded that driving vast distances in this great country...
Last edited: 27 September 2009
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