Melbourne is a modern, cosmopolitan city with a host of entertainment, sports, and culinary, cultural and shopping options to be enjoyed. The streets, parks, distinctive cultural precincts and waterfront area of Melbourne make it a magnificent city to explore at leisure.
The state capital of Victoria, Melbourne is an ideal starting point for your Australian adventure and there is always something to do in the bustling city. Or you can head south to Phillip Island and the Great Ocean Road . The popular vineyards and goldfields of Victoria are also within easy reach of Melbourne.
Rent a Campervan or Motorhome from Melbourne and travel across Victoria to Adelaide and beyond.
Things to do and see:
Melbourne Cricket Ground -
Melbourne's home of cricket and Australian Rules football, and the heart of the 1956 Olympic Games and the 2006 Commonwealth Games. There are tours and the ground houses the Australian Gallery of Sport, Olympic Museum and the Cricket Hall of Fame.
Lygon Street, Carlton -
known as "Little Italy", a popular restaurant, cafe and bar strip.
Queen Victoria Market -
a Melbourne institution since the late 1860s, you can shop for gourmet food, clothing, toys, souvenirs and more. Closed Monday and Wednesday.
