Melbourne
From the cafes of riverside Southgate to the designer fashion stores of South Yarra, Melbourne is a celebration of style and sophistication. Glorious architecture, excellent hotels, outstanding galleries and opulent theatres, fine cuisine and superb local wines in award-winning restaurants and a lively cafe scene.Shop in the elegance of historic Block Arcade, try on the latest look at chic Australia on Collins, reward yourself with a visit to the celebrated fashion houses and jewellery stores of the Crown Entertainment Complex.
Then discover a traditional peace amid the natural splendour of the city’s parklands.
Melbourne’s wide and welcoming Yarra River eases its way through the heart of the city past the world famous Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Melbourne is famous for spectacular events such as the exciting AFL finals series at the MCG; the Spring Racing Carnival, which features the incomparable Melbourne Cup; the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, a three-week celebration of Victoria’s top restaurants, wineries and specialty food industries.
The Qantas Australian Grand Prix and Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix put the world’s best to the test.
