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Melbourne
Australia · MEL
Laneway coffee, street art, and Australia's sporting obsession.
About
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria and the second-most populous city in Australia. The city's name generally refers to a 9,993-square-kilometre (3,858 sq mi) area, comprising an urban agglomeration of 31 local government areas. The name is also used specifically to refer to the local government area, also named the City of Melbourne led by Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece, whose administrative area is centred on the Melbourne central business district and some immediate surrounds.
Source: Wikipedia — Melbourne (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- dining · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
- live music · excellent
- nightlife · excellent
- shopping · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan80°F8d wet
- Feb78°F6d wet
- Mar76°F7d wet
- Apr69°F9d wet
- May62°F11d wet
- Jun56°F11d wet
- Jul56°F12d wet
- Aug58°F13d wet
- Sep62°F14d wet
- Oct67°F13d wet
- Nov71°F12d wet
- Dec76°F9d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Private Great Ocean Road - The Ultimate Aussie AdventureFrom $823 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
4 Hour Private Tour of Melbourne's Iconic Highlights with GuideFrom $1,101 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Mornington Peninsula Day Tour. Your Day Your Way. Your group onlyFrom $198 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
3 Day Combo: Great Ocean Road, Penguin Parade and FREE City TourFrom $245 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Mornington Peninsula Hike and Hot Springs Day Tour - Small GroupFrom $205 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Yarra Valley Wine & Wildlife - Private Regional TourFrom $823 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Tours from Viator. Prices and availability are theirs; we may earn a commission when you book.
Plan the trip
Fly into Melbourne Airport (MEL), about 12 mi away.
Nearby destinations
The closest places to Melbourne we have written up.